Michael J. Skinner
West Chester Criminal Defense Attorney
Skinner Law Firm
Contact Information
610-436-1410, mike@skinnerlawfirm.net
Biography
Michael J. Skinner is the founder of the Skinner Law Firm, and has been practicing criminal law for many years. As a former Assistant District Attorney in Chester County, Michael has handled various types of criminal cases, including DUI, drug charges, violent crimes, and domestic violence. His insight into how the criminal justice system works and how prosecutors think is valuable to successfully defending any criminal case.
Prior to attending college, the Pennsylvania native spent several years working as an arborist in his father’s tree business, where he learned the values of hard work and responsibility. He was born and raised in Delaware County, and has been living in Chester County for the past eight years.
Extensive Criminal Law Experience:
Before deciding to open his own criminal defense firm, Michael J. Skinner spent several years working for the Chester County District Attorney’s Office. He began working as a legal intern for the office in law school, but upon graduation and his demonstration of talent and knowledge, was quickly promoted to Assistant District Attorney.
As the Assistant District Attorney, he handled hundreds of criminal cases in a variety of criminal charges and prosecuted numerous DUI cases. Before his time at the district attorney’s office, Michael J. Skinner gained significant criminal defense experience working for a private criminal defense and personal injury law firm.
BAR ADMISSIONS:
United States District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 2008
State Bar of Pennsylvania, 2007
State Bar of New Jersey, 2007
Areas of Law and Practice
| Areas of Law | Areas of Practice |
|---|---|
| Criminal Law | Assault and Battery, Bribery, Burglary, Capital Offenses, Civil Forfeiture, Crime Victims Compensation, Criminal Antitrust, Criminal Appeals, Criminal Conspiracy, Criminal Defense, Criminal Forfeiture, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Investigation, Criminal Prosecution, Death Penalty, Drivers License Suspension, Driving While Intoxicated, DUI/DWI, Electronic Surveillance, Expungements, Extortion, Extradition, Federal Criminal Law, Felonies, Forensic Accounting, Forensic DNA, Forensic Medicine, Forensic Science, Forgery, Grand Jury Practice, Habeas Corpus, Hit and Run, Homicide, International Criminal Law, International Extradition, Mail Fraud, Malicious Prosecution, Manslaughter, Misdemeanors, Money Laundering, Murder, Parole and Probation, Post-Conviction Remedies, Search and Seizure, Sex Crimes, Sexual Assault, Shoplifting, Stalking, Theft, Traffic Violations, Vehicular Homicide, Victims Rights, Weapons Charges, White Collar Law, Wire Fraud, Wiretapping |
Jurisdictions
- Pennsylvania
Employment History
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West Chester DUI & Criminal Defense Attorneys | Skinner Law Firm, LLC
2007 -
The attorneys at the Skinner Law Firm are focused on DUI, Criminal Defense, and Immigration. With two offices, we represent clients throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania,including Chester County, Delaware County, and Montgomery County. Our office is located in downtown West Chester, Pennsylvania only blocks from the Court of Common Please.
Education
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J.D. | Widener University School of Law
2005 - 2007
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West Chester, Pennsylvania, Chester County
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