This lawyer has been disciplined by a state licensing authority. more
Overview
Practice Areas
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99% DUI / DWI
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1% Criminal Defense
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Fees and Payment Types
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Payment types
Cash, Check, Credit Card
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Contact Information
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About Me
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Attorney David M. Manilla is a nationally recognized instructor in breath, blood, urine, chemical analysis, drug recognition, phlebotomy and physical testing... more
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
Roger,
2010-02-02
about 2 years ago.
Client Review:
Dealing with current charges, I found myself lost in all of the legal talk.
What could happen and what should happen. I found David Manilla,...
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Posted by:
Sarah,
2009-11-14
about 2 years ago.
Client Review:
From my first contact with David, he proved to be very knowledgeable, matter-of-fact, and determined to help me with my difficult DUI case. I was...
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Peer Endorsements
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I have known David Manilla from the national seminar circuit and through the National College for DUI Defense for many years and can unhesitatingly...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Todd La Neve
, Clarksburg (WV), Almost 2 years ago
I endorse this lawyer's work.
Endorsement from lawyer:
Alexander Henderson
, Berkeley (CA), Over 2 years ago
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Résumé
License
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20 years since David Michael Manilla was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Pennsylvania |
Disbarred
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1992 |
02/09/2012 |
This lawyer has been disciplined by a state licensing authority.
| State |
Citation type |
Year cited |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Pennsylvania |
Disbarred
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2011 |
02/09/2012 |
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Public Defender, Criminal Defense Attorney at
Office of the Public Defender, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
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1991–1995
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Assistant District Attorney at
Office of the District Attorney, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
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1991
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Villanova University School of Law |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1991 |
| Ursinus College |
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Bachelors of Arts |
1983 |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Owner and Technician |
DataMaster |
2006-present
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| Auditor |
Worcester Township |
2006-present
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| Member |
American Association for Advancement of Science |
2001-present
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American Association of Forensic Science |
1998-present
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American Legal Education, Inc. |
1998-present
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Forensic Associates, Inc. |
1998-present
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| Certified Instructor in Standardized FST Procedures |
NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) |
1997-present
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| Sustaining Member, Former State Delegate |
National College of Drunk Driving Defense |
1996-present
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| Member |
International Association of Chemical Testers (IACT) |
1995-present
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Academy of Forensic Science |
1994-present
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| Member |
Pennsylvania Criminal Law Section |
1993-present
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| Member |
American Trial Lawyers Association |
1992-present
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| Member |
Criminal Defense Association |
1992-present
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| Member |
Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (PACDL) |
1992-present
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| Member |
American Bar Association |
1991-present
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| Member |
Montgomery Bar Association |
1991-present
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| Member |
Pennsylvania Bar Association |
1991-present
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| Member |
National Medical Services (NMS) (forensic laboratory) |
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Portfolio
Cases
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Outcome: Finding of Not Guilty (Bench Trial)
Outcome: All Charges Dismissed At Preliminary Hearing
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Chemical Testing: How to Request, Secure, and Argue Blood Testing from Forensic Laboratories |
Strategies in Handling DWI and DUI Cases |
2006 |
| Chain of Custody: From Blood Draw to Laboratory |
Presentation to National Medical Services, Inc. |
2004 |
| Defending Drinking Drivers |
(NACDL) |
2004 |
| Drug Recognition |
Presentation to National Medical Services, Inc. |
2003 |
| Cross Examination |
Patrol Officer Continuing Education Seminar - Abington Township Police Department |
2003 |
| Breath, Blood, Urine Analysis |
National College of Drunk Driving Defense, Winter Session |
2002 |
| Breath, Blood, Urine Analysis & Drug Recognition |
Presentation to National Medical Services, Inc. |
2001 |
| Field Sobriety Testing |
National College of Drunk Driving Defense, Summer Session |
2001 |
| Chemical Testing Analysis, Field Sobriety Testing, Drug Recognition |
Handling DUI Cases |
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See all 9 speaking engagements
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