Robert J. Munley

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Robert J. Munley

4.7
126 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 29 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Peckville, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI ... +4 more

1522 Pennsylvania Ave, Peckville, PA

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About Robert

Biography

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Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Atty. Munley regularly represent clients charged with drug related crimes, all sex crimes, theft related offenses, and computer crimes. Competent representation of clients in sex cases required advanced knowledge of Megan's Law and SORNA regulations

50%
Personal Injury 15%

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DUI and DWI 10%

Approximately 50% of the cases Atty. Munley handles are DUI cases, representing drivers with their 1st, 2nd, and 3rd offense DUI. Atty. Munley represents drivers in the ARD program, and also in suppression hearings and jury trials.

10%
Violent Crime 10%

Atty. Munley routinely represent clients charged with simple assault, aggravated assault, and terroristic threats. Many of the cases involve weapons. These cases require comprehensive knowledge of the crimes code and weapon enhancements.

10%
Drug Crime 5%

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Expungement 5%

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Sex Crime 5%

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 90 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
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Silver Client Champion
Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 29 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1996

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Robert J. Munley & Associates

1522 Pennsylvania Ave, Peckville, PA, 18452-2052

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Robert J Munley & Associates

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538 Spruce St., Scranton, PA, 18503

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Robert J. Munley's Reviews

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Posted by Greta | August 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Always on your side

I got a second DUI and was absolutely terrified. I immediately started looking for a lawyer and shopped around on google, I called a few places and went in for a consultation with one. This other lawyer tried to make me panic to impulsively go with him. I went home in tears, completely distressed. ... I found Attorney Bob Munley and he was, from the first call, completely a different style of lawyer. He told me not to worry. He always seemed to be on my side and was never accusatory or made me feel like a bad person -- he was just there to help. Bob's fees were less than other lawyers I called. He called me personally before each court date to make sure I was prepared and keep me informed. I received emails and written correspondence as well. My experience was amazing. I really don't think I could have made it through this horrible ordeal without Attorney Bob Munley's help and expertise. My sentence was even reduced! I would 100% recommend. He went above and beyond.

Posted by anonymous | February 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Robert Munley for the Win

Robert was excellent in aiding me from getting a bail company to my final outcome in front of the judge. He was in constant contact with me over time from my bail release day to the day of sentencing - which was an excellent outcome that we had agreed a upon from day one. He helped me though many t...ough times personally as well as legally and steered me and the case in the right direction. If you are in the Scranton or Poconos area I highly recommend Robert he is very knowledgeable of the laws and has the ways and means. What more can I say? THANKS for all you hard work on my case.

Posted by anonymous | January 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Very helpful and on top of things

I got myself into trouble just before applying for law school and Attorney Munley was able to put my mind at ease, was very informative of the process I was to go through, and responded to my calls and emails very promptly. I highly recommend Attorney Munley!!

Posted by anonymous | July 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Best Lawyer Ever!!

I do not have enough space to tell you how amazing this attorney is!! He has helped me a few times with different types of cases one a DUI and one just recent- a criminal case, which he saved my life!! I was charged with a Felony 3 charge, and he got it all the way down to a misdemeanor charge and sa...ved my life not only from some small jail time or a long house arrest but see my Father is dying of Cancer he does not have much longer to go and lives in another State and if My Munley did not get it down to this Class Misdemeanor he got it down to, I would be either on house arrest or doing a short jail sentence, which would mean no traveling for me, but he got it me 6 months probation, now I can travel to see my Father in his last months of living. I'am a good person who got into a very dumb situation & Mr Munley always treated me with such compassion not like a criminal, he treats you with such kindness and he truly cares for all his clients. Mr Munley is not only my attorney but I now consider him my friend. All of his clients are important to him and he goes far and beyond to help you any way he can. He even called me to check in with me after the sentencing to see how I was doing. I highly recommend Mr. Munley to anyone in need of the best attorney out there! Also his staff is amazing and sweet, when you call for him you will get a call back from him right away. He truly is my savior and I owe him my life he gave me time back with my Dad I never would of forgave myself for my stupid mistake and not being able to travel to see my Dad in his last months, so I have Mr. Munley to thank for the time I have now with my Dad and my Family. You will not find a better attorney ever! Thank You Again Mr. Munley :)

Posted by anonymous | July 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Second Chance at Life

At a time where my husband and I should be in complete joy over our newborn, we were unfortunately dealing with my husband's 3rd DUI offense charge. Needing a top rated lawyer, the search was on. When we met with Mr. Munley at our consultation, we knew he was the one to represent us. The whole pro...cess until sentencing was lengthy, tiring, and scary. Mr. Munley made every single effort to calm us down, give us all the possible outcomes, and gave helpful insight and suggestions to better our case. Sentencing came, and we were frightened that the worst was going to happen, but with Mr. Munley's professionalism and knowledge of the law, he was able to get my husband the lesser sentence and give us a second chance at life. For anyone who, Godforbid, needs a top-notch lawyer, Mr. Munley works for you and will do all he can to get you the best possible outcome.

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Robert J. Munley's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Lampman

Criminal defense lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Munley is an experienced and diligent lawyer. Whenever I see him in court he is fully prepared and has detailed information about his client to argue to their benefit. Many lawyers know the law, but it is clear that Attorney Munley also truly cares about his clients."

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Jason Mattioli

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bob is a fantastic lawyer and an even better person. When I first started he always had the time to answer any and all of my questions about my cases and was an enormous role model for me. He was a major positive influence upon me and I would not be the attorney I am today without his guidance."

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Thomas Munley

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Bob Is a fantastic criminal lawyer in both Monroe and Lackawanna County."

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Joseph McGraw

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Munley is known throughout the Northeastern Pennsylvania legal Community for both competence in his practice area and diligence in getting matters handled effectively. He carefully safeguards his clients interests throughout a proceeding and achieves successful results."

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Patrick Rogan

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent attorney! Competent, diligent, and ethical."

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Jair Novajosky

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse Attorney Munley. He is widely known throughout the legal community, lawyers and Judges alike as a master in his field. He is one of the few "true Certified Criminal Trial Specialists" and highly experienced in the courtroom. Over the course of many years, I personally witnessed many other defense attorneys seek out his guidance and opinions on cases of their own and have seen the highly favorable outcomes his representation provides for his clients."

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James Conaboy

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bob is a fantastic attorney who works very hard and achieves fantastic results for his clients. I highly recommend him."

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James Munley

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Mulligan

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 09

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Edwin Abrahamsen

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Munley is an excellent criminal defense attorney. Any time I have had a client with any level of criminal trouble, I refer them to Attorney Munley without hesitation. He is skilled in all levels of criminal defense work and has helped my clients in all of Northeast Pennsylvania including Lackawanna, Pike, Monroe, and Wyoming Counties and beyond."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2003

Criminal Trial Specialist, National Board of Trial Advocacy

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Death Penalty Certified, Penna. Supreme Court

Work Experience

1996 - Present

owner, Atty. Robert J. Munley

1999 - 2005

Public Defender, Lackawanna County Public Defender's Office

Associations

2005 - Present

Lackawanna County Bar Association, Criminal Rules Committee

Executive Committee

LackawannaBar Associations

Member

Monroe County Bar Association

Member

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

Penna. Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

member

Sample of Legal Cases

Commonwealth v. SH

Not Guilty

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Education

1996

Widener University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

Marywood University

MA - Masters

1980

Pennsylvania State University, University Park (main campus)

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

The Criminal Defense Trial From Start To Finish

Dynamic Use of Closing Arguments

Publications

2010

Continuing Legal Education Seminar publication Dynamic Use of Closing Arguments

Languages

English

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