John William Aitchison

John William Aitchison

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 17 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Elkins Park, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Expungement, Divorce & Separation

1349 West Cheltenham Avenue, Suite 103, Elkins Park, PA

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 17 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2009

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Location

Pak & Aitchison, P.C.

1349 West Cheltenham Avenue, Suite 103, Elkins Park, PA, 19027

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John William Aitchison's Reviews

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5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Sarah | June 3, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best lawyer around

If you are looking for a lawyer who is extremely kind, cares about his clients, and will bend over backwards to make sure your case is taken care of.. John is absolutely the lawyer you'll want. The minute John started working my case I felt relieved. He let me know everything that was going to happen... before hand, with no surprises. At no point in time did I ever have to question if I hired the right lawyer. John is extremely experienced and I absolutely will recommend him to anybody who needs help with their case.

Posted by Patrick | April 19, 2015

Truely a pleasant experience

We had the pleasure of working with John in a difficult civil matter. John came highly recommended from a friend and lived up to ever bit of that recommendation. John was extremely nice and very easy to work with. He was professional and courteous and quick to explain the entire process as this was... the first time dealing with our issue at hand.

Posted by anonymous | April 17, 2015

Excellent Lawyer

John has been a joy to work with despite the difficult position our family was in. My wife and I have spent our adult lives working in non-profit organizations serving, protecting and nurturing poor and at-risk children. When it was our children who were now facing false allegations it was John who s...tepped up to protect them. John has both high emotional and intellectual IQ. He always listened to us and our children first and took the time to explain all the legal jargon in a way that we could make sense of it. Even though we became very emotional at times John remained calm and helped us to regulate our emotions. John possesses a keen knowledge about the law and used many different tools to help us achieve our goals to come to the best possible outcome for our children. John kept us informed on a regular basis and always responded to my calls and emails within the same day. John is an excellent Lawyer and human being who was a real God send in one of our families most difficult times. John was able to mediate great adversity on our behalf and we are so grateful for him. We highly recommend John to anyone needing legal help.

Posted by Vincent | October 6, 2014

An Honest Evaluation of John W. Aitchison

John is one of those rare attorney's you encounter where there is a combination of true people skills, exceptional professionalism and attention to all the particulars on his cases. John is methodical in his analysis and demonstrates exacting precision on his legal conclusions. He exhibits an erudi...te understanding of law and if there is a person who is willing to go the extra mile in listening to a client on their concerns, it is John. There is one characteristic among his many positive attributes that brilliantly shines out with John is his ability to return phone calls and emails to clients and providing updates as the case progresses. You would think that many attorneys will perform this simple courtesy as a matter of their practice but in my 25 + years of interfacing with attorneys, in my respectful opinion, John stands out in my top 10% of attorneys I have interacted with. You will also note that John is always prepared with his cases and painstakingly researches relevant subject matter prior to his presentation. Currently, he is jointly involved in a legal proceeding that has elevated to a higher level within the PA Court System. As the sole Authorized Representative who he has interfaced with since our case began in the Summer of 2013, I can unequivocally state without hesitation that John is an extraordinary attorney of impeccable caliber. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND him to potential clients seeking an attorney who knows his trade but especially for the type of person he is which is TRUTHFUL.

Posted by Ralph | March 20, 2014

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RE: Family Law John was referred to me from a mutual colleague of ours. I’m very grateful for the reference. John’s services were necessary with very short notice and he responded to my call late in the evening, outside of normal business hours. John went above and beyond to get the details ...of my issue and then immediately outlined a thoughtful approach. He communicated promptly and directly to opposing counsel and immediately set expectations and boundaries in a respectful and assertive nature. John communicated effectively (to me and opposing counsel) and that was evidenced by his results. I have a great deal of gratitude for his services. His ethical standards that he brought to the issues were impeccable; he stuck clearly to goals and objectives; and his professional approach got outstanding results. I would recommend John to this review’s reader.

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John William Aitchison's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jason Donoghue

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is a highly competent and aggressive attorney who gets results for his clients. He has my full endorsement."

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William O'Shaughnessy

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is a exceptionally smart, competent and dedicated attorney. He is particularly skilled and knowledgeable in Suppression and Evidence issues. I have recommended him to family and friends, and will continue to do so."

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Abigail Leeds

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is highly respected in the community. He consistently fights for his clients and gets them the results they are looking for."

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Daniel McCartney

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Quigg

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"John is an outstanding lawyer. He is hardworking and intelligent, analyzing cases from every angle. John also has an outstanding courtroom presence, all while remaining cool and calm under pressure, making him a formidable adversary in the courtroom. I highly endorse John's work."

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Nicholas Reifsnyder

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"John is a a highly competent lawyer who is capable of handling a wide range of legal matters. As a criminal defense attorney he is sharp and compelling, and he routinely gets outstanding results for his clients. Highly recommended."

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Geoffrey Hood

Unknown lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is a very talented attorney. He has a very smooth style in court and produces excellent results for his clients. John is building a strong practice in Montgomery County and I would certainly endorse his work."

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Prince Holloway

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"John and I worked together at the District Attorney's Office, I have know him for many years, his attention to detail, relentless work ethic and integrity make him a standout in the legal community. I endorse this lawyer."

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Henry S. Hilles, III

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"John Aitchison is an outstanding attorney and I heartily endorse him. He was always one of the most-prepared prosecutors when he was in the District Attorney's Office and he now uses that same preparation and work ethic to assist his clients. I would recommend his services to anyone."

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John Walko

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"From my experiences working with Mr. Aitchison and seeing his courtroom abilities, I would trust John Aitchison to represent my own friends and family if they had criminal matters."

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John Larkin

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Perry

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. After working as a prosecutor for a number of years, Mr. Aitchison has developed a excellent reputation as a trial attorney. I have personally gone against Mr. Aitchison in court on numerous occasions, and can verify that he is an upstanding individual who is well respected, accomlished, and consistantly acheives successful results."

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2009

TOP GUN Undercover Drug Law Enforcement Training - Graduate, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

2008

Murray S. Love Memorial Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy, Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association

2008

Lewis F. Powell Medal for Excellence in Advocacy, American College of Trial Lawyers

2008

James J. Manderino Award for Trial Advocacy, Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association

2008

Andrew Gay Award, Temple University - Beasley School of Law

2008

TASA Prize for Outstanding Performance in the Field of Evidence, Temple University - Beasley School of Law

2008

National Trial Competition - Regional Champion, Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association

2007

Murray S. Love Memorial Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy, Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association

2007

Lewis F. Powell Medal for Excellence in Advocacy, American College of Trial Lawyers

2007

National Trial Competition - Regional Champion, Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association

2007

National Trial Competition - Finalist, American College of Trial Lawyers and Texas Young Lawyers Association

2007

4th Annual Intern Mock Trial Competition - Winner, Montgomery County District Attorney

2006

Overall Best Advocate, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2006

National Criminal Trial Competition Champion, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Associate, Law Offices of James W. Flood, P.C.

2012 - 2013

Attorney, Solo Law Practice

2008 - 2012

Assistant District Attorney, Montgomery County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2013 - Present

Montgomery County Bar Association

2008 - Present

Temple University Alumni Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Com. v. Burgos

Evidence suppressed; case dismissed.

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Education

2008

Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

State University of New York, Albany

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

Electronic Surveillance and Wiretaps

Wiretap Law

2011

Annual law Enforcement Training

Drugs and Controlled Substances

2010

Semi-Annual Law Enforcement Training

Search and Seizure Law

2010

Annual Law Enforcement Training

Wiretap Law

Publications

2015

Ezine Articles Do I Need a Will?

Languages

English

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