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Coley O. Reynolds
also known as Coley O. Reynolds
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Biography
Mr. Reynolds is the founder of the firm and concentrates his area of practice in criminal law, in both federal and state courts. He is an experienced trial attorney who has handled thousands of cases in both state and federal courts. He has a reputation as an aggressive and persuasive advocate for his clients.
Mr. Reynolds is a Certified Death Penalty Attorney for Pennsylvania.
Mr. Reynolds is a former prosecutor, having worked for over seven years as an Assistant District Attorney in both the Montgomery and Delaware County District Attorney’s Offices. During his career as a prosecutor, Mr. Reynolds prosecuted a number of high profile murder, sexual assault, drug trafficking and gambling cases. As such, he is extremely qualified to represent you in any criminal matter you have pending, whether complex or not, in both state and federal courts.
Mr. Reynolds was previously appointed as a Special Assistant United States Attorney, where he prosecuted violent offenders and drug traffickers in federal court. He is experienced in the federal criminal process from pre-indictment investigations (Federal Grand Jury) and indictment through to all trial matters. Mr. Reynolds has the experience to represent you effectively in any federal criminal matter whether it is during the investigation process or post-arrest.
Mr. Reynolds is uniquely qualified to assist you during any investigation that may be ongoing. For over two years, Mr. Reynolds was the supervising attorney in charge the Investigating Grand Jury. In that position, he worked hand-in-hand with law enforcement and other prosecutors from the initial investigation through to the conclusion of matters ranging from murder and narcotics cases to complex white color and gambling offenses. During this time, he also conducted several “Wire-Tap” investigations. Mr. Reynolds’ experience and knowledge of the inner workings of the Grand Jury and the “Wire-Tap” Act serves his clients well, whether they are the target of an investigation or merely a witness, because he is able to achieve the best possible pre-charge outcome for his clients.
Mr. Reynolds has lectured before the Delaware County Board of Judges, has taught legal education classes for the Pennsylvania District Attorney’s Association and has lectured police officers and prosecutors on topics such as probable cause, investigative techniques and the Grand Jury. He has also taught both prosecutors and students on trial advocacy techniques.
Mr. Reynolds is a Temple University graduate and received his Juris Doctorate from Temple University School of Law in 2001, evening division.
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 24 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2001
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Location
Reynolds Firm, LLC
121 S. Broad Street, Suite 1200, Philadelphia, PA, 19107
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Posted by Jake | August 28, 2013 | Litigation
A Specialist--Who knows how the system works and how to win a case.
Mr. Reynolds was AWESOME. He told me my options based on his courtroom experience and he was exactly right in how my case would play out. Mr. Reynolds was brilliant in court and really handled the cross examination well. I think he presented the evidence in an simple way that the Jury could easily...
Posted by AndrewJKane | December 05, 2012 | Criminal Defense
Extremely Impressed w/ my Legal Representation - TRUST Coley Reynolds - !!!!
Coley Reynolds was recommended to me by a good friend. I'd never heard of the man before. We had a sit down and he immediately saw through the weakness of the case against me and the bias of the Police involved. The day of the trial was like having Mike Tyson and Alan Dershowitz in my corner a...
Posted by anonymous | July 13, 2011 | Criminal Defense
He's a fighter
most attorneys I spoke with about my case wanted to talk about a plea. I was not interested in a deal. Coley took the time to thoughtfully discuss the options (motions/legal challenges, plea, trial, etc) and the possible range of outcomes. It seemed that the evidence was overwhelming (that's wha...
Coley O. Reynolds's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Reynolds is a fearless courtroom advocate for his clients. His deep knowledge of the law and thorough preparation make it possible for him to achieve the best possible outcomes for his clients. I am always impressed by his advocacy skills."
"I endorse this top-notch Criminal Defense attorney."
"Simply said, Coley is an outstanding criminal attorney. Highly recommended!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have know Coley for some time now and have worked on multiple cases with him. He has always demonstrated a wealth of knowledge of the law and has shown that he is fearless in the courtroom. He often gets results that I am confident lesser attorneys would only dream about."
"I endorse Coley. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I worked with Mr. Reynolds in defending a client against a murder charge. He was prepared for trial and presented an amazing defense. The verdict was not guilty. He is earning a reputation for being one of the top defense attorneys in the city in handling major violent charges."
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"Truly excellent lawyer. Well respected in the legal community."
"Coley is a great lawyer. I have had the privilege to watch him successfully cross examine a homicide detective to the point that no matter what the detective said the jurors did not believe one word."
"Coley is a tenacious, thorough advocate who knows both sides of the courtroom. Zealous and thorough, he will diligently work towards the right result for each case he handles."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. He meets the highest professional and ethical standards."
"I have had the privilege and honor of handling cases both together and against Mr. Reynolds. I hold his representation in such high regard that I have sent family and friends to him. They are consistently overjoyed at his representation. If you have a Philadelphia criminal case, and no one else can help, you should call Coley."
"Coley is an excellent lawyer and I highly endorse his skills. I have known him for a few years now and he brings enthusiasm, energy, loyalty and hard work to all his clients affairs. He is a zealous defender who can be relied on by his clients. He is great lawyer."
"I have had the priviledge to know Coley for a number of years now. He is a zealous advocate whose clients always come first!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Reynolds is a knowledgable, proficient, zealous advocate for his clients. I highly recommend him if you are in need of a criminal defense attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine
2017
Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
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Distinguished Performance - Trial Advocacy II, Temple University School Of Law
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Outstanding Oral Advocacy, Temple University School of Law
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Excellence in Trial Advocacy, Temple University School of Law
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Managing Partner, Reynolds Firm, LLC
2009 - 2013
Founder, Law Offices of Coley O'Brien Reynolds
2009 - 2009
Attorney, Mandracchia and McWhirk, LLC
2005 - 2009
Assistant District Attorney, Montgomery County District Attorney's Office
2003 - 2007
Special Assistant United States Attorney, United States Attorney's Office - Philadelphia
2001 - 2005
Assistant District Attorney, Delaware County District Attorney's Office
1998 - 2001
Law Clerk, United States Attorney's Office - Philadelphia
1995 - 1998
Law Clerk, Philadelphia District Attorney's Office
Associations
2014 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationMember - Top 100 Lawyers
2014 - Present
Philadelphia Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Delaware County Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2009 - Present
American Inns of CourtMaster
2002 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
2009 - 2010
Montgomery Bar AssociationMember
2001 - 2009
Pennsylvania District Attorneys AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Com. v. Smalls - NOT GUILTY MURDER
NOT GUILTY OF ALL CHARGES
Com. v. Schaffer - NOT GUILTY MURDER
NOT GUILTY
Com. v. Covert (Philadelphia)
EARLY PAROLE GRANTED
Com. v. Grant (Philadelphia)
NOT GUILTY - Agg Assault
Commonwealth v. Davenport (Philadelphia)
Case dismissed
Commonwealth v. Washington (Phila.)
Dismissal of all charges
Commonwealth v. Hasan (Phila.)
Motion to Quash granted - case dismissed
Commonwealth v. Blackman (Delaware County)
Not guilty to all charges after trial
Commonwealth v. Coker (Phila.)
Not guilty to all charges after trial
Commonwealth v. Delfi (Phila.)
Not guilty to all charges after trial
Commonwealth v. Perry (Montgomery County)
Case dismissed at the preliminary hearing
Commonwealth v. Davis (Phila.)
Probation
Commonwealth v. Coker (Phila.)
Not guilty to all felony charges after trial.
Commonwealth v. Brown (Phila.)
Case dismissed after suppression motion granted
Commonwealth v. Curry (Phila.)
Not guilty to all charges after trial
Commonwealth v. Calcinore (Montgomery County)
Not guilty to all charges after trial
Commonwealth v. Nuyannes (Delaware County)
All charges withdrawn
Com. v. Gera (Phila.)
All charges withdrawn by District Attorney
United States v. Aybar
Time served setence.
Com. v. Hall - NOT GUILTY
Not Guilty
Education
2001
Temple University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
Temple University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
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Summer Intern Program
Investigative Grand Jury
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Investigative Techniques
Probable Cause
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Bench Bar
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Languages
English
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