James Joseph Munnelly

James Munnelly is an attorney at Latsha, Davis, and McKenna.  James' major focus areas are on school discipline and juvenile court proceedings.

James  studied political science at Elizabethtown College where he graduated with his Bachelor’s Degree in 2009. He then earned his Juris Doctor at Widener University of Law in Delaware,  where he graduated with a pro bono distinction. To achieve this honor, James performed at least 50 hours of voluntary legal services.

Before law school James served as an undergraduate intern at the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office, where he gained  experience in the legal system. During Law School, James worked as a legal intern for the Honorable Robert J. Mellon at the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas. He also gained additional experience at the Chester County District Attorney’s office where he focused on juvenile proceedings.

As a criminal defense attorney, James represented clients accused of a variety of crimes in the Philadelphia area, such as DUI's, drug possession, and violent crime.  James also represented many juveniles in delinquency proceedings.  

If your child is facing expulsion from school and/or has had contact with law enforcement, you need an attorney who has experience handling both school administrative hearings and delinquency proceedings brought by the Commonwealth.  Call James to set up a free consultation.