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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 for sobriety. He has successfully defended Driving Under the Influence cases within Pennsylvania, and throughout the United States for many years, and has lectured at state and national levels on same. Our office is located in the greater Philadelphia area, however he often travels for client representation.
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Chat withState: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1992
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2011
P.O. Box 70 • 2060 Valley Forge Road, Worcester, PA, 19490-0070
71 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | September 03, 2009 | DUI & DWI
Exceeded my wildest expectations!
My legal situation when I came to Mr. Manilla was bleak to say the least and had me very worried about my immediate future. Less than a week before I was scheduled to have a preliminary DUI hearing I contacted Mr. Manilla because I had been involved in a accident in which I was being charged with fou...
Posted by anonymous | September 03, 2009 | Immigration
David Michael Manilla Esquire
Attorney Manilla was instrumental in restoring my husband’s valuable and flawless legal status. Never before had any issue been raised against my husband and Attorney Manilla was able to get right to the heart of the legal matter and resolve it efficiently and without stress for our family. One meeti...
Posted by matthew | September 03, 2009 | DUI & DWI
Attorney David Manilla: EXPERT DUI LAWYER
My experiences with Mr. David Manilla have been extremely positive and I am confident in his abilities to help me face my DUI charge. Mr. Manilla is extremely experienced and knowledgeable on DUI cases and I am more than confident that we will have a positive outcome with my case. Mr. Manilla has the...
Posted by anonymous | September 03, 2009 | DUI & DWI
A Truly Great Lawyer
As a fellow attorney and as a client of David Manilla, I can say first hand that he is a highly skilled and experienced attorney who takes care to ensure that his clients receive the best possible defense available. He counseled me through a very stressful and unfortunate ordeal and provided me with...
Posted by Eric | August 18, 2009 | Criminal Defense
Phenomenal
Great lawyer. Phenomenal knowledge of everything. He will not sugar coat anything for you and he will let you know what you're up against and what your REAL options are. I would recommend him to anyone. He took my case, which looked to be a lost cause, and turned it around completely because of hi...
"I have known David Manilla from the national seminar circuit and through the National College for DUI Defense for many years and can unhesitatingly say that he is one of PA's best DUI attorneys. In the Philadelphia area, there is not another attorney to whom I would make a referral, or to whom I would entrust my own legal matters if I was in need. David is a dogged fighter who will not give up on a client. I highly recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. As a fellow attorney and as a client of David Manilla, I can say first hand that he is a highly skilled and experienced attorney who takes care to ensure that his clients receive the best possible defense available. He counseled me through a very stressful and unfortunate ordeal and provided me with the best legal advice I could have obtained anywhere. His thorough knowledge of the law and his ability to grasp the important facts that can make a difference in a case is what truly impressed me about Mr. Manilla. He is one of the most intelligent and well informed attorney’s in the area of DUI law I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. I don’t think you can find a better DUI attorney than David Manilla."
"I have practiced law in Savannah since 1995. I was referred to David Manilla by a highly respected colleague after a close relative was charged with a serious traffic violation in Montgomery County. David handled the case with a high degree of professionalism and knowledge. The case was resolved favorably and we were very satisfied with David's representation."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. David Manilla is a gifted DUI defense attorney. David goes the extra mile by attending national seminars on DUI related topics so that he can be well versed in all aspects DUI law. David’s clients are well served by his representation. Michael Steven Sherman, www.thego2guy4dui.com."
"David has diligently worked for clients charged with DUI for over 15 years. I have attended dozens of advanced level programs on DUI training (defense-oriented) where he was present (or even speaking) in order to be as well prepared and knowledgeable as anyone in Pennsylvania. Any accused citizen would be hard pressed to find a more zealous advocate than David. William C. Head www.GeorgiaCriminalDefense.com Atlanta, GA"
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I am aware of David's reputation for aggressively handling DUI cases."
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2011.
Disbarment issued in PA, 2011
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1991 - 1995
Public Defender, Criminal Defense Attorney, Office of the Public Defender, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
1991 - 1991
Assistant District Attorney, Office of the District Attorney, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
2006 - Present
DataMasterOwner and Technician
2006 - Present
Worcester TownshipAuditor
2001 - Present
American Association for Advancement of ScienceMember
1998 - Present
Forensic Associates, Inc.
1998 - Present
American Legal Education, Inc.
1998 - Present
American Association of Forensic Science
1997 - Present
NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)Certified Instructor in Standardized FST Procedures
1996 - Present
National College of Drunk Driving DefenseSustaining Member, Former State Delegate
1995 - Present
International Association of Chemical Testers (IACT)Member
1994 - Present
Academy of Forensic Science
1993 - Present
Pennsylvania Criminal Law SectionMember
1992 - Present
Criminal Defense AssociationMember
1992 - Present
American Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1992 - Present
Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (PACDL)Member
1991 - Present
Montgomery Bar AssociationMember
1991 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1991 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
Member
Case Dismissed At Preliminary Hearing
All Charges Dismissed At Preliminary Hearing
All Charges Dismissed At Preliminary Hearing
Successful Plea
Finding of Not Guilty (Bench Trial)
1991
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
Bachelors of Arts
2006
Chemical Testing: How to Request, Secure, and Argue Blood Testing from Forensic Laboratories
2004
Chain of Custody: From Blood Draw to Laboratory
2004
Defending Drinking Drivers
2003
Drug Recognition
2003
Cross Examination
2002
Breath, Blood, Urine Analysis
2001
Breath, Blood, Urine Analysis & Drug Recognition
2001
Field Sobriety Testing
N/A
Chemical Testing Analysis, Field Sobriety Testing, Drug Recognition
Italian
Spanish