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James L. Markofski

Criminal defense Attorney at Gilbertsville, PA

5.0   21 reviews

also known as Markofski Law Offices

  • Licensed for 36 years
    State PA
    Acquired 1986
    Status
    Active No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About James

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i have vast experience in criminal law.  I served as a Montgomery County Assistant District Attorney where I prosecuted felony cases, sex crimes, and a number of notable white collar cases. I worked closely with the Montgomery County Detective Bureau on verticle prosecutions personally assigned to me by the District Attorney and First Assistant District Attorney. My private practice of law began in 1989, when I joined my father and brother and was later joined by my step-mother in our family owned law firm in western Montgomery County. Our firm serves clients in Montgomery, Berks and Chester County cases. During the first 2 years in private practice I served as a part time Public Defender and defended serious criminal cases on a daily basis. I have continued to serve private clients in criminal, civil and estate administration cases from 1989 to the present and I have the broad experience needed to serve my clients well.  In serving my clients and their families, I have written countless wills and estate planning documents and have extensive experience in estate administration and personal injury matters. Take advantage of the free consultation I offer new clients and I will show you what I can accomplish for you. 

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Markofski Law Offices
1258 E Philadelphia Ave.
Gilbertsville, PA, 19525-9573

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Posted by SR | April 13, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Professional Guardian Angel
Mr. Markofski is my guardian angel working as a lawyer in PA. I was stupid to have made mistakes with the law twice but I was so smart and lucky to have chosen Markofski law. My first case 5 years ago was a big mess that involved multiple charges and could have ruined my life, but in the end he was able to plead the right way and use the right evidence to get the charges dismissed except one that only resulted in probation. I thought i would never get in trouble with the law again but i went through a bad time in my life again and got a DUI in the highest offense. Immediately i thought my life was over. But I knew I could trust Markofski law again to help me. Because of my prior, it was a tough case but after a lot of efforts, Mr. Markofski was able to get the best outcome possible. I am a good, educated guy but went through some unfortunate events in my life. Mr. Markofski defended me with the highest knowledge of the law and always explained every scenario so I was fully aware of what to expect. In addition, he mentored me about life that helped in so many ways. Although I will always make sure to never have trouble with the law again, I will definitely keep in touch with Mr. Markofski as a lifetime friend and mentor. I don't understand why there are the other 1 star reviews. I can only imagine they are people without patience and common sense of how the law works. Mr. Markofski has decades of experience and he runs the firm with his brother who is also very experienced and dignified. I was always treated with respect and updated with changes to my case. I thank you so much Mr. Markofski!
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Posted by anonymous | August 11, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Defense of Felony thru Expungement.
Consulted, represented, and negotiated community service/ retribution followed by expungement. Now clean record to persue employment. Thank you James and staff.
Posted by anonymous | May 8, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
James Markofski
We have know James Markofski for a few years. He has been great at helping our son "get out of trouble" . And when I needed an attorney he was right there helping me out every step of the way. He made a bad situation tolerable. He is not only a good attorney, but also a great guy who listens and cares about you. I would recommend Mr. Markofski for anyone who needs legal assistance. He is defiantly our to go guy. Thank you.
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Posted by John | April 25, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Best Counsel EVER
James Markofski has been our family attorney for a very long time. He has been our advocate for property, personal injury, estate planning, and legal work when my children were "in trouble". Needless to say, he is the "go to guy"! No one will work harder for your rights. His counsel has always been "spot on". I, or my family, would never ever consider legal advice from anyone else. Respectfully John A. Swartz Sr.
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Posted by Rick | October 5, 2016
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Compassionate and understanding.
I am amazed at the level of compassion Mr. Markofski had for me. Within ten minutes of speaking with him, he knew I didn't have an issue and was worried about nothing. I had an underlying personal issue that could have resulted in criminal charges. (Relating to addiction) It is at this point that any other attorney would have just hung up, telling me to call back when I had a problem. This man spent over an hour pointing me in the right direction, gave me sound personal advice and followed up with me over the course of a month. I am out of the woods so to speak. My family is intact and I've moved on. It is in my experience that compassion and empathy cannot be taught it, it is a trait. One this lawyer has allot of.
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Posted by Maria | September 9, 2016
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Excellent experience
I was in need of legal counsel in regards to a potential issue that occurred with our non profit. After consulting with James the stress I was experiencing due to the situation was taken away. After thoroughly reviewing all the information pertaining to our issue, he assured me that this was a manageable problem and that any legal issues that arose he would be there to handle them. He is personable and easy to talk to, which is extremely helpful in stressful times. I would highly recommend him, and plan on continuing to utilize his legal services for our non profit and for the business I own.
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Posted by sonia | May 3, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Helped me in a difficult time.
James and staff are very fine people. They are not stuffy or scary. They listen and give you advice. I would go back if needed . They are my first choice. I need also to say James made me laugh during a trying time. Thank you all so much.
Posted by Scott | March 25, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Excellent Attorney
Mr. James Markofski was an excellent, diligent, caring and highly effective attorney for me. He worked tirelessly on my case to help me. He understood my situation, cared about my worries and concerns and worked hard to make sure we got the outcome we wanted. I would go back to him again in a heartbeat!! His knowledge and experience about the law was very reassuring when my nerves were on edge about my case.
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Posted by Cindy | March 8, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Fabulous Lawyer
James represented me in my lawsuit for a bad car accident I was in. He worked hard to get me the settlement I deserved. He was awesome to work with, always answered my questions in a timely matter and never had me wondering. James was always positive and had kind words for me to help me through everything. I highly recommend James!!
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Posted by Patty | February 23, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
James Markofski
I highly recommend Jims services. He is an excellent lawyer. Mr. Markofski went above and beyond our expectations during a stressful trial. He helped with insight into court proceedings and kept us informed every step of the way. I would not hesitate to call him again.
Posted by Ted | February 11, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
DUI
When I received a DUI charge it was the first time I had gone through anything like that. I found James through online reviews and connected with him. He was very helpful and straightforward in his free consultation. He walked me through the process and was able to give me an accurate timeline. James used his resources well to ensure the best possible outcome in my case. He was reasonable and I'd recommend him to anyone.
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Response from James Markofski February 15, 2016
Thank you very much for your positive feedback.
Posted by anonymous | January 22, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
An honest and reliable lawyer
When I came to him with a DUI and multiple charges, he was knowledgeable and straightforward. He never made any bold promises or guarantees of what will happen, but instead kept me informed of what is happening. His staff kept in touch with me to remind me of important dates and to make sure I was taking care of my responsibilities. Any questions I had or details I was unsure of would be clarified within a few days.
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Response from James Markofski February 15, 2016
Thank you for your positive review. It was a pleasure working with you and I'm glad the results were consistent with what I anticipated and explained. It's always worth the time to explain things carefully because it seems to really take the edge off for the client. If I can ever help you again, please do not hesitate to contact me.
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Posted by anonymous | January 20, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Traffic Violation
I received a doozy of a traffic citation that sent me from having zero points on my driving record to looking at a mandatory suspension of my license, losing my work truck, and of course insurance rate increases. I did some Internet research on attorneys from the area where I received my traffic citation and decided that James was the man for the job. He was straightforward with me at the initial consultation. He told me that I may have a case but the smart bet was trying get the citation reduced to ensure that I would not lose my license. He also assured me that if he was not able to negotiate a deal that I was happy with, we would fight it. He informed me that he would have to charge me more to fight the case due to the research he would have to do in preparation. He then told me that he did not want to charge me more money unnecessarily and he would find out if he could negotiate with the officer before going that route. He also informed me that due to the unique nature of my circumstances it wasn't realistic to think he could negotiate a zero point deal but he thought three points was an achievable goal. He told me that the officer could refuse to negotiate but he didn't think that would be the case. On the day of my trial James achieved what he himself deemed to be unrealistic. There were still monetary fines but he kept my zero point driving record intact. James Markofski's representation was worth every penny I paid and more. To say he exceeded expectations would be an understatement.
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Response from James Markofski February 15, 2016
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a detailed review. I'm very pleased as well that your case worked out so well. Sometimes timing is everything.
Posted by anonymous | August 22, 2014
Great person and Great Firm!
Jim and I have a mutual friend and when I needed a trustworthy and reliable lawyer, our friend recommended Jim to me. He was very knowledgeable in my specific area of need, and helped to make the experience a very calm; straight-forward but honest, case. Jim never over promised nor gave me a sense of what "will happen" yet, clearly defined and laid out options and what we were going to do make the outcome as positive as the law would allow. The outcome of the case was more than I could have hoped for. Certainly would highly recommend Markofski Law to anyone.
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Response from James Markofski September 18, 2014
Thank you for the wonderful review! Sincerely, James L. Markofski, Esq.
Posted by Christine | August 14, 2014
Wonderful Attorney, Great office to work with. Very knowledgable staff.
James has been my Attorney for about16 years. James has helped me with many problems from Estate work, (Wills, power of Attorneys and Living Wills), Child support issues, property demand, advice on how to proceed with an issue. I highly recommend James as a very thorough, professional Attorney. James is very personable and pleasant to work with, for representation with issues I had that only can be handled by Attorney.
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Response from James Markofski August 15, 2014
Long term clients are like family to us and we appreciate your glowing review! Sincerely, James L. Markofski, Esq.
Posted by Cindy | August 13, 2014
An AWESOME Lawyer
Mr. Markofski is a wonderful, trustworthy and very helpful Lawyer, I would recommend him to anyone I know that would need a lawyer. I would definitely use him in the future if anything came up.
Response from James Markofski August 15, 2014
What an AWESOME review! Thanks a bunch. Sincerely, James L. Markofski
Posted by anonymous | August 13, 2014
Trustworthy Estate Settlement Attorney
This Attorney was highly recommended to help with Estate Settlement for my Wife's Mother. We live about 600 miles distant. The process went well and quickly with minimum hassle.
Response from James Markofski August 15, 2014
Many thanks for your comments and ratings! Sincerely, James L. Markofski, Esq.
Posted by Todd | August 12, 2014
Exceptional Lawyer
I've used Jim a few times and he has helped me. Everything worked out in the cases as planned. He is very knowledgeable and has different approaches to things. He's the kind of guy you trust and almost consider a friend.
Response from James Markofski August 13, 2014
Much appreciated, Todd. I am always striving to earn and keep my client's trust! Sincerely, James L. Markofski
Posted by Linda | August 9, 2014
Review for James Markofski our lawyer
My husband and I have used Jim as our lawyer for the past 12 years for everything from setting up our LLC Corporation, various contracts written for our business, the sale of this business upon retirement and also to set up our wills. I also had need of Jims guidance and service in dealing with an impending frivilous lawsuit which was dropped. He spends a lot of time with each client and his expertise was immeasurable. I highly recommend Jim for all legal services.
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Response from James Markofski August 13, 2014
Thank you for your kind words, Linda. I hope you and your husband are well! Sincerely, James L. Markofski
Posted by Donna | August 6, 2014
Satisfied Client
My husband and I went for help with our will. We have a blended family and a few "unsual" circumstances and Mr Markofski was very consciensious in making sure all our wishes were met and made some very helpful recommendations.
Response from James Markofski August 6, 2014
Thank you for your feedback, Donna! I appreciate your kind words and it was a pleasure to work with you and your family. -James L. Markofski, Esquire
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Cost

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  • Free Consultation 45 minutes
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 7.4 (Very Good)

Work Experience

  • Public Defender
  • Montgomery County Public Defender's Office
  • 1989 - 1991
  • Assistant District Attorney
  • Montgomery County District Attorney's Office
  • 1986 - 1989

Education

  • Duquesne University School of Law
  • Juris Doctor
  • 1986
  • University of Scranton
  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
  • 1982
  • University of Miami
  • 1980

Associations

  • American Bar Association
  • N/A
  • Montgomery County Bar Association
  • N/A
  • Berks County Bar Association
  • N/A

Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Reader's Choice - Attorney
  • Pottstown Mercury
  • 2012
  • Reader's Choice - Attorney
  • Pottstown Mercury
  • 2011
  • Reader's Choice - Attorney
  • Pottstown Mercury
  • 2010
  • Reader's Choice - Attorney
  • Pottstown Mercury
  • 2009
  • Reader's Choice - Attorney
  • Pottstown Mercury
  • 2008
  • Reader's Choice - Attorney
  • Pottstown Mercury
  • 2007
  • Reader's Choice - Attorney
  • Pottstown Mercury
  • 2006
  • Reader's Choice - Attorney
  • Pottstown Mercury
  • 2005
  • Reader's Choice - Attorney
  • Pottstown Mercury
  • 2004
  • Reader's Choice - Attorney
  • Pottstown Mercury
  • 2003
  • Reader's Choice - Attorney
  • Pottstown Mercury
  • 2002
  • Reader's Choice - Attorney
  • Pottstown Mercury
  • 2001
  • Reader's Choice - Attorney
  • Pottstown Mercury
  • 2000
  • Reader's Choice - Attorney
  • Pottstown Mercury
  • 1999
  • Reader's Choice - Attorney
  • Pottstown Mercury
  • 1998
  • Reader's Choice - Attorney
  • Pottstown Mercury
  • 1997
  • Reader's Choice - Attorney
  • Pottstown Mercury
  • 1996
  • Reader's Choice - Attorney
  • Pottstown Mercury
  • 1995
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Criminal defense Attorney | Nov 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Jim and I worked together for many years in the District Attorney's Office and later practiced in the same county. He is thorough, precise, logical, and capable of explaining complex problems to clients in a way easy to understand. I would not hesitate to hire him for any legal matter."
Criminal defense