Attorney Emkey is a lifelong resident of Berks County. After graduating from Holy Name High School, Mr. Emkey went to Alvernia College where he majored in Criminal Justice. While attending Alvernia College, Mr. Emkey was a member and President of the St. Thomas More Honor Society, Alpha Phi Sigma (National Criminal Justice Honor Society), and was an All-American Scholar. Mr. Emkey graduated cum laude.
Upon earning his undergraduate degree, Mr. Emkey earned his Juris Doctorate from Widener University School of Law. At Widener Law, Mr. Emkey was a member of the Harrisburg Civil Law Clinic and also participated in the Intensive Trial Advocacy Program.
Following his passion for criminal law and litigation, Mr. Emkey found his success as a Berks County Assistant District Attorney, where he spent the majority of his time in the courtroom prosecuting major criminal cases. In total, Attorney Emkey prosecuted hundreds of cases ranging from child sexual abuse, rape cases, felony gun and drug cases, burglary, and aggravated assault. Attorney Emkey quickly gained the reputation of being an aggressive yet compassionate attorney.
Although Attorney Emkey enjoyed the public position of the District Attorney's office, he felt his skills could be better utilized by helping people in the private sector, therefore, he joined the law firm of Sodomsky and Nigrini where he practiced criminal defense. While at Sodomsky and Nigrini, Mr. Emkey defended hundreds of clients in over 15 counties (in PA) with charges ranging from summary offenses to attempted murder.
In 2009, Attorney Emkey started his own law firm based on the principles that people's rights come first and that a law firm should be primarily committed to the client.
Mr. Emkey is a member of both the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Mr. Emkey was an Adjunct Professor at Alvernia College in 2008, teaching Criminal Law. He has also spoken at numerous events and functions in Berks County. Attorney Emkey is a member of the Berks County Bar Association, the Pennsylvania Bar Association and the American Bar Association.
Practice areas
15 years
15 years
Languages spoken
English
Emkey Law Firm
1534 Penn Ave
Wyomissing, PA, 19610
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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PA | Active | 2006 | 03/15/2022 |
Legal answers | 38 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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10 Best for Client Satisfaction | American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys | 2016 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers | 2016 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers | 2015 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers | 2014 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers | 2013 |
All-American Scholar | All-American Scholar | N/A |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney/Owner | Emkey Law Firm | 2009 - Present |
Adjunct Professor | Alvernia College | 2008 - 2008 |
Associate Attorney | Sodomsky and Nigrini Law Office | 2007 - 2009 |
Assistant District Attorney | Berks County District Attorney's Office | 2006 - 2007 |
Clerk | Honorable Judge Linda K.M. Ludgate | 2005 - 2005 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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National Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2013 - Present |
Criminal Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2013 - Present |
Berks County Bar Association | Member | 2008 - Present |
Pennsylvania Bar Association | Member | N/A |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | N/A |
Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Berks and Beyond | Local digest: Latino Chamber to host business fair | 2016 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Widener University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2006 |
Alvernia College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2003 |
Holy Name High School | 1992 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Berks Catholic High School | Career Day | 2012 |
Holy Name High School | Career Day | 2010 |
BCTV Lawyers to Lawyers | DUI Law | 2010 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Harassment Summary Trial | Not Guilty |
Client Avoids State Prison in Third Offense DUI | |
Facing State Time Serving County Sentence |
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Joel Ready, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 26, 2017
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Dan Emkey is a rare combination of legal knowledge and genuine interest in people. His knowledge of the law commends him to the most difficult of cases. From my experience, Dan listens carefully, and takes each case seriously, providing personal service to his clients. I highly recommend his services.
Douglas Waltman, General practice Attorney on Feb 4, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.
Joel Ready, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 26, 2017
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Dan Emkey is a rare combination of legal knowledge and genuine interest in people. His knowledge of the law commends him to the most difficult of cases. From my experience, Dan listens carefully, and takes each case seriously, providing personal service to his clients. I highly recommend his services.
Douglas Waltman, General practice Attorney on Feb 4, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.
Todd Mays, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 3, 2016
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I endorse attorney Emkey. Dan is a hard-working and intelligent criminal defense attorney. He will take the time necessary to successfully litigate a case and achieve results. I have worked against attorney Emkey on various cases and he always brings his heart and litigation skills to every case he handles for his clients.
Michael Bechtold, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 3, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.
Andrea Mertz, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 3, 2016
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Attorney Emkey is an experienced advocate who takes his responsibility to protect the rights of his clients seriously and always provides a solid well-thought out defense for his clients with zeal and passion. He is a trusted attorney in this community, and for these reasons, I endorse this lawyer.
David Schreiber, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 27, 2015
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Dan is knowledgeable, responsive to clients and respected in the legal community. I endorse him.
Ryan McAllister, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 12, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Konrad Jarzyna, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 11, 2014
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Jeremy Donham, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 2, 2013
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Daniel Emkey is a consummate professional. He is highly experienced to handle any criminal matter. He is careful and deliberate in his approach to handling legal issues and demonstrates a proactive concern for the calamity of his client. He is a zealous advocate and defender of the rights of those who stand between the law and justice. I highly recommend my friend! Jeremy Donham, Esquire
Lauren Marks, Unknown Attorney on Dec 27, 2012
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