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Daniel Patrick Emkey

Criminal defense Attorney at Wyomissing, PA

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3rd DUI - no jail time OR house arrest

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Criminal defense

60%

16 years
DUI and DWI

40%

16 years

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.

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Emkey Law Firm

(610) 756-0777 Office

1534 Penn Ave

Wyomissing, PA, 19610

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Posted by Bob | March 9, 2023

3rd DUI - no jail time OR house arrest

Attorney Emkey was informative, communicative, and worked for almost two years to make certain I had the best case available. He was able to secure no jail time and no house arrest for my 3rd DUI in an10 year period. He worked with my rehab and sober living establishments to make sure I was getting treatment, as opposed to laying in a prison cell.

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Posted by Luis Arce | August 26, 2022

Great job.Thank You.

Very punctual and answered all my questions.Helped me understand things that weren't clear to me.Thanks so much.Highly recommendable.

Posted by anonymous | May 6, 2022

Excellent Representation

Mr. Emkey and his team handled my case with attentiveness, professionalism and understanding. At no point did I feel confused or left in the dark. He listened intently and made sure he understood how to approach the case. I 100% felt secure in knowing my lawyer knew how to represent me. I would absolutely recommend Mr. Emkey to represent any friend or family as I feel he is someone who not only has the experience, but someone who genuinely listens and wishes to help see the correct outcome unfold.

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Posted by Robert | January 26, 2022

Attorney review.

As a retired law enforcement Officer I have known a great many Attorney's , and have delt with them for various reasons. I am very glad that I chose Dan Emkey to assist me with filing a petition in Berks County court. I have never known an attorney to be as diligent and dedicated to representing a client the way Dan has done for me! He fought hard and stayed committed to my case, never giving up or becoming discouraged through the process, and did finally achieve a very successful conclusion. If you need a good Attorney who will represent you to the end, I would highly recommend Dan Emkey !

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Posted by anonymous | December 14, 2021

Devoted and Intelligent

Dan was not only my DUI Lawyer, he was a friend. I’m going through a divorce. After we got off the phone, within 10 minutes a real estate agent was in contact with me trying to help me find a place to stay. I’ve been through lawyers with custody, and PFA’s. Dan Is very smart and knows the law. I’ll never have another lawyer

Posted by Jillian | April 28, 2021

my day in court

Dan Emkey represented me in court today for a misdeminor I was very pleased with his work he made me feel confident and answered all my questions he's extremely good at what he does I would recommend him to anybody I was very happy and impressed by the results thank you so much I will be forever greatful God bless.

Posted by Raquel | March 4, 2021

After hiring Daniel Emkey he is the only lawyer for us!!

Caring, compassionate, kept us informed, returned calls and answered questions in a timely matter. Provided excellent advice. He is a lawyer that restores faith in defense attorneys.

Posted by Stephanie | July 20, 2020

Highly recommend

I felt very confident with him by my side he’s so welcoming and sure gets the job done

Posted by anonymous | February 20, 2020

Great Lawyer

Mr. Emkey did an amazing job! He was empathetic, understanding, personable, knowledgeable, and on top of it. He made sure that his client was heard, all facts were in front of the judge, witness could say their piece and that the client was able to tell his story too. From consultation to each court date he was great! I highly recommend him to anyone in need.

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Posted by L | December 31, 2019

The Lawyer You Want In Your Corner

When events in my life took a terrible turn, I knew I needed to talk with someone for legal advice. I had never consulted with a lawyer before calling Mr. Emkey’s office and I didn’t know what to expect. Within the same morning of that call, I met with him in his office. His compassion, legal expertise, and non-judgmental attitude were apparent from the start and I hired him on the spot. From that point on, he was then and is now always quickly available by phone and fast to provide me with the answers to my questions. I could not have gotten through that desperate time with my sanity intact without having him in my corner.

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Posted by Jillian | December 30, 2019

Look No Further!! The best is right here!

Daniel was so helpful and I’m ever so grateful for his support, hard work and dedication. I don’t ever plan on getting into trouble again but should it find me, I would hire him again in a second! Look no further. He’s the best around!!

Posted by anonymous | November 21, 2019

Hire him NOW

Dan and Emily are phenomenal. They handled our PFA case with ease and precision. Dan was calm and collected but also reactive at key points that made a big difference. He obtained all the details regarding of the case and worked with my family to ensure justice was obtained. Emily is always kind and attentive to details when we called, e-mailed, asked questions and scheduled appointments and coordinated hearings. Our PFA case was fairly difficult due to the circumstances and false accusations. Dan was able to help guide us to obtain specifically needed evidence to prove our innocence all while obtaining his own evidence and doing his own research. With all the evidence we compiled together, he was able to present our case with ease and assertion. We are beyond grateful that Dan is working in his field and that we found him to work with us. He works for and with you as an individual completely unbiased to the case he's given. You will regret it if you turn away from his expertise.

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Posted by David | October 26, 2019

Excellent work

Dan met with me quickly (same day that I called). We put a strategy in place and a week later he called to let me know he had handled everything with the DA. Dan will make you thankful you hired an attorney with his knowledge and experience! And Emily at the office is awesome, too!

Posted by Martin | September 9, 2019

Great lawyer,

Attorney Emkey did an excellent job representing me in court. He was easy to get in contact with, super friendly and well priced. Id give him ten stars if i could

Posted by Ramon | June 19, 2019

Best Lawyer in Berks County

I hired Dan Emkey and I’m eternally grateful for his service. I was facing state prison on my five DUIs, Dan was very clear about the potential outcomes. Actually, Dan was the only lawyer in all my cases that convinced the DA and the judge not to send me to jail. When it finally came the day for the judge to see my case, I was given credit for the time I spent in the long term program. Dan was extremely professional and I would recommend him to anyone who needs legal services. Emily, at the office, is very friendly and extremely on top of everything. She quickly responded to my emails, and called me whenever I had a new court date. Outstanding service and representation, very dedicated and open minded. Thank you Dan you are the man!!!!!

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Posted by JH | June 8, 2019

First-time offense

Late last year, I get a call from my 20 year old son from County lock-up that he has been arrested. He has never been in trouble with the law, not even a ticket for a moving violation, so this is the first time our family has ever been involved with the legal system. At the advice of a law enforcement officer friend, we contacted Dan Emkey. I called Dan and 3 other lawyers on that dreadful Saturday morning and Dan got in touch with me within 30 minutes of my call. He was very compassionate and understanding and walked us through every step of the process. Even though this was my son's first offense and no malicious intent and property or person was harmed, he was still facing 12-24 months in state prison for a very stupid, bad judgement decision. Dan's invaluable connections with the DA's office led to the DA putting my son on the ARD program for 12 months, which I believe was not easy to obtain, given the charge against him. We hired Dan Emkey and placed our son's fate in his hands. This was the best decision we could have made. I strongly recommend this attorney. Dan and his legal assistant Emily made us feel that we were his only client. Both are very professional, personable and easily approachable.

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Posted by anonymous | May 30, 2019

Founder

The advice I was given was spot on and incredibly useful in every aspect of my situation. It was clear, coherent and wise. I went from feeling the worse to the best in the matter of one month and because of Emkey Law, no charges were ever filed and the investigation was closed. All because of being innocent and Dan Emkey, Esq. pointing that out to his counterparts.

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Posted by Luna | April 25, 2019

Down to Earth

I hired Mr. Emkey for my paraphernalia charge. He assisted me in getting a probationary period of 30 days instead of the potential 6 months and answered any and all questions I had. Above all, his calm and kind demeanor helped keep me at ease.

Posted by Francisco | February 26, 2019

DUI Client

Dan was open and honest with me, answered every question I had and delivered an outcome in which I was very pleased and quite honestly didn’t think was possible. I would confidently recommend him to anyone I know!

Posted by anonymous | February 8, 2019

4th Dui

With his expertise in criminal law he was able to help out tremendously in my case. I was able to apply & enrolled in the ARD Program which is not an easy thing to do being as this was my 4th DUI. This was a very tough case for him, but he did not stop fighting for me once. Between him and his legal assistant Emily, they had me feeling comfortable about my case and never lost in what was going on. I would highly recommend Mr. Emkey if your looking for an incredible lawyer that will be in your corner every step of the way.

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

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

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Education

Widener University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2006

Alvernia College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2003

Holy Name High School
1992

Legal Cases

Harassment Summary Trial
Not Guilty

Client Avoids State Prison in Third Offense DUI

Facing State Time Serving County Sentence

Associations

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

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Languages Spoken

English

Honors and Awards

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

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Publications

Berks and Beyond
Local digest: Latino Chamber to host business fair
2016

Speaking Engagements

Berks Catholic High School
Career Day
2012

BCTV Lawyers to Lawyers
DUI Law
2010

Holy Name High School
Career Day
2010

Attorney endorsements

Received (10)

Given (11)

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Joel Ready

Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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 | Feb 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Todd Mays

Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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 | Feb 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Andrea Mertz

Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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 | Apr 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dan is knowledgeable, responsive to clients and respected in the legal community. I endorse him."

Ryan McAllister

Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Konrad Jarzyna

Criminal defense Attorney | Nov 11
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

Jeremy Donham

Criminal defense Attorney | Oct 02
Relationship: Friend

"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"