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Daniel P. Emkey

Founding Attorney

Award-Winning Lawyer Serving Reading, Berks County, & Beyond

Daniel P. Emkey was born and raised in Berks County, Pennsylvania. He attended Holy Name High School, then went on to study Criminal Justice at Alvernia College. During his time at college, he was part of Alpha Phi Sigma (the National Criminal Justice Honor Society), became an All-American Scholar, and was the president of the St. Thomas More Honor Society. After graduation, Daniel went on to study law at Widener University School of Law, where he participated in the Intensive Trial Advocacy Program, was a member of the Harrisburg Civil Law Clinic, and earned his Juris Doctor.

Passionate About His Work

Attorney Emkey has always had a fierce passion for justice and litigation, and decided to pursue a career in criminal law. He began at the Berks County District Attorney's office, where he served as the Assistant District Attorney. During this time, he focused his effort on prosecuting major cases in the courtroom, handling virtually hundreds of cases. Working with matters of felony gun and drug cases, rape, child sexual abuse, aggravated assault and burglary. During this time, he garnered a reputation for being not only singularly skilled and aggressive, but also highly compassionate.

Work in Private Practices

After significant experience in the District Attorney's office, Reading lawyer Daniel P. Emkey turned his attention to working in a private practice. He began work as defense attorney at the law firm of Sodomsky and Nigrini. During his time here, he worked on hundreds more cases all throughout the State of Pennsylvania.

In 2009, Attorney Emkey began his own private practice, where he is dedicated to putting his clients' needs first. He is a member of the Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Furthermore, in 2008 he served as an adjunct professor at Alvernia College where he taught criminal law.

Licenses
  • American Bar Association Member
  • Pennsylvania Bar Association Member
  • Berks Bar Association Member
  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Member
  • Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Member
Languages
  • Hablamos Español
Employment
  • Alpha Phi Sigma (National Criminal Justice Honor Society)
  • All-American Scholar
  • St. Thomas More Honor Society
  • American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys - 10 Best Criminal Law Attorneys for Client Satisfaction for 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Education

  • Juris Doctor Widener University School of Law - Graduate School
    Harrisburg , PA
  • Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice cum laude Alvernia College - Undergraduate School
    Reading , PA

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