R. Emmett Madden

Attorney Profile
Top Rated Personal Injury Attorney in Jenkintown, PA
Selected To Rising Stars: 2010 - 2011
- Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff (40%),
- Criminal Defense (40%),
- Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff (20%)
- English,
- Spanish
An attorney at ThePhillyLawyers, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, R. Emmett Madden is an active member of his community and an advocate for social justice. Representing Philadelphia residents as well as those in Bucks and Montgomery counties, he divides his practice between personal injury law and criminal defense. The types of personal injury litigation that Mr. Madden has handled include motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice and premises liability, and he has provided defense representation in cases involving DUI, theft and drug offenses.
Fluent in both English and Spanish, Mr. Madden grew up in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, but has traveled extensively and is a former resident of Mexico, Puerto Rico and Spain. He received a bachelor's degree in history from Temple University in 1991. After spending time as a social worker, Mr. Madden pursued his legal studies at Widener University School of Law in Wilmington, Delaware, and became licensed to practice law in 2001.
Mr. Madden began his legal career as a trial attorney for the Defender Association of Philadelphia, a post he held until 2004. After being associated with area law firms, he opened his own practice in 2007 and remains dedicated to providing quality legal representation to his clients. As part of his commitment to serve the disenfranchised residents of his home state, Mr. Madden volunteers extensively. He works part time as a public defender and offers his time to Christian Legal Clinics of Philadelphia.
A member of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice, Mr. Madden is also an active participant in the Montgomery and Pennsylvania bar associations. In his spare time, Mr. Madden trains for and participates in marathons and enjoys spending time with his family.
- 40%Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 40%Criminal Defense
- 20%Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
Assault, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Wrongful Death, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Assault & Battery, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, Felony, Parole, Probation, Sex Offenses, Tax Evasion, Theft, Traffic Violations, Medical Malpractice
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Super Lawyers: 2017 - 2021 Rising Stars: 2010 - 2011
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About Emmett Madden
Admitted: 2001, Pennsylvania
Professional Webpage: http://thephillylawyers.com/about-us.php
Honors/Awards:
- 10 Best 2016, American Institute of Criminal Attorneys, 2016
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers, 2015
- Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys, 2016
- Super Lawyer, Rising Star
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers, 2015
Special Licenses/Certifications:
- Certified Arbitrator, City of Philadelphia
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Member, Pennsylvania Association for Justice—Pennsylvania's Premier Trial Attorney's Organization
- CJA Attorney for Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Chairman of Public Safety Committee
- Volunteer at Ayuda Christian Legal Clinic, Councilman in the Borough of Jenkintown in Montgomery County
- Part-time Public Defender, Montgomery County Public Defender's office
Industry Groups
- 2015
- American Institute Of Criminal Attorneys- 10 Best 2016
- American Institute Of Personal Injury Attorneys
- Christian Legal Clinics Of Philadelphia
- Guys Bicycling Club-Board Of Directors
- Jenkintown Youth Activities (JYA)
- Montgomery County Bar Association
- Montgomery County Democratic Committee
- National Academy Of Criminal Defense Attorneys 2014 & 2015 Nationally Ranked Top 10 Under 40
- Pennsylvania Association For Justice
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Pennsylvania Commission On Crime And Delinquency Criminal Justice Advisory Committee
- Philly Ex-Defenders - Board Of Directors
- Super Lawyers 2010 To Present
- The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers- 2014
- Wheels Of Justice
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Last Updated: 12/2/2020