Emmett Madden is an experienced litigator, focusing on personal injury and criminal defense matters in Southeastern Pennsylvania. He has advocated for the rights of those in need his entire professional career. First as a Child Advocate Social Worker, then a mitigation specialist for death row inmates and as an attorney for over 20 years.
You will find Emmett very personable, knowledgeable, and creative in finding the best solution for your legal case. He will fight aggressively for you ensuring your voice is heard in court.
As a personal injury attorney, Emmett has won maximum verdicts and settlements for his clients and has successfully tried hundreds of cases to completion. He understands the nuances of insurance law, how to get you the best settlement, knows how to deal with uncooperative insurance adjusters and is prepared to take your case to trial. Litigation is a competition with only one winner. If you need to win, you need a lawyer who enjoys the race and strives for victory.
As a criminal defense attorney, Emmett has successfully tried hundreds of criminal cases to verdict. From juvenile arrests to murder charges, he will advocate for you and your loved ones with compassion, creativity and steadfast resolve.
He is one of the elite attorneys certified and chosen for the United States Eastern District of Pennsylvania Criminal Justice Act (CJA) panel, accepting Federal appointments of high profile, complicated Federal criminal cases.
Criminal representation does not stop with a verdict. People need an attorney familiar with addiction and treatment options and available diversion programs. Prior to becoming an attorney, Emmett worked as a social worker. This experience combined with his understanding of the legal system makes Emmett an invaluable advocate for you and your loved ones at sentencing. Even if you are guilty, you still need a lawyer who can fight for you at sentencing. Where some lawyers rest at verdict, Emmett will fight for you to the end, ensuring a just sentence.
Bilingual: Emmett is fluent in English and Spanish. He has lived in Spain, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. He has many connections with the Latino community, both in Pennsylvania and abroad. He understands not only the language, but also the many nuanced cultural issues facing the Pennsylvania Latino population and their legal rights. He volunteers in Latino neighborhoods in Philadelphia, Montgomery and Bucks Counties and is an active volunteer at Christian Legal Clinics of Philadelphia, ACLAMO in Norristown and Saint Patrick’s Church in Norristown.
Community Involvement: Emmett is a lifelong resident of Montgomery County, is the father of two adult sons and committed husband. He has served his community for over 30 years as a Board Member of the Jenkintown Library, Councilman for the Borough of Jenkintown as Chairman of the Public Safety Committee, overseeing the Jenkintown Police Department. He has coached his children and served as a Board Member of Jenkintown Youth Association.
In his spare time, he cooks, competes in Triathlons, and rides and races his many bicycles. He is a proud sponsor and Board Member of Guy’s Racing Club, a cycling club with over 100 members. He is a passionate advocate for cycling and cyclists, cycling safety, and successfully winning in court for injured cyclists.
Emmett views his clients and their cases holistically, taking their whole life and circumstances into consideration. Whether it is big insurance companies, the Federal government, police departments, or even a regular person they are fighting against, Emmett is unafraid to fight hard and aggressively for his clients.
Emmett is also proud to partner with Montgomery County Sheriff and municipal attorney Sean Kilkenny of Kilkenny Law. Emmett lends his expertise in personal injury and criminal litigation to the many clients of Kilkenny Law where he is Of Counsel.
