John R. Walker

Background

John R. Walker, Esquire was inspired to practice law so that he could help people and protect their rights. He has dedicated his law career to providing his clients with zealous representation, understanding his clients’ needs, and striving to achieve their goals and objectives.
Mr. Walker is committed to getting justice for his clients. He does this by utilizing his trial and courtroom skills, developing case strategies and tactics, and employing his drafting skills to prepare motions, pleadings, leases, or estate documents that allow them to achieve their deserved outcomes.

Bar and Court Admissions

• Licensed to Practice in Pennsylvania
• Licensed to Practice in New Jersey
• Admitted, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Practice Areas

• Municipal Court Matters
• District Court Matters
• Criminal Defense Matters
• Grand Jury Matters
• Landlord or Tenant Actions
• Expungement of Criminal Arrests and Records
• DUI Defense
• Protection From Abuse (PFA) Matters
• Estate Disputes
• Estate Planning
• Civil Matters

Education

• Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law, Juris Doctorate – Dean’s List
  • Study Abroad – Temple University Law School’s Rome Campus, Rome, Italy
  • Study Abroad – University of San Francisco Law School at Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
• Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law, LL.M. Transnational Law – Faculty Award
• Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law, Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies – Tax, Employee Benefits Law
• Temple University College of Liberal Arts, B.A. in Political Science With Honors

Professional and Civic

• St. Ignatius Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Member, Board of Trustees, 2019-2023
• Legal advisor to Front Street Gym, working to create a non-profit program to promote boxing and scholarship opportunities for community youth, 2024 – present
• Philadelphia Criminal Law-American Inn of Court
• Nicholas A. Cipriani Family Law-American Inn of Court
• Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Jenkins Law Library