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Walko, Esq., John
Kilkenny Law
Kilkenny Law
519 Swede Street
Norristown, PA 19401
Norristown, PA 19401
Phone: 484-679-8150
Areas of Practice:
Municipal Law, Real Estate, Zoning, Planning & Land Use
Title:
Attorney
Practice Type:
Large Firm (Over 5 Lawyers)
Bio:
John F. Walko is a Shareholder at Kilkenny Law. John is recognized as a top municipal law attorney throughout southeastern Pennsylvania, having served as solicitor for a number of diverse municipalities, boards, authorities, and commissions. Such exceptional municipal representation has earned his selection to the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Rising Star List in the area of State, Local & Municipal Law for 2016-2020. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. John is a frequent lecturer to local municipal, legal, and civic organizations and newly elected officials on the subject of municipal ethics. He has also served as the solicitor for the Montgomery County Zoning Officer??s Association and is the appointed Abington Township Red Light Camera Hearing Officer. n nIn addition to his municipal focus, John represents residential, commercial, cannabis, institutional, and religious-based clients in their real estate, zoning, and land use needs. He serves as legal counsel for landowners, homebuilders, developers, homeowner associations, tenants, businesses, non-profit organizations, fire departments, churches, and schools that desire efficient, responsive, thorough, and cost-effective legal representation. n nPrior to private practice, John served as a prosecutor with the Montgomery County District Attorney??s Office where he earned two commendations and formed a reputation as an honest, skilled, and prepared trial attorney. Ultimately, he was promoted to serve as the County??s Captain of Economic Crimes where he worked with federal, state, and local law enforcement officials to investigate and prosecute complex financial crimes. With such past experiences, John also assists clients with their criminal defense and estate planning needs, and was previously voted ??Best of MontCo?? in The Times Herald newspaper for Criminal Defense and Wills & Estates. n nJohn is active in a number of local community groups and has received commendations from Abington Township and Cheltenham Township for his public service and volunteer work. Originally a native of Western Pennsylvania, John now resides with his wife, Shannon, and two children in Jenkintown, PA.
Law School:
Villanova Law
Graduation Year (Actual or Anticipated):
2007
Other Bar License(s) - States, Countries, etc.:
New Jersey
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Criminal Defense Committee
Magisterial Dist. Judge Practice
MBA Members and Staff
Members
Real Estate Committee
Committee Leadership Positions
Committees - Voluntary