About LaMarlon
LaMarlon Barksdale is a Pennsylvania criminal defense attorney who has overseen trial strategy and departmental operations at Ciccarelli Law Offices since 2014. He co-manages the Criminal Defense Department there and has become a familiar presence in courtroom corridors across the state. Colleagues describe him as steady under pressure and practical at the bargaining table.
Barksdale’s professional path centers on criminal defense. He began handling matters that ranged from arraignments and pretrial motions to full jury trials. Over time he took on supervisory duties, directing case workflow and mentoring less-experienced lawyers. Managing the department required a shift from individual casework to a broader role: allocating resources, coordinating investigators, and setting internal standards for case preparation and client communication.
Day to day, he splits his time between courtroom appearances and managing the department’s caseload. He regularly handles hearings, argues motions, and leads plea negotiations when appropriate. He also prepares cases for trial and coordinates with investigators and experts to develop factual and legal strategies. The work demands a mix of detail-oriented preparation and quick decision-making on the stand.
Barksdale’s role at Ciccarelli Law Offices involves both practice and personnel. He oversees teams responding to new charges, assigns lead counsel for complex matters, and monitors progress through the court system. His managerial work emphasizes consistent procedures for discovery review and hearing preparation. He meets with clients to explain options and to set expectations about possible outcomes and timelines.
In the courtroom he is known for a measured style. He tends to favor thorough preparation over theatrical moments. That approach translates into careful cross-examinations, focused direct examinations, and clear, concise arguments to judges and juries. Outside the courtroom he spends time refining internal processes to improve how the department evaluates cases and communicates with clients.
Barksdale practices in Pennsylvania and continues to lead the Criminal Defense Department at Ciccarelli Law Offices, where he balances trial work with department management and client representation. He currently concentrates his practice on criminal defense matters in state courts across Pennsylvania.
