About Michael J.
Michael J. Skinner earned his J.D. from Widener University in 2004 after completing a B.S. at West Chester University of Pennsylvania in 1999. He entered the legal profession in the mid-2000s at a moment when local courts were handling a steady volume of criminal matters. His formal education provided the foundation for a career centered on criminal law in Pennsylvania.
Early in his career he served as an Assistant District Lawyer at the Chester County District Lawyer's Office in 2007. That position put him inside the workings of county-level prosecutions and courtroom procedure. He handled filings and court appearances and learned how cases move from charge to resolution under Pennsylvania law.
He later left public service and founded Skinner Law Office, LLC. As the firm's founder and a criminal defense lawyer, he shifted roles from prosecutor to advocate. He built a solo practice that handles criminal matters for individuals across the state. Running his own office also added management responsibilities: client intake, case strategy, and the practical demands of operating a small firm.
Skinner maintains memberships in multiple professional organizations. He is a member of the Pennsylvania State Bar, the American Bar Association and the Chester County Bar Association. Those memberships keep him connected to local and national developments in criminal law and court procedure.
Colleagues describe him as steady in court and thorough in preparation. He represents clients charged with a range of offenses under Pennsylvania statutes. He appears in arraignments, preliminary hearings and trial settings, and he advises clients on plea options and post-conviction matters when appropriate. His background on both sides of the courtroom informs how he evaluates evidence and negotiates resolutions.
Outside the courtroom he manages the day-to-day operations of Skinner Law Office, LLC. The practice handles matters for people facing criminal charges and strives to provide direct counsel through repeated contact with clients and their families. The office handles cases across the Commonwealth and schedules appearances in county courts as needed.
He remains active in local legal circles and maintains regular membership in bar associations. He practices criminal defense at Skinner Law Office, LLC.
