About Attorney Manilla

David M. Manilla, Esquire
P.O. Box 70 • 2060 Valley Forge Road
Worcester, Pennsylvania
Toll Free: 1-877-PENN DUI (1-877-736-6384)
Phone: (610) 584-0364
Fax: (610) 584-9595

David M. Manilla, when you can't afford to plead guilty.

Attorney David M. Manilla is a nationally recognized instructor in breath, blood, urine chemical and physical testing for sobriety. He has successfully defended Driving Under the Influence cases throughout Pennsylvania and as far as San Francisco, California. Mr. Manilla's office is located in the greater Philadelphia area; however, he often travels throughout Pennsylvania for representation. Attorney Manilla has lectured at state and national levels for organizations such as Defense bar, Law Enforcement and Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors.

Educated in theories of chemical testing, Mr. Manilla has also represented distributors of chemical testing instruments. He is a published author on such material, and has received his education and training by the leading authorities in this field, as well as receiving degree(s) and Pennsylvania delegate position from the National College of Drunk Driving Defense. Mr. Manilla's education is too vast to list and is expanded approximately every six to eight weeks.

Attorney Manilla received his Juris Doctor Degree from Villanova School of Law. The additional locations of training and education Attorney Manilla has acquired regarding Driving Under the Influence, Breath Alcohol Analysis, Forensic testing of Blood and Urine, Chemistry, Physiology, Medo-legal Aspects of Pharmacology, and Field Sobriety Testing include but are not limited to the following:

• Emory University
• Penn State
• National Medical Associates
• Forensic Associates
• Georgia Tech
• Headline Legal
• National College of Drunk Driving Defense
• Ursinus College
• Montgomery County Community College
• Temple University
• American Association of Science
• International Association of Chemical Testing
• Academy of Forensic Science
• NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)
• Villanova School of Law

Mr. Manilla is also affiliated with, or certified and/or trained by, the following organizations:

• Pennsylvania Criminal Law Section
• Criminal Rules Committee
• Criminal Defense Association
• Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (PACDL)
• National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)
• Pennsylvania Bar Association
• American Bar Association
• Montgomery Bar Association
• International Association of Chemical Testers (IACT)
• National College for Drunk Driving Defense (Sustaining Member)
• National College for Drunk Driving Defense (Delegate for Pennsylvania)
• American Association for Advancement of Science
• Forensic Services
• American Trial Lawyers Association (ATLA)
• National Medical Services (NMS) (forensic laboratory)
• Villanova School of Law

Presently, Attorney Manilla holds the highest degree of specific alcohol and drug related training in Pennsylvania. No other defense attorney holds the education levels and degrees Attorney Manilla possesses in this field. It is unlikely that you will find a more qualified and educated defense attorney. He's extended education has been on going since 1992 to the present.

With new and constant refresher courses, accumulated every six to eight weeks, Attorney Manilla's credentials are beyond compare to any other attorney in Pennsylvania. He has the highest credentials available and continues to refresh and enhance his knowledge for a more comprehensive defense.

Attorney Manilla's educational background is too extensive to list; however, all educational credentials are displayed within his office. His background has become so comprehensive, he has been requested to assist Laboratories, Prosecutors, Police, and members of the Judicial Bench (on countless matters relating to chemical and field sobriety testing). Attorney Manilla has also represented breath test manufacturers within the Comonwealth of Pennsylvania. He carries instructor level qualifications, more than the normal student level education. The aforementioned training has been provided by some of the leading authorities in the country, if note the world.

EDUCATION

Mr. Manilla has furthered his legal and toxicology education by attending and/or participating in the fully accredited toxicology and field sobriety testing courses, all of which pertain to impaired driving via alcohol, controlled substances and/or prescription medication. Presently, few (if any) defense attorney’s within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania possess this extensive amount of training and education. Diplomas and certificates of completion are displayed in the office for review.
Mr. Manilla is a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) approved Field Sobriety Testing Instructor. He has also received instructor’s status in breath, blood and urine analysis.

OFFICE LIBRARY OF DAVID M. MANILLA

Presently, Mr. Manilla’s library consists of well over 150 volumes of extensive forensic and toxicology books and manuals, as well as legal, information relating to alcohol, medication and controlled substance impairment. Also included are operator’s manuals, Pennsylvania Codes and Department of Health standards for breath, blood and urine testing. In addition to the above reference material, the office has (2) functional breath testing devices and is currently working to purchase a third. The library also includes evidentiary sampling kits for blood, urine and the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s collection sample unit required for all approved forensic labs in Pennsylvania. Mr. Manilla has also authored numerous articles on breath, blood, urine and field sobriety testing.

OUR OFFICE BELIEVES, A WELL INFORMED CLIENT BECOMES A COLLEAGUE AND ALLY WHO PARTICIPATES IN THEIR OWN DEFENSE, RATHER THAN A CLIENT WHO MERELY AWAITS A COURT DATE.

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The Law Offices of David M. Manilla, Esquire
PO Box 70 • 2060 Valley Forge Road
Worcester, Pennsylvania
Toll Free: 1-877-PENN DUI (1-877-736-6384)
Phone: (610) 584-0364
Fax: (610) 584-9595

"Our representation begins where standard legal education ends."
Currently with greater advanced training than any DUI Defense attorney in Pennsylvania.