Current Employment Position(s)

Staff Attorney

Lawyer Overview

Kenneth C. Edelin, Jr., a married father of four children, has the reputation of being an excellent trial attorney and advocate for the disenfranchised.

Ken Edelin joins the firm with twelve (12) years of litigation experience.  Mr. Edelin came to Philadelphia after graduating Howard University School of Law to join the Defender Association of Philadelphia as a trial attorney.  Mr. Edelin worked his way through the various departments at the Defender's office, including major trials and juvenile special defense, earning the reputation as a top notched trial attorney.

After six (6) years at the Defender's state office, Mr. Edelin moved to their Federal office where he was a trial attorney for six (6) years as well.  Again, Mr. Edelin quickly earned the reputation as an exceptional advocate.

In February of 2008, Ken left his employ with the Defender Association and opened his own practice, Kenneth Edelin Esq, P.C.  In January of 2009 he joined the firm of Silvers, Langsam & Weitzman as a staff attorney and to head the newly formed criminal defense division of the firm.

Throughout his career, Kenneth C. Edelin Jr. has been known as a superb trial attorney and a defender of the rights of the disadvantaged.  Ken has successfully tried hundreds of cases to verdict and brings this skill set to Silvers, Langsam & Weitzman.  Mr. Edelin will be an integral part of the trial team, practicing in both the criminal defense and personal injury arenas.

Areas of Practice

• Criminal Defense
• Personal Injury
• Appellate

West Practice Categories

Criminal Fraud, DUI/DWI, Drug Violations, Federal, Felonies, Grand Jury Proceedings, Juvenile Crimes, Misdemeanor, Parole & Probation, Prosecution, RICO Act, Sex Offenses, White Collar Crimes, Animal Bites -- Plaintiff, Assault & Battery -- Plaintiff, Aviation Accidents -- Plaintiff, Defamation & Privacy -- Plaintiff, Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff, Premises Liability -- Plaintiff, Property Damage -- Plaintiff, Railroad Accidents -- Plaintiff, Slip and Fall -- Plaintiff, Wrongful Death -- Plaintiff

Bar Admissions

• Pennsylvania, 1997
• U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 2002
• U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 2008

Past Employment Positions

• Defender Associate of Philadelphia, State & Federal Trial Attorney, 1996 - 2008
• Kenneth Edelin Esq., P.C., Owner, 2008 - 2009

Education

• Howard University School of Law, Washington, District of Columbia, 1996
  J.D.
• Morehouse College, Atlanta, Georgia, 1990
  B.A.
  Major: Psychology

Fraternities/Sororities

• Omega Psi Phi

Offers Free Initial Consultation

Address

Two Penn Center Plaza - Suite 1410
15th Street & JFK Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19102

Phones

(866) 920-0352 (Toll Free)
(215) 789-9346

Faxes

(215) 563-6617

Emails

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Websites

http://www.carcrashinfo.com
http://www.philadelphia-medical-malpractice-lawyers.com