Attorney Profiles

Michael Mancuso (Mike) has been a practicing Attorney since 1992. Mike is the son of the late Richard and Theresa Mancuso. Mike grew up locally. He played football for Pocono Mountain High School, graduating in 1983. Mike and Colleen have been married since 1999. Mike has four children. Mike’s practice has always emphasized trial work. Trial Advocacy has been his first and foremost passion in the practice of law. He has served as Public Defender and is currently serving as First Assistant District Attorney. Mike’s jury trial experience from both criminal and civil practice is extensive. He has lectured in areas of trial advocacy. Weekend and evening conferences are available by appointment.

Litigation Percentage

• 80% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Bar Admissions

• Pennsylvania, 1992
• U.S. District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania

Education

• Mississippi College School of Law, Jackson, Mississippi
  Honors: Dean's List
  
  
• The Dickinson School of Law, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
  J.D.
  Law Review: Mock Trial Team, Member
  
  
• Kutztown University, Kutztown, Pennsylvania
  B.A.
  Major: Political Science
  Major: History
  
  

Representative Clients

• Solicitor Fraternal Order of Police
• Solicitor Monroe County Area Office on Aging
• Solicitor Pocono Haven POA
• Special Attorney LaBar Village Residents

Classes/Seminars Taught

• Domestic violence, PCCD & District Attorney
• Lecturer, PBI Criminal Law Symposium
• Cross Examination in Civil & Criminal Trials, Monroe County Bar Association
• Search and Seizure Law, Drug Enforcement Agency

Honors and Awards

• Public Defender's Office - Monroe County - "Advocatus Maximus Award"
• Pennsylvania State Police - in recognition Commonwealth v. Kunkle (murder)

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Pennsylvania District Attorney's Association
  
  
• Monroe County Historical Society
  
  
• Sons of Italy John Basilone Lodge Stroudsburg
  Trustee Member
  
  

Pro Bono Activities

• Hiring Committee Stroud Area Regional Police
• Meals on Wheels Volunteer

Languages

• Italian
• Polish

Birth Information

• September 29, 1965, Newark, New Jersey, United States of America