I am deeply committed to the practice of law. I founded Shuttleworth Law P.C. and have taken on numerous roles within the legal community over the years.
For the past 20 years, I have been assisting clients across the nation, with a focus on the Philadelphia and South Jersey areas. My dedication to improving the law and the legal profession is demonstrated through my active participation in the Philadelphia Bar Association. During my time there, I contributed as a member of the Board of Governors, the Criminal Justice Section, and the Commission on Judicial Selection and Retention.
I graduated from the James E. Beasley School of Law at Temple University, which many refer to simply as Temple Law. I have also had the privilege of teaching the next generation of lawyers at Temple Law as an adjunct professor, where I taught legal research and writing as well as professional responsibility.
Since 2017, I have been recognized annually as a SuperLawyer by the Pennsylvania Super Lawyer's Magazine, following eight consecutive years of being named a Rising Star.
Outside of my legal pursuits, I have a passion for motorcycles, dogs, and swimming.
- Temple University Beasley School of Law
- J.D. (2004) | Law
- Drexel University
- B.S. (2000) | Business Administration
- Sole-Shareholder and President
- Shuttleworth Law P.C.
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- Adjunct Professor of Law
- James E. Beasley School of Law of Temple University
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- Taught law students in the areas of Professional Responsibility and Legal Research and Writing.
- Attorney
- Alva & Shuttleworth, LLC
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- Adjunct Professor
- Drexel University's LeBow College of Business
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- Judicial Law Clerk
- Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County
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- What Are PA’s Penalties for Homicide By Vehicle While DUI?
- Shuttleworth Law P.C. Blog
- What Happens After an Arraignment in Pennsylvania?
- Shuttleworth Law P.C. Blog
- How Does Bail Work in Pennsylvania?
- Shuttleworth Law P.C. Blog
- What Is Pennsylvania’s Insurance Fraud Statute of Limitations?
- Shuttleworth Law P.C. Blog
- N.S.A. Surveillance/Privacy Law, Who's Watching You: Privacy in the Age of Terror & Twitter
- Civil Asset Forfeiture, Civil Asset Forfeiture Training
- Bullying, Continuing Legal Education Program
- Discovery in the Criminal Division of Philadelphia Municipal Court and the Court of Common Pleas, Bench-Bar Conference
- Self Defense, Self Defense: Defending Your Person and Your Property Under the Law
- Super Lawyer
- Super Lawyers
- 2017-2024
- 10.0 Superb Rating
- Avvo
- Five-star rating
- Justia Inc
- Five-star rating
- Google Business Listing
- Rising Star
- SuperLawyers
- 2008, 2010, 2012-2016
- Philadelphia Bar Association
- Member
- Current
- Activities: Criminal Justice Section
- Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association
- Member
- Current
- Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Member
- Current
- Pennsylvania Association for Justice
- Member
- Current
- American Bar Association
- Member
- Current
- New Jersey
- New Jersey Courts
- Pennsylvania
- Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
- 3rd Circuit
- U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
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Free Consultation
Free initial consultation on most cases. -
Credit Cards Accepted
All major credit cards accepted. -
Contingent Fees
Contingent fees on personal-injury cases.
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Intellectual Property
- Trademarks
- Trademark Litigation, Trademark Registration
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Formation, Business Litigation
- English: Spoken, Written
- Q. Is a search warrant that is not hand signed by a judge but rather has a judges named typed in the signature space valid?
- A: It's understandable why someone would question the validity of a search warrant without a judge's hand-drawn signature. However, search warrants now often only contain the typed name of the judge who issued the warrant because law enforcement officers are permitted to apply for a search warrant electronically and judges sign electronically. New Jersey Court Rule 3:5-3 permits law enforcement officers to apply for search warrants electronically through the New Jersey judiciary's computerized system for search warrant applications. A judge's signature may only appear to be typed in these circumstances. If there's a genuine question whether a warrant was actually issued ... Read More