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Chad James Vilushis

Chad James Vilushis

McCormick & Vilushis, LLC
  • Criminal Law, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
  • District of Columbia, Florida, Pennsylvania
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Biography

Attorney Vilushis knows that a run-in with the law is often one of the worst days anyone could experience. That’s why he brings great understanding to his clients facing DUI or other criminal charges.

Vilushis cites his time as a law clerk with the Honorable Ernest J. DiSantis Jr. as a catalyst for his passion for law. He worked tirelessly as both an Assistant District Attorney and a First Deputy District Attorney, and is no stranger to the courtroom having personally tried over 60 jury trials.

Attorney Vilushis was honored as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers organization, a group of attorneys who exemplify superior qualifications as civil plaintiff or criminal defense trial lawyers. Vilushis is currently a civil arbitrator and was an adjunct professor during the 2005 academic year at Edinboro University.

He graduated from Allegheny College and Stetson College of Law, where he received his juris doctorate. He is admitted to practice in all Pennsylvania courts, federally in the Western District of Pennsylvania, the state of Florida, and the District of Columbia. He is a member of the Erie County and Pennsylvania Bar Associations as well as the Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Education
Stetson University College of Law
J.D. (1997)
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Allegheny College
B.A. (1994) | Political Science
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Professional Experience
Partner
McCormick and Vilushis, LLC
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- Practiced in all aspects of Adult/Juvenile Criminal Defense in twelve (12) counties of PA - Appointed by the Court to serve as Conflict Counsel for the Federal Public Defender's office for the Western District of PA (2009 to present) - Member of Erie County's Civil Arbitration Panel
Conflict Counsel
Federal Public Defender's Office
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Appointed to serve as Conflict Counsel for the Federal Public Defender's Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania
Associate
The Travis Law Firm
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Practiced Personal Injury and Criminal Defense (focusing on DUI Defense)
Adjunct Professor
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
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Taught Intro to Criminal Justice for Spring Semester 2005
Deputy District Attorney/Assistant District Attorney
Erie County District Attorney's Office
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- As Deputy, had management responsibilities including hiring, firing of staff and assignment of cases - Served approximately two (2) years as the designated Domestic Violence Prosecutor - Handled various appellate work including a Petition for Writ of Certiorari to the U.S. Supreme Court regarding Pennsylvania's original "Megan's Law" (Commonwealth of PA v. Donald Williams), as well as oral arguments before the Superior Court and Federal Habeas Petitions - First Chair on two (2) successful murder prosecutions
Law Clerk
Honorable Judge Ernest J. DiSantis, Jr.
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Awards
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Criminal Defense
The National Trial Lawyers
Rising Stars
Super Lawyers
Rising Stars
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Rising Stars
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Professional Associations
Erie County's Civil Arbitration Panel
Member
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Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Current
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Pennsylvania Bar Association  # 80117
Member
Current
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Erie County Bar Association
Chair for Criminal Law Practice Committee
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Protection From Abuse Coordinated Services Advisory Board
Member
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Activities: Advises on how their mission of helping individuals seek Protection From Abuse (PFA) Orders can be best accomplished.
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Florida State Bar  # 151173
Member
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Erie County VOCA Funding Committee
Member
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Activities: Previously Erie County Victim Assistance Policy Board - Recommends and votes on how state and federal dollars should be distributed to various local victim service agencies.
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
District of Columbia
District of Columbia Bar
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Florida
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Pennsylvania
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    Our office accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express.
Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Websites & Blogs
Website
McCormick & Vilushis Website
Contact & Map
McCormick & Vilushis, LLC
1514 Liberty Street
Erie, PA 16502
Telephone: (814) 455-5362
Fax: (814) 455-5150