John Deckers Email & Phone Number

I'm an experienced trial attorney. My entire legal career has been comprised of trial-practice in both state and federal courts. Upon graduating from law school in 1992, I secured a position as Deputy Attorney General for the State of Delaware. During my career as a state prosecutor, I aggressively and successfully litigated the spectrum of criminal cases ranging from juvenile acts of delinquency to first degree capital murder. I also served as the Director of Delaware’s Drug Asset Seizure Unit, and I was a frequent lecturer at police academies and continuing education seminars for prosecutors and police officers.Since 1998, I have been self-employed as a sole practitioner, primarily focusing my time and attention on criminal defense matters in both state and federal courts. During my career as a criminal defense attorney, I have aggressively and successfully defended persons charged with offenses ranging from juvenile acts of delinquency to first degree capital murder. Other current aspects of my practice include: employment law (defense of law enforcement officers in administrative and/or criminal investigations), civil litigation (defense of individuals sued in tort cases, most notably priests, other clerics and teachers accused of sexual abuse) and forfeiture actions (claims relating to the seizure and forfeiture of personal assets). Previously, I represented buyers/borrowers in real estate transactions and, also, assisted individuals with their estate planning needs.

Listed skills include Criminal Defense, Juvenile Law, Employment Law, Enforcement, and 3 others.