William Al Jacobs
Associate
Ajacobs@schusterlaw.com
Areas of Practice:
Personal Injury
Criminal Law
“The practice of law presents me with the greatest opportunity to serve people and to fashion justice within the judicial system.” – William Al Jacobs
William Al Jacobs joined the firm in 2002 and has concentrated his practice in the area of personal injury and criminal law. Mr. Jacobs has over twenty (20) years experience in the practice of criminal law and since joining the firm, has focused on developing personal injury skills.
Prior to joining Kenneth R. Schuster & Associates, Mr. Jacobs worked as an Assistant Public Defender in the Delaware County Public Defender’s Office. Prior to that position he was in private practice for several years. His legal experience spans into the political arena as well, having served for U.S. Congressman Thomas M. Foglietta, 1st District of Pennsylvania where he was the Managing Director of the Chester City Office.
Education:
J.D. 1984, Widener University School of Law, Wilmington, DE
Masters’ Degree, Political Science, 1979, Howard University, Washington, DC
B.S. 1976, Political Science, Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, NC
Bar Admissions:
Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania.
Professional Activities:
Member of the Delaware County and National Bar Associations as well as the Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association.
Community Service:
Served in the Delaware Army National Guard from 1987-1993. He is also a Board Member to the Chester Fine Arts Center and a member of the NAACP.