John X. Denney, Jr., Esq.

John X. Denney, Jr. primarily practices in the areas of Family Law and Criminal Defense. He is also an attorney for Pre-Paid Legal Services in Delaware and is a provider attorney for the Legal Access Program.

Mr. Denney handles a variety of Family Law issues, including but not limited to divorce, custody, child support, adoptions and guardianships. In addition, Mr. Denney defends clients with Criminal Law issues such as DUI, motor vehicle violations, assault and battery, and other felonies and misdemeanors.

Prior to joining the Firm, Mr. Denney served as a Deputy Attorney General for the State of Delaware, First Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware, and was the managing attorney for UAW Legal Services Plan in Delaware. He is also a retired Commander of the U.S. Navy Reserve.

As an active member of the Delaware community, Mr. Denney belonged to the Brandywine Council of Civic Organization from 1975 to 1995. He also served as the Council’s President in 1978 and 1979.

PRACTICE AREAS

• Criminal Defense
• Family Law

BAR ADMISSIONS

• Delaware (1974)
• District of Columbia (1978- inactive)

COURT ADMISSIONS

• Delaware Supreme Court
• US District Court of Delaware
• US District Court of Maryland
• Third Circuit Court of Appeals
• District of Columbia Court of Appeals

EDUCATION

• College of the Holy Cross (A.B.,1967);
• University of Virginia Law School (J.D. 1970), ◊National College of District Attorneys (1972)

ASSOCIATIONS

• Delaware Bar Association
• American Bar Association
• American Inns of Court
• U.S. Naval Institute

ACHIEVEMENTS/AWARDS

• Published Decisions: Skalniak v. Dey, 793 A.2d 1250 (Del. Fam. Ct. 2001); GM Sub Corp. v. Liggett Group Inc., 415 A.2d 473 (Del. 1980); Nesmith v. Lynn, 377 A.2d 352 (Del. 1977); Eaton v. State, 363 A.2d 440 (Del. 1976); Hales v. State, 344 A.2d 229 (Del. 1975); Deakyne v. Department of Army Corps of Engineers, 701 F.2d 271 (3rd Cir. 1983); Colpo v. General Teamsters Local Union 326 of Intern. Broth. Of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousement and Helpers of America, 659 F.2d 399 (3rd Cir. 1981); Maul v. Division of State Police, Dept. of Public Safety, State of Delaware, 141 F.Supp.2d 463 (D.Del. 2001); Burgess v. Cahall, 88 F.Supp.2d 319 (D.Del. 2000)
• Speaker for Delaware State Bar Association- Criminal Law Committee “Defense of Child Protection, Sex Abuse and Adult Abuse Registries” (2009)
• Speaker for Sterling Education Services “Family Law Update- Delaware Pre-Marital Agreements” (2008)
• Delaware Bar Association Seminar- “Plea Agreements” (2007)
• President of Brandywine Council of Civic Organization (1978 and 1979)

Practicing: Family Law, Criminal Law