Admitted to bar in 1960, Pennsylvania and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Education: Villanova University (A.B., 1954; LL.B., 1959). Captain, Ready Reserve, 1951-1967; U.S. Marine Corps, 1954-1956. Member, Board of Directors, Justinian Society, 1966-1968. Recipient, NAACP, Philadelphia Man of the Year, 1979. Labor Referee, Pennsylvania Labor Board, 1973-1975. Senior Partner, DeMarco and Carrafiello, 1973-1997, Senior Partner, DeMarco & DeMarco, P.C., 1997-2001. Philadelphia Committeeman (1958-2001), Philadelphia Police Advisory Commission (2000-2001).

Never turn away the most difficult client. If we don't help him, who will.

- James J. DeMarco, Sr.