John Walko

Municipal, Zoning & Land Use Attorney @Kilkenny Law, Llc

Norristown, PA, US

John is recognized as a top municipal law attorney throughout southeastern Pennsylvania, as he serves as the solicitor for several diverse municipalities, boards, authorities, and commissions throughout the region. Such exceptional municipal representation has earned him recognition as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Rising Star for 20••••20 and as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer for 20••••24 in the area of State, Local & Municipal Law. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor.John is a frequent lecturer to local municipal, legal, and civic organizations and newly elected officials on zoning, land use, and municipal ethics issues. He also serves as the solicitor and organizer for the Montgomery County Zoning Officers’ Association and is the appointed Abington Township Red Light Camera Hearing Officer.In addition to his municipal law focus, John represents residential, commercial, institutional, and religious-based clients in their real estate, zoning, and land use needs. He serves as legal counsel for landowners, homebuilders, Fortune 500 companies, homeowner associations, tenants, businesses, non-profit organizations, fire departments, churches, and schools that desire efficient, responsive, thorough, and cost-effective legal representation.Prior to private practice, John served as a prosecutor with the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office where he earned two commendations and formed a reputation as an honest, skilled, and prepared trial attorney. Ultimately, he was promoted to serve as Montgomery County’s Captain of Economic Crimes where he worked with federal, state, and local law enforcement officials to investigate and prosecute complex financial crimes. He also was previously voted “Best of MontCo” in The Times Herald newspaper for Criminal Defense and Wills & Estates.​