Theodore John Murphy

Theodore John Murphy is the founder and principal attorney of Murphy Law Firm, bringing nearly three decades of sophisticated legal experience to immigration, criminal defense, and appellate matters. Based in West Chester, Pennsylvania, Mr. Murphy advocates for individuals, families, and businesses across Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and nationwide, guiding them through complex immigration enforcement and federal legal challenges.

Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Murphy cultivated extensive public-sector insight. A former United States Army paratrooper, he served as an Assistant District Counsel with the U.S. Department of Justice, an Assistant Chief Counsel with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. His distinguished career also includes serving as an adjunct professor of law at Temple University's James E. Beasley School of Law, where he earned both his Juris Doctor and Master of Laws (LL.M.) degrees.

Leveraging his former prosecutorial background, Mr. Murphy provides strategic, rigorous, and solutions-oriented advocacy. He is deeply committed to protecting immigrant rights, resolving complex criminal immigration conflicts, and ensuring every client receives tailored representation with the highest ethical standards.