Devon M. Jacob

Devon M. Jacob is a prominent civil rights attorney with a national reputation, practicing primarily in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. Since 2002, he has been effectively litigating federal cases, concentrating on civil rights, wrongful death, police brutality, wrongful incarceration, and unlawful organ harvesting. Mr. Jacob is adept at handling complex federal litigation involving serious injuries or fatalities, often with exposures exceeding $1 million.

Mr. Jacob frequently represents individuals who struggle to find legal counsel willing to litigate against the government or take on challenging 'right to life' wrongful death cases. He is also sought after by criminal defense attorneys who are unable to sue the government due to their professional relationships with law enforcement.

A former municipal police officer, Mr. Jacob brings over 10 years of emergency services experience as a 911 operator, firefighter, and police officer to his legal practice. His previous role as a deputy attorney general for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Office of Attorney General, further enhances his litigation skills.

Mr. Jacob's unique background in law enforcement and litigation allows him to effectively advocate for clients in civil rights cases. He is committed to using civil rights litigation as a means to ensure law enforcement agencies adhere to the highest industry standards, thereby supporting and improving the law enforcement profession. Despite the fact that less than two percent of federal cases go to trial, Mr. Jacob has gained valuable federal jury trial experience.