Kutztown, PA – O’Keefe & Sher, P.C. is pleased to announce Jacob Thielen, Esquire, has joined the practice. Attorney Thielen will be focusing his practice in Criminal Law and Civil Litigation.
Jacob grew up in the Lehigh Valley and graduated from Parkland High School. He attended college at James Madison University, where he graduated cum laude in Political Science and with distinction for completing an honors thesis. He attended law school at Villanova University and received his juris doctorate. While in law school, Jacob worked as a judicial intern for the Honorable James T. Anthony in Lehign County. He also worked as a certified legal intern for both the Lehigh County District Attorney’s OFfice and the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office.
Prior to joining O’Keefe & Sher, P.C., Jacob served as a law clerk to both the Honorable Joseph F Kameen, President Judge, and the Honorable Gregory H. Chelak in Pike County. Jacob is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and the Pike County Bar Association. He has applied for admittance to the Berks County and Lehigh County Bar Association as well.
Outside of practicing law, Jacob is an assistance coach for the Parkland Aquatic Club and a volunteer assistant coach for the Parkland High School varsity swin team. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Valley Swim League. In his spare time, Jacob enjoys exercising, watching sports, and reading. He currently resides in Fogelsville.