Judge Lou Mincarelli served as a respected Common Pleas Judge in West Chester, Pennsylvania, both before and after joining MacElree Harvey, and returned to the firm following his most recent judicial service through 2025. He originally joined MacElree Harvey in January of 2024.

Joining MacElree Harvey’s Litigation Department, Judge Mincarelli focuses his practice on criminal, family, commercial litigation, as well as the firm’s mediation and arbitration practice. His diverse legal skill set was shaped by decades of experience as a practicing attorney and years on the bench, where he presided over complex matters across Civil, Criminal, Family, and Juvenile Court.

While serving as a Judge, Judge Mincarelli presided over numerous jury and bench trials in both civil and criminal court and successfully handled dozens of settlement conferences. His experience facilitating resolutions spans both his judicial service and private practice, giving him a practical, balanced perspective on litigation strategy and alternative dispute resolution.

Judge Mincarelli is a certified Civil Mediator, having received his certification from the National Judicial College in 2024. His mediation experience, combined with his extensive trial background, allows him to guide parties toward efficient, informed, and durable resolutions, whether through litigation, mediation, or arbitration.

Judge Mincarelli was nominated by then-Governor Tom Wolf and confirmed by the Pennsylvania Senate to fill a vacancy on the Chester County Court of Common Pleas. He was later reappointed by Governor Josh Shapiro and again confirmed by the Pennsylvania Senate, continuing his judicial service through 2025.

Earlier in his career, Judge Mincarelli served as a Victim Advocate in the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office, where he gained first-hand insight into the impact of crime on victims and their families. After graduating from Temple University Beasley School of Law, he became a prosecutor in the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office under former District Attorney Lynne Abraham.