James attended Malvern Preparatory School and is a 1978 graduate of Wyoming Seminary College Preparatory School of Kingston, Pennsylvania. James also attended the University of Miami and University of Scranton, graduating in 1982 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology.

In 1986, James was awarded a Juris Doctor degree from Duquesne University School of Law. From 1986 through 1989, James was a Montgomery County Assistant District Attorney on the Major Crimes Unit and the Sex Crimes Unit, which he captained toward the end of his tenure with the DA's Office.

Upon concluding his career as a prosecutor, James joined his father, the now late Henry C. Markofski, and his brother, H. Charles Markofski, at Markofski Law Offices located in Gilbertsville and Pottstown, Pennsylvania and was soon joined by his step-mother, Susan Markofski who has since retired.

In the early part of his career at Markofski Law Offices, James dedicated a significant portion of his days serving as a part time Assistant Public Defender (1989-1991) on the Trials Division.

James lives in Barto, Pennsylvania with his wife of 28 years, Diane, and daughters, Genevieve and Andrea. In his spare time, when not spending time with his family and 5 dogs, James enjoys working on cars, which has been a passion of his since he was fifteen (15) years old.

James L. Markofski is a licensed Pennsylvania lawyer and member of the following bar associations and courts:



• Berks County Bar Association
• Montgomery County Bar Association
• Pennsylvania Supreme Court
• U.S. District Court for the Eastern District
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
• United States Supreme Court