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Christopher Jude Pelli
About Christopher
Biography
I'm a 49-year old life-long resident of upstate NY. I've been practicing in the areas of personal injury and criminal law for the past 21 years. And believe it or not, I have almost always wanted to be a lawyer - ever since the fifth grade!
I know that I made the right choice. While practice in these areas can be very stressful, at times it can be extremely rewarding. I have yet to experience a feeling greater than winning a criminal trial, hearing the words, "not guilty" and walking a client out of the courthouse, a free person. If you ever get the chance to do that, I highly reccomend it :)
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
27 years | 1,000 cases
Personal Injury
50%
27 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 200-400 per hour
Contingency
25%-33%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in New York for 25 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Christopher Jude Pelli
3 Derbyshire Pl, Utica, NY, 13501-4705
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Christopher Jude Pelli's Reviews
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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Punctuality
Posted by Carrie | September 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Best Lawyer EVER
First let me start by saying NO I'm not a bad driver, and NO I don't have any DWI's, I just sometimes forget to check my mail which led me to missing a court date..Or 2or 3 for speeding tickets..I sought out to find a lawyer and ended up getting one of the best. I had a suspended license with seve...
Posted by jessica | August 07, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Very Happy
I feel so bad for the late review... About a year and a half ago I woke up to find myself in Oneida County Jail. I was staying at the Turning Stone and took my normal dose of Ambien as well as a new script given to me by the VA. Apparently I slept walk and damaged a plastic camera dome and a bedsid...
Christopher Pelli
Replied last August 07, 2015Thank you, Jess!
Christopher Jude Pelli's Lawyer Endorsements
"I was fortunate to have Mr. Pelli assist me in resolving a case . His professionalism and the respect he garnered from everyone in the legal system was essential to the successful outcome we received . I will not hesitate to seek his opinions on all future matters . Mr Pelli is a very rare attorney who is caring , yet extremely knowledgable at the same time ."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Pelli's answers on Avvo show a great deal of knowledge of criminal law."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Chris for many years and always found him to be professional and hard working."
"I admire and respect Chris as a colleague. He is very knowledgeable of the law and takes great pride in his work."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Chris is a wonderful attorney, who zealously fights for his clients rights, in and out of court!"
"Chris's reputation as an experienced and skilled courtroom lawyer is well deserved. As a prosecutor, I had an opportunity to appear against a number of defense attorneys from across the State of New York and Chris was consistently among the most effective. I would strongly recommend Chris to anyone who is seeking qualified counsel for any type of criminal action."
"Attorney Pelli dedicates his time to answering and consistently providing sound advice to the questions posed here on Avvo. It demonstrates his knowledge and expertise as well as his commitment to helping others. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have long maintained that if I were ever in trouble, Chris is the lawyer I would hire to represent me. Recently I needed Chris' services on a civil matter and he went above and beyond the call of duty. He did research which wowed the Court and opposing counsel and got the relief we were seeking. Outstanding work!"
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Experience
Honors
2022
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Preeminent 4.5 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
Young Entrepreneur, 40 under 40
Work Experience
2000 - Present
Attorney, Christopher Jude Pelli, Esq. PLLC
2000 - 2003
Counsel, JETNET, Ltd.
1997 - 2000
Legal Aide, New York State Attorney General
Associations
2006 - Present
Northern District of New York Federal Court Bar AssociationAdmitted to Practice
2002 - Present
New York State Defenders AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Herkimer County Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
NYS Attorney For ChildrenMember
2000 - Present
Oneida County Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2008 - 2009
Herkimer County Bar AssociationVice President
2004 - 2005
Technology Committee - Oneida County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
People v. Derrick Carter
Indictment dismissed.
People v. Skelton
Plea bargain
People v. Auchmoody
Plea bargain
People v. Blake
Jury Verdict - Not Guilty on all counts.
Caruso v. Stewart
Settlement
Evans v. Fitzgerald
Settlement
Education
1999
Syracuse University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
Utica College of Syracuse University
English
Speaking Engagements
2005
The Law and Advancing Technologies
Law and technology
Publications
2015
New York Law Journal
Man Who Claims Cheating Wife Framed Him Wins Habeas Bid
2014
Utica Observer Dispatch
Sex Charges Dropped
2014
Utica Observer Dispatch
Murder Appeal
2014
Utica Observer Dispatch
Boating While Intoxicated
2014
The Weekly Adirondack
Boating and Alcohol
2014
Utica Observer Dispatch
Murder Indictment Dismissed
2014
Leagle.com
NAPPI v. YELLACH
2013
Observer Dispatch
Local sex-trafficking case stirs debate over consent laws
2012
Observer Dispatch
2 murder suspects to view video of James St. homicide
2010
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Languages
English
Activity
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