Kelvin L. Morris

Kelvin L. Morris

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 10 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Pittsburgh, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI, Social Security

310 Grant Street, Suite 707, Pittsburgh, PA

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 10 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2015

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Location

Law Office of Kelvin L. Morris

310 Grant Street, Suite 707, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219

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Kelvin L. Morris's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

39 Client Reviews

Posted by Koopin Sean mom | April 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

6 years over 80 cases

Research >Hopwood Hotel shooting in uniontown PA,Research>Uniontown man found not guilty of Homicide and 22 other felony charges. Gun charges (not guilty),Charged as adult ?Kelvin got everything transferred to juvenile court and over 18 charges were wiped off completely!!!The list goes on. Kelvin is ...THE BEST ATTORNEY my family has had . Yes his prices are based off his success rate ,time, and travel… This dude is something different.. stop searching cause the man right here !!!!This man was built to fight for us !!

Posted by Dakota | September 6, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Made me his top priority

Mr Morris took on my case when nobody would, after trying to get ahold of multiple lawyers I came across Mr Morris. He got me in to see him the following day I called to talk about my case. Since I got ahold of Mr Morris he’s walked me through every step of what was happening to in the court and outs...ide of the court you never feel like your in the dark. I really appreciated how informed I was of everything that was going on.

Posted by anonymous | January 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Lawyer in Western Pennsylvania

My name is Dale Taylor. I was wrongly accused of homicide and I put my life in his hands. Well let me tell you Mr Morris saved my life. Hands down I recommend Mr Morris's services to anyone in need. Your emergency is his priority.

Posted by Bryan | May 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Please with Mr. Kelvin Morris

Mr. Morris was professional and prepared. He treated the client with respect, asked informed questions, and was knowledgable about what the client was facing. He delineated a clear plan preparing us for both the best case and worst case scenarios. We were able to hire him on a step by step basis whic...h helped us prepare financially for the process. We found that he readily returned phone calls and was available to us. He advised and prepared the client well. He realized the value of certain witnesses that may have been missed by other attorneys. Those witnesses were crucial in helping to persuade the judge in our case. Also, his composure and determination in the face of a challenging situation helped us get the results that we had hoped for. We would recommend Kelvin Morris to anyone in need of an attorney!

Posted by Michael | April 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A great person that goes above and beyond when you need him the most

I found myself driving into Pittsburgh on a Friday morning to assist my daughter get the help she needed at in one of the local hospitals there. Once I got there, to my surprise I noticed some extremely bizarre behavior from her (now ex-boyfriend) that made me go to the police for assistance. The p...olice were not very helpful at all with the situation and made a very dangerous situation worse by telling me to call 911 when the event happens....rather than preventing it. Well, the event happened and the ex boyfriend went to jail. Thought that was the end of the story, but never in a million years would I ever think that another government run agency would call me out basically at midnight to accuse me of letting the event happen. They told me that I needed to be in court first thing MONDAY MORNING!! Since I do not live in the area, I had to find some legal representation OVER THE WEEKEND and to be ready to go on Monday!! I called numerous places, but Mr. Kelvin Morris was the only one to call me back and set up a time to meet and discuss the details right away!! Kelvin took the time to listen and really understand the situation. The situation that I thought would be done in a day actually took over a year to finally get through!!! The reason why I bring this up is that Kelvin worked very hard to make sure everything was brought to light and that I knew what to expect every step of the way. Kelvin kept me up to date with emails and phone correspondences and he made time for me throughout the entire process. We ended up going to court and going against the government agency that really had everything wrong. Let me tell you, it is not easy correcting a government mistake. Kelvin explained the entire process and how the court proceedings were going to unfold. I felt very much at ease during the court proceedings knowing Kelvin was next to me. Kelvin was calm, cool, and very focused during my court hearing. Going up against a government agency is scary enough for anyone, but his attitude and demeanor in the court room made me feel confident that the truth will come out....and it did!! Kelvin saved the day by winning our case. I can't tell you in enough words how grateful that I was fortunate enough to cross paths with Kelvin. He stuck with me the whole journey and I consider him a real friend. I wouldn't be were I am today without his help. Would recommend him to anyone that needs help getting the real events of what transpired during an event to come out. I hope I never have to go through a situation like that ever again.....but if I did, Kelvin would be the first guy I would call.

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Kelvin L. Morris's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jonathan McCloskey

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Kelvin. Kelvin is a fellow attorney practicing in Pittsburgh who I observed in action while I was clerking for a judge in Washington County, PA. Kelvin has a strong work ethic and is a gifted litigator. He is always prepared to present his case in the courtroom."

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Nicole Boyle Kairys

Family lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Abbie Rosario-Ortiz

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Perkins

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Kelvin is a great guy and a great lawyer. He works extremely hard and genuinely cares for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Julie Jones

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Morris is exceptionally organized and prepared for all of his criminal cases."

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Somair Alam

Family lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kelvin is an excellent attorney committed to providing highest quality representation to clients. I endorse him without reservation."

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Mark Rafidi

Car accident lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kelvin is an asset to the legal community and to his clients. He has my endorsement!."

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Rebecca Canterbury

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gregory Cade

Car accident lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Kelvin is undoubtedly a top notch attorney who has skillfully mastered his primary area of practice over the course of his professional experience. His sharp critical thinking and flawless work ethic are perhaps the key qualities which ensured the success of a remarkable number of his cases. I endorse this lawyer and encourage anyone who needs superior legal representation to opt for his services."

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James Tallman

Litigation lawyer | Dec 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Kelvin is a skilled professional. His clients' best interests are his priority. I whole heartedly endorse him."

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Tanya Freeman

Family lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Paul Stanko

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. As a fellow contributor to Avvo's Question and Answer resource, Kelvin provides well-crafted and thoughtful guidance to visitors to the site. We apparently share the distinction of being steelworkers' sons, so his blue collar work ethic goes without question!"

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Tracey Jones

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Kelvin is always straight to the point with his answers. He is very knowledgeable, and I highly recommend him to anyone seeking legal counsel in his area."

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Benjamin Goldman

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer for any traffic ticket issued in the Pittsburgh area. His comments on this forum indicate a high level of knowledge and understand of vehicle and traffic law."

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Kathryn Hilbush

Family lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Other

"Attorney Morris has consistently displayed a common sense and knowledgeable approach in his responses to family law questions on this site. I endorse him."

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Eric Hannum

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brion Russell

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Barber

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Very well respected in the legal community"

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Garrett Eisenhour

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Top Contributor, Avvo

2016

Top Contributor, Avvo

2016

Client's Choice, Avvo

2016

Featured Attorney Criminal Defense, Avvo

2016

Top 40 Under 40, National Black Lawyers

2016

Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Managing Attorney, Law Office of Kelvin L. Morris

2015 - 2017

Attorney, ACBA Divorce Law Project

2015 - 2017

Attorney, Neighborhood Legal Services Association

2012 - 2015

CEO, KLM Oil & Gas Services, LLC

2010 - 2010

Clerk, Hamilton County Municipal Court

Associations

2016 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Board Member

2016 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2015 - Present

Allegheny County Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2016 - 2017

Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2016 - 2018

Pennsylvania Bar Association, Judicial Evaluation Commission

Board Member

2016 - 2017

Allegheny County Bar Association, Sole and Small Firm Practitioners Committee

Social Committee, Chair

2014 - 2016

American Association of Professional Landmen

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Criminal Law

Successful

Child Support

Successful

Probation Violation

Successful

Contract Review

Successful

Contract Review

Successful

Driving Under the Influence

Successful

Driving Under the Influence

Successful

Drug Case

Client pled to ungraded misdemeanor Paraphernalia charge

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Education

2017

National Trial Advocacy College at the University of Virginia School of Law

2012

University of Cincinnati College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

Radford University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Continuing Education Unit (CEU)

Managing Death While Living

2016

Continuing Education Unit (CEU)

Update on Prescription Drug Abuse & Driving Under the Influence (DUI)

2011

Journey to Justice

Minority Conviction & Incarceration Rates

Publications

2016

2016

AVVO Legal Guides DUI Frequently Asked Questions

2010

The Freedom Center Journal Expressions of Wrongful Conviction

Languages

English

Activity

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