David William Zellis

David William Zellis

also known as Dave Zellis, Zellis Law

5.0
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 40 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Langhorne, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile ... +4 more

1701 Langhorne-Newtown Road, Langhorne, PA

About David

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 40 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1985

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Georgia for 40 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1985

Suspended - Administrative

No misconduct found

Location

Zellis Law, LLC

1701 Langhorne-Newtown Road, Langhorne, PA, 19047

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David William Zellis's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

47 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 47 reviews

Posted by Jeffrey | May 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great guy, better lawyer

David saved me from a pretty sever sentence, words can’t describe the gratitude I have for that. I wasn’t the easiest client to deal with either. I procrastinated quite a bit but in the end David got it done. If you are looking for a defense attorney David is my first and only suggestion. He has work...ed with me every step of the way and he was very understanding and helpful. Today I’m not sitting in a cell and that is thanks entirely to david Zellis.

Posted by anonymous | January 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney

The best lawyer

I would not use anyone else. David Zellis is patient, kind, and shows me the person I should learn to become!

Posted by James | April 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Extremely effective.

I have had no prior experience in the legal system by which to compare the services of David Zellis, Esq. I did, however, find him to be courteous, engaging, knowledgeable, smart, and experienced. He outlined for me all possible outcomes of the issue and was careful to advise me that all decisions a...s to how to proceed would be mine. I found that the justice system does not treat everyone equally under the law, and that law enforcement officials are extremely short on scruples and integrity. Dave worked effectively under these constraints and achieved the best possible outcome for me - in short, I’m a free man. I would wholeheartedly recommend David Zellis to anyone needing legal representation along what most certainly has become a rather bumpy road through the courts.

Posted by Darryk | March 05, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best lawyer I have ever had

Mr. Zellis represented me on a 2 separate cases for Driving while on dui suspension from 2016. The typical outcome of that is a mandatory 60 days jail sentence for each. I had just came home from state prison after being already incarcerated and had gotten my life together only to find out I may have... to go back. Mr. Zellis met me at my home and diligently went over every detail and aspect of my life to present the best possible picture of how much I have changed to the court. When we got to court he was there before me waiting with a smile on his face. He, himself was able to convince the police officer who issued the citations that a 4 time convicted felon with a long history of drug addiction and poor decision making has made a change for the better and that he should drop the charges to a lesser ticket with no jail time. Needless to say the police officer reduced my charges on both infractions to Failure to Admin License which holds no points, no further suspension and was only a 150$ fine. Mr. Zellis was the best lawyer I have ever had and if I had only met him sooner maybe I would have never done the amount of time I had for previous crimes. He is an outstanding person, not just a lawyer. As a person he is incredible, than you add the intelligence and expertise with his determination to help those who need it the most, and you get this superhero of a lawyer. My Grandmother cried happy tears after this court hearing because it was the last hearing I ever have to attend because of the dedication Mr.Zellis put into my case. Truly the best lawyer I have ever had.

Posted by anonymous | October 17, 2019 | Criminal Defense

Open & Honest & Really Caress

Mr. Zellis is absolutely a great attorney and one who care about his clients. He is not your typical 8-5 attorney. If he knows and feels that your case civil or criminal is worth fighting, you will get an honest answer with or hesitation. Your money is valuable and he won't take advantage of you a...nd treat your case as if it's a family member of his he is fighting for. I was recommend by a close person to me that Mr. Zellis knows the law and is good at his job and I was able to see for myself. I will recommend him to anyone and if i ever need his services again, I will contact him.

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David William Zellis's Lawyer Endorsements

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Alfonso Gambone

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David possesses a tremendous amount of experience. You will find no better attorney. Contact him today about your case and he will not disappoint. He gets the results"

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Charles Weiner

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. David is the first lawyer to whom I refer criminal law matters. He is knowledgeable, experienced and has a great appearance in court."

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Scott Feldman

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Saile

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I give one of my highest recommendations to criminal defense attorney, David Zellis. In the past year or so, I have spent some time getting to know David, both personally and professionally. He is the Bucks County authority on criminal law. He put his time in at the Bucks County District Attorneys Office for over 25 years learning the ropes and then participating in management while still litigating Bucks County's highest profile cases. David has now made a life change and has opened up a criminal defense practice here in Bucks County. There can't be a more qualified person for the job. Personally, David is a family man who cares for his clients. He is responsive, responsible, and truly cares about customer service. Good luck David in your new venture. Your ideals will bring you great success!"

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Kevin Zlock

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse David Zellis as one of the finest criminal attorneys I have worked with over the course of my career. David is a former First First Assistant District Attorney for Bucks County. In this position he successully handled many high profile cases. He presently opened his private criminal defense practice. I know that David cares passionately for his clients and will work very hard to obtain the best results for them."

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2011

Appreciation for All the Work on Behalf of Victims, Network of Victim's Assistance

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Founder, Zellis LAW

1985 - 2011

Assistant District Attorney, Bucks County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2012 - Present

Federal Criminal Justice Act Panel

Member

2011 - Present

Bucks County Bar Association

Member

1992 - Present

United States Supreme Court

Member

1985 - Present

Georgia State Bar

Member

1985 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar

Member

2011 - 2022

Bucks County Professional Network

Member

2011 - 2020

Middletown Community Foundation

Memeber

1998 - 2022

The Council of Southeast Pennsylvania, Inc.

Vice President

Sample of Legal Cases

Commonwealth v. Mary Jane Fonder

Guilty of First Degree Murder

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Education

1985

Emory University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Paralegal Program

Criminal Minds --A Case Study

2015

Luncheon

Law and Order from the Defense Perspective

2015

Bucks County Community College

Law and Order Bucks Style

Publications

2015

The Legal Intelligencer Kane's Law License Temporaily Suspended by Pa. Supreme Court

2015

The Legal Intelligencer Wiretap Act Charges Against Lawyers a "Wake-Up Call'?

2015

The Writs of the Bucks County Bar Association How David Slew the Cookie Monster

2014

The Legal Intelligencer Pensions Seen as Bargaining Chip in High-Profile Cases

2014

Guillford Press Autism Spectrum Disorders in Adolescents and Adults

Languages

English

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