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

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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 6 reviews | DUI & DWI

Posted by Darryk | March 05, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

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 Mike | August 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Definition of professionalism and master of his craft.

I was referred to Dave by my uncle who is a police officer that worked with him for years about a DUI I was charged with. Dave took me through everything step by step and answered every question along the way. He never promised me the moon & stars, but he did deliver on everything he said he would do.... I would hire Dave again without a doubt, but I don't plan on getting in trouble again. Once is enough for me. However I will recommend him to anyone.

Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI - 2nd Offense PA

David was the best decision I made after a 2nd DUI charge in Pennsylvania. He was able to get several of the preliminary hearing charges dropped and secured house arrest during my sentencing, so that the impact on my personal and professional life was minimized while I get the help I needed to get so...ber. I highly recommend him for any of your legal needs.

Posted by anonymous | August 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Dave saved my life!

I was arrested and charged with D.U.I. after driving through a D.U.I. checkpoint. I felt I had been treated unjustly during the incident and wanted to fight the charges. So after digging around on the Internet and getting some suggested names from a colleague, I found Mr. Zellis and I'm very glad I ...did. Dave listened to my story and stayed completely unbiased even though I had a prior D.U.I./ARD from years ago. Together we built the case based on all the facts and Dave fought hard to prove that my constitutional rights had been violated. After filing a motion to suppress, the Judge ruled in my favor and all charges were dismissed with no appeal from the state! Dave is a wonderful lawyer, well connected in the county, professional, courteous, highly skilled and, last but not least, an all around great guy. I would highly recommend his services to any friend in need!

Posted by Alexander | July 31, 2015 | DUI & DWI

An individual with a special mission, who makes a difference by caring and introducing the LAW as a natural, logic substance.

As they say; there is no second chance to make a first impression...and when I first walked into David's office I felt more and more confident as we spoke ,and it felt like while everybody are still looking this person already's found.. Truly, he did not have to proof his success or dominance, it w...as simply there. When I got my first DUI charges I felt anxious and scared, anticipating upcoming events. As we know , a good lawyer would play critical role in resolving this. I received numerous letters from different attorneys , offering help, but decided to find one by references, because as many of us, could not effort to make a mistake. David W. Zellis was recommended to me by another attorney as a knowledgeable, experienced lawyer with a great reputation. It was enough for me to get things started. To my surprise, David's office looked extremely simple, even old fashion but with all necessary technology present, however. If you can imagine a dental office with normal chairs, where doctors dressed casually and there is no specific smell of medicine, that's would be the closest comparison coming to my mind. That time and all other times I met with David, he was available right away and I did not have to wait in a lobby. Also, I do not recall speaking him on a cell phone, while conversing with me. When I was explaining to David in great details what happened, I suspected that he already knew all the answers and outcomes of this situation. He was patient and paid a lot of attention to what I said, even though I was emotional and could repeat facts twice or so. After my speech he carefully examined all the documents and introduced me to some key points of a legal system regulations in my case. David pointed out to all things , which needed to be done and accomplished on my behalf . I sensed that the way he presented all the laws and procedures, regarding this matterwas logical, understandable and justified. At some point I was somewhat great-full that sort of punishment finally came to me because we are believed to live in a society, which protects. The whole process of my recovery was sour-sweet ,or so to speak, and changed my attitude to the law. David"s personality and special care opened a new path to a legal system before me. I realized that the legal system is connected with our life so organically and naturally and if introduced correctly can be interpreted as a great supportive tool in every day life. Also, David was very supportive, by understanding how people in my situation might feel and even act, anticipating what might happen, by checking on me and reminding me what needs to be done over and over again. To conclude, I can say that having this person in my life was a great and unique experience. David is an individual whose opinion you would want to know ,and in a difficult situation you would ask, what would this guy say about this??? I would highly recommend David as lawyer of a high caliber , having a self discipline and keeping his standards up all the time. A.G.

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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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