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
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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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 | General Knowledge

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.

Posted by Eric | January 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Top Notch attorney who is dedicated to your defense.

Dave is an excellent lawyer who did a great job representating me during my case. He really knows what he's doing inside of a courtroom. His professionalism and expertise really made me feel at ease during the whole process. I couldn't have asked for a better outcome in my case... all charges drop...ped!! He is also completely affordable and willing to work with you as far as a payment schedule for his services. Thanks again, Dave! I would have been lost without you!

Posted by Britney | February 01, 2017 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Thank goodness for David!

From the start, David was very interested in my case and was determined to help me set things right. At our consultation he was honest, insightful and beyond helpful with advice on subjects that I knew very little about. He already had a plan of action and helped me weigh out every possible outcome t...o help me understand what the end result may be. I was so confident in him that I hired him within the hour of our first consultation. His knowledge helped us in court and helped guide me in my everyday life! I liked his ethics so much that I had a very close family member of mine hire him for her legal needs as well. He has been a light in our dark times and we are ever so grateful that he came so highly recommended by multiple friends of mine. David made this process so much smoother than the rocky road that I was headed down before I met him. He kept my head on straight, my woes at bay and was available for input and assistance whenever I needed him. What a relief it has been to have David on my side!

Posted by anonymous | April 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Traffic Citation

Dave Zellis is a great attorney. I received a traffic citation after being in a car accident. As we live in a litigious society, I was worried about how the ticket and points would affect not only my driving record, but the possibility of a civil suit in the future. Dave, with his professionalism... and knowledge, was able to reduce my traffic citation to a lesser offense with no points. He genuinely cares for your problem and works hard to secure the best possible outcome for you. If you think it's not worth fighting a traffic ticket, think again and hire Dave.

Posted by Alex | October 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great Attorney, better person

Mr. Zellis was more than helpful in my court case. He kept me in high spirits and made everything he said he was going to do happen. I highly recommend hiring Mr. Zellis as your lawyer. He knows the law and knows how to take your case and make the best possible outcome happen from your situation.

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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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