1st, 2nd, 3rd DUI/DWI? Yes, you DO need an experienced DUI Attorney!
In February of 2009, I was arrested in Philadelphia and charged with DUI. Unfortunately, it was not the first time this had happened. Facing significant jail time and the subsequent loss of my job, career, home and personal freedom, I reached out to Mr. Kellis after reading about his experience online. Steven agreed to take my case and thus began our journey. In the months that followed, an additional charge of felony fleeing was added by the DA's office further complicating my case and seriously jeopardizing any kind of favorable outcome. Obviously, I was in an arduous position with little hope. In the end, it came down to Steven's acute knowledge of of the law, his experience on both sides of the bench, his excellent negotiation skills and his ability to think quickly and act precisely when presented with opportunities in court. Thanks to Steven's exemplary representation, the felony fleeing charge was ultimately dropped and a plea was negotiated resulting in minimal disruption to my personal life. I chose to work with the right attorney whose experience proved to be far more valuable than I could have imagined. Without Steven's help, I'd most likely be sitting in jail right now - a sobering fact which I am reminded of every day. If you are in any kind of trouble with DUI/DWI, you need an experienced attorney to represent you in court. Give Mr. Kellis a call - you'll be glad you did.
Without reservations do I recommend Steven Kellis. I was facing the real possibility of 60- 90 days jail time and an extended period without a drivers license due to two DUI charges within three weeks. Clearly experienced in trying DUI cases in Philadelphia Steve demonstrated tenacity and skill as well as a command of the law.
He was successful in getting one of the cases dropped and the other reduced to the mandatory minimum of three months probation-no jail or loss of license. I am grateful for finding Steve and the good fortune that has been afforded me which I will not squander.
A graduate of Villanova Law School and Bucknell University, I have over 19 years of jury trial experience. I served for five years as a Senior Assistant District Attorney and DUI Prosecutor. More importantly, I have handled more than 100 DUI trials and over 1,000 evidentiary hearings. Our practice is strictly limited to PA DUI Defense throughout the state of Pennsylvania. Please contact Mr. Kellis immediately for a Free Initial Consultation and review our website at www.kellislaw.com
FORMER DUI PROSECUTOR, 24 YEARS EXPERIENCE, SPECIALIZING EXCLUSIVELY IN DUI DEFENSE. 877-420-8772FORMER DUI PROSECUTOR, 24 YEARS EXPERIENCE, SPECIALIZING EXCLUSIVELY IN DUI DEFENSE. 877-420-8772
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Acquired2000
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Acquired1992
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Acquired1992
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1st, 2nd, 3rd DUI/DWI? Yes, you DO need an experienced DUI Attorney!
In February of 2009, I was arrested in Philadelphia and charged with DUI. Unfortunately, it was not the first time this had happened. Facing significant jail time and the subsequent loss of my job, career, home and personal freedom, I reached out to Mr. Kellis after reading about his experience online. Steven agreed to take my case and thus began our journey. In the months that followed, an additional charge of felony fleeing was added by the DA's office further complicating my case and seriously jeopardizing any kind of favorable outcome. Obviously, I was in an arduous position with little hope. In the end, it came down to Steven's acute knowledge of of the law, his experience on both sides of the bench, his excellent negotiation skills and his ability to think quickly and act precisely when presented with opportunities in court. Thanks to Steven's exemplary representation, the felony fleeing charge was ultimately dropped and a plea was negotiated resulting in minimal disruption to my personal life. I chose to work with the right attorney whose experience proved to be far more valuable than I could have imagined. Without Steven's help, I'd most likely be sitting in jail right now - a sobering fact which I am reminded of every day. If you are in any kind of trouble with DUI/DWI, you need an experienced attorney to represent you in court. Give Mr. Kellis a call - you'll be glad you did.
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Posted by Charlie | June 16, 2010
Grateful
Without reservations do I recommend Steven Kellis. I was facing the real possibility of 60- 90 days jail time and an extended period without a drivers license due to two DUI charges within three weeks. Clearly experienced in trying DUI cases in Philadelphia Steve demonstrated tenacity and skill as well as a command of the law.
He was successful in getting one of the cases dropped and the other reduced to the mandatory minimum of three months probation-no jail or loss of license. I am grateful for finding Steve and the good fortune that has been afforded me which I will not squander.
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Posted by anonymous | April 20, 2022
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Steven Gets Results
My situation had a number of challenging features. The case wasn't that strong, but the prosecution initially wanted to run everything quickly and by-the-book. This could have been an awful result for me legally, professionally, personally. Steven took the case from start to finish -- just like he promised he would on our initial phone call -- even though the case went on for almost a year. He utilized continuations in order to keep the conversation with the PA going and to benefit from more face-time in front of the Judge/PA while we gathered extra information. I believe he was able to do this because of his strong relationships and track-record in the courthouse; I also believe this approach was integral to the result. Not only was Steven able to secure one of the best possible resolutions, he was also available and encouraging many times throughout the long months. He listened to my concerns, helped me remain optimistic, kept me appraised of progress, and attacked the case very successfully. All said, I'm happy with the result and grateful for his help.
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Posted by Daniel | March 23, 2022
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100% recommend as a lawyer
Steven was fantastic in every way possible. He was very receptive, answered any and all questions I had, and showed complete professionalism the entire time he represented me. He handled my case great and, in the end, all charges against me were dismissed which is most important. If you are looking for a DUI/DWI lawyer in the area I highly recommend you chose Steven to represent you.
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Posted by Kydirah | March 4, 2022
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2nd dui
My case was withdrawn. I'm so thankful, never would I have expected my second dui charge to be thrown out.
Posted by Bill | February 18, 2022
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Amazing Lawyer!
Over the course of two years Mr. Kellis was my Attorney while we awaited trial. He consistently made me feel at ease every time I spoke to him during an extremely stressful period. Once the court date came, he had my case dismissed within minutes. I’m still scratching my head trying to figure out how he pulled that off? I think it’s the mark of a great Lawyer.. I highly recommend Mr. Kellis.
Thank you Steve!
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Posted by Ellen | February 13, 2022
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Grateful!
Steve Kellis is an excellent lawyer. I appreciate his attention to detail and assistance he provided. Grateful!
Posted by Francis | April 11, 2021
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Gun charge and gun charge both felonies knocked off
I got stop in NorthHampton County for my tints & they smelled marijuana & my girl admitted to smoking so they ordered us out the car & contrasted a illegal search without my consent she is also a license to carry & had her gun in my driver door & they still charge me with carrying without license even though my girl told them it was her & she is licensed & I admitted to all the marijuana being mines inside the car so they charged me with intent to delivery(Qp& Oils). This great Lawyer seen my case was a very strong tricky good scary scenario due to the fact we both admitted, but he did his magic behind scenes & got the D.A on his side to agree that it was a illegal search & got both charges dropped and thrown out and all I had to do is pay fines for driving on suspension license & for my tints ... the judge was shocked & upset that he did this fantastic job and not only got 1 dropped but BOTH ! he saved me some serious jail time & a clean record from being destroyed... due to the fact all my lawyers I talked too was telling me all they can do is probation the most & can’t get the charges dropped because I admitted to the police it was mines I had no faith & already was settling for less...he is also very reasonable pricing
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Posted by Nicholas | April 6, 2021
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Steven is very personable and dedicated to solving your case
I was charged with having illegal tints, a DUI and a 2nd offense for marijuana possession. These charges also resulted in a probation violation from my first possession charge in a different county. Steven guided me through the steps of ARD allowing me to avoid license suspension, serve only 6 months of probation, and most importantly avoid any serious consequences from violating probation. In fact, I only received a misconduct charge of $30 (equivalent to a noise complaint) for violating probation and my record was entirely expunged. Steven will put in the extra effort to get the results you want. He is very willing to understand your situation and livelihood on a personal level. Steven epitomizes what it means to be a great lawyer, truly caring for each of his clients equally and always putting in his best effort to get the optimal outcome. Thank you Steven!!
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Posted by Carla | October 27, 2020
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Steven is a miracle worker
Steven is one of the best lawyers I have ever talked to. My husband was charged with a driving on suspended license dui related. Steven kept fighting when all odds were against my husband. My husband had a prior dui and a suspended license. The outcome was all charges being dropped. Steven proved the state trooper wrong and taught the trooper a lesson on the PA vehicle crime codes. If you think you’re facing jail time, don’t worry because Steven will get you a great deal. My husband avoided jail time because of Steven Kellis
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Posted by Brian | February 8, 2020
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Pennsylvania DUI Lawyer Steven E. Kellis Review
I was referred to Mr. Kellis by another Pennsylvania attorney. The referring attorney handles DUI cases but still put me in touch with Mr. Kellis due to his expertise and focus on PA drunk driving cases. I could not be more pleased with the final outcome. I had never had any run in with the law before and Steven made me feel comfortable the entire time. His experience as a former prosecutor helped my case immensely as he knew what was going to happen before it happened. I absolutely recommend Mr. Kellis.
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Posted by Terry | June 18, 2019
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Best attorney in the area
I will forever be in debt to Mr. Kellis. In 2017 I was arrested for a DUI(Tier 3). Due to my past, the chances of me getting into the ARD program were slim. I searched for days reading reviews on all of the attorneys in the Philadelphia area. I called Mr. Kellis because he had some of the best reviews. Right from the start he was able to put my mind at ease and assured me that he would do everything possible to help me out.
If convicted, I could have lost my career, license, and faced 72Hr minimum jailtime. Getting into ARD was my only hope. At first I was denied entry into the program. I believe I was actually denied a couple times but Mr. Kellis kept fighting for me. A couple days before my court date I received a call. It was Mr. Kellis calling to inform me that I had finally been accepted into the ARD program. What a relief... I’ll never forget that feeling for as long as I live. It was like the weight of the world had been lifted from my shoulders.
The day of my ARD hearing, I met with Mr. Kellis at the courthouse. I knew I was with good company. It seemed like he knew EVERYBODY at the courthouse. We couldn’t make It down a single hallway without somebody stopping to talk with him. It was a great feeling knowing that I had this man representing me for my legal troubles.
Last month I finished my ARD probation and can put this all behind me. All because of Mr. Kellis I was able to keep my career, license, and stay out of jail. I haven’t had a single drink of alcohol since the night of the DUI and couldn’t be more grateful for everything this program and Mr. Kellis have done for me.
If you’re looking for the best DUI attorney in the West Chester/ Philadelphia area, Steven Kellis is who I would recommend. I truly believe he went above and beyond what most other attorneys would have done for me. Thanks again Mr Kellis.
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Posted by Ray Minton | June 14, 2019
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3 cases
I havent been in trouble with the law since i was 19 years old. In 2015, my mother died suddenly right in front of me and at the time i had 7 years of sobriety. I through it all away and within 2 years. I caught 2 d.u.i cases and 1 possession case in Philly. My girlfriend hired Steve Kellis for the 2 d.u.i cases and he EVEN took the possession case for free. After almost 2 years of missing court and warrants for my arrest, Steve stuck with me and helped me. Even when i wasn't helping myself. I am now sober again and done with all 3 cases. 1 d.u.id.u.i was throw out. The possession i had to just prove that i am staying clean and the other d.u.i case went to trial. Which i was found "Not Guilty". You had to see him question the cop! It was great. The cop got caught in 3 lies. Steve doea take on a lot of clients but if you show you care about yourself , he will go above and beyond for you. He also knows all the judges, which helped a lot. I still am shocked i was found guilty with tge d.u.i case that went to trial! I am just greatful for his help. He is even helping my girlfriend with an appeal for her probation hearing where she got 5-12 months just for her 1st probation violation. I am so shocked, but with Steves help, i have faith! Im sure my girl agrees in me saying "he was worth every penny!
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Posted by DC | November 30, 2018
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THE BEST THERE IS
Steven Kellis is the number person that should be in your CONTACT LIST!!!
My first DUI in 2013 was at the most improbable time of my life. I had just finished school, started a new career & one day in June of 2013 it all changed. I called 10 different lawyers and STEVEN was the only one who assured me that I will not do jail time & will not have my license suspended. Followed through with him & the results were outstanding. Case dismissed!!!
My second DUI in 2015, I knew who to call right away! I was facing 1 year license suspension & significant jail time. Again Mr. Kellis delivered & got the case dismissed.
Have never been so satisfied in life with how meticulous & tenacious Steven is.
My third DUI in 2018, my heart literally got shattered into a thousand pieces! I said there is no way am getting off this time. I was facing tier 3 and bac .15 with accident and I again I called STEVEN KELLIS! I said to I called you because I know you are the best & you are the only who can either reduce it or a small chance of having it dissmissed!
Steven faught tooth and nails and was able to reduce to a guilty plea with no jail time or license suspension! However there is a small but rare possibility of getting dismissed! I said Steven I trust you I have faith in your knowledge and your instinct so I said let's do it, let's go to trail. In that moment, what Steve said portrayed that words are indeed VERY POWERFUL. With arguably the toughest Judge in the stand the DA was left speechless & did not have a solution!
CASE DISMISSED!!!
Steven I thank you very much for everything you have done for me,
God Bless you and your Family
5 stars is not enough for a man of this Stature. I am blessed to have had you as my lawyer & I truly appreciate all the hard work & all the places you came to visit me to discuss our case!
If anyone wants a 2nd chance or even 3rd chance in LIFE
Steven E Kellis is THE BEST THERE IS!!!
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Posted by Joe | July 24, 2018
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Fantastic legal representation
Was pullover over while driving with a suspended license due to a DUI. Mr. Kellis was able to get the charges reduced and I only had to pay a small fine. He was able to keep me on track with my ARD and I couldn’t have been more pleased with the outcome. Would definitely recommend to anyone dealing with a DUI or driving without a license charge. A+
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Posted by Mike | June 14, 2018
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Great lawyer
Steven is a great lawyer. Steven always responded to my calls and made me feel as if I was his only priority. Steven assured me the whole time that there is no need to worry and everything will be taken care of. I was facing a DUI (1st time) but Steven was able to drop it and bring my case to the very minimum. I would recommend Steven to anybody that needs a DUI lawyer. Fair price and definitely get your moneys worth. Steven made it very less painful then I thought it would be and had a great outcome for me. Go Steve!! While searching Stevens reviews I saw maybe three that had to be spam or false. Please don’t go by those because he proved them wrong by making my case so simple and great outcome. Hire Steven Kellis you won’t be disappointed!!! Thanks Steve and keep up the great work!!!
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Posted by Elizabeth | June 6, 2018
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The Best!!
Steven Kellis saved my life! Facing a DUI ( I have had prior convictions) that could have had significant jail time, long term license suspension and life destroying consequences, I retained Attorney Kellis. His knowledge of DUI law, good relationships with the ADA and DA, negotiated a plea deal for me that I did not think was even possible. His reassurance and guidance through the whole process was priceless and done in an understanding and nonjudgmental way. I can not recommend Attorney Kellis enough. Thanks Steve!
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Posted by anonymous | July 27, 2017
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Honest & Efficient
My case was handled efficiently. Steve was able to get my DUI taken care of for me rather easily. Steve returned all calls and questions promptly as well as got my case reduced to a loss of license for only 60 days. My only complaint would be after the case was over, I never received confirmation that this was expunged from my record - Im not sure if this is standard or not. When I reached out a few YEARS later, I wasn't able to get the timely response I had received when my case was active - however I did receive a call back and all my questions have been answered. I am fully satisfied with Mr Kellis's services! He has gone above and beyond to make sure I am happy. Not only did he assist me YEARS down the road (with no additional charge) - he reached out to a Canadian Lawyer for me (as I need to travel there with work) and was able to mail me all of the documentation that I requested (even though it probably wont be necessary). I would definitely recommend Mr. Kellis
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Posted by Ben | June 5, 2017
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TOP DOG
STEVE SAVED MY LIFE. I was arrested and charged with DUI in April of 2016 after being pulled over in my driveway. I immediately retained him as my lawyer, and over the following 14 months he never stopped fighting and trying to get me the best deal possible. I could not bring myself to take any deals due to the terrible impact this would have on my life so we decided to take it to trial. It was the most stressful day of my life but due to his tenacity and effective explanations in the court room I was found NOT GUILTY. This man pulled me out of a terrible situation and gave me my life back. If you find yourself in legal trouble hire him and you WILL NOT regret it.
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Posted by anonymous | June 2, 2017
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Best counsel, caring, attentive
I was arrested for DUI in Philadelphia and I live in Florida. I had a prior incendent and the DA initially would not allow me into the ARD program. However, Attorney Kellis fought endlessly to ensure that I was treated fairly according to the law. He made sure that I was placed in a program that would allow this mistake to be removed from my record. This is important to me considering my work as a physician. I owe Attorney Kellis my career and I highly recommend him at an attorney
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DUI and DWI Attorney | Feb 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Steve is an excellent trial lawyer with tons of experience in DUI. His trial skills and motion skills are effective at getting great results for his clients."
DUI and DWI Attorney | Jul 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Steven is an amazing attorney. His knowledge of DUI law is endless. He knows his way around the courtroom and will fight to the end to get the best possible outcome for his client. I highly recommend Steven. He is truly a good person and a great attorney."
DUI and DWI Attorney | Mar 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer.I have known Steven for many years. He is by far one of the best DUI lawyers in the State. He works very hard and always gets the best results for his clients."
DUI and DWI Attorney | Dec 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Steven is well known and highly regarded amongst his peers and the Courts. He is top of his field and works hard for his clients. Even though a competitor, I highly recommend Mike."
DUI and DWI Attorney | Jun 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have had the pleasure of working both alongside and opposite Steve over the many years I have known him. He is a zealous advocate and extremely knowledgeable in DUI law."
DUI and DWI Attorney | Jun 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Not only is Steve one of my favorite attorneys to talk with in court, but he is a fountain of knowledge and expertise. He has provided advice and consultation to me over the years and has helped me grow as an attorney. I highly endorse and recommend him!"
DUI and DWI Attorney | Apr 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known Steve since he was first admitted to practice law and have had the pleasure of watching him for many years now. He is knowledgable attorney who is well versed in the law and skilled in its application in the courtroom. I highly endorse Steve and would recommend him to those seeking guidance in a DUI/DWI case without hesitation.
P. Darrell Kimbrell"
Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 30
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Steve is a highly ethical, hard working attorney. I have worked with him on a number of cases and I can attest that he is an attorney that will definitely "go to bat" for his clients. I strongly endorse Steve."
DUI and DWI Attorney | May 03
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Steve Kellis is a passionate DUI defense lawyer. I have referred him several cases in Bucks County and each client called me personally to thank me for giving them Steve's name. He is a fighter and will defend a case with ingenuity and zeal. Steve is someone that I greatly respect and always appreciate all that he does."
DUI and DWI Attorney | Oct 13
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I readily endorse Steven Kellis as an attorney. I am an attorney who has handled cases with Steven and against Steven. Steven is an attorney who gets results. He is a skilled negotiator and trial attorney. I watched Steve try cases early in my career and to this day I use things in my trials that I learned watching Steve try cases. Steve is never afraid to take a case to trial when he can't negotiate what a client needs, regardless of how grim a case might seem. I have seen Steve win cases at trial that looked hopeless."