Steven Ernest Kellis

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Steven Ernest Kellis

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 33 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Philadelphia, PA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI

Two Penn Center Plaza, Suite 900, 1500 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Philadelphia, PA

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About Steven

Biography

Former DUI Prosecutor, 24 years experience, specializing exclusively in DUI Defense. 877-420-8772

Former DUI Prosecutor, 24 years experience, specializing exclusively in DUI Defense. 877-420-8772

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

DUI and DWI 100%

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

35 years | 3,000 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2022 2017 2015
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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 25 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2000

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 33 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1992

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Georgia for 33 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1992

Inactive Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Steven E. Kellis

Two Penn Center Plaza, Suite 900, 1500 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, 19102

kellislaw.com

Law Offices of Steven Ernest Kellis

Two Penn Ctr Plz, 1500 Jfk Blvd # 900, Philadelphia, PA, 19102

kellislaw.com

Law Offices of Steven Ernest Kellis

1500 Jfk Boulevard, Suite 900, Philadelphia, PA, 19102

kellislaw.com

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Steven Ernest Kellis's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

67 Client Reviews

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Posted by JMW | February 18, 2013 | DUI & DWI

I was satisified with the representation of Steven Kellis

I had the pleasure of hiring Steven Kellis to represent my son in his 2nd DUI case which occurred in February 2012. I located Steven online while surfing the web for a DUI attorney. While reading his web page, I also reviewed the comments of his past clients and from there I decided to contact him.... Steven’s response time was phenomenal. He patiently listened to our case and explained the worst case scenario for a 2nd DUI offense but was confident of an outcome of satisfaction. During our conversation, my immediate perception was that Steven’s dedication to representing clients is from the heart and that he is very knowledgeable of the laws for DUI offenses. My son and I agreed to hire Steven to represent his case. Steven carefully reviewed my son's first and second DUI cases. He then met with us to discuss his findings. He answered all of our questions in all honesty, never giving us false hope. We expressed our concerns if the outcome was that of the worst case scenario. Steven immediately went to work to ensure that we had an outcome that was to our satisfaction. During court sessions, Steven’s representation was awesome as evidenced in the outcome of the trial, we were most satisfied. I like Steven’s demeanor, he is personable, courteous, honest, and kind but most importantly, he is well versed in his profession. I would highly recommend Steven Kellis for representation of any DUI case.

Posted by John | January 03, 2013 | DUI & DWI

THE BEST LAWYER IN DUI CASES

Mr. Kellis represented me in a DUI case that occurred in May of 2012. I chose Mr. Kellis for couple of reasons. First, he handles only DUI cases so I knew that he was an expert in the field. Second, after talking with several lawyers, one of the lawyers actually recommended talking with Mr. Kellis. T...he lawyer's response was that Mr. Kellis will give you an honest answer. From that point, I had a good feeling about Mr. Kellis. I met with Mr. Kellis and he reviewed my case. A quick rundown on my case: I was involved in a motorcycle and automobile accident with BAC level of 0.219% (tier 3). If you know a little about DUI cases, you know this is one of the worst cases. Right from the start, he was able to catch something that other lawyer didn't see in the criminal complaint. And he was the only lawyer that said he can get me into ARD program. Every other lawyers' response was that it was not possible because of the accident and victim or gave me the "we can try but..." answer. I decided to have Mr. Kellis represent me and from beginning to the end, he put me at ease. He was very response and kept me in the loop at all times. He definitely earned my trust quickly. Again, my case was one of the extreme ones (accident + victim + tier 3 BAC level) but Mr. Kellis persistently fought and defended my case. The ARD was initially rejected but that did not stop him from continuing to fight for ARD approval. He wrote an appeal letter and kept fighting for ARD approval. In the end, I got accepted into ARD program. I would like to thank Mr. Kellis for his expertise, persistency, and trustworthiness. Mr. Kellis will stand by you until the end and he will try everything possible to get the result you want. He is truly the best of the best in DUI cases. Thanks again, Mr. Kellis!

Posted by Justin | December 28, 2012 | DUI & DWI

Thank you, Mr. Kellis

Steve Kellis is hard working, tenacious, and he gets results. He only does DUI cases, and he's a real professional in this specialized area. In my recent case, entry into the ARD Program (Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition Program) was denied twice, despite a clean driving record. Mr. Kellis kept... pounding away, moving steadily up the chain of command in the District Attorney's office, until he won the hard-fought battle and saved me a host of problems. Things looked bleak for a while, but Mr. Kellis saved the day and I'm currently enrolled in the ARD Program. I recommend him strongly for your consideration.

Posted by anonymous | December 02, 2012 | Criminal Defense

Very Knowledgeable

Mr. Kellis is a very knowledeable lawyer with a wealth of experience. At my request, he met with me to go over the most common outcomes, as well as the extremes of outcome. When I had questions, or felt mis/underinformed, I simply placed a phone call and he was usually responsive within 24-48 hours. ...He did his best to put my mind at ease in a very stressful situation. He was able to get my charges reduced, which per him, in my circumstances, is a rare occurence. I was very satisfied with the outcome.

Posted by Greg | September 10, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Law Offices of Steven E. Kellis

Steven Kellis was an outstanding attorney, highly knowledgeable in his field of expertise. I felt extremely comfortable with his acumen to not only understand the legal system, but his foresight to advise appropriately as required facilitating minimal damages yield best outcome results. Steven was... timely on communications, organized walking into the courtroom, and was not shy to fight for clients interest. I had a need for an attorney that knew the system and had the ability to get the job done. Overall, I was extremely pleased and equally impressed with Steven Kellis' management of the entire legal process and highly recommend his services. -

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Steven Ernest Kellis's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gregory Willis

DUI and DWI lawyer | 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."

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Kevin Fisher

DUI and DWI lawyer | 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."

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Renee Mielnicki

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Senoyuit

DUI and DWI lawyer | 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."

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Aaron Harper

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"He is outstanding DWI lawyer that knows how to aggressively defend DWI cases. He is an asset to the legal community."

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Timothy Vanderweert

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steven is an excellent DUI attorney. I recommend him highly."

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David McKenzie

DUI and DWI lawyer | 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."

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Stanley Cheiken

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steve is the "go to" attorney for DUI cases."

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Gabriel Levin

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Marko Burgar

DUI and DWI lawyer | 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."

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Paul Lang

DUI and DWI lawyer | 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!"

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Phillip Kimbrell

DUI and DWI lawyer | 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"

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H. Fogle

Criminal defense lawyer | 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."

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Christian Lassen

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent lawyer."

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Michael LaScala

DUI and DWI lawyer | 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."

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Julie Kert

DUI and DWI lawyer | 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."

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Robert Datner

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Carina Laguzzi

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2014

Top 100, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2014

Top 100 DUI Lawyers in Pennsylvania, Nation Federation of DUI Lawyers Association

2008

Deligate, National College for DUI Defense

2005

National Certification in Field Sobriety Testing, Walden & Platt

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Partner, Law Offices of Steven E. Kellis, PC

1997 - 2001

Senior Assistant District Attorney, District Attorney's Office

1987 - 1987

Legal Intern, Philadelphia District Attorney's Office

Associations

2004 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

Philadelphia Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2002 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

State Delegate

2002 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1992 - Present

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

1992 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

1996 - 2001

National District Attorneys Association

Member

Education

1991

Villanova Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

Bucknell University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Advanced Trial Tactics

Trial Tactics Advanced

2011

Live CLE/Trial Tactics

Trial Tactics

Languages

Greek

English

Activity

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