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

Showing 26 - 30 of 67 reviews

Posted by anonymous | June 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

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 woul...d 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

Posted by Durrell Hill | April 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Outstanding (SUPER) ATTORNEY

Mr. Kellis is very loyal and a real go getter in court, I was driving on a revoked license, I also was supposed to have interlock installed in my vehicle so all odds were against me, the prosecutor went deep into my past and tried to convict me, Mr. Kellis was calm about the whole situation, cros...s examing the cop and all, the DA. Was asking for jail time for me, I had 3 prior Dui's and a convicted involuntary manslaughter, well the bottom line is the judge dismissed all charges, all I had to pay was court cost!!!! Man I could've kissed this man, I didn't receive a ticket or anything!!!! I RECOMMEND STEVEN E. KELLIS FOR YOUR DEFENSE!!! I CAN ALMOST GUARANTEE YOUR OUTCOME!!!! HE DID IT FOR ME, I KNOW HE CAN AND WILL DO IT FOR YOU!!!! I PUT MY STAMP OF APPROVAL ON THIS MAN!!!!! DURRELL Y. HILL YOU WON'T REGRET IT!!!! TRUST ME!!!! I'M SO HAPPY AND GRATEFUL TO HIM❤❤❤❤❤

Posted by Christine | February 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Really tries hard for his clients

I had a complicated DUI. Because of a prior, which resulted in a conditional discharge, I didn't qualify for ARD even though I had no prior DUIs (this was my 1st). He tried 3-4 times writing beautiful letters to the ARD dept, they denied me each time. So Kellis went to their offices to vie on my beha...lf in person. The whole ordeal lasted 11 months because he tried that hard to get me a better deal. In the end he did get my blood results thrown out which resulted in my sentence only being 2 days, not a week or 3. One say is a huge difference in jail, for someone who doesn't belong or fit there & has never been. I also got wkd jail thx to him. I see a lot of reviews saying "my lawyer was always on time" but I've never seen one who had a lawyer who fought so hard for a client. The $$ I pd couldn't have covered a year of 6-7 hearings, but he did it anyway. Thank you Kellis :) highly recommend.

Posted by Britney | February 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Honest, respectable, dedicated

I had Steven Kellis for my lawyer for DUI case in bucks County Pennsylvania in July 2013. I had high levels of alcohol and several schedule 3 substances in my system I got denied ard twice because of my blood work. Steven help me fight up until my day of court to get ard and day of court they grante...d it to me. Today is February 2015 and I'm still dealing with ARD and Steven has still been returning phone calls and helping me out. He never gave up and always gave me good advice. If I were ever to need an attorney again I would hire him again.

Posted by anonymous | October 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI

I received my second DUI in late 2014 with a high BAC at .246. No accident or anything, but I was very scared. Mr. Kellis assured me not to worry at every step of the way and gave me the outcome I had hoped for. I was able to keep my job, bartending, while on house arrest. The court room employee...s and sheriff's department officers told me I was the first person that the stern judge has allowed to bartend while on DUI house arrest in over 10 years. This was all due to Mr. Kellis' preparation and readiness in court. He knows what he's doing and has great rapport with the DA's and judges. He even pointed out another lawyer's mistake in court and helped another attorney's client receive a lesser sentence. I was very happy with my decision and would recommend him to anyone in need of legal help. His price is fixed and very reasonable and he returns phone calls immediately and will meet you at any time and at any place every step of the way.

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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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