Brian Lee McCarthy

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Brian Lee McCarthy

also known as Brian L. McCarthy

5.0
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 12 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at West Chester, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

126 West Miner Street #1, West Chester, PA

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About Brian

Biography

All cases are serious, and I firmly believe a defense attorney should treat every case as a potential trial. I treat every client equally, I give every case my all, and I will pursue every issue worth pursuing.

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Criminal Defense 100%

All offenses: preliminary hearings, negotiations, motion practice, trial, juvenile cases

13 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 11 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2014

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Delaware for 12 years

State: Delaware

Acquired: 2013

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Bellwoar Kelly LLP

126 West Miner Street #1, West Chester, PA, 19382

bellwoarkelly.com

Brian Lee McCarthy's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

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Posted by Denise | June 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Five stars.... but I'd give more if I could.

Brian was top-notch. He was professional, caring and strategic all at the same time. I would highly, highly recommend him without question. [email protected]

Posted by Brett Lawrence Milbourne | December 09, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

McCarthy Magic

True Story : I’m sitting in a holding tank at a district court for a trespassing charge. Brian walks in to see one of the other guys in the tank. In such close quarters you can’t help but overhear what’s being said. I watched the way he engaged with his client & I like how he was talking. So I aske...d his name , ran down my situation & asked him how much would it take for him to represent me right now ! He gave me a great number & I had my girlfriend who was in the lobby give him the money. 30 minutes later ALL CHARGES DISMISSED ! That was over 7 years ago & he has been my attorney ever since. He now not only represents me, but my entire family. Dad, brothers , nephew , etc …. & I’ve also referred countless people to him. In each & every circumstance he has secured a favorable outcome for everyone that I personally know that he has represented. I’ve never seen him lose ! Don’t let the jovial demeanor fool you. When he’s in the court room & it’s go time ; He’s the Black Mamba ! I don’t care what the situation is, or what I’m up against… traffic ticket or murder charge, I’ll NEVER walk into a court room with out Brian McCarthy. Straight like that!

Posted by Cesain | November 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

2 cases dismissed thanks to Brian McCarthy

First off let me start by saying Brian McCarthy is literally my guardian angel! Brian McCarthy is not one of the best but THE best attorney in Pennsylvania! I heard so much about Brian McCarthy while being in Chester County Prison everyone in there knows this man is the real deal and gets the best ou...tcomes for his clients. Always kept communication with me, always giving me updates and always working! Brian cares about his clients. I consulted with a few lawyers before Brian and they would say I quote “you’re looking at some time bud”… well that’s because they’re not Brian McCarthy! He kept my head high throughout this whole experience (first time ever getting in trouble!) This man will not slack around! He will keep it all the way real with you, he is the truth. Both my cases got dismissed including some felony charges! No probation no jail time everything dismissed. I will always 100% recommend him to anyone who is experiencing criminal charges. When things go left you can count on Brian to make things right.

Posted by Dakota | October 06, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Brian McCarthy

Brian McCarthy has represented me for multiple criminal cases as well as traffic and civil cases in Chester County as well as criminal cases in Delaware County as well. Brian is one of the most brilliant attorneys and his professionalism shows in the court room. He is without a doubt the the best cri...minal attorney that I have ever had the pleasure to work with. I hired Brian McCarthy because of a very multiple complicated cases that other attorneys told me I had no chance of beating, let alone receiving time in prison. (which I never received) He has a reputation of being one of the best, and it shows with his professionalism in the court room. As well as his communication to his clients, and the piece of mind that he was able to give me through out the stressful times that situations like these cause. My end results exceeded my expectations by getting my whole case dismissed, as well as other countless out comes for other cases that he gave me results that were told to me by other attorneys that were impossible. I truly believe Brian is one of the top criminal attorneys in Chester county as well as Delaware county. Not to mention the more than 5 people I’ve recommend to McCarthy who he represents that had the same experience I’ve had, and for a few of those clients, they even ended up with same dismissal of their own charges, including high tier felony’s dropped to low tier misdemeanors! Brian McCarthy is the best, he’s brilliant, he really cares and always picks up his phone for his clients. And I will always recommend him to any one that needs help in this legal system. He is the real deal and the way he gives his best interest and I believe him, I have 100 percent trust in Brian McCarthy no matter what.

Posted by anonymous | March 31, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Extremely paitent, knowledgeable and reliable

Brian was extremely patient and knowledgeable in assisting us as a family while working through the legal system for our college aged son. 100% accessible by phone, email and text and quickly responsive in calming 'mom' in many concerns I had. Very interactive at court with the judge and authoritie...s and made a scary situation for our family more comfortable. In the end, we all accepted responsibility for the actions that drove us to court but the process of getting us through the court system was less stressful knowing he had all factors under control

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Brian Lee McCarthy's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel Hollander

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian is a dedicated advocate for his clients and a top notch litigator."

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Paul Fellman

Commercial real estate lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Brian is one of the sharpest legal minds that I know. He also has an insatiable energy which he devotes wholeheartedly to his work. I worked with Brian at the Delaware Supreme Court for nearly a year, during which time I was always impressed with his ability to grapple with and tame complex commercial issues facing Delaware's highest bench. I would be comfortable referring to Brian my family and close friends."

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Honors

2013

Graduated summa cum laude, Widener University School of Law

2013

Order of the Barristers, Widener University School of Law

2013

Outstanding Moot Court Society Member, Widener University School of Law

2012

Outstanding Paper of Publishable Quality, Widener Law Review

Work Experience

2026 - Present

Partner, Bellwoar Kelly

2017 - 2026

Partner, Egan & McCarthy Law

2015 - 2017

Attorney, Egan Law Firm

2013 - 2014

Law Clerk, Superior Court of Delaware

2012 - 2012

Certified Legal Intern, Delaware County District Attorney's Office

2012 - 2013

Wolcott Fellow, Supreme Court of Delaware

2011 - 2011

Volunteer Intern, Office of Disciplinary Counsel of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court

2011 - 2011

Teaching Assistant, Widener University School of Law

Associations

2017 - Present

Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers

Volunteer

2015 - Present

Chester County Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

Philadelphia VIP

Volunteer Attorney

2015 - Present

Philadelphia Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts

Volunteer Attorney

2014 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Delaware State Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2016 - 2021

Delaware County Bar Association

Past Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Acquittal: Theft Case

Acquittal/Not Guilty

Acquittal: Murder in the First Degree

Acquittal on First Degree Murder, Conviction on lesser charges

Acquittal: multiple reckless endangering charges and simple assault

Acquittal of recklessly endangering another person and simple assault

Withdrawal of case following grant of suppression motion

Withdrawal of case by prosecution following suppression win

Hung jury on indecent assault

Hung jury

Dismissal of case at preliminary hearing

Dismissal

Possession Charges Acquittal

Acquittal on drug charges

Suppression of evidence obtained from Miranda violation

Reduced plea

Suppression of evidence resulting from unlawful arrest

Withdrawal of Charges

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Education

2013

Widener University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

Loyola University Maryland

B.A.

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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