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Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Criminal Defense
100%
13 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
Awards
2025
Licenses
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 11 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Licensed in Delaware for 12 years
State: Delaware
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Location
Bellwoar Kelly LLP
(610) 423-5885
Fax
126 West Miner Street #1, West Chester, PA, 19382
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Posted by William | December 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Great Attorney
Brian represented me before the PA courts on 5 criminal charges that carried over 20 years of jail time. Brian was able to successfully guide me to a 2 year probation plea in the end. I highly recommend this attorney for all serious criminal matters before the PA courts. Thanks again Brian !!!
Posted by John | March 14, 2018
Highly recommend using Brian
Brian help me resolve a legal matter recently. I knew little to nothing about the process and was lost in the steps. Brain took the time to explain everything to me in great detail and answering all questions I had in the process promptly and thoroughly. If you are in need of a lawyer I would suggest...
Posted by anonymous | February 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Thorough, Understanding, Excellent Communication,
Brian McCarthy represented my husband and me in a case recently. Preparation for trial through the dismissal of our case lasted two months, and he did an excellent job of responding quickly and thoroughly to all of our emails, texts, and phone calls during this time. He took the time to us keep us in...
Posted by Rebecca | January 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Lawyer that cares!
Brian took on a very complex case that I am involved in. He is a great listener, very smart, and a tough lawyer. I would trust him with anything you may need. He explains everything in detail and works hard to give his clients what they need and deserve! If you need a lawyer he is the go to guy!
Brian Lee McCarthy's Lawyer Endorsements
"Brian is a dedicated advocate for his clients and a top notch litigator."
"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."
Vincent Caputo
Criminal defense lawyer
Daniel Hollander
Criminal defense lawyer
Patrick Doherty
Criminal defense lawyer
Paul Fellman
Appeals lawyer
Experience
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 LawyersVolunteer
2015 - Present
Chester County Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Philadelphia VIPVolunteer Attorney
2015 - Present
Philadelphia Volunteer Lawyers for the ArtsVolunteer Attorney
2014 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Delaware State Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2016 - 2021
Delaware County Bar AssociationPast 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
Education
2013
Widener University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
Loyola University Maryland
B.A.
Publications
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
At&t has been overcharging me for years, do I have a case?
21 Dec 2015
Q&A
Is it ok for a character reference letter from Pastor to suggest probation over jail sentence?
03 Dec 2015
Q&A
Is insufficient quantity of the drug a reasonable defense?
03 Dec 2015