Aggressive, award winning former prosecutorAggressive, award winning former prosecutor
Founding attorney, Evan J. Kelly, is a seasoned trial attorney who has accumulated a wealth of experience handling high profile cases such as First Degree Murder, Rape and Attempted Homicide. Mr. Kelly has represented elected officials, professional athletes and other well-known individuals for numerous crimes throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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Practice areas
23 years, 2,300 cases
23 years, 56 cases
23 years, 500 cases
23 years
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
Bellwoar Kelly, LLP
126 west Miner Street #1
West Chester, PA, 19382
Pottstown Office
934 E High St #2
Pottstown, PA, 19464
Kennett Square Office
110 State St
#305
Kennett Square, PA, 19348
Media Office
111 N Olive St
Media, PA, 19063
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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PA | Active | 2000 | 03/15/2022 |
Legal answers | 1 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top 10 Ranking | National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys | 2018 |
Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2018 |
Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2017 |
Top 10 Attorney Award | American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys | 2014 |
client satisfaction award | American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys | 2014 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers | 2014 |
Top Lawyer | Main Line Today Magazine | 2011 |
Top Lawyer | Main Line Today Magazine | 2010 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2008 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2007 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Chief Counsel for Oversight and Investigations for Chairman | United States Senate Judiciary Committee | 2005 - 2007 |
Chief counsel | United States Senate | 2004 - 2007 |
Assistant District Attorney | Chester County District Attorney's Office | 2000 - 2003 |
Intern | United States Attorney's Office | 1999 - 2000 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Pennsylvania Bar Association | Member | 2000 - Present |
Chester County Bar Association | Member | 2000 - Present |
Chester County Bar Association, Criminal Defense Section | Executive Committee Member | 2003 - 2004 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Villanova University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2000 |
West Chester University of Pennsylvania | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1997 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Southeastern Biker's Association | the Patriot Act | 2010 |
Villanova Law School Guest Speaker | Election Law | 2007 |
United States Sentencing Commission | implications of US vs Booker | 2006 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Commonwealth vs Santos | Pled to misdemenor probation |
Commonwealth vs woods | Jury trial |
Commonwealth vs isais | Rape charged dismissed |
Commonwealth vs miller | Rape charge withdrawn |
Commonwealth vs edwards | Case dismissed evidence suppressed |
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Kathleen Hyneman, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 31, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Evan is an attorney who goes the extra mile for his clients. He also truly cares about his clients and that shows in his approach to his cases and the excellent results he is able to receive.
Alexander Silow, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 15, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Well-known, well-respected lawyer who fights hard for his clients. Highly recommended.
Kathleen Hyneman, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 31, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Evan is an attorney who goes the extra mile for his clients. He also truly cares about his clients and that shows in his approach to his cases and the excellent results he is able to receive.
Alexander Silow, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 15, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Well-known, well-respected lawyer who fights hard for his clients. Highly recommended.
Anthony Hasson, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 30, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Evan is an exceptional attorney, He is well respected by judge's, district attorney's and fellow members of the defense bar. I would not hesitate to recommend him to my client's to handle any of their criminal matters.
Louis Mincarelli, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 30, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I first met Evan while working on a Federal case with him. He is one of the most talented attorneys I have ever had the pleasure of working with. I frequently go to him for advice on my own cases.
Ellis Klein, Criminal defense Attorney on May 20, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I highly recommend Evan for any type of criminal case in Chester County. His past experience as an Assistant District Attorney has prepared him well as he personally knows hundreds of Chester County police officers, prosecutors and he has appeared before Chester County Judges on countless occasions. Highly recommend.
James Lloyd, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 26, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I've known Evan for more than a decade and endorse him with confidence.
C. Norcini, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 26, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
It is my pleasure to endorse this lawyer. Evan is a highly competent and very zealous advocate with an excellent reputation within the legal community.
Michael DiCindio, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 1, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Evan is one of the premier attorneys in his area. He is a wonderful litigator who know his way around the courtroom and has the respect of all who he comes in contact with.
John McMahon, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 31, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I strongly endorse Evan as an excellent trail lawyer who gets great results for his clients.
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