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About Evan

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.

Most people don’t like having to contact an attorney. It means placing your future in the hands of someone you don’t know. If you or a family member does need a lawyer’s help to solve a serious problem, choose a law firm you feel good about. Do your homework before you decide, and make sure that your attorney has the skill and commitment to provide the representation you need.

Practice areas

  1. Criminal defense: 40%

    23 years, 2,300 cases

  2. Sex crime: 30%

    23 years, 56 cases

  3. DUI and DWI: 10%

    23 years, 500 cases

  4. Domestic violence: 10%

  5. Violent crime: 10%

    23 years

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Client's Choice 2019
Client's Choice 2015
Client's Choice 2014

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Contact

Bellwoar Kelly, LLP

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

Website
http://www.chestercountycriminallawyer.com 

    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

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    PAActive200003/15/2022
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers1
    Legal guides0
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate Granted
    Top 10 RankingNational Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys2018
    Super LawyerSuperLawyers2018
    Super LawyerSuperLawyers2017
    Top 10 Attorney AwardAmerican Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys2014
    client satisfaction awardAmerican Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys2014
    Top 100 Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers2014
    Top LawyerMain Line Today Magazine2011
    Top LawyerMain Line Today Magazine2010
    Rising StarSuper Lawyers2008
    Rising StarSuper Lawyers2007
    work experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    Chief Counsel for Oversight and Investigations for ChairmanUnited States Senate Judiciary Committee2005 - 2007
    Chief counselUnited States Senate2004 - 2007
    Assistant District AttorneyChester County District Attorney's Office2000 - 2003
    InternUnited States Attorney's Office1999 - 2000
    associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember2000 - Present
    Chester County Bar AssociationMember2000 - Present
    Chester County Bar Association, Criminal Defense SectionExecutive Committee Member2003 - 2004
    education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    Villanova University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2000
    West Chester University of PennsylvaniaBS - Bachelor of Science1997
    speaking engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    Southeastern Biker's Associationthe Patriot Act2010
    Villanova Law School Guest SpeakerElection Law2007
    United States Sentencing Commissionimplications of US vs Booker2006
    legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    Commonwealth vs SantosPled to misdemenor probation
    Commonwealth vs woodsJury trial
    Commonwealth vs isaisRape charged dismissed
    Commonwealth vs millerRape charge withdrawn
    Commonwealth vs edwardsCase dismissed evidence suppressed
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    Reviews

    4.5 stars4.6 (32)
    5 Star
    		88%
    4 Star
    		3%
    3 Star
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    1 Star
    		9%
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    My First Choice for Legal Help

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    One less for the Devil

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    One Hell of an Attorney and a Straight Shooter

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    Highly recommended attorney A+++

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    Great attorney! A lawyer with a heart!

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    Evan Kelly

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    Professional excellence and caring too!

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    Incredible. Thank you

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    Highly Recommended

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    Great Attorney

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    Attorney endorsements

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    Lawyer Kathleen M. Hyneman

    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.

    Lawyer Alexander Louis Silow

    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.

    Lawyer Kathleen M. Hyneman

    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.

    Lawyer Alexander Louis Silow

    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.

    Lawyer Anthony Hasson

    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.

    Lawyer Louis Anthony Mincarelli

    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.

    Lawyer Ellis B. Klein

    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.

    Lawyer James Richard Lloyd III

    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.

    Lawyer C. Curtis Norcini

    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.

    Lawyer Michael Domenick DiCindio

    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.

    Lawyer John I. McMahon Jr.

    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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