Steven B. DeCillis
also known as DeCillis Law Firm, PLLC
About Steven
Biography
It’s time to find the outstanding legal guidance and advocacy you need. Based in Charlotte, NC, Steve DeCillis has approximately 25 years of courtroom experience in family law, business law, and criminal defense. With a background both as a prosecutor and in private practice, Mr. DeCillis has unique insight into the history of North Carolina statutes and courtroom proceedings and has even “made law” in significant cases where no legal precedent existed.
Whether you find yourself at a crossroads in your marriage or about to fight over custody of your child, a business owner with an imminent issue or wanting to prepare for the future, or an individual against whom charges have been brought, Mr. DeCillis understands the foundation of the law regarding your case and will wield his formidable knowledge to provide you the highest level of legal service.
As a proud Tarheel and active member of the business community in Charlotte, Mr. DeCillis is relentless on behalf of his clients and fearless in the face of opposition. He seeks not only to provide excellent legal counsel, he also cultivates essential ties in the city as an active member of Elevation Church, a participant in multiple business networking groups, a peer leader of F3 SOB Land and Area 51, and a formal mentor.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
21 years
21 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in North Carolina for 31 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1994
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2013
Location
DeCillis Law Firm
3440 Toringdon Way Suite 205, Charlotte, NC, 28277
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Steven B. DeCillis's Reviews
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13 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | 1 star
Posted by JOHNNY | March 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
SCREWED ME OVER
STEVEN DeCILLIS REALLY COST MY A LOT OF HEARTACHE HE COST ME NOT EARNING CUSTODY OF MY SON DO YOU HOMEWORK ON MR. DeCILLIS MAKE SURE YOU DO YOUR RESEARCH ON THIS INDIVIDUAL BEFORE HIRING HIM I HAD TO FIRE HIM BECAUSE OF HIS INCOMPETENCE
Posted by anonymous | September 29, 2023 | Ethics & Professional Responsibility
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I have serious reservations about Mr. DeCillis continuing to practice law due to certain ethical issues. There have been allegations of unprofessional conduct, including a reported intimate relationship with a party he was suing, whoever hired him must be desperate because he charges so cheap
Steven B. DeCillis's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Steve since our years as students at UNC School of Law. I had the pleasure of working with Steve when I first began practicing law when he was an Assistant District Attorney. In all my dealings with Steve, he exhibited the utmost professionalism. He treated me with respect, which can not be said for all opposing counsel. Now that he is in private practice, I would not hesitate to refer potential clients to him. He is diligent in his attention to detail and conscientious in his work."
"I endorse this lawyer. Steve is a zealous advocate for his clients!"
"Steve is an excellent attorney and I highly recommend him. He is a strong advocate who fights hard for his clients and it is my pleasure to endorse him."
"I have had the pleasure of dealing with Steve on a number of cases and have always found him to be determined, knowledgeable, and professional. He is an excellent advocate, and I am pleased to be able to recommend him to you."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Decillis is a former prosecutor who knows the system and fights hard for his clients."
Criminal defense lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2013.
Suspension with Part Stayed issued in NC, 2013
updated on 01/22/2018Partially stayed suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. Some portion of the discipline will be placed on hold (and ultimately removed) if the attorney complies with certain requirements.
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Charlotte & Union County Lawyer, DeCillis Law Firm
2002 - 2013
Attorney, DeCillis Law Firm
1995 - 2002
Assistant District Attorney, DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE, 9th Prosecutorial District
1994 - 1995
Assistant District Attorney, DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE, 14th Prosecutorial District
Associations
2015 - Present
F3 Waxhaw-SOBLAndPAX
2016 - 2021
Elevation ChurchVolunteer
Sample of Legal Cases
Helped dad gain favorable custody verdict
Helped mom win favorable outcome in custody case
Sole Custody for Dad
Mom Wins Custody Case
Education
1990
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
BS - Bachelor of Science (Business Management)
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Can the step father legally stop me from taking my son during a visitation if the step father is waiting for the covid results?
25 Jul 2020
Do I apply for court date 30 days afteethe serving or apply then wait 30 days for the confirmation?
29 Jul 2020
Can my husband and I create our own separation agreement and have an attorney notarize it and make it legally binding?
29 Jul 2020