Kelly Stevenson is a successful trial attorney who fights tirelessly for her clients. She devoted her early career to public defense and represented clients in thousands of court proceedings. Her litigation experience includes a wide range of complex matters with varying legal consequences. Her advocacy and negotiation skills have led to the successful resolution of many of her client’s cases.
During her tenure at the Defender Association of Philadelphia, Kelly represented clients accused of felony and misdemeanor crimes as a trial attorney. Her experience includes litigating countless motions and trials before differing judges at the municipal and common pleas levels. While assigned to the Children and Youth Justice Unit, she represented children who experienced significant emotional and psychological trauma. She also represented clients in a specialized court program for children who were victims of sex-trafficking and came into contact with the criminal justice system. Kelly takes a trauma informed approach when advocating for her clients and makes sure that her clients are protected and supported throughout the court process.
During Law School, Kelly worked for the California Appellate Project where she focused on constitutional claims of intellectual disability pending before the California Supreme Court. Kelly was also a Marshall-Brennan Constitutional Literacy Fellow. Throughout her fellowship she taught constitutional law to students in the Philadelphia School District. The fellowship culminated in a moot court tournament where two of her students competed in the Marshall-Brennan Moot Court Competition at the Thomas R. Kline School of Law.
In her(limited) spare time, Kelly enjoys cycling and has completed 75- and 100-mile charitable cycling tours in the greater Philadelphia region. She was a competitive swimmer at the high school and collegiate level and continues to swim with a Master’s Swimming Team. She is a dog lover with two of her own and is an active volunteer with local animal rescues.
Education:
Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law (J.D.)
Arcadia University (B.A. Psychology)
Bar Licenses:
Admitted to Bar, Pennsylvania
Eastern District of Pennsylvania
