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. As a criminal defense attorney, Mr. Kelly has been recognized for his professional accomplishments and has received the following awards and accolades:
Accolades Named one of the top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys in the State of Pennsylvania by the American Jurist. Named one of the top 10 Criminal Defense Lawyers in the Eastern portion of Pennsylvania by the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys for 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 Named one of the top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys in the State of Pennsylvania by the American Institute of Legal Counsel for 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 Named one of the top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys in the State of Pennsylvania by the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 for 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 Invited to be a member of the prestigious American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys. Invited to a member of the prestigious National College of DUI Defense. Named a Top Attorneys of North America by Who's Who of North America 2015-2019 Named one of the top 100 trial lawyers for the state of Pennsylvania by the American Academy of Trial Lawyers. Named a Superlawyer for 2017, 2018, and 2019 Evan J. Kelly is a former Assistant District Attorney for the Chester County District Attorney's Office. As an Assistant District Attorney, Mr. Kelly prosecuted thousands of Misdemeanor and Felony cases. From 2005-2007, Mr. Kelly served as the Chief Counsel of Oversight and Investigations for the United States Senate Judiciary Committee led then by former Chairman United States Senator Arlen Specter. As Chief Counsel, Mr. Kelly was the highest ranking United States Senate staffer in the Republican Party with oversight responsibilities over the Department of Justice, FBI and the Secret Service. Mr. Kelly graduated from West Chester University in 1997 and Villanova Law School in 2000.
Areas of Practice Criminal Defense Personal Injury Immigration Law Divorce
Litigation Percentage 95% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Certified Legal Specialties Death Penalty Qualified, Pennsylvania Bar
Bar Admissions Pennsylvania, 2000 U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 2000 U.S. District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania, 2000
Education Villanova University School of Law, Villanova, Pennsylvania J.D. - 2000 West Chester University, West Chester, Pennsylvania B.A. summa cum laude - 1997
Honors and Awards Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys in the State of Pennsylvania by the American Jurist Top 100 lawyers in PA Criminal Defense ASLA Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys, 2015 - 2019 Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers, 2015 - Present Top Lawyer, Main Line Magazine, 2015 - Present Top 10 Attorney Award, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys, 2014 - Present Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys, 2014 - Present Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers, 2014 - Present Top 10 Ranking, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys, 2014 - 2019 Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine, 2010 - Present Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2007 - Present Top 10 Criminal Defense Lawyers in the Eastern portion of Pennsylvania by the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys, 2014 - 2019 Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys in the State of Pennsylvania by the American Institute of Legal Counsel, 2014 - 2019 Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys in the State of Pennsylvania by the National Trial Lawyers Top 100, 2014 - 2019 Top Attorneys of North America by Who's Who of North America, 2015 - 2019 Top 100 trial lawyers for the state of Pennsylvania by the American Academy of Trial Lawyers Super Lawyer, 2017 - 2019
Professional Associations and Memberships American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys, Member PA Bar Association Chester County Bar Association
Past Employment Positions United States Senate Judiciary Committee, Senator Arlen Specter, Chief Counsel of Oversight and Investigations, Chairman, 2005 - 2007 Chester County District Attorney's Office, Assistant District Attorney, 2000 - 2002 Senator Arlen Specter's United States Senate Campaign in the State of Pennsylvania, Campaign Treasurer, 2010
Pro Bono Activities Young Professionals of Chester County Eastern Technology Counsel West Chester University Alumni Finance Committee National College of DUI Defense, Member