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Evan J. Kelly

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Founding attorney, Evan J. Kelly, is a seasoned trial attorney who has accumulated a wealth of experience handling high profile national cases in Crime Victim, Personal Injury and Criminal Defense cases. Mr. Kelly has represented individuals covered on national news shows such as Dateline, 20/20 and other prominent national news shows. He has represented individuals and victims of crime in multi-million-dollar law suits and criminal defendants in high profile Murder cases. Throughout his career, Mr. Kelly has represented elected officials, professional athletes and other well-known individuals throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. As a trial attorney, Mr. Kelly has been recognized for his professional accomplishments and has received the following awards and accolades:

  • Named one of the top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys in the State of Pennsylvania by the American Jurist.
  • Named a 7 Figure Litigator by America’s Premier High-Stakes Trial Lawyers
  • 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 through 2025
  • Named one of the top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys in the State of Pennsylvania by the American Institute of Legal Counsel for 2014-2025
  • Named one of the top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys in the State of Pennsylvania by the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 for 2014-2025
  • 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
  • Named one of the top 100 trial lawyers for the state of Pennsylvania by the American Academy of Trial Lawyers.
  • Named a Super Lawyer from 2017 to 2025
  • Named as part of the Nation’s Top One Percent

Evan J. Kelly is a Trial Lawyer handling high profile criminal and personal injury cases throughout the United States. Mr. Kelly has represented individuals in numerous Murder, Rape and Federal prosecutions, as well as, high stake personal injury cases. Mr. 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. Additionally, 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 from 2005 to 2007. As Chief Counsel, Mr. Kelly was the highest ranking United States Senate staffer 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. He has been featured in articles in People Magazine, CNN, World News etc

Evan J. Kelly

Accolades

  • Named one of the top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys in the State of Pennsylvania by the American Jurist.
  • Named a 7 Figure Litigator by America’s Premier High-Stakes Trial Lawyers
  • 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 through 2025
  • Named one of the top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys in the State of Pennsylvania by the American Institute of Legal Counsel for 2014-2025
  • Named one of the top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys in the State of Pennsylvania by the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 for 2014-2025
  • 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
  • Named one of the top 100 trial lawyers for the state of Pennsylvania by the American Academy of Trial Lawyers.
  • Named a Super Lawyer from 2017 to 2025
  • Named as part of the Nation’s Top One Percent

Evan J. Kelly is a Trial Lawyer handling high profile criminal and personal injury cases throughout the United States. Mr. Kelly has represented individuals in numerous Murder, Rape and Federal prosecutions, as well as, high stake personal injury cases. Mr. 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. Additionally, 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 from 2005 to 2007. As Chief Counsel, Mr. Kelly was the highest ranking United States Senate staffer 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. He has been featured in articles in People Magazine, CNN, World News etc

Areas of Practice

  • Criminal Defense
  • Personal Injury

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

  • Super Lawyer, 2017 – 2023
  • 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

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

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish