Award Winning Trial Attorneys Featured in the Philadelphia Inquirer, People Magazine and TV
Evan J. Kelly
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
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
Personal Injury
- Personal Injury FAQs
- Auto Accidents
- Drunk Driving Accidents/Dram Shop Liability
- Explosion Injuries
- Lead Poisoning
- Medical Malpractice
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Pennsylvania Construction Accidents
- Premises Liability
- Product Liability
- Slip-And-Fall Injuries
- Suing Rehabilitation Centers For Negligence
- Workers’ Compensation
- Wrongful Death Lawsuits
Victims of Crime
- Victim Of Crime Statute Of Limitations
- What Are Crime Victim Rights in Pennsylvania?
- What is the Crime Victims Compensation Fund/Program?
- How Does Crime Victims Compensation Work in Pennsylvania?
- Victims Of Crimes FAQs
- Sex Assault Victims
- Civil Claims For Crime Victims
- Victims Of Assault & Battery
- Victims Of Child Abuse
- Victims Of Day Care And Foster Care Mistreatment
- Victims Of Domestic Violence
- Victims Of Elder Abuse
- Victims Of Negligent Security
- Victims Of School & University Campus Crimes
- Victims Of School Bullying
- Victims Of Title IX Sexual Assault
- Victims Of Transportation & Rideshare Assaults
- Victim Of Unethical Prescribing
- Workplace Violence
Criminal Defense
- Your Legal Rights
- Criminal Defense FAQs
- DUI/DWI/Impaired Driving Crimes
- New Pennsylvania DUI Laws & Penalties
- DUI Basics
- Defending DUI cases
- First-Offense Penalties
- Penalties For Multiple DUI Convictions In Pennsylvania
- Driving Under The Influence Of Marijuana
- Driving Under The Influence Of Prescription Drugs
- Aggravated Assault While DUI
- Vehicular Homicide Via DUI
- Leaving The Scene Of An Accident
- State Of DUI Law After Birchfield
- Pennsylvania DUI/DWI Laws
- DUI/DWI Lawyers In Chester County, PA
- DUI/DWI Lawyers In Delaware County, PA
- DUI/DWI Lawyers In Montgomery County, PA
- Drug Crimes
- Drug Crimes FAQs
- When Does Drug Possession Become Drug Trafficking?
- Defenses to Drug Trafficking In Pennsylvania
- Conspiracy To Traffic Drugs
- Cocaine Crimes
- Drug Paraphernalia Charges
- Drug Possession Charges
- Heroin Crimes
- Intent To Deliver Charges
- Marijuana Crimes
- MDMA
- Meth Crimes
- Prescription Drug Crimes
- Fentanyl Drug Crime
- Student Drug Charges
- Federal Crimes
- Computer And Internet Fraud
- Federal Drug Trafficking
- Federal Sex Offenses
- Federal Conspiracy
- White collar crimes
- Arrest, Indictment And Arraignment
- Gun Possession And Federal Drug Crimes
- Federal Tax Fraud
- Money Laundering
- Insider Trading
- Federal Sentencing Guidelines
- Federal Government Investigations
- Federal Crimes FAQs
- Federal Crimes Versus State Crimes
- College Crimes
- Felony Charges
- Juvenile Crimes
- Pennsylvania Criminal Law Information
- Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (A.R.D.)
- Arrest Warrants
- Chester County Common Pleas Judges
- Chester County District Justices
- Federal Grand Jury
- Helpful Links
- Indicting Grand Juries
- Mandatory Sentencing Laws
- Montgomery County District Justices
- Pennsylvania Courts
- Preliminary Hearings
- Preliminary Arraignment
- Post-Conviction Related Issues
- Professional License Defense
- Representation Of Public Officials & Grand Jury Investigations
- Sex Crimes
- Sex Crimes FAQs
- What Constitutes A Sexual Offense?
- When Should I Call A Lawyer For A Sex Crime
- How To Avoid Conviction For A Sex Crime
- Sexual Assault
- Statutory Sexual Assault
- Indecent Assault
- Title IX Sexual Assault Defense
- Aggravated Indecent Assault
- Rape
- Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse (IDSI)
- Indecent Exposure
- Prostitution
- Internet Sex Crimes
- Child Pornography
- False Allegations Of Child Sex Abuse
- Sex Crimes Against Minors
- Solicitation Of A Minor
- Corruption Of Minors
- Child Endangerment
- Children Youth And Families Investigations (CYS Investigations)
- Megan’s Law
- Statutory Rape
- Sex Crimes Involving Teachers
- Sex Crimes Trials
- Sexually Violent Predator Hearings
- What are the differences between Pennsylvania Sex Crimes?
- Theft Crimes
- Violent Crimes
- Aggravated Assault Of An Unborn Child
- Pennsylvania Law On Self-Defense
- Domestic Violence Charges
- Protection from Abuse (PFA)
- Restraining Order Violations
- Murder
- What’s The Difference Between First-, Second-Degree And Third Degree Murder?
- Attempted Murder
- Manslaughter
- Terroristic Threats
- Weapons & Firearm Charges
- Kidnapping
- Civil Rights Violations/Police Brutality
- Communities Served
- Criminal Defense Lawyers In Chester County
- Avondale Criminal Defense
- Chester Springs Criminal Defense
- Coatesville Criminal Defense
- Downingtown Criminal Defense
- Exton Criminal Defense
- Honey Brook Criminal Defense
- Malvern Criminal Defense
- Oxford Criminal Defense
- Paoli Criminal Defense
- Parkesburg Criminal Defense
- Phoenixville Criminal Defense
- West Chester Criminal Defense
- Criminal Defense Lawyers In Delaware County, PA
- Criminal Defense Lawyers In Montgomery County, PA
- Criminal Defense Lawyers In Chester County
Civil Litigation
Employment Law
Espanol
- Abogado Penal de Avondale
- Abogados Litigantes Con Experiencia
- Accidentes por Conducir en Estado de Ebriedad
- Cargos Por Delitos Sexuales Requieren De Un Abogado Sin Miedo a Pelear
- Cargos por Intención de Entrega
- Compensación Máxima por Lesiones Graves Por Resbalones y Caídas
- Crímenes de Cocaína
- Crímenes por Conducir Ebrio
- Juicios por homicidio culposo
- La Defensa Contra los Cargos de Actos Violentos
- Lo Que Debe Saber Sobre La Ley De Inmigración
Communities Served

