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Brian McCarthy
Brian McCarthy brings his over 12 years of experience in litigation and criminal defense to Bellwoar Kelly LLP. With a background in journalism, Brian graduated summa cum laude from Widener University School of Law in Delaware. He has applied his investigative and writing skills to criminal defense for the majority of his legal career, defending individuals charged with offenses ranging from traffic tickets to murder and everything in-between. As a proud advocate for mental health and recovery from alcohol and controlled substances through his volunteer work with Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers, Brian is uniquely situated to empathize with his clients and work for the best possible solution in each case. A wellrespected member of the Chester County legal community, Brian also practices in Delaware County, Lancaster County, and many other jurisdictions, both state and federal, throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Brian prides himself on his zealous and diligent advocacy for his clients, and on not being afraid to take cases to trial. When not in the courtroom or in the office, Brian lives in Chester County with his wife and three cats.
Areas of Practice
- Litigation and Criminal Defense
Education
Legal Education
- Widener University Delaware Law School, Wilmington, Delaware
- J.D.
- Honors: summa cum laude
Pro Bono Activities
- Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers, Volunteer
Bar Admissions
- Pennsylvania
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

