Evan J. Kelly

Bellwoar Kelly, LLP

West Chester, PA

25+ Years Experience

Licensed in 3 States

English, Spanish

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About Evan

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