Evan Kelly

Evan Kelly Personal Injury Lawyer

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Firm Summary

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.

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

Education
Villanova University School of Law, Villanova, Pennsylvania
J.D. – 2000
West Chester University, West Chester, Pennsylvania
B.A. summa cum laude – 1997