Bellwoar Kelly, LLP
Personal Injury | Serving West Chester, PA
610-601-5335 West Chester Criminal Law and
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West Chester Personal Injury Law Firm
At Bellwoar Kelly, LLP, our criminal defense attorneys provide personal service and work hard to obtain the real results that matter to our clients. Our founding attorney, Evan Kelly, has been recognized by clients, peers and the judiciary for his effective handling of complex legal matters and as a seasoned trial attorney. Andrew Bellwoar is a renowned trial lawyer and former assistant district attorney in the Delaware County District Attorney’s Office. Evan and Andy know the law from the prosecution’s perspective and know how to protect your interests.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Business & Commercial Law
- Criminal Law
- Employment Law -- Employee
- Personal Injury -- Plaintiff
- Real Estate Law
Call 610-601-5335 today to arrange your free initial consultation.
Attorney Evan J. Kelly
Bar Admissions:
- Pennsylvania, 2000
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 2002
Education:
- Villanova University School of Law, Villanova, Pennsylvania, J.D, 2000
- West Chester University, West Chester, Pennsylvania, B.A., 1997
- Summa Cum Laude
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Young Professionals of Chester County
- Eastern Technology Counsel
- West Chester University Alumni Finance Committee
- PA Bar Association
- Chester County Bar Association
- Highest possible rating of “10” by AVVO
- Top 10 Criminal Defense Lawyers in the Eastern portion of Pennsylvania by the National Academy of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney's in the State of Pennsylvania for both 2014 and 2015 by the American Institute of Legal Counsel
- Named one of the top 100 criminal defense attorney’s in the State of Pennsylvania by the National Trial Lawyers Top Rated Attorneys in Pennsylvania as published in The Wall Street Journal, Philadelphia Inquirer, and the The Legal Intelligencer
- American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys
Languages Spoken:
- English
- Spanish
Attorney Andrew J. Bellwoar
Bar Admissions:
- Pennsylvania, 1988
Education:
- Villanova University School of Law, Villanova, Pennsylvania, 1988
- J.D.
- Honors: Moot Court Honor Society
- Georgetown University, Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 1984
- B.A.
- Honors: Dean's List
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- PA State Association of Township Officials
- Top Lawyers, 2012 - 2019
Attorney Ryan R. Grace
Bar Admissions:
- Pennsylvania, 2009
- New Jersey, 2009
Education:
- Delaware Law School, Wilmington, Delaware
- J.D.
- Honors: cum laude
- Law Review: Widener Law Review, Staff, 2008 - 2009
- Saint Joseph's University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2006
- B.A.
- Honors: cum laude
- Honors: Dean's List
- Major: Political Science, Economics
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Delaware County Bar Association, 2010 - Present
- Vadino Award for Outstanding Young Lawyer, Delaware County Bar Association, 2014 - Present
Attorney John J. Mahoney
Bar Admissions:
- Pennsylvania
Education:
- University of Pennsylvania Law School, 1980
- J.D.
- Penn State, 1977
- B.S.
- summa cum laude
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- U.S. District Courts for the Eastern District
- U.S. District Courts for the Middle District
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
- United States Supreme Court
- Board of Supervisors of Uwchlan Township, Chester County, Member, 1990-1999
- Continuing Legal Education Committee, Chester County Bar Association, Chairman, 1995-1996
- Member of the Board of Directors of the Upper Main Line YMCA, 2001 - 2007
- Exton Jaycees, President, 1984
- Member of the Board of Directors of Camp Joy, Inc. (a summer camp for mentally disabled children and adults), 1985-1989
- Instructor in Administrative Law, West Chester University, Fall Semester, 1988
Attorney Jonathan Long
Bar Admissions:
- Pennsylvania, 2012
- New Jersey, 2012
Education:
- Temple University Beasley School of Law, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2012
- J.D.
- West Chester University, Pennsylvania, 2003
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- PA Bar Association
- Chester County Bar Association (Board of Directors – Chair by Laws Committee)
Attorney Sheryl Brown ("Sherry")
Bar Admissions:
- Pennsylvania, 1990
- New Jersey, 1991
- United States Supreme Court, 1998
- United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania
Education:
- Widener University Delaware Law School, Wilmington, Delaware
- J.D. – 1990
- Honors: Moot Court Honor Society
- Marywood University, Scranton, Pennsylvania
- B.A.- 1987
- Honors: Class President 1985-1987
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- American Bar Association
- Federal Bar Association
- Third Circuit Bar Association
- Chester County Bar Association
- Delaware County Bar Association
Attorney Brian McCarthy
Bar Admissions:
- Pennsylvania
Education:
- Widener University Delaware Law School, Wilmington, Delaware
- J.D.
- Honors: summa cum laude
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Since 1997, the "Lead Counsel Verified" status has been granted to attorneys who possess:
- The Right Professional Experience
- A Spotless Record
The following attorneys at this firm are Lead Counsel Verified:
Evan Kelly
This attorney practices in Pennsylvania and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Criminal Defense | Since 2015 |
| Personal Injury | Since 2015 |