Pennsylvania DUI Attorney
Steven E. Kellis is a highly skilled Pennsylvania DUI attorney. Mr. Kellis graduated from Villanova Law School and earned a bachelor’s degree from Bucknell University. With over 25 years of experience in jury trials, Mr. Kellis specializes in handling all DUI cases. As a former senior assistant district attorney and DUI prosecutor, he knows the law and understands the tactics often used by law enforcement and prosecutors in DUI cases. He has participated in hundreds of DUI trials and has overseen thousands of evidentiary hearings. He is certified in field sobriety testing with hands-on experience working with breath and blood tests used by Pennsylvania police.
Pennsylvania Drunk Driving Attorney
As both a prosecutor and a defense attorney, Mr. Kellis can view both sides of each case, making it much easier to work on a successful defense. With cases ranging from simple Pennsylvania DUI arrests to vehicular homicide, he has experience defending every possible charge. Because of his solid DUI background, he has a high rate of success. Mr. Kellis is proud to provide clients with assistance in defending their rights when accused of a crime. Among his credentials:
- 20 years of jury trial experience
- Former DUI Prosecutor
- Nationally Certified in Field Sobriety Testing
Experienced Pennsylvania DUI Lawyer
Our practice is limited to DUI defense. Concentrating on a single practice area allows us to provide a highly focused defense for our clients. We are located in Philadelphia and serve the metro area and the entire state of Pennsylvania.
Mr. Kellis is a member of the following organizations:
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Philadelphia Bar Association
- Pennsylvania State Delegate of the National College for DUI Defense
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Knowledgeable Pennsylvania DUIÂ Attorney
Mr. Kellis provides a comprehensive DUI defense to help resolve your legal matters as quickly as possible. He works immediately to file pretrial motions to suppress evidence whenever possible. When these are successful, the result may be reduced charges or the dismissal of DUI charges. Mr. Kellis knows how to gather and review evidence in your case and will work tirelessly to preserve your rights. He will review all the information in your DUI case and develop an optimal defense. He will walk you through the process and ensure you know what to expect as your Pennsylvania DUI case progresses.
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An experienced Pennsylvania DUI attorney, Mr. Kellis, thoroughly understands breath tests. This includes the review of collected data and the ability to challenge these tests when it is found that they were inaccurate or improperly given. In DUI cases, law enforcement officers typically administer sobriety tests, including a breath test or blood test, to determine your blood alcohol content (BAC). Mr. Kellis will retest blood samples through a private lab to analyze and review them properly. In some cases, it was discovered that the BAC was lower than the legal limit while you were driving. Additionally, Mr. Kellis works on all possible aspects of the case, including taking photographs of the arrest scene and reviewing police videotapes of the stop when available.
Call the Law Firm of Steven E. Kellis now for a free consultation at (215) 940-1200. Our phone line is answered 24 hours a day. Alternatively, you may complete our online contact form, and someone from our legal team will correspond with you within one business day.