Ellis Legal
PHILADELPHIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE
When Someone You Love Is Facing Charges, Strategy Matters
Attorney Ellis Palividas spent years building cases as a prosecutor. Now, he uses that knowledge to dismantle them. Federal and state courts. Free 15-minute consultation
An arrest is an emergency. Early decisions matter.
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WHAT YOU’RE UP AGAINST
The government doesn’t wait. Neither should you.
When someone is charged with a crime, the prosecution has already begun building its case. Witnesses are interviewed. Evidence is collected. Every hour without a defense attorney is an hour working against you.
Most families don't know where to start or what questions to ask. That's normal. What matters is getting clear, honest answers from someone who understands both sides of this process.
WHY ELLIS LEGAL
He’s been on the other side of this table.
Attorney Ellis Palividas began his career as a prosecutor — investigating and trying hundreds of cases. He knows exactly how the government builds a case, and where it can be challenged.
Former prosecutor — federal and state: Ellis understands how cases are built from the inside. That perspective is a direct advantage in building your defense.
Dismissals, acquittals, and reduced charges: Successful outcomes in first-degree murder, drug trafficking, sexual assault, white collar, and firearms cases in state and federal court.
Straight answers: You'll get a clear, honest picture of where things stand. What matters, what doesn't, and what can realistically be done.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania & New Jersey: Local presence. Federal and state courts. 100 S. Broad Street, Suite 1910, Philadelphia PA 19110.
GET STARTED
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