Steven DeCillis
Family Law. Custody. Divorce. Equitable Distribution.
Experience:
31 years
Steven DeCillis | Charlotte Divorce Lawyer
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About Steven
Charlotte and Union County lawyer protecting your family, guiding your business, and defending your freedom.
Whether you find yourself at a crossroads in your marriage or about to fight over custody of your child, a business owner with an imminent issue or wanting to prepare for the future, or an individual against whom charges have been brought, I understand the foundation of the law regarding your case and will wield my formidable knowledge to provide you the highest level of legal service.
Serving the surrounding areas of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, such as, South Charlotte, Ballantyne, Blakeney, Pineville, Matthews, South Park, Huntersville, Mint Hill, Steele Creek, and areas of Union County such as Marvin, Waxhaw, Weddington, Wesley Chapel, and Indian Trail.
Whether you find yourself at a crossroads in your marriage or about to fight over custody of your child, a business owner with an imminent issue or wanting to prepare for the future, or an individual against whom charges have been brought, I understand the foundation of the law regarding your case and will wield my formidable knowledge to provide you the highest level of legal service.
Serving the surrounding areas of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, such as, South Charlotte, Ballantyne, Blakeney, Pineville, Matthews, South Park, Huntersville, Mint Hill, Steele Creek, and areas of Union County such as Marvin, Waxhaw, Weddington, Wesley Chapel, and Indian Trail.
Free Consultations for criminal cases. Consultation fee for family law & divorce cases ($150 for phone consultation and $250 for in-person consultation)
Experience
Assistant District Attorney
District Attorneys Office
7 years
9th Prosecutorial District
Assistant District Attorney
District Attorneys Office
13 months
14th Prosecutorial District
Admission
North Carolina
1994
Education
University of North Carolina School of Law
JD
1994
Recognitions & Achievements
Associations
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Mecklenburg County Bar Association | Member
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North Carolina State Bar Association | Member
Notable Work
Cases
Trial attorney who successfully litigated one of the first roadside “strip search” cases in North Carolina. See State v. Battle, 202 N.C. App. 376 (2010)
RW vs. TW and JS
Successfully represented grandparents in achieving custody of children over the natural parents.
AR vs BF
Successfully defended mother against grandparents seeking custody of her son by winning a dismissal of the 3rd party custody claim.
Mr. DeCillis helped prosecute 11 yr old twins who murdered their father and shot their mother and sister. He was the 2nd chair prosecutor in the case that was the catalyst to change the juvenile laws at that time. This incident made national headlines.
Successfully Defended Man on "Americas Most Wanted"
Mr DeCillis successfully defended Mr. Demello in a high profile, first degree murder case that was featured on “America’s Most Wanted”. There was an eyewitness who claimed that Mr. Demello murdered his roommate. In spite of the hostile environment, Mr. DeCillis was able to convince 10 out of 12 jurors that Mr. Demello was not guilty. The case ended in mistrial and Mr. Demello chose to resolve the matter by pleading no contest to involuntary manslaughter.
JL vs DT
Helped a mom prevent an abusive ex husband from gaining a favorable custody of their 2 daughters. Lengthy bench trial that took place over several weeks, contempt motions, etc. Eventually the ex husband gave up the fight and mom’s current husband adopted the children.
JH v AW
Helped a Dad get sole custody of son in fight against abusive mom.
JT vs DT
Helped a dad gain a favorable custody verdict after a lengthy bench trial that lasted over several months and fighting against parental alienation by the mother.
RC v AC
Helped a dad fight against parental alienation by mom over several years, eventually achieving a 50/50 custodial arrangement.
FM vs RE
Fought for a mom who was being "bullied" by the father in court who used stalling tactics and parental alienation to try and damage the children's relationship with the mom. Gained favorable custody order,
Additional Info
Founded 2002
DeCillis Law Firm Highlights
Divorce & Family Law, Business, Criminal
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