Steven DeCillis | Charlotte Divorce Lawyer

Steven DeCillis

Steven DeCillis

Family Law. Custody. Divorce. Equitable Distribution.

Experience: 31 years

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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.

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

Verified North Carolina

1994

Education

Rutgers University

BS (Business Management)

5/1990

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • Mecklenburg County Bar Association | Member
  • North Carolina State Bar Association | Member

Notable Work

Cases

Roadside "strip search" case.

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.

Twin Killing

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,

Founded 2002

DeCillis Law Firm Highlights

Divorce & Family Law, Business, Criminal

Firm Size: 1
Firm Locations: 1