Ryan R. Grace - West Chester, PA
Attorney at Bellwoar Kelly, LLP
Criminal Defense Lawyers in West Chester, PA
126 West Miner Street Suite 1 West Chester, PA 19382
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West Chester Criminal Defense Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense 85%
- Personal Injury 15%
Litigation: 100%
Attorney Information
Overview
Ryan R. Grace is a Partner with Bellwoar Kelly, LLP and a skilled trial attorney, who began his career prosecuting Special Victims Unit cases—child abuse, sexual assault, and domestic violence homicides —for over ten years.
Now Mr. Grace fights for people’s rights. In his practice, he handles civil rights cases, lawsuits for victims of crime and serious injury, as well as criminal and professional license defense.
Victim and Injury Representation
As a former Special Victims prosecutor, Mr. Grace can fight for clients seriously injured by another person or group, then help them obtain compensation as well as ensure that all those accountable are brought to justice
If an organization or other person knew about or could have stopped a serious crime, Mr. Grace can represent his client’s interests against all the groups that wronged them
Civil Rights Litigation
Mr. Grace has successfully brought federal lawsuits on behalf of individuals that were seriously injured after unlawful abuse by police
In the face of egregious discrimination on the basis of race, pregnancy status, and other protected classes, Mr. Grace has fought against employers that violate people’s civil rights.
Criminal Defense and Professional License Defense
At both the federal and state level, Mr. Grace has experience defending the full range of charges - from misdemeanors to homicide, including multiple first degree murder cases, criminal appeals, and a variety of high profile matters. He has obtained Not Guilty verdicts in many trials and he regularly convinces the government to withdraw or reduce charges
Also Mr. Grace can protect valuable professional and business licenses against government action—for hardworking clients like nurses, teachers, and other business owners. Experienced in administrative law, Mr. Grace can guard clients’ rights and their licenses against allegations of ethical violations or other unlawful action
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Vadino Award for Outstanding Young Lawyer, Delaware County Bar Association, 2014 - Present
Education
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Legal Education
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Delaware Law School,
Wilmington,
Delaware
J.D.
Honors: cum laude
Law Review: Widener Law Review, Staff, 2008 - 2009
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Delaware Law School,
Wilmington,
Delaware
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Non Legal Education
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Saint Joseph's University,
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, 2006
B.A.
Honors: cum laude
Honors: Dean's List
Major: Political Science, Economics
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Saint Joseph's University,
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, 2006
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney at Law
Past Positions
- Delaware County District Attorney, Assistant District Attorney, 2009 - 2020
Classes and Seminars
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PFAs and Criminal Law, Delaware County Bar Association, 2019
- Social Media and the Law, Delaware County Bar Association, 2016 - 2020
Bar Admissions
- Pennsylvania, 2009
- New Jersey, 2009
Other Affiliations
- Delaware County Bar Association, 2010 - Present
Fraternities and Sororities
- Lambda Chi Alpha
Contact
126 West Miner Street
Suite 1
West Chester, PA 19382
Phone: 610-314-7066
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.bellwoarkelly.com
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