Expert Law Attorneys has named Young, Marr, Mallis & Associates the Best Criminal Defense Firm of 2026 in this year’s ELA Awards. The Bensalem, Pennsylvania firm earned the honor for its strong defense of people facing criminal charges.
About the 2026 ELA Awards
The 2026 ELA Awards highlight law firms that deliver for the people they represent. The program recognizes firms across a wide range of practice areas for their experience, their reputation with clients, their professional conduct, and their service to their communities.
Why Young, Marr, Mallis & Associates Earned the Recognition
Young, Marr, Mallis & Associates is a Pennsylvania and New Jersey law firm focused on bankruptcy, criminal defense and disability law. Founding partner Paul H. Young leads the firm with senior partners Gail Marr, who began her legal career at the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office, and Paul Mallis, a former prosecutor who handled hundreds of criminal cases ranging from DUI to homicide. With more than 40 years of experience, the firm serves Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, Chester, Lehigh, Northampton and Dauphin counties in Pennsylvania and Burlington, Mercer and Middlesex counties in New Jersey.
Its attorneys have handled more than 15,000 Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases and also handle mortgage foreclosure defense. They defend clients facing charges from DUI and drug crimes to homicide, and pursue Social Security Disability and long-term disability benefits. The firm has earned an Avvo Superb rating, Avvo Clients’ Choice and the American Institute of Bankruptcy Attorneys 10 Best Client Satisfaction Award, and its attorneys have been featured in The New York Times, USA Today, The Philadelphia Inquirer, BBC News and ABC News.
What the Award Means for Clients
For anyone dealing with a criminal charge, the ELA Award is a helpful signal when comparing firms. It reflects the experience, client service, and professionalism Young, Marr, Mallis & Associates brings to each matter. The best next step is always a conversation with the attorney about your specific situation.