Julia Anne Kelly

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Julia Anne Kelly

5.0
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 18 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Grand Rapids, MI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime, DUI & DWI

300 Ottawa Ave NW Ste 810, Grand Rapids, MI

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About Julia

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

18 years

40%
DUI and DWI 20%

20%
Federal Crime 20%

20%
White Collar Crime 20%

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 12 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2013

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 18 years

State: California

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Willey and Chamberlain

300 Ottawa Ave NW Ste 810, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503-2314

willeychamberlain.com/

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Julia Anne Kelly's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

5 star (6)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Leon/Vincent | June 1, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Criminal Attorney.

Very impressed with Ms. Julia. Needed an attorney in Muskegon, and being from Detroit out of our element. Ms. Julia was recommended by by legal service and so impressed by her attention to our needs. She sorted thru many years of neglect, legally and was able to resolve a messy situation to every bod...y satisfaction. Thank -you.

Posted by Celina | December 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Peace of mind

My husband and I hired Ms Kelly to handle a couple of issues. My husband is an extremly honest person who worked hard all his life and was falsely acuuse of a misdemeanor, needles to say he was devastated and affected him deeply, Ms. Kelly professionalism and true caring of his concerns always broug...ht him down to a safe heaven. He feels that just talking to someone who cares made the journey easier. He is an Engineer not a lawyer. All this was new for us and since then everyone in our family carries Ms Kelly information in our wallets, don't wait until you need an attorney to look for one. Find one before, so you don't have to rush at the time of need. We highly recommend Ms Kelly for any personal defense issues

Posted by AL | December 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Experience, compassionate and extremely knowledgeable

Julia Kelly is an extremely talented and caring lawyer. I first hired Ms. Kelly to review a case that I felt I was wrongly represented she was ethical and reviewed the case to the minor details, and advise me correctly on how to handle it, recently I went back to her for another case regarding a mis...demeanor, Upon representing me she took the time to get to know myself and the case through and through. Not letting any detail go unnoticed and helping guide me to take all the actions needed to make a deal with the best possible outcome. I couldn't be happier to say, because of Julia, we were able to resolve my case without ever going to trial and walking away with the best possible outcome. I cannot thank her enough and highly recommend her if you are looking for a lawyer. in Michigan or California she deserves 6 stars not 5.

Posted by Enrique | April 3, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

First rate lawyer, add another star

Mrs. Kelly was the reason I did not go to prison "when I should have" but she put in a ton of work to see that I got the help to change my life instead. I thought I was going to spend many years in prison and with Mrs. Kelly's devotion to see that my case was properly handled I got a defense that wou...ld make Johnny Cochran smile. I would definitely hire Mrs. Kelly if I was you fighting a criminal case.

Posted by James | January 8, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Simply Couldn't Recommend More

I was a client of Julia's in spring of 2014. The way Julia conducts herself is inspiring, as she is pleasantly professional and diligent in her cause, yet fully understanding of the human element in complex cases. Julia puts her in-depth knowledge of the criminal legal system to work in effective, an...d wholly-passionate ways; it is both concise and comprehensive. Having her on your legal team is a major boon, a sure-fire way to tip the scales of justice toward favourable outcomes. Her perspicacious defense and wholesome character is not missed by judge nor jury. She is the anti-immure. She is lady-justice.

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Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 18

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Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 30

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Honors

2017

Top 10% Lawyer, Lawyers of Distinction

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Associate Attorney, Willey & Chamberlain LLP

2015 - 2018

Associate Attorney, Kalniz, Iorio, Feldstein

2013 - 2015

Owner, Julia A. Kelly PLC

2006 - 2013

Deputy Public Defender, Orange County Public Defender

Associations

2017 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2015 - Present

Federal Bar Association

2014 - Present

American Civil Liberties Union

Lawyers Committee Co-Chair & Cooperating Attorney

2013 - Present

Grand Rapids Bar Association

MIDC Committee for CLE

2013 - Present

Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan

2013 - Present

State Bar of Michigan, Criminal Law Section

2007 - Present

State Bar of California

2007 - 2013

California Public Defenders Association

Education

2006

Michigan State University College of Law

Doctor of Law (J.D.),

2003

University of Michigan Law School

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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