Stephen P. Kelly

Stephen P. Kelly

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 35 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Worcester, MA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals

340 Main Street, Suite 725, Worcester, MA

This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Government Attorney

About Stephen

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 75%

misdemeanors, felonies

35 years

75%
Appeals 25%

Criminal appeals from trial court judgments.

35 years

25%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 29 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 15 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2010

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Rhode Island for 35 years

State: Rhode Island

Acquired: 1990

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Committee For Public Counsel Services

340 Main Street, Suite 725, Worcester, MA, 01608-1601

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Stephen P. Kelly's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Robin | January 16, 2012 | Military Law

Wonderful, couldn't have asked for any more....

We called from 250 miles away with an Emergency with our son. Mr. Kelly immediately responded and maintained constant communication throughout. Things were settled very quickly and we were extremely pleased we found him for a lawyer. Great knowledge of Military Law.

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Stephen P. Kelly's Lawyer Endorsements

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Hovanes Margarian

Unknown lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Akiva Goldman

Unknown lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Evan Oshan

Appeals lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A serious lawyer and a serious choice."

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Philip Cave

Military law lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Steve provides clear, concise, reliable advice. He's a zealous and honorable advocate for his client."

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Gregg Stark

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Howard Lewis

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Kelly is one of the finest criminal defense and military law attorneys in MA. He has an outstanding reputation and is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients. Attoreny Kelly is a credit to the legal profession and I highly recommend his legal services."

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Sharon Sughru

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I have known Steve for many years and worked directly with him for two years. I know first-hand the exceptional quality of his legal representation. I have seen the full force of his knowledge, experience and ability in the zealous representation of his clients. He is responsive in providing legal guidance and strong in his advocacy for his clients. I highly recommend Steve."

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Elizabeth Schuchs-Gopaul

Criminal defense lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is true professional. He is a tough trial attorney with a lot of experience. He zealously defends the rights of others. He enjoys a reputation as being tough but fair in the courtroom."

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Steven Thompson

General practice lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I strongly endorse Steve Kelly - he is a superb attorney and a man of the highest integrity. I've known Steve for over 15 years and worked closely with him on a number of legal matters. I highly recommend Steve, without hesitation. If I needed legal representation in Massachusetts I would go to Steve Kelly, no doubt."

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James Sinwell

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I give Steve my highest endorsement. I was Steve's supervisor for two years when he and I were active duty attorneys in the Air Force. Steve was responsible for providing defense representation in the eastern third of the United States for all Air Force personnel facing courts-martial, nonjudicial discliplinary actions, and involuntary discharge actions. Steve led an amazing cadre of over sixty attorneys and paralegals in providing these services, while maintaining his own individual caseload, representing senior officers facing multi-faceted legal and career difficulties. He is a brilliant litigator, but an even better person. I would gladly work with Steve again, and strongly encourage those in need of criminal representation to avail themselves of Steve's expertise."

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Michael Gorman

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steve Kelly likes to use the tagline, "Honest Zealous and Determined." I can tell you from knowing Steve through some local organizations, that he is all of the above. A former lawyer in the military, Steve is someone I would not hesitate to recommend to any clients of mine who needed criminal representation. He is a hard worker, and goes the extra mile for his clients"

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Leila Wons

Military law lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steve is an excellent attorney. He responds to clients and counsel promptly, is extremely knowledgeable, and is very hard working. I endorse Stephen Kelly."

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Rixon Rafter

Military law lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Stephen Kelly is the kind of lawyer a person needs when they’re in a jam--experienced, thorough, no nonsense, straightforward and honest. His work on Avvo is testimony of his desire to help those in need to benefit from his expertise. I strongly endorse Stephen Kelly."

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Sarah Escolas

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Kelly is an exceptional attorney. His clients benefit greatly from his knowledge in the areas of criminal law, military law, and appeals."

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Lisa Murphy

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Stephen is a thoroughly experienced attorney who works diligently for his clients' best interests. I highly recommend Attorney Kelly!"

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney."

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Philip Mason

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Stephen P. Kelly is a practical, knowledgeable, and articulate advocate with substantial legal experience. He clearly represents his clients with passion, commitment, and professional acumen. It is a pleasure to endorse attorney Kelly."

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Philip Cave

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Howard Lewis

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Military law lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Supervising Staff Attorney, Committee For Public Counsel Services

2011 - 2013

Attorney/Owner, The Law Office Of Stephen P. Kelly

1991 - 2011

Judge Advocate, United States Air Force

Associations

2011 - Present

United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts

Member

2010 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

1999 - Present

United States Supreme Court Bar

Member

1991 - Present

United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces

Member

1990 - Present

United States Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals

Member

1990 - Present

Rhode Island Bar Association

Member

2012 - 2013

Worcester County Bar Advocates

Bar Advocate

2011 - 2013

Massachusetts Committee for Public Counsel Services Appellate Panel

Member

2011 - 2013

Business Networking International (BNI), Triboro Business Lunch

Member

Education

1990

Boston University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

Ithaca College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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