Arthur L. Kelly

Arthur L. Kelly

4.7
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 40 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Newton, MA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime

580 Washington Street, Suite 2B, Newton, MA

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 40 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1985

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The Law Office of Arthur L. Kelly

580 Washington Street, Suite 2B, Newton, MA, 02458

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Arthur L. Kelly's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Posted by Daniel J | February 04, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Daniel J

I retained Mr Kelly's services for a criminal trial and was very impressed with his professionalism and attention to my case. I have, and will continue to recommend his services to anyone in need.

Posted by Harmon | February 02, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Highly Recommend

Attorney Kelly has represented various members of my family for many years. He has always shown a level of dedication that I believe goes well beyond what is typically expected of an attorney. His efforts have definitely impacted positively the lives of these people on so many levels. The attorney... he is can be summed up as caring, compassionate, tough and experienced. I highly recommend Arthur Kelly to anybody that is need of help.

Posted by anonymous | February 02, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Reliable Attorney

Attorney Kelly was always courteous and available for contact. Whenever I reached out to him he would return my calls, usually within a few hours. He worked tirelessly on my case, and obtained the best possible result. He is an experienced and knowledgeable attorney who goes to great lengths to expla...in what is happening in the case at any given time. I would certainly recommend him as an attorney.

Posted by Christopher | January 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

10 stars

After being arrested and spending a night in jail, I was scared, embarrassed and confused. I reached out to Attorney Kelly, and left a voicemail before dawn on a Saturday. Within a couple of hours he called me back. My anxiety about my situation was relieved in talking with Mr. Kelly for five minutes.... I wasn’t treated like a criminal but like a person. Attorney Kelly explained all aspects of service, type of legal assistance I needed, how the process worked and the cost. He established there would be no guarantees, told me the worst-case scenario, the best and in between. Attorney Kelly was very thorough. He frequently followed up with me to make sure I understood the case and upcoming proceedings clearly. Even better, he was always asking about my mental state, caring about my health, how I was doing at my job and more. He really cares what happens to people, even those who make bad choices. I found a great lawyer, but — even better —a great person who seemed like a new friend. I will always be grateful that he took on my case, which ended with the best possible outcome explained to me throughout by Mr. Kelly. The ratings here only go up to 5 stars, but he is a 10!

Posted by Daniel | January 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Case Dismissed

Arthur represented my son and was very responsive and easy to talk to. We were in constant communication via phone, text and email so I always knew what the next steps were. More importantly he knows the inner workings of the court system like the back of his hand and was able to get the case dismi...ssed which was a much better outcome than I was expecting. With that said, I would highly recommend Arthur for your legal needs.

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Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 17

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"Attorney Kelly is an excellent attorney in the Boston area. He is an exceptional advocate for his clients and trial attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Honors

2013

2013 Attorney of the Year, Middlesex Bar Advocates

Education

1984

New England School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

Northeastern University

Bachelor of Science magna cum laude

Languages

English

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