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I make it my personal mission to provide the best defense a person can get. I take pride in doing everything that can possibly be done to win your case. I have studied DUI defense extensively. It is its own particularized field. It is important to hire an attorney who keeps up to date on the latest changes in the law and the science of DUI. Call today. If you have a viable defense we will pursue that angle and if there is not much that can be done, my rates are very reasonable to get you into a program that will avoid any jail time. The consultation is free.
We pride ourselves on saving clients' freedom and in many cases, their livelihood.
Call me right now to start preparing your DUI and/ or criminal defense!
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Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
DUI and DWI
85%
16 years | 300 cases
Criminal Defense
15%
16 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2022 2018 2015
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Licenses
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 16 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Michael Patrick Kelly's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 38 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by A | July 2, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Professional
Brilliant. Applies his field experience to the root of the issue. Does not waste anyone's time.
Posted by anonymous | July 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Fabulous Job!!!
I highly recommend Michael Kelly. I got a DUI for the first time and of course was scared out of my mind. Michael Kelly and the rest of the team eased my mind about the whole process. Definitely great customer service and professionalism. I am also very happy with the deal I got. If I ever (which I h...
Posted by David | February 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great Attorney!
Attorney Kelly genuinely cares about his clients. He works hard to give the best representation. He is a knowledgeable and informative attorney and I highly recommend using his services. Even to this day, years after choosing him to represent me, he checks in to see if there is anything he can do to ...
Posted by Randy | February 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent
When we contacted Attorney Kelly, he responded quickly and put us to ease after our consultation. He answered our questions completely and has us comfortable he will do the best for us.
Posted by anonymous | February 8, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Mother
Michael did a great job of getting my daughter's DUI dismissed. He knows the law well and how to deal with courts.
Michael Patrick Kelly's Lawyer Endorsements
"Michael is an excellent attorney. Highly recommended!"
"Mike is an excellent and knowledgeable attorney. He knows the law and will not hesitate to take a case to trial. I endorse this lawyer."
"I met Michael the last two years at the National College for DUI Defense Summer Session. He has a great demeanor and is clearly striving to achieve the very best results for his clients. I enjoy meeting other attorneys who are as excited to fight for their clients in challenging DWI cases. I would recommend Michael to anyone charged with DWI."
"I have known Mike for over ten years, and can say with no hesitation that he possesses a brilliant legal mind. When it comes to representing his clients Mike has the perfect blend of aggressiveness and knowledge that serves his clients well. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone I know."
"I've know Mike for a decade now; he and I graduated law school together. Through law school and seven years as a practicing attorney, I've had the opportunity to meet hundreds of lawyers and I can say without hesitation that Mike is the sharpest legal thinker of them all. I would not hesitate recommending him to family and friends, and, in fact, I have done so on many occasions."
"Mike is a fantastic lawyer who does an excellent job for his clients. He is always prepared, well-liked by clients, law enforcement and courtroom personnel. He is very experienced in DUI law and criminal defense and I highly recommend him."
"I got to know Michael at a top-notch national DUI seminar at Harvard. He is razor sharp and dedicated to defending clients against DUI charges. I strongly endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Kelly is a fine attorney and a zealous advocate for his clients. I highly recommend Mr. Kelly's services to anyone in need of legal representation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is a proffesional amongst profesionals. Mike spent 4 days with me at Harvard Law School with some of the country's finest criminal defense and DWI/DUIlawyers bettering his knowledge and skills. That will transfer to his clients cases in the immediate future. Michael has a very bright future because of his determination to always find a wayto win!"
"Mike is smart, dedicated, caring, and I know that he goes the extra mile for his clients. It was a pleasure meeting Mike at the National College for DUI Defense summer session at Harvard. His commitment to the people he helps was what drove him to go that extra mile."
"Mike is a great guy and terrific lawyer. I met Mike at a conference of the National College of DUI Defense. I got to see Mike's trial skills in action and I would happily recommend him to anybody who is facing a DUI charge. He's somebody that will represent you diligently, compassionately, and completely."
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Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 22
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"I endorse Michael. Highly respected in the legal community. Strong reputation for client advocacy and dedication."
"Having worked closely with Attorney Michael P. Kelly on numerous legal matters, I can confidently endorse not only his legal prowess, but also his professionalism, and dedication to the clients. I can refer cases to Attorney Kelly outside of my practice areas time and time again, because I know that the client will be in good hands and will receive excellent legal representation. In this vast legal marketplace, choosing an attorney can be a difficult task. Potential clients should feel at ease choosing Attorney Kelly to represent them in their Criminal and DUI matters."
"I have know Mike for many years, and he is a diligent, zealous advocate for his clients. I have had the pleasure of referring numerous Family Law matters to him, and in each case the feedback from the client was nothing but positive."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
Matthew Zatko
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Mark Hinrichs
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David Burdett
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Jonathan Cohn
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Rebecca Smith
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DUI and DWI lawyer
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Philip Hammond
DUI and DWI lawyer
Eleanor Cleary
DUI and DWI lawyer
Richard James
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Michael Cyr
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Michael Kotik
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Mary Maran
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Louis Mincarelli
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Freddy Godoy
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Greg Prosmushkin
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Experience
Honors
2019
DWI Detection and Standard Field Sobriety Test Practitioner, National Highway Traffic Safety Association
2019
Excellence in Cross Examining Police Officers in DUI Cases, American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys
2018
National College for DUI Defense State Delegate 2018, NCDD
2018
Certificate of Attendance, DUI Defense Lawyers Association
2017
National College for DUI Defense Pennsylvania State Delegate, NCDD
2017
State Delegate, National College for DUI Defense
2017
Intensive DUI Training Summer Session, National College for DUI Defense
2016
Intense DUI Defense Training, NCDD
2015
Intense DUI Defense Training Certificate of Completion, NCDD
2014
Clients Choice Award, Avvo
2014
Clients Choice Award, Avvo
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Founder / Owner, M. P. Kelly Law
2010 - 2011
Litigation Attorney, Reisinger and Associates
2009 - 2014
Trial Attorney, Attorneys on Demand
2009 - 2014
Attorney, Court Appearance Professionals
Associations
2019 - Present
American Association of Premier DUI AttorneysExecutive Member
2018 - Present
DUI Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2017 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseState Delegate
2015 - Present
Dauphin County Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseMember
2014 - Present
Luzerne County Bar Associationmember
2014 - Present
Lackawanna Bar Association, Young Lawyers Divisionmember
2011 - Present
Luzerne County ArbitratorArbitrator
2010 - Present
Luzerne County Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Luzerne County Young Lawyersmember
2009 - Present
Wilkes-Barre Law and Library Associationmember
Sample of Legal Cases
Preliminary Hearing
Dismissed at the Preliminary
DUI Jury Trial Won
Acquittal
DUI Trial Won
Acquittal
DUI Drug Case Dropped to General Impairment
General Impairment
DUI won at preliminary hearing
dismissal
Tampering with Odometers Felony
probation
DUI dropped down a level
reduced tier DUI
Fleeing the Scene of an Accident
200 dollar summary fine
High Speed Chase
plea
Custody - Represented Mother
PFA and Primary Custody
3rd DUI no jail time
no jail time
DUI ARD
ARD
Education
2008
Widener University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
King's College
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2014
Publications
2021
mpkellylaw.com
Commonwealth v Alexander: Cops Need PC and Exigent Circumstances
2020
mpkellylaw.com
Commonwealth v Chichkin and ARDs
2020
NCDD
Chichkin and What it Means: ARDs No Longer Prior Offenses
2019
mpkellylaw.com
Collateral Consequences for Professionals: Nurses
2018
mpkellylaw
Issues with Blood Testing
2018
The Journal (NCDD)
519 b 2 Motions in DUI Cases
2018
National College for DUI Defense
New DUI Law in PA: Felony DUI
2017
The Journal (NCDD)
Collateral Consequences of a DUI Conviction for Professionals
2014
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I was charged with an M3 Theft by Unlawful taking 12/14. Now charged with an M2 Theft by unlawful taking. Will I go to jail?
16 Oct 2015
Q&A
Got a citation for underage drinking while walking with friends at Bloomsburg University
08 Sep 2015
Q&A
My neighbor sprayed "liquid ass" spray on my other neighbor's doorknob and steps. It was to be funny. Legal issues?
07 Aug 2015