Laila A. Kelly

Laila A. Kelly

5.0
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 25 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Decatur, GA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

315 W Ponce De Leon Ave Ste 321, Decatur, GA

About Laila

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Criminal Defense 100%

I practice in state and federal court. I handle ALL types of felony and misdemeanor cases, as well as traffic tickets and ordinance violations. I also handle probation violation cases, appeals, and other post-conviction work.

26 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 25 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2000

Active Member in Good Standing

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Location

The Kelly Firm, LLC

315 W Ponce De Leon Ave Ste 321, Decatur, GA, 30030-2450

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Laila A. Kelly's Reviews

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Posted by Que | March 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Only One Call Way! Very personal and one-on-one...I like that!

Laila has been my attorney of choice for the past 10+ years, she has handled both my business and personal affairs. I recently had a traffic violation that spiraled out of control, Ms. Kelly was there for me every step of the way. She's very professional and has great relationships with all of the ...courts in metropolitan Atlanta area (DeKalb, Gwinnett, Cobb and Fulton to be specific). If anyone in my sphere of influence needs a referral, she's my first line of contact. I highly recommend her legal services, and will always have her represent me. Hire her...you will not be disappointed.

Posted by Lumpkin | September 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Awesome!!

Ms Kelly was very professional and committed to making sure I got a positive result in my case. She was very honest about what my options were and fought very hard to make sure I won. She was very accommodating and I truly appreciate her dedicated efforts.

Posted by Frances | September 09, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great lawyer!

Ms. Kelly provided excellent service with a rather complicated issue dealing with my high functioning autistic daughter. She was able to understand the intricacies of the case quickly and fought for the best outcome for a teen who might have had to spend some time in an adult jail due to her not und...erstanding the way the law works. Ms. Kelly talked with the prosecutor and put forth an excellent solution that worked for everyone. My daughter's case was dismissed with a very small fine. Even the judge showed surprise at the outcome. I think his words were..."well Ms. B... it looks like your lawyer was did a great job negotiating for you.." I would tell anyone in need of a good lawyer to work with Ms. Kelly. Her prices are fair and she does a wonderful job.

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Managing Partner, The Kelly Firm, LLC

2003 - 2014

Senior Trial Attorney, Dekalb County Public Defender's Office

Associations

2015 - Present

Atlanta Bar Association, Criminal Law Section

member

2014 - Present

Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys

memeber

2000 - Present

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Atlanta Region

Education

2000

Georgia State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2014

Community Law Clinic

Expungements and Record Restrictions in Georgia

Languages

English

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