Michael Forest Kelley

Michael Forest Kelley

also known as Mike Kelley

5.0
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 9 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Savannah, GA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family ... +7 more

119 Southern Blvd, Savannah, GA

About Michael

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 10%

As a former GA public defender and District Attorney, Mike knows how to make a criminal case and how to defend one. Experience matters in criminal defense, and Mike has it from both sides of the isle!

10%
DUI and DWI 10%

Mike has defended and prosecuted 100's of DUI cases. DUI defense requires a specialized knowledge of this are of criminal defense and Mike has it!

10%
Family 10%

Mike is an experienced and compassionate lawyer as families go through the divorce process. We have reasonable fees for divorces, contempt actions, child support modifications, and child custody disputes.

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 9 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2016

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The Nye Law Group PC

119 Southern Blvd, Savannah, GA, 31405-7415

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1 Client Review

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Andrew Zemany

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 11

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"Mike is not only very knowledgeable in criminal defense, but almost equally as important, he is personable. His charisma and character makes Mike the ideal attorney to present your case to a Jury of your peers. I would recommend Mike for any of your criminal needs."

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1900 - Present

Associate, The Nye Law Group P.C.

2021 - 2023

Assistant District Attorney, Chatham County District Attorney's Office

2016 - 2021

Assistant Public Defender, Chatham County Public Defender's Office

2004 - 2009

Soldier, United States Army

Education

2016

Savannah Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2015

Savannah Law School

JD

2003

Salisbury University

BA

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