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Blake Kelley

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  • Nashville, TN
  • Licensed for 16 years
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About Blake

Since attending the University of Colorado Law School and graduating from the Nashville School of Law  in 2004, Mr. Kelley has established himself as a  local authority on the intricacies of Middle Tennessee Courts, Judges, prosecutors and DUI law. Early in his practice, Mr. Kelley developed an extensive knowledge of defending those charged with crimes, by taking felony trials and winning acquitals. This knowledge, combined with his background in the sciences, gives Mr. Kelley a unique perspective in defending those accused of DUI or other crimes. As a Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney, Mr. Kelley has successfully represented multiple clients charged with DUI, misdemeanors and felonies.  Mr. Kelley is a frequent contributor to The AVVO website and other internet based information and social sites.

 

Mr.Kelley has handled cases from the General Sessions Court all the way to the Tennessee Supreme Court in both Criminal and Personal Injury Law.   

 

Mr. Kelley was a former highly successful football coach and has taught classes in Government, Law, Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Ecology.  Mr. Kelley's practice concentrates on Criminal Defense and Personal Injury, auto accidents, trucking accidents and contract disputes.

Practice areas

  1. Personal injury: 34%

    I have worked for some of the best personal injury law firms in TN before becoming a sole practitioner.

    19 years

  2. Criminal defense: 33%

    general criminal defense: assualt, sex assault, perjury, simple and felony possesion of illegal substances, traffic/license offenses, contempt of court, orders of protection, harrassment, tresspassing

    19 years

  3. DUI and DWI: 33%

    Many have said to me that they wished they would not have fallen for the scare tactics of other DUI attorney's and hired a straight forward, honest, hard working attorney such as myself.

    19 years

Languages spoken

Spanish, English

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Contact

the Law Office of Blake L. Kelley

812 West Old Hickory Boulevard
Nashville, TN, 37115

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
TNActive200604/27/2022
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers40
Legal guides13
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate Granted
Client's ChoiceAVVO2018
Client's Choice Award DUIAVVO2014
Client Choice AwardNational Association of DUI Defense2012
Client Choice Award Personal Injury (Auto Accident)AVVO2010
Associate of the YearMarlowe Law Offices, PLLC2007
work experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
AttorneyThe Law Office of Blake L. Kelley2008 - Present
AttorneyGreg Graf and Associates, PC2003 - 2004
AttorneyMarlowe Law Offices, PLLC2002 - 2008
Legal AssistantJohn Lowery and Associates, PC2001 - 2002
associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Nashville Bar AssociationMember2011 - Present
Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember2007 - Present
Tennessee Bar AssociationMember2004 - Present
Tennessee Trial Lawyers AssociationMember2004 - Present
publications
Publication nameTitleDate
AVVO Legal GuidesHow to Talk to Police2014
AVVODUI Trial in Sumner County2012
Tennessean.comDCS Indication (accusation) Does Not Equal Guilt2010
AVVO Legal GuideWhat to do when stopped under DUI suspicion2009
AVVO Legal GuidesWhat to Consider When Stopped Under Suspicion of DUI in Tennessee2009
Tennessee Trial LawyerPutting Your Client on the Witness Stand2008
Bar Association BulletinDUI defense2007
education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Nashville School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2004
University of Colorado - Boulder2004
Middle Tennessee State UniversityM.Ed.1994
Middle Tennessee State UniversityB.S.1991
speaking engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
DUI ConferenceOpening Statements2014
Roundtable PresentationDCS Indication (accusation) Does Not Equal Guilt2011
Roundtable PresentationDUI Defense2009
Roundtable PresentationWinning a DUI Case in Williamson County2009
Marlowe Law Offices Improvement DaysDUI Law Changes2007
Roundtable PresentationPutting Your Client on the Witness Stand2006
legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Hickman Co DUIAll charges dismissed & expunged
State of TN v BEBClient was not found guilty by the jury.
Gipson v K&B Transportation and Pettysettled for $52,000.00
State of TN v clientClient wasn't found guilty.
Hughes v Troutt & TrouttSettled the day before trial for $72,000.00.
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Reviews

5.0 stars4.8 (84)
5 Star
93%
4 Star
4%
3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
4%
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DUI

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Best attorney I have ever encountered.

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Excellent

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Blake Kelley's response: Thank you & thank you for choosing me to handle your serious personal injury case. You are lucky & blessed to be alive.

Consulted

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Blake Kelley's response: Thank you. Glad I could help. I pride myself in being more prompt and better than those others in the advertisements on this page.

Amazing! Highly Recommend

5.0 stars

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Blake Kelley's response: Thank you. I like to win.

Blake’s great!

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Blake Kelley's response: Thanks. I enjoy helping people set and achieve goals.

A fighter

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Blake Kelley's response: Thank you. I like winning!

DUI dismissed

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Blake Kelley's response: You are welcome. Best of luck, young man.

DUI DISMISSAL

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Blake Kelley's response: Thank you. It was a strong argument. It couldn't have happened to a better young man and I am thankful the Grand Jury decided to no longer waste the Court's time.

Best lawyer ever!

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Blake Kelley's response: Thank you. I'm glad that you chose to fight and win.
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Lawyer Peter John Marek

Peter Marek, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jan 19, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

9 years of legal practice is experienced. Knowledge of both the law and procedure is excellent and evident in his pro bono contributions. Client reviews are stellar. READ THEM! Do yourself a favor if you are in need of a DUI/DWI attorney and schedule a consultation.

Lawyer John Greel Ralls Jr.

John Ralls, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 29, 2014
Relationship: Other

I endorse this talented and knowledgeable attorney, who is well-respected in the legal community.

Lawyer Peter John Marek

Peter Marek, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jan 19, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

9 years of legal practice is experienced. Knowledge of both the law and procedure is excellent and evident in his pro bono contributions. Client reviews are stellar. READ THEM! Do yourself a favor if you are in need of a DUI/DWI attorney and schedule a consultation.

Lawyer John Greel Ralls Jr.

John Ralls, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 29, 2014
Relationship: Other

I endorse this talented and knowledgeable attorney, who is well-respected in the legal community.

Lawyer Thomas Julian Bailey

Thomas Bailey, DUI and DWI Attorney on Oct 2, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Kelly is a brilliant attorney and a zealous advocate for his clients, well respected in Williamson County for successful DUI defense.

Lawyer Christopher Daniel Leroi

Christopher Leroi, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 15, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Mr. Kelley is an extremely talented attorney who provides great advice. Even though I have been practicing for 24 years and I am a former judge and magistrate, I learn from him every day. I would recommend him to anyone in his area.

Lawyer Christopher Gene Clark

Christopher Clark, DUI and DWI Attorney on Mar 1, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Blake has a great work ethic and is passionate about his work.

Lawyer Christian K. Lassen II

Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Dec 15, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.

Lawyer Trudy Lynn Bloodworth

Trudy Bloodworth, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 8, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Blake Kelley is an excellent attorney and is well liked by the local bar. He does a great job in representing his clients and is very dedicated to his practice.

Lawyer Taurus Martin Bailey

Taurus Bailey, General practice Attorney on Jun 5, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. I have known him to be a talented and concerned advocate for his clients.

Lawyer Edward T. Farmer

Edward Farmer, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 27, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Kelley is well known in the legal community for his criminal defense ability!

Lawyer James Alvin Rose

James Rose, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 4, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have referred numerous potential clients to Blake where the issue is outside of the practice areas I focus on. I have full confidence in Blake's ability to provide highly competent, practical, and efficient representation that is rarely seen in the Nashville area.

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