Kevin McLean Kelly

Kevin McLean Kelly

3.6
Rating: 1.7

Licensed for 18 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Nashville, TN
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence ... +2 more

731 Porter Rd., Nashville, TN

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Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 18 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2008

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023

Location

Eastside Legal

731 Porter Rd., Nashville, TN, 37206

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Kevin McLean Kelly's Reviews

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3.6 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by anonymous | March 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Don’t waste you’re money

He is the most unprofessional, lazy , trifling, horrible “Lawyer ever “ i would recommend him if he was free , don’t waste your money folks , he would literally be the reason you go to jail .. if you don’t listen to any other review please listen too this one RUNNNNN , unless you’re interested in a f...ailure to appear and a nice cold cell , he will also ignore your calls after you pay & lie and tell you the case is over and he handled it , he still haven’t closed this case & it’s been years , PLEASE SAVE YOUR TIME & MONEY

Posted by anonymous | September 02, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Rude and Uninformative

This lawyer was appointed as my husband's public defender. At the stand when my husband asked him a simple question, this lawyer ask him "WTF you talking about?". That is so unprofessional. He also didn't explain well about things. I thought my husband had a decent attorney until I saw and heard that.... I wouldn't recommend this attorney at all. If he can't be professional and is not happy of defending people who can't afford an attorney then he needs to find a different career. Kindness goes a long way Kevin. You should practice it sometime.

Posted by Kimberly | May 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Business

Most amazing lawyer and person

Kevin was appointed to me in 2015. He went above and beyond any other attorney I have known. He truly cares about his clients. He listens, is up front of what may or may not happen, explains things where you understand. After this my husband and I started our own company in 2018 and hired him for oth...er things. If it were not for Kevin I would not be where I am today. He has said I am one of his best success stories. Maybe so but it is because of him.

Posted by Rachel | August 13, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Hire him!

Mr. Kelly is by far, the best lawyer in Tennessee. He's personally helped me with multiple cases in multiple counties and I couldn't be happier with the results. It's not hard to get ahold of him, if he misses your call, he calls you back within the hour. His fee's don't break your pockets, he's will...ing to work with you on anything. He's easy to talk to. He doesn't make you feel uncomfortable when you're sitting across from him, his sense of humor makes it less awkward and you can tell that he isn't judging you, that he's there to help you. I highly recommend him to anybody needing to get out of a legal bind.

Posted by Michael | August 07, 2014 | Criminal Defense

ABANDONED ME!!!!!!!!!!!

Mr. Kelly was sent to represent me in place of his partner and became irritated with me after I asked him to file for a change of venue on my behalf. I ultimately ended up in jail because of his actions for contempt of court on this day and Mr. Kelly immediately withdrew himself from my case and aban...don me. It is one of the most traumatic experiences I have ever had in my life. My family was told there was nothing that could be done yet several reputable attorneys all agree that a writ should have been filed immediately in Criminal Court. I would not recommend this attorney!!!!!!!!!!

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Kevin McLean Kelly's Lawyer Endorsements

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Amanda Guy

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"Kevin Kelly is an exceptional advocate for his clients. He has a brilliant legal mind and puts that to work to get results. I endorse this attorney."

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Jaymes Moreland

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kevin is an experienced, results-oriented attorney and is a great asset to the Nashville defense bar. I would recommend him to anyone."

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Grover Collins

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Kevin is a quick thinking, results oriented lawyer who gets the job done. We had many cases against one another where he always brought his "A" game. I endorse this lawyer."

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Sunny Eaton

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Emily Todoran

Unknown lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  1.7 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.

Censured issued in TN, 2023

updated on 11/13/2023

When an attorney is censured it means he or she did something wrong but may still practice law. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Publicly Censured issued in TN, 2023

updated on 11/15/2023

This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Censured issued in TN, 2015

updated on 09/09/2015

When an attorney is censured it means he or she did something wrong but may still practice law. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Publicly Censured issued in TN, 2015

updated on 01/09/2024

This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

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