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


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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 - 2 of 2 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Rashel | September 22, 2014 | Criminal Defense

A Class Act

-2014 I was in a desperate situation and need a great lawyer, fast! I had known Mr. Kelly from handling other cases at the courthouse and decided to reach out. He immediately sprung into action. I was less than 3 weeks away from a court hearing where I was the defendant on a felony theft convictio...n from 2008. I was in jeopardy of my probation being violated. When my case was called, Mr. Kelly walked to the podium to address the Judge on my behalf and in one sentence he silenced the courtroom. Mr. Kelly was able to go back and find a technicality which in turn released me from my probation. I was supposed to complete 3 years of probation but it had been violated and continued so many times it actually was 6 years. The District Attorney's own words were " your Honor, I don't have a leg to stand on". I never had to take the stand. Mr. Kelly handled my case with class and when I left the courtroom that day, with the victim present and even though I was originally guilty of the crime 6 years ago, I felt as though I had won.

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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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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