$ 300-350 per hour
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Debra S. Keehn
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About Debra
Biography
Debra Keehn was born and raised in Michigan. She graduated from the University of Michigan with a double major in Psychology and Sociology and earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan in 1990. She received her law degree in 2002 from Wayne State University. Before practicing law, Ms. Keehn was a clinical social worker, researcher and lecturer at the University of Michigan. Since 2003, she has focused her practice on family law, including divorce, child custody, support, and parenting time. Other areas of practice include juvenile delinquency, abuse and neglect proceedings, guardianships, conservatorships, personal protection orders, criminal defense, estate planning and general civil litigation. Ms. Keehn practices in Washtenaw, Wayne, Oakland, Livingston, Jackson, Lenawee and Monroe Counties. Ms. Keehn is a member of the American Bar Association, the Family Law and Probate Sections of the State Bar of Michigan, the Washtenaw County Bar Association.
I practice family law in the context of divorce, child custody, paternity, child and spousal support, guardianships, conservatorship, and other family law issues.
Debra Keehn is committed to helping parents make decisions that serve kids.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Family
70%
22 years
Mediation
20%
22 years
Probate
10%
22 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Michigan for 22 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
Gallery
Online Presence
Other places you can find Debra online.
Debra S. Keehn's Reviews
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Posted by Wes | June 17, 2015
Debra Keehn is an excellent choice!
Debra Keehn was able to bring reason and resolution to my my case, this was an extremely complicated case with a high conflict opposing party. Debra exhibited high ethical morals, clear concise direction and last but not least a measure of compassion I had yet to find in the 4 years of litigation in ...
Posted by anonymous | August 25, 2013
Deb Keehn is the best choice you can make when hiring a Family Law attorney in southeast Michigan.
Deb Keehn is a brilliant attorney with the highest level of integrity. Deb handled an extremely complex, extremely high-conflict custody case for my family and through every difficult twist and turn of the case she managed to keep her cool and composure. Deb’s sensitivity to others makes it possibl...
Posted by SUSANN | July 8, 2011
GUARDIAN
I AM A DIFFCULT CLIENT!YET SHEIS ALWAYS KIND ,COMPASSIONATE AND HELPFUL TO ME . DEB WILL GO TOANY EXTENT TO HELP ME EVEN SEE PSYCHIATRISTS WHO HAS BEENON A DANDEROUS DRUG CAUSING MANY SIDE EFFECTS . SHE IS A WONDRFUL ADVOCATE OF CONSUMRES IN THE MENTALTH SYSTEM .
Posted by anonymous | August 4, 2010
Great lawyer!
Deb took good care of me, she was always prepared, and always returned my calls. She's good natured and able to handle even the biggest of bullies. I'd recommend her to anybody.
Posted by anonymous | August 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
caveat emptor
She insulted me using sexist, belittling language, and her defensiveness about this negatively affected the subsequent legal services I received. Additionally, she went on vacation to Africa without any form of notice (I actually feared for her well-being, only to find her at her desk weeks later), f...
Debra Keehn
Replied last September 6, 2024Dear Former Client, I am sorry that you continue to be unhappy. References in your complaints about me across three different platforms about representation that ended roughly five years ago have allowed me to discern your identity with a reasonable degree of certainty. My records reflect that I informed you about my long planned trip to Africa prior to agreeing to represent you during a very difficult time in your life. If you wish to discuss these issues further, please feel free to give me a call. My number has not changed.
Debra S. Keehn's Lawyer Endorsements
"Deb Keehn is one of the smartest, toughest, and most caring attorneys in Washtenaw County. She has a long history of excellent work in family law matters and is exceptionally skilled in complex matters involving children. I cannot recommend her strongly enough!"
"I endorse this lawyer. As a social worker as well as a lawyer, Debra Keehn brings a caring expertise to the area of family law. She is very compassionate and sensitive to the needs of children and strives to protect their best interests in very difficult circumstances."
"Deb is a very useful choice for clients seeking resolution of Family Law Issues. She is knowledgeable, positive, construcitve and well respected by the Bench and Bar."
Laurie Longo
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Thomas Moors
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Marie Pulte
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Experience
Honors
2021
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Top Attorney, Global Who's Who
2015
Who's Who in America, Marquis
2014
Who's Who in American Law, Marquis Who's Who in American Law
2013
Who's Who in American Law, Marquis Who's Who in American Law
2007
Appreciation for Service, Washtenaw County Bar Association
Work Experience
2003 - Present
Attorney, Debra S. Keehn, PLLC
1996 - 2005
Adjunct Lecturer/Faculty Liaison, University of Michigan School of Social Work
1991 - 2005
Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Health System
Associations
2014 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Better Business BureauMember
2003 - Present
State Bar of MichiganMember
2003 - Present
Washtenaw County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
People v. Y.Y.
All criminal charges dismissed after plea withdrawn (Nolle Prosequi)
In re Barnes
Court of Appeals vacated trial court decision
In Re: TD, 292 Mich App 678, 823 NW2d 101 (2011); 493 Mich 873, 821 NW2d 569 (2012)
Court of Appeals published opinion vacated by MI Supreme Court
Education
2002
Wayne State University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
MSW-Master of Social Work
1986
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Family Matters: Parents in Prison
Guardianships Under Juvenile and Probate Codes, and Discharge Planning
2015
Probate Court Training Update
Mental Health Nuts and Bolts
2014
Probate Court Training Update
Mental Health Nuts and Bolts
2014
Michigan Radio Newsroom
Step parent adoption
2014
Family Law Section
Representing the interests of children in domestic matters
2013
Panel Discussion
Gun Violence and Mental Illness
2011
Michigan Lawyers Weekly Interview
SORA and Juvenile Registration
2010
Unintended Consequences of SORA Registration for Juveniles
Unintended Consequences of SORA Registration for Juveniles
Publications
1994
Social Work in Health Care
Impact of Social Work on Recidivism and Non-Medical Complaints in the Emergency Department
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can executor of estate arbitrarily decide how much disbursement each heir gets?
05 May 2018
Q&A
Is my Common Law marriage legal in Michigan since I moved here from Colorado where such a marriage is legal?
14 Apr 2018
Q&A
My kids don't want to go to their dads every weekend.
26 Apr 2014