Debra Keehn - Lawyer in Ann Arbor, MI

Debra S. Keehn

Family Attorney at Ann Arbor, MI

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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 possible for her to persevere through the most difficult cases. She is highly respectful, courteous, and insightful. Her calm demeanor allows her to manage extremely stressful situations with diplomacy and kindness. In addition to her exceptional talents as an attorney, Deb’s unique professional background in psychology and social work also serves her well. Deb has the most finely tuned instincts and insights of anyone I know and her ability to empathize with others helps minimize the damage inherent in a high-conflict custody case. Most importantly, these abilities allow Deb to help the most vulnerable people in high conflict divorce and custody cases, the innocent children caught in the middle of warring parents. This unique ability certainly served Deb well in my family’s case, and more importantly it served my child well. I cannot recommend Deb Keehn highly enough. She is quite simply the best!

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Practice areas

Family

70%

Divorce, child custody, parenting time, child and spousal support, post judgment matters.

20 years
Probate

30%

Guardianship, conservatorship, decedent's estates, trust proceedings.

20 years

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 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.

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Licensed for 19 years

State MI

Status Active in Good Standing

Acquired 2003

Updated 12/26/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Debra S. Keehn, PLLC

(734) 418-6495 Office

1785 W. Stadium, Suite 106

Ann Arbor, MI, 48103

debrakeehn.com

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Posted by anonymous | August 25, 2013

Deb Keehn is the best choice you can make when hiring a Family Law attorney in southeast Michigan.

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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 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 the family court system. Debra was more than my lawyer, she was the advocate for myself and my children, I give her the highest possible endorsement!

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Posted by SUSANN | July 8, 2011

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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 .

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AVVO RATING 9.8 (Superb)

Work Experience

Attorney
Debra S. Keehn, PLLC
2003 - Present

Adjunct Lecturer/Faculty Liaison
University of Michigan School of Social Work
1996 - 2005

Clinical Social Worker
University of Michigan Health System
1991 - 2005

Education

Wayne State University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2002

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
MSW-Master of Social Work
1990

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1986

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

Associations

American Bar Association
Member
2014 - Present

Better Business Bureau
Member
2014 - Present

State Bar of Michigan
Member
2003 - Present

Washtenaw County Bar Association
Member
2003 - Present

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Languages Spoken

English

Honors and Awards

Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
2021

Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
2019

Top Attorney
Global Who's Who
2016

Who's Who in America
Marquis
2015

Who's Who in American Law
Marquis Who's Who in American Law
2014

Who's Who in American Law
Marquis Who's Who in American Law
2013

Appreciation for Service
Washtenaw County Bar Association
2007

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Publications

Social Work in Health Care
Impact of Social Work on Recidivism and Non-Medical Complaints in the Emergency Department
1994

Speaking Engagements

Family Matters: Parents in Prison
Guardianships Under Juvenile and Probate Codes, and Discharge Planning
2016

Probate Court Training Update
Mental Health Nuts and Bolts
2015

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
2014

Panel Discussion
Gun Violence and Mental Illness
2013

Michigan Lawyers Weekly Interview
SORA and Juvenile Registration
2011

Unintended Consequences of SORA Registration for Juveniles
Unintended Consequences of SORA Registration for Juveniles
2010

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Attorney endorsements

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Given (4)

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Laurie Longo

Family Attorney | Apr 10
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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!"

Alfreda Menlove

Child custody Attorney | Nov 05
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

Thomas Moors

Family Attorney | Sep 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Alfreda Menlove

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Thomas Moors

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