$ 300-350 per hour
Debra S. Keehn
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.
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Payment Methods
- Cash
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Licensed in Michigan for 22 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
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Debra S. Keehn, PLLC
1785 W. Stadium, Suite 106, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Health Care
Posted by SUSANN | July 09, 2011 | Health Care
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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 .
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."
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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