Michael B. Kelly

Mike has an excellent approach and a good team behind him. I was consulted promptly and efficiently, and completed all of the items he outlined, and had my Reckless Driving Misdemeanor reduced to a Civil Infraction, without even having to go before a judge. I would highly recommend him and his firm... for all serious driving related cases. I initially contacted another lawyer at his firm and was hesitant when they switched me to an (apparently) less experienced lawyer, but I was reassured by his professionalism and specific knowledge of the Livingston County 54th District Court. He clearly explained what was happening, in terms I could easily understand, and made sure I was taking all of the appropriate steps to ensure a good outcome. Definitely follow his pro-active process, it seems a bit over the top at first, but if you stick to the plan it will help you in the long run. The only negative I can think of would be that the price was a bit steep IMO, but when you're looking at a 90 day license suspension, 6 points, and a several hundred dollar fine (plus driver responsibility fees...), then it doesn't make sense to spend less on a lawyer.

Lawyers often have the reputation of just caring about taking on lots of clients and making money. Mike Kelly is the complete opposite of that. If you need someone who actually gets to know you, becomes a lawyer and consoler all at the same time, he is your man. I actually first went and got a random... overpriced lawyer, out of fear and anxiety. However, after doing some research I found the Kelly and Kelly firm, and their success stories. I was willing to lose the down payment on my first lawyer, because I had a feeling that this firm is what I needed. I will not go into detail on everything I did not wrong, but let just say my shoplifting issue was a mountain high. I went from multiple shoplifting incidents on one day, to another following the next week. As an immigrant with a great education and career, I had just put everything at risk, and the possibilities of me going to jail and being deported were almost certain. I then met Mike Kelly, who on the first day gave me tough lecture, and questioned me to the point of break. I now look back and realize that he did this to prepare me for the tough battle that was going to occur the following months. If you would have asked any other attorney, in which I did, what are the chances of me getting a resolution I need, they would say impossible, especially given the court you are in. However, Mike did not say it was impossible, just very difficult, but would require lots of work from both myself and him. I quickly began the program, and did everything and more. This included therapy, support groups, community service, online classes, among other things. This case was a long one, where the prosecutors were not willing to budge on any kind of plea-deal. Mike knew the consequences, and quickly told me "If it is a fight they want, then it is one they will get." After many months of going back and forth with the court, Mike was able to get through the prosecutors, and get a plea deal that was better than the nothing they were offering before. It took us almost going to jury trial, which Mike was willing to do, just to get to this point. Six months of hard work was needed, and Mike never gave up, instead he became stronger and more motivated each time we had to go to court. Sentencing day came, and I was so scared, given all the crimes I had committed, I had a feeling jail time was certain. However, I was wrong, Mike was able to get me a great deal with 1 year probation, and continuing the support needed to stop this from occurring again. In the end, the mountain that was never going to be climbed according to people had Mike on the top with his hand extended, helping you get to the top. Mike is more than a lawyer as his experience goes beyond his age by decades. Not many lawyers are willing to spend time to text and email you when you are having a hard day or getting ready to give up, and give you the motivation to fight this battle. In the end Mike was able to not just give me a great result in the court room, but was able to teach me what it is to be a good and honest person, and was able to safe my life.

Michael Kelly is definitly a skilled attorney that not only thinks of his client but of his clients family. I cannot say enough good things about Michael. He will work for you to insure you get the best outcome possible. I would highly reccomend him to anyone if you are looking for a dependable lawy...er. I was charges originally with Retail Fraud 2nd degree and Michael got my retail fraud dropped to disordly which disappears from my record after a year, unlike retail fraud which is permanent and may have potentially cost me a lot. He was very patient and took everything very seriously. He really cared about the outcome of my case. Michael, thanks again for being there for me during a devastating period in my life!!!!

I believe Mike was an excellent lawyer for me. After I got an MIP and my friend's Dad referred me to him, he took me throughout the entire process. He told me exactly what would be expected me, giving me time to do things like community service and other tasks before court, to help minimize my eventu...al court costs and things like the duration & scope of probation. He gave me realistic estimates of what my final sentence would be, and he was spot on with my final sentence from the Judge. Without him advocating on my behalf, I am sure the entire ordeal would have been much worse and probation would have lasted much longer than if I hadn't had a lawyer at all.