Michael B. Kelly

Michael B. Kelly

also known as Mike Kelly

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 12 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Northville, MI
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Juvenile, Criminal Defense ... +2 more

422 E Main St, Northville, MI

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 12 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2013

Active in Good Standing

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Location

Kelly & Kelly PC

422 E Main St, Northville, MI, 48167-1626

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Michael B. Kelly's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

150 Client Reviews

Showing 26 - 30 of 56 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by anonymous | January 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Dedicated Fighter

I had 3 misdemeanor charges and was referred to Mike by several independent friends. After meeting with him in the immediate wake of my problem, it was clear he had a strategy to follow and the work ethic + experience to back it up. We worked the strategy and the two more concerning charges went away... while Mike also mitigated my probationary period. I highly recommend you choose to work with Mike for your criminal defense needs.

Posted by Adam | December 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Do NOT hire anyone else! Hiring him was the best decision I've ever made

After receiving my first OWI I decided to hire Mike as my attorney and it was the best decision I've ever made. Not only was he quick to respond to my initial phone call, his communication, commitment, and dedication was above and beyond imaginable. After the first meeting he worked with me on settin...g a high, yet realistic goal for the outcome and promised to not settle for anything less than our goal. Not only did he reach the goal but he exceeded it and my OWI was completely DISMISSED (in the strictest court in Michigan.) This was an extremely difficult time for me and not only was Mike there with me, he was leading me through it and completely destroying any obstacles in our way as we went through the process. Mike and his team have done amazing work for me and I walked away from court as if nothing had ever happened. I cannot thank him enough. If you need to hire an attorney stop looking and hire Mike Kelly. It will be the best decision you can make.

Michael Kelly

Replied last December 13, 2017

Thanks for the great feedback Adam! I’m glad to deliver true justice!

Posted by Zac | December 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Mike Kelly- Willing to do what the job takes.

Mike Kelly - Miracle Worker. When it comes to the justice system, the jargon is all foreign. Mike went out of his way to meet with me, explain it all and lay it all out, put a plan of action down with my goals in mind so that his solution wouldn't impact me negatively with some of the usually looked ...over details, and he went up to bat. He went in to face someone who was fully prepared to put me in a position that would've negatively affected my life severely over a silly mistake - and he laid it all down. He explained the consequences of what this mistake would've caused and he worked out a solution for me that I didn't understand was an option. 10 out of 10 would recommend Mike Kelly for anyone who is going in to face something legally, when you don't have the 11/10 understanding of whats going on, Mike can get it handled.

Posted by anonymous | October 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

He's got plans for you...... and then RESULTS !!!

After an unfortunate retail fraud incident, i got Mike Kelly on board. Mike wanted to know more about me and my background and once he heard everything, Mike laid out a very clear, practical, achievable, proactive plan for me. He also had a plan for himself. I worked on my plan and Mike worked on his.... Once i followed through on everything Mike asked me to do, he executed his plan. Mike worked with the Prosecutor and then laid the case in front of the judge in such an excellent way that my charges are going to be completely dropped after my reduced probation time. The time and conditions for probation were also negotiated to be very simple. Lastly the plan he put me through not only helped me get the best result in court but i have reached a point where i will never ever repeat my action. Mike is more of a lawyer and counselor. About half way through the process, I was told by an anonymous person that i shouldnt worry because i have the best lawyers possible in the entire state. Now I can attest to that statement that indeed...... Mike Kelly is the best lawyer in the state of Michigan !!!

Posted by anonymous | October 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

DUI defense

I thought the day I got pulled over was like the end of the world for me, but it wasn’t. I got some good advice to stop looking back and to put my energy into going forward and that is exactly what Michael Kelly helped me do. He took an initial look to see if the charges could be dropped, but there w...as no case in this instance so he gave me a proactive plan to follow and I did just that. The perception of my situation was worse than it really was, so Michael Kelly tailored his plan for me to that. I had so much done before even going to court, that there was not much for the judge and probation officer to give me to do. We did, however, leave some things intentially. Not only were the charges reduced, but the terms of my probation were very reasonable. Doing so much proactively worked in my favor and is ultimately what I think led to the reasonable terms for probation. I was very pleased with how Michael Kelly represented me and what he did for me that I would recommend him to anyone in a similar situation that I was in.

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Michael B. Kelly's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jason Porter

Unknown lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Ricciardello

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mike going on the better part of a decade now. Mike is an honest, ethical and diligent counselor and advocate. I have seen the results he gets for his clients, which are nothing short of spectacular. Mike is a great lawyer in the community and the defense bar is lucky to have him."

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Randy Babi

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Personally worked with this attorney on many matters and all I can say is that he is a pleasure to work with and will fight to the teeth for every one of his clients. Highly recommended!"

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David Glenn

Unknown lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew Hubbs

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is an exceptional attorney with a broad knowledge base in criminal law. He is tenacious, professional and effective. I enthusiastically endorse him."

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Sara Young

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Kelly is a passionate and hardworking attorney in the community. I met Michael during trial college and was able to see his incredible litigating abilities. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Paul

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mike Kelly always puts his clients first, and is a true advocate inside and outside the courtroom. He's a fearless trial attorney who is not afraid to try a case. I witnessed first-hand Mike's ability to win a very difficult DUI case in Wayne County where the odds were stacked against his client, but he achieved a not-guilty verdict, because of his hard work and dedication."

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Mani Khavajian

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Kelly is a knowledgeable, ethical and aggressive attorney that always fights for the best interest of his clients. If you have a criminal case or a family law issue, and want an attorney that will standup for you, then look not further, call Mike now!"

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Aaron Boria

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is an up and comer. He has been around lawyers his entire life. He eats and breathes this the law day in and day out. I endorse this lawyer."

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John Kelly

Unknown lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Ricciardello

Criminal defense lawyer

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Andrew Hubbs

Criminal defense lawyer

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Issa Haddad

Criminal defense lawyer

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David Rudoi

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ryan Kelly

Family lawyer

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John Kelly

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Sara Young

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mani Khavajian

Criminal defense lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2016

Clients' Choice, Avvo

2015

Clients' Choice, Avvo

2014

Clients' Choice, Avvo

2013

Trial College Graduate, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Attorney, Kelly & Kelly, P.C.

2010 - 2011

Public Defender/Student-Attorney, 35th District Court

2009 - 2013

Law Clerk, Kelly & Kelly, P.C.

Associations

2016 - Present

Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE)

Criminal Law Advisory Board Member

2015 - Present

State Bar of Michigan, Marijuana Law Section

Member

2014 - Present

Irish American Club

Member

2013 - Present

Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan

Member

2013 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

2013 - Present

State Bar of Michigan, Criminal Law Section

Member

2013 - Present

Kiwanis

Charter Member

Sample of Legal Cases

City of Westland v. Benjamin

NOT GUILTY

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Education

2011

University of Detroit Mercy School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2008

Michigan State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Eastern Oakland County CHADD ADHD & Criminal Justice

2015

Washtenaw County CHADD

What You and Your Teen Need to Know About The Law and Juvenile Justice

2008

Michigan State University College of Social Science

Commencement Address

Publications

2019

2019

Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE Michigan) Handling Probation Violations

2016

2016

Institute of Continuing Legal Education (Michigan) Handling Misdemeanors

Languages

English

Activity

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