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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Retainer

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 12 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2013

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

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 31 - 35 of 36 reviews | DUI & DWI

Posted by DAVE | August 12, 2015 | DUI & DWI

DUI AND 35TH DISTRICT COURT EXPERT

CAN'T SAY ENOUGH GOOD THINGS ABOUT MIKE KELLY'S KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE 35TH DISTRICT COURT AND THE LAWS DEALING WITH DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE. MIKE IS A PEOPLES PERSON AND EASY TO TALK TO. MY LEGAL CIRCUMSTANCES WERE SOMEWHAT COMPLICATED, BUT MIKE FOUND A WAY TO GET ME THE BEST P...OSSIBLE OUTCOME. I AM TRULY GRATEFUL. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIS REPRESENTATION.

Posted by Michelle | April 29, 2015 | DUI & DWI

MICHAEL IS GOLD!!!

I originally hired Jonathan to help me with my OWI (Operating While Intoxicated) case, but on the day of my court date he had an emergency felony case somewhere else so he handed me off to Michael Kelly. I waited in the lobby on the day of my court date for Michael Kelly who arrived early enough to ...come talk to me, he came right up to me, shook my hand, and took down some notes about me. We went into the court room and he got in touch with the prosecutor and everything and was very proactive and confident. Michael immediately got my license to only being restricted instead of suspended when he talked to the prosecutor before we went up to the judge. I was thoroughly impressed with how quick he took care of that. When it was time to go up to the judge, Michael made a GREAT statement about me to the judge talking about the AA meetings, community service, MADD meeting, and the substance abuse assesment, which impressed him enough where I got the lower charge of Driving While Visibly Impaired with a restricted license and NO PROBATION AT ALL!!! Michael and I walked out of the court room in shock from being able to get no probation for me and we were both extremely happy! Michael is amazing and what he does, extremely knowledgable, confident, and very personable. Michael made this court date go from a nightmare to a dream. I HIGHLY recommend Michael to anyone and everyone. MAKE SURE YOU FOLLOW THE PROGRAM THEY RECOMMEND FOR YOU!!! Do the extra work before so you do not have to do it after!

Posted by Jason | February 04, 2015 | DUI & DWI

Jason Ohlinger

Not ever being in trouble for anything in my life I was extremely nervous about what could happen to me for the First time being in any court system. My attorney Mike Kelley did a outstanding job not only representing me as a lawyer in the court room but making sure I did what I needed to do outsid...e the court room to have a successfull outcome one of the most confident and positive people I have ever got to know or be around. I will never forget the 1st time I went to court and we were in the court room and mike said do you see those two guys right there they are 2 of the best owi lawyers around, Well I am here to say that I dont know about those 2 lawyers but what I do know is that mike kelly is pretty darn good himself becaues of him I kept my job & my family together along with my house and everything that goes with it . Thank You Mike Kelly and kelly law firm for representation My family is very greatfull for everything you have done for us.

Posted by anonymous | January 13, 2015 | DUI & DWI

Highly intelligent, wise, and charismatic Attorney

I was arrested and charged for a OWI with a High BAC in Michigan (first offense). Mike had me start a proactive plan to demonstrate to the courts that I am a person of quality character. The plan including attending AA, random breathalyzers, drug testing, and community service prior to appearing in... court. I believe the prosecution in my case had significant evidence to convict me. We took a plea deal of OWI (dropping the High BAC charge which has significantly more harsh punishments). The resulting sentence was 6 months of probation with minimalistic terms. The plan he had me doing for 2 months removed 6 months of probation from my sentence and lessened probation requirements. I highly recommend Mike Kelly and Kelly family for any legal matters. They are very responsive and thorough with any legal case.

Posted by anonymous | August 22, 2014 | DUI & DWI

Got the best outcome possible.

Mike and the team at Kelly and Kelly were my choice after being charged with a OWI in Northville. They were very responsive at all times, as I had many concerns with this charge - and they helped put me at ease and answered all of my many questions during the process. The 35th district court judges s...eem to know and respect Mr. Kelly and I felt confident that along with the proactive plan that was laid out by the Kelly team, I was in good hands during my sentencing. We were able to get the charge reduced to an operating while impaired.

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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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David Glenn

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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

Real estate lawyer

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Sara Young

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mani Khavajian

Criminal defense lawyer

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Aaron Boria

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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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