Michael B. Kelly

It was a fairly stressful time being in front of a judge for the first time as well as not having the officer show up to the hearing, but Mike was incredibly savvy with negotiating with the prosecutor and jumping on the opportunity to reduce the offense without the officer present. The entire time Mi...ke gave direction, advice, anecdotes, and elicited questions from me. He was detailed and thorough with getting to know me in only 30 minutes. The best part is his ability to speak legalese and read the situation accordingly. I was able to remove a 4 point speeding ticket while the next guy (who only had his lawyer appear for him) was given an increased fine for a (originally) 1-5 over. Mike will undoubtedly represent you the best way, but I highly recommend going and meeting him. It's a good show of faith for all sides. I would hire him again in a heartbeat.

I had a meeting with Mike regarding a hardship hearing for my license. He informed me that I might have to wait another month before I could drive again. The next day, he called me saying that we were able to have the hearing that day. Long story short, when Mike says he’s going to get something done..., he does. Very professional and knowledgeable with what he does. Top of the line attorney that gets things done. If you are looking for an attorney that’s impressive and passionate, hire Mike.

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.

Hired Mike to take care of a very old unresolved OWI case. He was thorough and incredibly responsive when anything came up. Has a great depth of knowledge when it comes to law and the court system. He saved me a ton of time, lots of headache and was able to get some traffic charges dropped in the mid...st of getting everything cleared up regarding the OWI.

I've only hired an attorney before for my parent's estate. After receiving a four-point misdemeanor traffic ticket, Mike Kelly's firm helped me navigate the system for a positive outcome. I was extremely upset and they talked me through the process so I knew what to expect. They pulled my driving ...record from another state, as I just moved, to show my clear record in court. They also suggested I take a defensive driving course BEFORE our court date. The day before court, they walked me through what to expect. Then, the magic happened. Mr. Kelly met with the prosecutor and presented my case. He negotiated a lesser charge, with no points, no misdemeanor and a smaller fine. As the judge stated, "what more could Mr. Kelly have done for you?" Absolutely nothing. If you find yourself in legal trouble, run - don't walk, to see Mike Kelly.