After spending more than ten years as an Assistant Oakland County Prosecutor, I left in 2003 to specialized in criminal defense. We take pride in aggressively representing our client's individual needs. We are proud of our stellar reputation and have never paid one penny in order to advertise for a client.
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Deanna L. Kelley, PLLC
545 Main Street
Suite 302
Milford, MI, 48381
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MI | Active And In Good Standing | 1993 | 06/27/2022 |
Legal answers | 59 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2020 |
Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2020 |
Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2019 |
Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2018 |
Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2017 |
Top Women Attorneys in Michigan | SuperLawyers | 2016 |
Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2016 |
SuperLawyer | SuperLawyers | 2015 |
Top Women Attorneys in Michigan | SuperLawyers | 2015 |
Top Women Attorneys in Michigan | SuperLawyers | 2014 |
Top Contributor | AVVO | 2014 |
Top Attorney | AVVO | 2014 |
SuperLawyer | SuperLawyers | 2014 |
10 Rating | AVVO | 2013 |
Client's Choice Award | AVVO | 2013 |
dbusiness 2014 Top Lawyers | dbusiness Top Lawyers | 2013 |
Super Lawyer | Michigan Super Lawyers | 2013 |
Fellow | Oakland County Bar Association | 2012 |
Distinguished Service Award | Oakland County Prosecutor's Office | 2003 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Founding Partner/Managing Partner | Deanna L. Kelley, PLLC | 2003 - Present |
Founding Partner/Managing Partner | Kelley Bilkovic Markus Vitale Law Firm | 2011 - 2014 |
Assistant Prosecutor | Oakland County Prosecutor's Office | 1993 - 2003 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Michigan Indigent Defense Commission | Faculty | 2020 - Present |
Oakland County Bar Foundation | Fellow | 2012 - Present |
State Bar of Michigan | Member | 2003 - Present |
Oakland County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Brain injury Association of Michigan | Lecturer at Legal Conference. | 2014 - 2014 |
State Appellate Defender Office | Member | 2004 - 2012 |
Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan | Member | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Institute of Continuing Legal Education (Michigan) | Michigan Model Criminal Jury Instructions with ICLE Commentary | 2020 |
Institute of Continuing Legal Education (Michigan) | Michigan Model Criminal Jury Instructions with ICLE Commentary | 2019 |
Institute of Continuing Legal Education (Michigan) | Michigan Model Criminal Jury Instructions with ICLE Commentary | 2018 |
Institute of Continuing Legal Education (Michigan) | Michigan Model Criminal Jury Instructions with ICLE Commentary | 2017 |
Institute of Continuing Legal Education (Michigan) | Michigan Model Criminal Jury Instructions with ICLE Commentary | 2016 |
Institute of Continuing Legal Education (Michigan) | Michigan Model Criminal Jury Instructions with ICLE Commentary | 2015 |
The Institute of Continuing Legal Education | Michigan Model Criminal Jury Instructions with ICLE Commentary | 2014 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Thomas M. Cooley Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 1993 |
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law | N/A |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Annual Legal Conference | Legal Conference | 2014 |
Thomas M. Cooley Law School | Women in the Law | N/A |
Oakland Community College Police Academy | Laws of Evidence | N/A |
Oakland Community College Police Academy | Suspect Identification | N/A |
Oakland Community College Police Academy | Laws of Suspect ID | N/A |
Case name | Outcome |
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US v GP | Charges avoided! |
State of Michigan v AB | Violation of Probation dismissed! |
State of Michigan v BG | Charges avoided! |
People v PC | Charges avoided! |
State of Michigan v JH; In re. MH | Charges avoided and parental rights preserved! |
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Maxwell Goss, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 6, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Deanna is a smart, compassionate, and effective advocate known for helping clients with tough problems.
Joseph Lavigne, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 7, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Deanna Kelley is a consummate professional. She is bright, honest, very hard working, well prepared, very well respected, and does a great job for her clients. She is a credit to our profession and is the kind of attorney I would want to have by my side if I ever needed counsel.
Renee Gucciardo, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 14, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Deanna for over 20 years, and have seen her litigate both as a prosecutor and a defense attorney. Deanna is an extremely talented attorney who aggressively fights for her client's rights. I have referred Deanna many clients over the years and they all have had extremely positive experiences with her. Not only did she passionately advocate for the clients, but she was very sensitive to the incredible stress that they were experiencing. I would highly recommend Deanna.
Jeffry Landis, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 11, 2013
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Deanna is one of the most competent, knowledgeable and caring criminal defense attorneys I have consulted with and observed in my 30+ years of practice. I have recommended her to a number of business clients for use by their employees, friends and family members, and have had only enthusiastic and positive feedback regarding each matter handled by her, which is unique in her difficult and specialized practice area. I highly recommend and endorse Deanna.
Todd Fox, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 18, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Deanna Kelley is an outstanding attorney. I have known her for many years. Deanna and I opposed each other many times while she worked for the Oakland County Prosecutors Office. She is always prepared, truly cares about her clients and has a very strong and positive presence in the courtroom. Deanna is a credit to our profession and I highly recommend her to anyone seeking a Criminal Defense Attorney.
James Amberg, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 2, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I've been a colleague of Deanna for many years and will tell anybody and everybody that she is not only an exceptional criminal attorney who has no problem bulldogging down any prosecutor around, she is one of the most compassionate and caring people who walk this earth. And when it's your life on the line, it really helps when your lawyer is a bulldog, while at the same time truly cares about you and what will happen to you. Call Deanna, she's the best!!!!!
Starla Zehr, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 18, 2013
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Deanna is a highly effective and knowledgeable criminal defense attorney well respected by both bench and bar. Deanna is an outstanding advocate and will zealously pursue every possible defense to obtain favorable results for her clients. I endorse this lawyer without reservation. Anyone that needs an attorney in the area of criminal defense would be wise to consult with her.
Randall Lewis, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 15, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. Deanna Kelley is a top criminal defense attorney and great trial lawyer. She fights for her clients and has a proven track record with results. Anyone will be well represented with Deanna by their side.
Jonathan Paul, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 15, 2013
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Ms. Kelley articulates thoughtful and reasoned analysis of criminal defense issues. She is an asset to the legal community.
David Pittman, Unknown Attorney on Feb 14, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. Her answers on AVVO are always well thought out and thorough. She clearly has excellent experience and knowledge in her area of practice.
Alona Sharon, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 14, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have had the pleasure of knowing Deanna Kelley and learning from Deanna for the past 8 years. She has a strong presence in the courtroom and is always prepared for whatever the prosecution or the court throws at her. She is skilled at exposing the weaknesses in the prosecution's case all while taking the time to explain to her clients the complexities of their cases.
Brian Prain, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 13, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
As a criminal defense attorney, if I were facing a criminal charge myself, there are colleagues whom I would turn to for help and those whom I would not trust. Deanna Kelley is one of about 4 or 5 that I would count on because she has proven herself again and again. Whether you're seeking a plea deal or planning to fight your charges all the way by taking it to Trial, Deanna is the lawyer who will pay attention to those important facts that lesser attorneys ignore, and her meticulously planned Trial strategies unravel like an intimidating checkmate that Prosecutors don't realize they're in until it's too late. I'm not being forced to write this review, so let the very fact that I felt compelled to give this endorsement stand as a testament to Deanna's prowess in the courtroom.
Aaron Boria, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 13, 2013
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Deanna Kelley is one of the best lawyers I have ever known. If I were arrested I would call Ms. Kelley. She is aggressive, compassionate, and incredibly intelligent. I endorse this lawyer.
Loren Dickstein, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 13, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Deanna Kelley is an outstanding criminal defense lawyer and a well respected litigator. When she was a prosecutor, many defense lawyers dreaded her courtroom prowess and ability to communicate and persuade a jury. Deanna's ability to achieve amazing results for her clients is well known and many defense lawyers seek out her advice when an issue they are facing is unusually complex or difficult. Judges and prosecutors know that when Deanna Kelley appears in court, she will do everything possible to win! I highly endorse and respect Attorney Deanna Kelley.
Chad Engelhardt, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 6, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Deanna is a talented and hard working trial attorney. I have been privileged to work with her on several cases, and have been very impressed with her skills in and out of the court room. Her keen intellect, exceptional insight, work ethic, and background as a prosecutor make her a fantastic criminal defense attorney. I highly recommend and endorse this lawyer.
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