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Kelly Daniel Ellsworth

3.0
Rating: 3.0

Licensed for 11 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Saginaw, MI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +2 more

60 Harrow Lane, Ste. 4, Saginaw, MI

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 11 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2014

Active in Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2024

Location

Shinners & Ellsworth, PLC

60 Harrow Lane, Ste. 4, Saginaw, MI, 48638

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Kelly Daniel Ellsworth's Reviews

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3.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | June 14, 2024 | Criminal Defense

One of the worst lawyers I've ever seen

This is one of the worst lawyers I've ever had the pleasure of meeting he ignored me constantly didn't answer my questions avoided me at cost I gave him the up most respect he didn't have my best interest in mind have me admit to a crime I didn't commit just so he could get it over with an I only did... it because I was over the Situation I had things to do an couldn't let keep goin to court mess it up I don't know about him as a paid attorney but in MY opinion he is a horrible court appointed lawyer

Posted by Kurt | December 01, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Probation violation for contempt of court.

Great lawyer, I hired him at the last minute, but he did not waste any time handling my case. Hello got the exact results I was hoping for. I would definitely hire him again and I would recommend him fully.

Posted by Michael | July 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

Look into other options for representation

I had kelly represent me for a ppo case and he didn’t use evidence I submitted to him. Also the other party’s lawyer just completely took control without kelly intervening. He did not go over a plan with me prior to the hearing. He just took my money and didn’t do all he could to represent me. I reco...mmend other lawyers as he was the worst lawyer I’ve experienced. Court appointed lawyers are usually better in my opinion. I suggest looking elsewhere for representation unless you want to waste your money.

Posted by anonymous | October 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Great attorney

Kelly Ellsworth is by far the best attorney. I was going through a hard time during my divorce but he helped me through it and filed everything on time. He was a great listener and kept my mind at ease. Also, he got me full custody of my kids and settled everything appropriately. I would 10/10 recomm...end him for custody or divorce.

Posted by anonymous | September 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Scammer, do not use

Hired to handle daughters Divorce and child custody case. Filed the response then nothing afterwards. After a zoom meeting where he just listened and forced my daughter to do all of the talking. After the meeting she called him and asked what was going on and he told her if she wanted to see her dau...ghter she would have to move back to Saginaw. She lives in GR to get away from her abusive husband and be around her family.

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Aaron Coltrane

Unknown lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Ellsworth is an extremely knowledgeable and passionate attorney. He is honest and always makes his client's best interests his top priority. I would highly recommend Mr. Ellsworth to anyone in need of legal assistance."

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Aaron Coltrane

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  3.0 (Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024.

Reprimand issued in MI, 2024

updated on 01/16/2025

Reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

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