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Ms. Keegan has been lead defense counsel on thousands of cases of all types and levels, ranging from serious felonies to minor traffic offenses. Additionally, Kelly handles post-conviction matters such as expungement, probation violations, Department of Human Services background study disqualifications, reinstatement of the right to possess firearms, and sentence modification motions. She has represented clients under investigation prior to being formally charged, as well as clients facing grand jury indictment. Kelly is admitted to practice in Minnesota State Court as well as Federal United States District Court for the District of Minnesota. She enjoys working in the courtroom and has obtained excellent results for clients, including dismissal of charges, suppression of evidence, and acquittal by felony jury.
Kelly is an executive board member of the Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, a group of prominent defense attorneys throughout the state who work to impact policy and legislation on behalf of criminal defendants. In that role she has testified before State Senate and State House of Representatives Committees at the Minnesota State Capitol on legislative initiatives impacting crime and public safety. She has been extremely active in working to reform expungement law in Minnesota. She has been a featured speaker and taught at numerous continuing legal education seminars, which are educational courses for fellow attorneys to keep up-to-date on recent developments in criminal law. She was also a judicially appointed State Ethics Board Ethics Investigator, responding to and investigating ethics complaints concerning other attorneys.
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Posted by Kevin | February 21, 2026 | Hired Attorney
I came into contact with Kelly Keegan a number of years ago while looking for answers to a long ago issue that had risen again while living in another state. Kelly was very helpful and went out of her way to provide me with a means to resolve the issue without need to hire an attorney. While very hel...
Posted by Aamir K | November 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Kelly and her team truly exceeded expectations in handling my restoration case. Their depth of expertise, careful planning, and commitment to my success were clear in every step of the process. They approached my situation with compassion, professionalism, and great attention to detail, guiding me th...
Posted by anonymous | June 6, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Kelly is a fantastic lawyer. She seeks to understand the situation and provide support as needed. She is knowledgeable in her practice areas providing options and advice as appropriate. I would certainly recommend her as a legal attorney and advisor.
Posted by anonymous | September 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney
I reached out to Kelly regarding my wrongful conviction for domestic violence which was preventing me from owning/possessing a fire. If it wasn’t for my love of hunting specifically with my dad I probably would’ve gone on with my life but instead I explained my situation to Kelly, she sounded positiv...
Posted by Tony F. | May 6, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Researching lawyers specific to your cause can be quite the daunting matter, however let me say with the utmost intricacy that you may never need to research any further. My case spans the course of 18 years and I have been in spontaneous contact with Kelly for 10 of them. I finally decided to dig in...
"Kelly has an incredibly strong reputation in the legal community for her hard work and ability to become an expert on important legal topics. She not only provides great representation for her clients, but many other attorneys, including myself, rely on her guidance and expertise on a variety of legal topics. In sum, she kicks butt!"
"Kelly Keegan is well respected by judges, attorneys, court staff and professional colleagues. She has earned an excellent reputation as a smart, well-prepared and effective attorney. I have known Kelly a long time, and I would gladly refer to her with confidence that she would do an outstanding job."
"I highly recommend Kelly to any potential client. I turn to Kelly when I need help on a criminal justice issue. She is highly respected in the community and cares about her clients."
"I refer clients to Kelly because she is extremely knowledgeable about criminal law, she is thorough, and I know she will take great care of them."
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2017
Rising Star, Minnesota Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Minnesota Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Minnesota Super Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, Minnesota Super Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, Minnesota Super Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, Minnesota Super Lawyers
2018 - Present
Attorney, Keegan Law Office
2005 - 2018
Attorney, Brandt Criminal Defense
2005 - 2005
Law Clerk, Anoka County Attorney's Office
2004 - 2004
Law Clerk, Federal Public Defender
2003 - 2003
Lobbyist, Government Affairs, McGrann Shea
2000 - 2003
Legislative Assistant, Minnesota State Senate - Senator David H. Johnson, Majority Whip
2016 - Present
Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense LawyersExecutive Committee Member
2009 - Present
Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense LawyersBoard Member
2007 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2007 - Present
Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2006 - Present
Anoka County Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
National Association of Women LawyersMember
2004 - Present
Minnesota State Bar AssociationMember
2011 - 2017
Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense LawyersLegislative Committee Chair
2008 - 2013
Twenty-first District Ethics CommitteeEthics Investigator
2005 - 2009
American Bar AssociationMember
2005 - 2006
University of Minnesota Law School Misdemeanor Defense ClinicClinic Director
2005 - 2006
University of Minnesota Women Law Students AssociationPresident
2005 - 2013
Minnesota Women LawyersMember
2004 - 2005
Minnesota State Bar Association Public Law SectionExecutive Committee Member
2004 - 2012
Hennepin County Bar AssociationMember
2003 - 2006
University of Minnesota Women Law Students AssociationMember
2003 - 2004
Minnesota Justice FoundationMember
2000 - 2013
University of Minnesota Alumni AssociationMember
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Juris Doctor, Cum Laude
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BA - Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude
2017
Gun Rights Restoration
2016
Criminal Records and Federal Gun Rights
2016
Minnesota's New Expungement Law
2016
The Evolution of Expungements
2016
Gun Rights Restoration
2016
The New Expungement Law
2015
The New Expungement Law: How It's Working
2015
The New Expungement Law
2015
Firearms Prohibitions and the Restoration of Rights
2015
Criminal Records, Data Harvesters, and Expungement
2015
The Intersection of Expungement and Employment Law
2015
Minnesota's New Expungement Law
2014
2014
Gun Rights and Restoration
2014
2014
Civil Landmines of Your Criminal Case: Collateral Consequences
2014
The New Expungement Law: What Attorneys Need to Know
2014
Minnesota's New Expungement Law
2014
Minnesota's New Expungement Law
2014
Expungement: Fashioning a Meaningful Remedy After State v. S.L.H.
2014
When Crime Doesn't Get You Pay: Employment, Criminal Records and Expungement
2014
The New Expungement Law
2013
Expungement
2013
2013
Firearm Rights and Restoration
2013
Testimony: Forfeiture Reform
2013
Firearms Rights and Restoration
2012
2012 Expungement Case Law Update - New Appellate Court Decisions
2012
2012 Legislative Update
2011
Expungement: Fashioning a Meaningful Remedy After State v. S.L.H.
2011
Expungement: Fashioning a Meaningful Remedy After State v. S.L.H.
2010
Expungement
2010
Expungement
2010
Expungement: Fashioning a Meaningful Remedy After State v. S.L.H.
2009
2009
2009
Expungement: Fashioning a Meaningful Remedy After State v. S.L.H.
2009
The Science and Forensics of the Intoxilyzer 5000EN
2016
2014
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