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Brendan Michael Kelly
About Brendan
Biography
I have been a criminal defense attorney for well over 23 years. When I'm not in court I enjoy spending time with my wife and kids. I am a Deacon in the Catholic Church, a Boy Scout leader and enjoy hiking, biking and Rugby. I like to offer free legal advice to help you understand the case and normally answer my own phone.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
35 years | 10,000 cases
DUI and DWI
45%
35 years | 5,000 cases
Divorce and Separation
5%
35 years | 470 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 160-220 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Iowa for 11 years
State: Iowa
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Licensed in Nebraska for 21 years
State: Nebraska
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in Colorado for 34 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Fowler & Kelly Law, L.L.P.
1904 Farnam Street,, Suite 101, Omaha, NE, 68102
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Brendan Michael Kelly's Reviews
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Posted by Jeremy | October 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Just about worthless
We paid iim 3 to 4 grand and every thing i said to the judge won me custody of my daughter that was 5 at the time and in serious danger of her mother that has severe mental problems but i went against his advice and won even though he shook his head wile i was presenting evidence of the dangers of my...
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Replied last October 23, 2015This fact pattern does not match any of our clients and we have no recent clients named Jeremy. We suspect that it may be an opposing party unhappy that they lost to our client in court. We have contacted AVVO and requested that the posting be removed.
Posted by anonymous | July 22, 2013 | Child Custody
Open, honest and not that expensive. He fights very hard!
He talked to me and let me decide. Never had a Lawyer before and was worried. He walked me thought the process and we won full custody. Very happy!
Posted by Robert | August 24, 2010 | Criminal Defense
He knows the law!
Mr. Kelly provided me with critical information that enabled me to resolve my legal situation in the best possible way. He clearly explained my options and recommended the course of action that was in my best interest. I would recommend Mr. Kelly to anyone who wants a competent, experienced criminal ...
Brendan Michael Kelly's Lawyer Endorsements
"I always recommend Brendan when I have a client or friend that has a criminal matter in Eastern Nebraska or Western Iowa. He fights hard and gets the best deals from prosecutors as they know he is willing and able to succeed at trial. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Kelly is one of the finest attorneys in his state. I highly recommend his legal services."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
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"I endorse this lawyer not only does this lawyer do it all, he is extremely educated and competent in the areas he advises."
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"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
"I endorse Brendan. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Lawyers who serve the avvo community as much as Mr. Kelly are few and far between. It takes passion, concern and dedication to devote so much time. You have my endorsement and kudos."
"I endorse this lawyer. Based upon his answers to questions posted on Avvo, this lawyer has a very high level of knowledge and experience."
"Attorney Kelly has over 20 years of solid experience. He is praised by former clients for the work he does and endorsed with respect from other attorneys too. If you want to know how well he knows the law too, then just read some of his over 1,000 answers to questions published at Avvo.com or check out the success stories page on his web site. If you have a Criminal Law question, he is your answer. I highly recommend him to you."
"I’ve know Brendan for over 20 years both personally & professionally. Brendan is one of hardest working most thorough, detailed oriented people I've ever been privileged to work with. He takes time to educate and looks after the big picture and long term goals in a way that is refreshing and very much appreciated. He's taken time to consult with me and I was left with a clear understanding that Brendan put my interests above all while making sure we do the right thing. I can vouch for Brendan’s integrity and values and feel privileged to have consulted with him on many occasions & know I can always look to him for is advice. It's my pleasure to know and recommend Brendan Kelly."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have read several of Mr. Kelly's posts on Avvo and have come to the conclusion that he demonstrates keen knowledge of the law and can be a zealous advocate for his clients."
"Having worked with Brendan Kelly in the past on serious and complex criminal defense matters, I can say that Brendan is a diligent, dedicated, and innovative criminal defense lawyer. I endorse his work without hesitation."
"I endorse this lawyer's work in the area of DUI/DWI defense. As a fellow member of the National College for DUI Defense, Mr. Kelly has shown a commitment to excellence in defending citizens accused of driving under the influence. If you have been charged with a DUI-related offense, I encourage you to contact Mr. Kelly immediately."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
"Oklahoma folks need look no further than Brendan Michael Kelly. He get the job done. For DUI Defense cases, I endorse this lawyer's work."
"I highly recommend Mr. Kelly's services. He is a nationally known DWI/DUI defense attorney who is a zealous advocate for his clients."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Clients' Choice Award, Avvo.com
2008
Certificate in NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Methods, Mountain State Accident Reconstruction & Investigations, LLC
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Partner, Fowler & Kelly Law, L.L.P.
2005 - 2015
Attorney, Law Office of Brendan M. Kelly, P.C.
1992 - 2005
Deputy State Public Defender, Colorado Public Defender
Associations
2014 - Present
Iowa Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Iowa Bar - Criminal SectionMember
2014 - Present
Iowa Bar - Family and Juvenile LawMember
2012 - Present
Omaha Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseMember
2005 - Present
Nebraska Criminal Defense Attorneys AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Nebraska State Bar AssociationMember
1992 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2014 - 2017
Iowa State Bar AssociationMember
1992 - 2009
Colorado Criminal Defense Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Possesssion of Weapon by prior offender
Not Guilty all charges
Dui 2nd offense
Dismissed at motions
Education
1991
Creighton University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
Metropolitan State College of Denver
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2011
Handling First DUI Case
Driving Under the Influence
2010
Elementary School Court Visit
Douglas County Court System
Publications
2010
CriminalDefenseLawyer.com
Fighting a Criminal Prosecution after Serving Jail Time
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
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Q&A
Will I be extradited back to Arizona to face jail time for a warrant if I have recently moved to Nebraska?
01 Jul 2019
Q&A
If I bonded a female out of jail in Lancaster County, Nebraska.. she came and stayed at my place for few days, and stole from m
22 Jun 2019
Q&A
Can I as a 15 year old get into trouble for trading nudes with another teen?
19 Jun 2019