Kelly W. Case
About Kelly
Biography
I am the former Judge of the 9th Judicial District Court. While serving as Judge, I presided over numerous, large, complex civil and criminal trials. Before taking the bench in 2013, I was a prolific trial have over 2 decades experience in winning trials and I am focused on the best possible outcome for my clients. I won the American Jurisprudence Award in torts and I have represented numerous people especially those holding professional licenses such as pilots, physicians and lawyers. As a former prosecutor, I have been on both sides of the table and know what it takes to negotiate on your behalf to reach the best solution for you. Ultimately, knowing that you have hired a winning trial lawyer, will serve you better in any negotiations.
I focus on helping clients move past the shock and pain of a divorce. The focus should be getting through the process while resolving the issues. Most importantly, I am able to get the help that families need to establish their new "normal." Divorce is difficult but it doesn't have to be nasty. By working to resolve the case, the parties can swiftly move through their difficulties and seek a resolution to end the conflict.
I hold a black belt in the Japanese martial art of Aikido. I bring that same intensity and focus to the courtroom which has led to great success in defending my clients. I thoroughly believe in using the latest technology and experts to assist me in trying cases and make a point of leaving no stone unturned in representing my clients as aggressively as possible. I am a former presiding judge of a district court, assistant district attorney and was responsible for training new assistant district attorneys how to prepare and try their cases while Chief of the Misdemeanor section.
I am licensed in both Georgia And Texas.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
34 years | 100 cases
34 years | 75 cases
34 years | 50 cases
34 years | 20 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Georgia for 10 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 34 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Meriwether & Tharp, LLP
5729 Lebanon Road, No. 130, Frisco, TX, 75034
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Kelly W. Case's Reviews
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12 Client Reviews
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Posted by Alice | November 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
So thankful that Mr. Case was my attorney!
Working with Mr. Case was truly wonderful. I was dealing with a divorce case two states away and only communicated with him by phone and email. The divorce case was nerve-racking but hiring someone you had never met can be a little scary. After my first conversation with him, I was at peace. He w...
Posted by anonymous | April 06, 2012 | DUI & DWI
Case dismissed in Montgomery County
I contacted Kelly, two days after I was charged with DWI. He set up an appointment the next afternoon to discuss my case. After our conversation I chose to have him represent me in my case. The county and state were slow to provide information that he requested and the case was reset every month for ...
Posted by Stacey | January 31, 2012 | DUI & DWI
Good Person, Great Lawyer!
I hired an attorney the day after I got my second DWI, after 3 months of no phone calls, very little contact and only one meeting MOSTLY about his contract, I knew I needed a better one. I did my research and struggled over the choice to even switch so late in the game. I was referred to Mr. Case a...
Posted by anonymous | June 09, 2008 | Criminal Defense
Very genuine defense attorney
Kelly Case and his staff have been extremely helpful and have gone above and beyond the necessary duties to ensure that my case is fairly tried. He is very focused and passionate about what he does and made that more than obvious when I met him. I trust him entirely, and was very happy with my deci...
Posted by anonymous | June 09, 2008 | Criminal Defense
I'm so glad I hired Kelly Case as my lawyer!
I have hired Kelly for two charges in my past. About 4 years ago I hired him on a Poss. of Controlled Substance case back when I was in high school and stupid. He got me out of jail on a PR Bond and he got the charges dismissed! I ended up successfully being on probation for a year in order to get th...
Kelly W. Case's Lawyer Endorsements
"Kelly Case is a gifted trial lawyer and a leader in the legal community. I and many of our colleagues routinely seek Kelly's guidance in handling complex cases, especially those involving science. In addition to Kelly's exceptional intelligence and knowledge of many areas of law, Kelly is a formidable presence in the courtroom. I have never seen him back down from a challenge and the results he has obtained in some of the most difficult cases is simply astonishing."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"As a young lawyer I made sure to watch what Kelly Case was doing in court on his criminal defense cases. He was always on the cutting edge and constantly thinking outside the box on how to best defend his clients. Kelly would pull off miraculous results for his clients in trial despite overwhelming odds. Kelly helped myself and many others be better lawyers. He often contributed by publishing helpful articles and spearheading conferences. He even held a conference on blood alcohol analysis by gas chromatography. I still look to him for advice."
"Kelly Case has repeatedly impressed me with his mastery of the law, his commitment to his clients, and his commitment to seeing that justice is served. He is known for being an aggressive, competent trial attorney."
"Kelly W. Case is a zealous and effective defender in the courtroom. He has had a great balance in the criminal justice system by having experience as a prosecutor, judge and defense attorney. I definitely endorse this lawyer."
"Kelly Case has been a great example for lawyers in the Montgomery county and Harris county area for many years. His knowledge and skills will be a welcomed addition to the judiciary in Montgomery county. Congratulations, Judge Case!"
"I strongly endorse this lawyer. Attorney Case is highly respected in the legal community by his fellow lawyers and former clients. Not only is he experienced and knowledgeable about the law but he truly cares about each of his clients. If you are searching for an aggressive DUI/DWI attorney that will fight for you but who is also compassionate, Attorney Case is the lawyer for you."
"I endorse this lawyer.Kelly has the heart of a lion. He is a fighter and warrior who never gives in. He is highly respected and one of the best lawyers that i know. His clients are lucky to have a lawyer of his caliber."
"Mr. Case is an asset to the criminal defense community. You can trust him to get the best result."
"Kelly is an amazing lawyer that I learn from regularly. He's not only a passionate and effective lititgator, but he is also very intelligent in all of the various DWI disciplines: breath, blood, DRE, BWI, etc... Many times Kelly si able to win your case without going to trial due to his knowledge of the machines behavior. And if you are lucky enough to go to trial, he is very well respected by the Judges and DAs. Any client would be honored to have him as your attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Case quickly responded to my requests for assistance in a DWI matter and was unhesitant to provide additional assistance."
"I have known Kelly W. Case for several years through our professional associations and by the fact that he practices law in the region slightly to the west of where I practice law. Kelly W. Case has an excellent reputation for winning advocacy and is considered by his peers to be at the top of his game. If I had a close friend or family member in need of a top lawyer in the field of drunk driving or criminal defense, I would recommend that they employ Kelly W. Case without delay. These are fields of law where hiring the 'right' representative can make a tremendous difference."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Kelly is an exceptional lawyer. While most lawyers are satisfied with just knowing the law, Kelly is not. He constantly goes way beyond what is needed to prepare a person's case for court. I met Kelly at the American Chemical Society Forensic Gas Chromotography Course held in Chicago last fall. The course was a very intense five day course that taught us more about gas chromotography than most lab analysts who work in the state crime labs know. There are less than 30 lawyers in the country who have attended this class. Kelly is a ground breaker in the area that he practices. Kelly is the man to hire when facing a DUI charge in Texas."
"Mr. Case is a member of the National College of DUI Defense, and he has completed some of the most advanced training in the country on defending DUI cases. Anyone, would do well to hire Mr. Case for their DUI case."
"It is a pleasure to offer my endorsement of this lawyer's work. I had the honor of working with Kelly during our recent chromatography training seminar. I assure you that, if you are looking for an extremely knowledgeable and professional gentleman who you can count on as your attorney, Kelly's the guy."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Case is extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and hardworking. He is very well respected within the community and I highly recommend contacting him if you need help with a DUI or criminal defense matter. Very friendly and very accessible. Give him a call if you need legal help."
"Kelly is one of the most knowledgeable attorneys I have ever had the honor of working with. He is well known for vigorously and incessantly fighting for his clients rights and he is one of the most well respected DWI/Criminal Defense attorneys in South Texas. Kelly is the standard which every defense lawyer should measure themselves."
"Kelly Case is one of the top young criminal defense attorneys in the State of Texas. I participated in a capital murder seminar with Kelly at the University of Houston where his participation and intelligence in criminal matter was obviously outstanding. Kelly has recently presented on blood testing at the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Top Gun Seminar in Houston and received top marks. His work on a controversial police brutality case resulted in a favorable verdict for his client. He also recently successfully defended a Capital Murder case that now makes him one of the best capital defenders in Texas."
"Although Kelly and I are on opposite ends of the state, I benefited from his help several times. Kelly's knowledge of the law is masterful. He is always striving to defend his clients with passion and creativity. He has shared studies and briefs with me that have benefited my clients. If I was charged with a DWI or criminal case in Kelly's area he would be my lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2009
Board Certified Criminal Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
1995
Black Belt 1st Degree, United States Aikido Federation
1989
Who's Who Among American Law Students,
1988
American Jurisprudence Award, Lexis Nexis
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Attorney, Meriwether & Tharp
2016 - 2019
Attorney, Case Law, P.L.L.C.
2012 - 2016
Judge, 9th Judicial District Court of Texas
2002 - 2012
Lawyer, Case Law, PLLC
1995 - 2002
Lawyer, Kelly W. Case, PC
1991 - 1995
Assistant District Attorney, Galveston County District Attorney's Office
Associations
2011 - Present
American Chemical SocietyMember
2011 - Present
American Academy of Forensic SciencesMember
2006 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseMember
2003 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2003 - Present
Montgomery County Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Harris County Criminal Lawyers AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Montgomery County Criminal Lawyers AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
1995 - Present
United States Aikido FederationMember
1991 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1991 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Case dismissed by the Judge at pretrial conference.
Case dismissed
Dismissed on Pretrial Announcement date.
No Billed by Grand Jury.
Dismissed on day of trial.
Hung jury, reduced to misdemeanor, offered probation.
Dismissed on day of trial
Dismissed
Dismissed at pretrial setting.
Dismissed during my cross examination of complaining witness
2 minute Not Guilty
Not Guilty
Dismissed
plea and dismissal
Dismissed
Reduced to Misdemeanor, plea guilty
Judge ordered dismissal
Redeuced to Misdemeanor
Case dismissed
Case settled for damages in the amount of $125,000
Not Guilty
Dismissed
Dismissed
Education
2010
Forensic Chromatography
2008
2000
MCSE
1991
Juris Doctor
1986
Bachelor of Criminal Justice
Speaking Engagements
2017
A View from the Bench - How to Become a Better Lawyer
2016
2012
DWI Defense
2012
DWI Blood Defense
2011
DWI Blood Search Warrants
2010
Blood DWI Defense
2009
Blood Draw Procedures and Guidelines
2009
DWI Blood Draw Defense
2009
Plea Negotiations in Capital Murder Cases
2008
Blood draws in DWI Cases
2008
Blood draws in DUI Cases: Science and Procedure
2004
Ethically Representing the Criminal Client
Publications
2017
2009
2009
2009
2008
2005
1993
Languages
English
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