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Acquired: 1986
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Acquired: 2002
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510 North Valley Mills Drive, Suite 406, Waco, TX, 76710
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Posted by Tim | March 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Susan Kelly is one of the most well-respected, ethical and intelligent lawyers I've ever hired. I will say that she was able to accomplish exactly what I needed in 6 months that my previous attorneys could not do in three years. So, after I got tired of my previous attorney's lack of aggressiveness,...
Posted by Steve | February 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney
I am extremely grateful to Susan for resolving what was a very difficult and weighty case for my family. She moved mountains for us. Thank you for persevering through to the end with positive results even though the circumstances were less than ideal. I would recommend Susan to anyone. She is a ...
Posted by anonymous | September 5, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I hired Ms. Kelly to help me in a very contentious divorce. I and my soon-to-be-ex were represented by attorneys known in Waco as among the best family lawyers. Susan came in. She cut to the chase. She was efficient, sensitive, practical and effective. She is a great trial lawyer and put her ski...
Posted by Laurah | June 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney
After years of being in a high-conflict custody case, I had lost trust in the legal system. I was very unsure and confused on how to proceed with finding a lawyer; especially one who could meet the professional requirements the case needed as well as my needs such as personal guidance. I was referred...
Posted by Missy | December 1, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Very quick and accurate- I would recommend her anytime. She is awesome! She would always get back to me as quick as she could, and my whole situation was resolved in a matter of no time!
"Susan Kelly represents her clients with zeal and passion. Her prior experience as both a prosecutor and appellate court briefing attorney as well as her significant experience as a criminal defense attorney make her well-suited to effectively represent her clients and achieve the best outcomes for them."
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Nation's Top One Percent, NADC
2015
Top 100 National Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2015
President's Award, TCDLA
2015
Baylor Law Alumni Association Lifetime Member, Baylor Law School
2014
Top 100 National Trial Lawyer, The National Trial Lawyers
2013
Lady Justice, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
2002
Certificate of Appreciation, MADD
1997
Arson Prosecution Award, ATAC
1997
Certification in the field of Criminal Law, The Texas Board of Legal Specialization
1994
President, Waco Civic Theatre
1998 - 1999
Adjunct Instructor, McLennan Community College
1998 - 2014
Partner, The Law Offices of Johnston & Johnston
1992 - 1998
Prosecuting Attorney, McLennan County District Attorney's Office
1989 - 1991
Briefing / Research Attorney, Court Of Appeals
2017 - Present
•Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationBoard Member
2017 - Present
•Waco McLennan County Bar AssociationPresident-Elect
2014 - Present
•National Association of Professional WomenMember
2014 - Present
•The National Trial Lawyers Top 100Member
2012 - Present
Waco Chamber of CommerceMember
2012 - Present
Waco Cultural Arts FestivalMember
2012 - Present
Waco Police AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Historic Waco FoundationMember
2012 - Present
Central Texas Astronomical AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Central Texas Zoological SocietyMember
2012 - Present
Fort Worth’s Kimball Art MuseumMember
2012 - Present
Dallas Art MuseumMember
2012 - Present
Duncanville Community TheatreMember
2012 - Present
Texas Tech Parents OrganizationMember
2012 - Present
American Heart AssociationMember
2012 - Present
American Cancer SocietyMember
2012 - Present
Creede Historical SocietyMember
2012 - Present
Creede Repertoire TheatreMember
2012 - Present
Waco-McLennan County Bar AssociationBoard Member
1986
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
1984
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2014
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Stand Your Ground, Self-Defense and Castle Doctrine
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