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Susan N. Kelly
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Licensed in Texas for 39 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Licensed in Colorado for 23 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
Law offices of Susan N. Kelly
510 North Valley Mills Drive, Suite 406, Waco, TX, 76710
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | General Knowledge
Posted by anonymous | September 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family
Great results by a great lawyer!
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...
Susan N. Kelly's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Kelly is a wonderful lawyer who really cares about her clients."
"I would recommend Susan to anyone needing a criminal defense attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Susan is an effective and determined advocate for her clients"
"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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Estate planning lawyer
Experience
Honors
2015
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
Work Experience
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
Associations
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
Education
1986
Baylor University School of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
1984
Baylor University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Training Your Defense Team To Win
2014
People's Law School
Stand Your Ground, Self-Defense and Castle Doctrine
Publications
2016
Waco Trib
Barndominium Owner Faces 2nd Ticket
2015
2015
KXXV NEWS 25
Jury Finds Peace Not Guilty Of Murder
2015
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2015
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2015
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2015
Legal Directories
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2015
Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association)
President's Message: A Swan Song - By Emmett Harris
2014
Waco Trib
300 Attend People's Law School At Baylor
2012
Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association)
Letter to TCDLA Membership from Lydia Clay-Jackson
2012
Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association)
2012 Texas Criminal Trial College
2011
Languages
English