Patrick Michael Kelley

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Patrick Michael Kelley

4.7
27 reviews
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Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 42 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Drug Crime

4116 Watson Street, Houston, TX

Virtual Consultation Available

Free Consultation

About Patrick

Biography

A winning defense that will get you your life back! Over 35 years of criminal law experience.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 75%

Drug defense. Defeating illegal police searches and illegal police arrests. Over 3,200 criminal cases defended since 1990. Over 35 years of criminal law experience.

75%
Drug Crime 25%

Drug defense. Defeating illegal police searches and illegal police arrests. Over 3,200 criminal cases defended since 1990. Over 35 years of criminal law experience.

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 120 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2020

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 42 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1983

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office Of Patrick Kelley

4116 Watson Street, Houston, TX, 77009

houstondrugdefense.com/

Patrick Michael Kelley's Reviews

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Posted by Demetric | May 31, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

The man

Pat Kelly one of the best lawyers you can ever have… walk in the court do what he say he gone do and get up outta there with a come out on top decision… wasn’t too high and handled his business… him and Julie

Posted by Christopher Turner | September 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Pat & Julie make a great team!!!

Pat & Julie both are great! I read a review that said the otherwise, and beeg to differ! They’re professional lawyer, human beings both with different personalities! All successful lawyers have several cases that they’re working on, and if they didn’t and you’re your lawyers only client then you shou...ld maybe rethink your hiring strategy! Of course their busy, and depending on the severity of your case, will ultimately determine how long it takes to resolve! Pat is no puppy, he’s a bulldog with everyone! Hey may not have a great sense of humor, but he’s effective and knows what he’s doing! Pat is also smart enough to know himself, being that he’s not the most personable guy, he partnered with Julie in which she’s typically the point of contact, because she’s both patient and personal! They’re a great team! I’ve use Pats firm on several occasions unfortunately, and have always came out in a far better situation than it could’ve been! Pats firm isn’t cheap, but they’re also one few law firms that represent majority of minority’s, that will also pay for investigators, lab work amongst other sources available to get the best outcome for they’re clients! When you hire a cheap lawyer, you’re putting yourself at a disadvantage being that it cost for lab work, private investigators, DNA test, amongst other sources they me need to use to have you exonerated of the charges against you! Good lawyers don’t work for free, and cheap lawyers are not going to use there personal income to defend you, nor are they when giving you a price you can afford, the lest bit thinking of bringing heavy artillery, fact based, paid for evidence that opposes the prosecutions case against you! Pat Kelly’s law firm does! So that the huge difference! I’d trust Pat with my mother’s life if she was fighting the death penalty, so I’d highly refer, and recommend his firm to anyone in serious situations, that want that price mind that you have one Houston’s finest law firms on your team! P.S Pats 30=+ years experience doesn’t hurt his network in court btw!!!

Posted by Jeanette | September 14, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Best Attorneys

Mr. Kellys n Mrs.Jones are great attorneys!! I'm still dealing with my case but I have tons of confidence in them. They are very professional n it's worth the money.

Posted by Shannon | November 30, 2012 | Criminal Defense

Excellent

I'm an immigration attorney and my client was helped by Attorney Kelley on his criminal matter. Not only was the felony completely dismissed due to the hard work of Attorney Kelley, but he went above and beyond to help with me get everything I needed to represent him in immigration court. He went abo...ve and beyond any obligation and didn't even charge for the extra work. He is amazing and I would highly recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | January 15, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Best Attorney for Defense

Mr. Kelley defended my son on a case inwhich he was facing several years in the penitenrary but with Mr Kelley's legal knowledge he was the best that I could hire for the fee he charged. I thank God I found him and eecommend him highly.

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2024

Notable, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1990 - Present

Owner, Law Office Of Patrick Kelley

1983 - 1990

Assistant District Attorney, Harris County District Attorney's Office

Associations

1983 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

1983 - Present

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

Member

1983 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

Education

1983

Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

University of Illinois

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

1995

Houston Chronicle weekly column Drug Search & Seizure

1995

Houston Post weekly column Drug Search & Seizure

1994

Houston Post weekly column Drug Search & Seizure

Languages

English

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