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

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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 Derick | August 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best Decision Ever - Class A Felony Dismissed !

Handled my case with professionalism and transparency. Gave me all information needed to abide by my bond. After 21mo of fighting my case Atty Kelley got my case dismissed. I was fighting a Class A Felony 5-99 years and I trusted Atty Kelley and Atty Julie Jones with my life and they Delivered. Crea...ting a motion for discovery in my case that led to the dismissal. I can’t thank them enough and I would definitely recommend them to represent your loved ones. 10/10

Posted by AFranco | October 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best attorneys hands down!

While no one wishes to find themselves having to deal with a case, Mr. Patrick Kelley and Julie Jones are very knowledgeable, trustworthy, dependable, smart and kind attorneys who can guide you through your trying time. I was very impressed with Mr. Kelley and Mrs. Jones ability to get up to speed wi...th the facts of my case. Both fought for me all the way with integrity. Their efforts made a long lasting impact in my life and helped me view things in a different manner. I will forever be grateful for their help!!!

Posted by anonymous | March 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

EXCELLENT SERVICES

If you want an AWESOME Criminal defense to fight for your life....You better call Patrick. He will get it all back on track. He communicates and keeps me well informed of what's going on with my case. Thank you Mr. Kelley for my dismissal.

Posted by R.W. | December 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The Best and Only Lawyer to Use

Mr. Kelley is one of the Greatest and BEST Criminal defense attorneys IN THE BUSINESS . I have Known Mr. Kelley since 1994 and is the only attorney i have ever used . No matter what type of situation i have called on him for , it has always been handled with confidence and trust always . The case has... been DISMISSED and DISCHARGED for me and all of the many clients I have referred to him and his teammate JULIE JONES .... Anytime I have called on them , I've never had to speak to a secretary , or an answering service . I've always spoken to Mr. Kelley personally or Julie Jones . When your freedom is on the line , you hire the Best , pay the cost and leave the rest to the Dream Team . Mr. Kelley and Mrs. Jones are well respected in the toughest court rooms and have always kept their word . Thanks to the Shark and his teammate !

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!!!

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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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