Keith Kelsey Esq.

Keith Kelsey Esq.

also known as Desert Canyon Law Firm

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Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 6 years

Family Lawyer at Tempe, AZ
Practice Areas: Family, Estate Planning, Criminal Defense ... +3 more

4500 South Lakeshore Drive, #560, Tempe, AZ

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025
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About Keith

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Family 40%

Contested Divorces, Uncontested Divorces, Child Custody and Visitation, High Conflict Divorces, Parental Alienation, Alimony and Spousal Support, Child Support, Domestic Violence, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements,

28 years | 1,000 cases

40%
Estate Planning 30%

Asset Protection, Customized Estate Plans, Elder Law Planning, Estate Administration, Estate Litigation, Guardian and Conservatorship, Living Trust, Special Needs Trust and Probate Law.

13 years | 1,000 cases

30%
Criminal Defense 10%

DUI Defense, Assault, Battery, Domestic Violence, Drug Crimes, Felonies, Manslaughter, Misdemeanors, Theft Crimes, Weapon Charges and White Collar Crimes.

13 years | 500 cases

10%
Personal Injury 10%

Auto Accidents, Bicycle Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Slip and Fall, Truck Accidents and Wrongful Death.

13 years | 500 cases

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Iowa for 5 years

State: Iowa

Acquired: 2020

Active

Licensed in Arizona for 6 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2020

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025

Location

Law Offices of Keith Kelsey Esq.

4500 South Lakeshore Drive, #560, Tempe, AZ, 85282

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Posted by Madeline F. | March 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Attorney Disbarment Notice

Attorney Disbarment Notice On February 26, 2025, Keith Jerome Kelsey Jr. (Arizona State Bar No. 035734) was officially disbarred through Disciplinary Proceeding PDJ 2025-9017. If you or a loved one have been affected by this attorney's past actions, please: - Contact the Arizona State Bar. ...* IMPORTANT: Desert Canyon Law - Attorney Disbarment * Key Information: - Only attorney employed by Desert Canyon Law. - Permanently removed from Arizona State Bar. - Disciplinary action finalized February 26, 2025. Past clients: - Contact Arizona State Bar. Avvo : This is a Public service notice to protect potential elderly clients seeking legal services from Mr Kelsey, who has been disbarred.

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Christian Cooper

Probate lawyer | Jul 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Unbelievably knowledgable attorney in multiple areas of law. Mr. Kelsey is someone who I would send my own family to for legal services."

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Christian Cooper

Intellectual property lawyer

Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.

Disbarment issued in AZ, 2025

updated on 04/03/2025

Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Arizona State Bar to understand the reasons for disbarment.

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