Kelly Lance Monaghan

Kelly Lance Monaghan

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 10 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Bend, OR
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence ... +3 more

231 SW Scalehouse Loop, Ste. 101, Bend, OR

About Kelly

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 10 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2015

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Location

Haskett Williams Monaghan, LLC.

231 SW Scalehouse Loop, Ste. 101, Bend, OR, 97702

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Kelly Lance Monaghan's Reviews

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27 Client Reviews

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Posted by Grweg | October 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent and Professional

Kelly is very knowledgeable and professional. He walked me through every step of the process since I am not familiar with the court system and put any of my concerns to rest. He was able to schedule a settlement conference to resolve the matter in the best way possible. I highly recommend Kelly an...d his team.

Posted by David | August 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent and compassionate attorney.

I had a very serious issue with the courts and I needed someone who could get in front of a judge immediately and have an order ammendee as I didn’t have a case number yet it was very hard to get information and u also had very little resources. Kelly was compassionate kind and thorough and did what ...he could for me to get the matter resolved in my favor expeditiously. He listens very well and it is clear that he really cares about his clients. Once I talked with him I felt much more calm and assured and when we went to court things went as well as I believe they possibly could have. I also have severe ADHD and was very stressed when I was speaking with him and he was very kind and understanding with like my quirks and interruptions while being able to keep my on point and related the information I needed effectively to me in that state. I cannot recommend Kelly Monaghan enough. He is obviously extremely sharp about the law and will fight hard for his clients but he also is just a very good human overall! Thanks Kelly!

Posted by Blayne/krystal | August 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney

So GRATEFUL!!

I absolutely would recommend Kelly he was more then outstanding covered all our needs and was more then 100% fair even after all the hiccups on my end causing some delays he was right there with us guiding us and making sure we had everything we needed I could have asked for a better lawyer and thee ...are no words to tell him how much me and my son appreciate him and his work!! Again thank you Kelly!!

Posted by Delaney | April 17, 2024

Best lawyer ever!

Most proficient, kind, and helpful law group I have ever interacted with! I was in need of some legal advice and didn’t know where to turn. I happened to find the phone number for this legal group, and Kelly Monaghan was so kind and helpful, and made sure I understood what was going on during my lega...l process and what steps I needed to take. He made what should’ve been a very stressful/confusing time extremely easy, and made sure I understood exactly what was going on. He went out of his way to make sure this process was as stress free as possible. If you are in a situation like mine and need legal help, I would recommend going to Kelly Monaghan!

Posted by Caleb | April 17, 2024

Great lawyer

Kelly Monaghan is an exceptional lawyer who truly goes above and beyond for his clients. From the moment I reached out to him, I knew I was in capable hands. Kelly's expertise, dedication, and genuine care for his clients shine through in every interaction. He not only provided me with expert legal a...dvice but also offered invaluable support and guidance throughout the entire process. Thanks to Kelly's diligent work and unwavering commitment, I was able to navigate a complex legal issue with ease. I cannot recommend Kelly Monaghan highly enough. If you're in need of a lawyer who will truly advocate for you and deliver outstanding results, look no further than Kelly Monaghan.

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Kelly Lance Monaghan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brian Unguren

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kelly is a tremendous attorney all-around. His knowledge of the law is unrivaled. He also possesses fine tuned negotiating skills which benefit his clients tremendously."

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R Williams

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Kelly provides exceptional representation to clients seeking representation in criminal matters. His experience as both a prosecutor and a defense attorney gives him valuable insights that allow him to provide clients with all of the information needed to make informed decisions about their case"

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Brian Unguren

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Laura Fine

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Steven Sherlag

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Jason Thompson

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Partner, Haskett Williams Monaghan

2022 - 2023

Deputy District Attorney, Benton County District Attorney's Office

2020 - 2022

Attorney, Baxter Harder, LLC

2015 - 2020

Deputy District Attorney, Deschutes County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2020 - Present

Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2020 - Present

Oregon State Bar, Criminal Law Section

Treasurer

2015 - Present

Deschutes County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Oregon vs. T.H.

Acquitted After Jury Trial

State of Oregon vs. B.W.

Case Dismissed

State of Oregon vs. D.M.

Dismissed

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Education

2015

University of Wyoming College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor, With Honors

2011

University of Wyoming

Bachelors of Arts in English

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