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Michael John Kelly
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Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Civil Rights
25%
25 years
Criminal Defense
25%
24 years
Employment and Labor
25%
25 years
Personal Injury
25%
23 years
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Licensed in Washington for 24 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2001
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2022
Location
Gehrke, Baker, Doull & Kelly
22030 7th Ave S #202, Des Moines, WA, 98198
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Michael John Kelly's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | May 07, 2015 | Employment & Labor
Superb help for a tricky employee termination case 2014-2015
Mike Kelly handled a very tricky case involving an ex- employee. He was extremely attentive and thorough in his investigation of the case. He gave excellent advice on how we should approach the case, helped us organize all our evidence and thoroughly reviewed the documents. He was understanding, co...
Michael John Kelly's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mike is an exceptional advocate, who brings intensity and reason to each matter he handles. Mike also makes himself uniquely available to his clients. I had the good fortune to work with and for Mike on a number of matters in my last job. His is a formidable example to follow."
"Michael Kelly is an exceptionally talented attorney. I give him my highest endorsement."
"Mike is an experienced litigator who is known to have success in even the toughest of cases. I strongly endorse Mike's work and will continue to refer clients needing assistance with criminal defense to him and his firm."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have referred my clients to Michael and they all have enjoyed working with Michael."
"Mike is a fantastic attorney. I am confident sending him the toughest, most complicated cases, and I know that if I am ever in a pickle, I'm giving Mike a call."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mike works hard for his clients, and is exceptionally knowledgeable."
"Mike exemplifies what it means to be a zealous advocate for a client. Mike is tireless and unrelenting in his pursuit of justice for his clients. I am proud to endorse his work."
"I endorse this lawyer's work with the highest recommendation. He is conscientious, aggressive, and yet still sensitive to the client's needs. Mike Kelly will fight for you at all levels, whether pre-trial, mediation, negotiations, or at trial, to get the best results for the client!"
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mike is a very aggresive lawyer who will strongly advocate for you."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022.
Reprimand issued in WA, 2022
updated on 12/02/2022This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Honors
2004
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2003
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Partner/Attorney, Gehrke, Baker, Doull & Kelly, PLLC
2003 - Present
Associate, Van Siclen, Stocks & Firkins
2001 - 2002
Associate, Littler Mendelson
Associations
2004 - Present
Washington State Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2004 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2003 - Present
Washington Association of Criminal Defense AttorneysMember
2003 - Present
South King County Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Ducks Unlimited - Ballard, WA ChapterLeadership Committee Member
2001 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2001 - Present
King County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Serious criminal charges dismissed
Complete dismissal of all charges.
State v. Clinkenbeard
Acquittals at trial, reversal and dismissal of one remaining conviction on appeal.
Education
2001
University of Washington School of Law
J.D.
1998
University of Washington
M.A.
1992
Gustavus Adolphus College
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2014
"Ace the Case" CLE
Criminal Defense
2007
Employment Law Update in Washington
Wage and Hour Law Update
2006
Employment Law Update
Wage and Hour Update
Languages
German
English