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Michael Kielsky is a member of the State Bars of Arizona and California, licensed to practice in both states, as well as before Arizona's U.S. District Court.
Michael Kielsky earned his B.Sc. in Computer Science from Grand Canyon College (now University) in Phoenix, Arizona, attended Graduate School in the College of Engineering at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona, and received his law degree (summa cum laude) from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, California.
Mr. Kielsky's general practice areas include criminal defense, traffic ticket defense, civil rights, constitutional law, and administrative and government law.
Additionally, Mr. Kielsky has training and experience as a mediator.
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Acquired: 2006
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Posted by Joan | August 6, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Kielsky is the first lawyer I've ever had to hire(I'm in my 70's) and it was definitely the right decision as he really knows what he is doing. He asked me the appropriate questions, handled all the paperwork with the court, and left me feeling very confident in his abilities. My confidence was j...
Posted by Nicholas Krentiras | January 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney
My review of Michael Kielski on the three cases that he has worked for me are simple!!!!! He knows the law and he controls the courtroom! I’m going to be sad when he moves to the bench ! Because he loves what he does!!!!! The law!!!!
Posted by anonymous | November 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I want to thank Mr. Kielsky for the all the hard work and time he put into resolving my criminal case. His tenacity resulted in a great outcome. I appreciated the great communication. I highly recommend Mr. Kielsky!
Thank you very much for taking the time to provide great feedback. I truly appreciate your very kind comments, and I feel honored to have assisted and to have provided peace of mind and a very positive outcome. If you, your family, or friends have any legal need or questions, I'm ready to assist. Remember, please call us first, before any decisions are made, and we'll point you in the right direction.
Posted by Donna | October 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I had called many lawyers before deciding on Mr. Kielsky. I was just exasperated! Initially Michael answered my phone call after hours which I found remarkable and assuring. I explained that I received a speeding ticket from a photo radar camera. He understood my concern that with my profession ...
Thank you very much for taking the time to provide great feedback. I truly appreciate your very kind comments, and I feel honored to have assisted and to have provided peace of mind and a very positive outcome. If you, your family, or friends have any legal need or questions, I'm ready to assist. Remember, please call us first, before any decisions are made, and we'll point you in the right direction.
Posted by Jacqueline | June 9, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I spoke with Michael in the beginning of my criminal driving accident from there on he and his staff took over. Not once did I have to appear in court. The case was finally dismissed after I paid restitution which my insurance paid. But the misdemeanor went away.
Thank you very much for taking the time to provide great feedback. I truly appreciate your very kind comments, and I feel honored to have assisted and to have provided peace of mind and a very positive outcome. If you, your family, or friends have any legal need or questions, I'm ready to assist. Remember, please call us first, before any decisions are made, and we'll point you in the right direction.
"I have the highest respect for Michael Kielsky. In addition to being a great lawyer, he is a wonderful person and role model as an American. I have personally tried a felony jury trial with him in which our client was totally acquitted. Michael has a rare ability to quickly size up the issues and fashion the best possible defense for his client. He is very bright and always fair and reasonable with his clients. I suspect he is a terror for prosecutors. I would not hesitate to send clients to Michael."
"As a part of my practice I have provided advice to clients regarding photo radar tickets. I have even written memorandums concerning photo radar tickets. Needless to say, I didn't need to hire an attorney when I received my photo radar ticket....but I knew I could trust Michael. I was amazed at the level of his knowledge, the sincerity he showed in helping me, and his amazing work product. I cannot say enough how much I endorse Michael Kielsky as an attorney. I would not hesitate to hire him again for any matter and neither should you."
"Mike is a passionate defender of the constitution and the rights it secures. I highly recommend this lawyer."
"I have had the pleasure of serving with Mr. Kielsky on a board for several years. During that time, I have found him to be dedicated, professional and articulate. It is also clear that he is a vigorous advocate for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"Michael is able to incorporate both a dedication to his clients, and the highest level of integrity in his work. His work defending individual and Constitutional rights is the exact reason attorneys are so important in our country. The bottom line is, if I were facing criminal charges, Michael would be the attorney I would hire to represent me."
"I endorse this lawyer. Michael has an ingenious way of fighting speeding and traffic tickets. He is a champion for the accused."
"I have known Michael for a few years and know him to be a competent, trustworthy and hard working attorney. If you are in need of a good defense attorney he is a good choice to protect your freedom."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Kielsky is a very intelligent and personable attorney who truly cares for his clients. His professionalism is obvious and his vast legal knowledge is an asset to anyone who chooses Mr. Kielsky as their attorney."
"Michael is one of the most innovative and creative defense attorneys. He is a strong litigator and is always a very knowledgeable resource for fellows lawyers in the defense community."
"Michael is a passionate and knowledgeable advocate for his clients. I never have a hesitation when referring matters to Michael."
"Michael is a passionate advocate dedicated to the preservation of his clients' civil liberties. Should you ever need assistance with a criminal law matter you can rely on Michael with absolute confidence."
"Mr. Kielsky is a valuable asset to this community. His continuing dedication to the law and his clients is admirable."
"Michael Klelsky is known in our community as an extremely intelligent man and an excellent attorney. He is, in my opinion, the "hands-down" expert in certain areas of law, especially in the area of traffic citations. I know him personally and have attended seminars he has taught on the topic. I endorse him wholeheartedly."
"I called Mike for some "quick" advice and he was absolutely spot on and terrific. I would not hesitate to recommend him in this arena and have recommended him to a few friends already."
"Michael Kielsky is very knowledgeable about the local courts in the area and in defending traffic tickets successfully. He teaches continuing legal education classes to other attorneys and very well-versed in his areas of practice."
"Mr. Kielsky is an excellent attorney and skilled litigant in the traffic law and criminal defense realm. I have conferred with him on traffic related issues in the past, and he has always been receptive and quite knowledgeable on the subject. I highly endorse Mr. Kielsky!"
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2019 Client Champion Platinum, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Clients' Choice Award, Avvo
2019
America's Most Honored Professionals 2019 - Top 10%, Americas Most Honored
2019
Avvo Rated Top Lawyer 2019, Avvo
2019
2020 AV Preeminent Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
America's Most Honored Professionals 2019 - Top 1%, Americas Most Honored
2019
AV Preeminent 2019, Lawyers.com
2019
2019 AV Preeminent Attorney - Judicial Edition, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
America's Most Honored Professionals 2018 - Top 1%, Americas Most Honored
2018
Clients' Choice Award, Avvo
2018
Nominee America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys®, America's Top 100 LLC
2018
Nomination for Membership, Lawyers of Distinction
2018
Top Lawyers In Arizona, The Legal Network
2018
America's Most Honored Professionals 2018, Americas Most Honored
2018
Avvo Rated Top Lawyer 2018, Avvo
2018
Client Champion Gold Distinction, Martindale-Hubbell®
2018
Rated AV® Preeminent™ (Highest Possible Rating on Lawyers.com℠), Lawyers.com℠
2018
AV Preeminent® (Highest in Legal Ability & Ethical Standards), Martindale-Hubbell®
2018
America's Most Honored Professionals (Top 1%), The American Registry
2018
2018 AV Preeminent Attorney - Judicial Edition, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
2018 Client Champion Gold, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
2019 AV Preeminent Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Invitation to The Fellows of the American Bar Foundation, The Fellows of the American Bar Foundation
2017
America's Most Honored Professionals (Top 5%), American Registry
2017
AV Preeminent® (Highest in Legal Ability & Ethical Standards), Martindale-Hubbell®
2017
Client Champion Silver Distinction, Martindale-Hubbell®
2017
Top 10 Under 40 Attorney Award for Arizona selectee, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Inc.
2017
Clients' Choice Award, Avvo
2017
Avvo Rated Top Lawyer 2017, Avvo
2017
America's Most Honored Professionals 2017 - Top 5%, Americas Most Honored
2017
AV Preeminent 2018, Lawyers.com
2017
2017 AV Preeminent Attorney - Judicial Edition, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Selection as one of Arizona's Finest Lawyers, Arizona's Finest Lawyers
2016
Nomination as one of the "10 Best" Attorneys for Arizona, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2016
2016 Top 10 Criminal Law Attorneys, Arizona Membership Selection, American Jurist Institute
2016
Nomination as one of the "10 Best" Attorneys for Arizona, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2016
Presidential Elector, Arizona Libertarian Party
2016
2016 AV Preeminent Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Clients' Choice Award, Avvo
2016
10th Anniversary, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
America's Most Honored, America's Most Honored
2016
2017 AV Preeminent Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Clients' Choice Award, Avvo
2015
2016 AV Preeminent Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Nomination to become a Fellow, The Fellows of the American Bar Foundation
2015
Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Arizona, American Society of Legal Advocates
2014
Top Valley Lawyers 2014, North Valley Magazine
2014
Certificate of Election, Libertarian Precinct Committeeman, Maricopa County Board of Supervisors
2014
LD25 State Representative Candidate (Libertarian), Arizona Secretary of State
2014
Clients' Choice Award, Avvo
2013
Clients' Choice Award, Avvo
2012
Maricopa County Attorney Candidate (Libertarian), Maricopa County Elections Department
2012
Clients' Choice Award, Avvo
2012
Certificate of Election, Libertarian Precinct Committeeman, Maricopa County Board of Supervisors
2011
Champion of Prosperity, Americans for Prosperity
2010
Certificate of Election, Libertarian Precinct Committeeman, Maricopa County Board of Supervisors
2010
Maricopa County Attorney Candidate (Libertarian), Maricopa County Elections Department
2009
Notary Public, Arizona Secretary of State
2009
New Recruit Thank You, Volunteer Lawyers Program of Arizona
2008
Certificate of Election, Libertarian Precinct Committeeman, Maricopa County Board of Supervisors
2008
Maricopa County Attorney Candidate (Libertarian), Maricopa County Elections Department
2006
Certificate of Election, Libertarian Precinct Committeeman, Maricopa County Board of Supervisors
2004
Representative to U.S. Congress, C.D. 5 Candidate (Libertarian), Arizona Secretary of State
2004
Certificate of Election, Libertarian Precinct Committeeman, Maricopa County Board of Supervisors
2002
West Mesa Justice of the Peace Candidate (Libertarian), Maricopa County Elections Department
2002
Certificate of Election, Libertarian Precinct Committeeman, Maricopa County Board of Supervisors
2001
Highest Grade, Pretrial Practice, CALI Excellence for the Future Award
2001
Distinguished Honor Roll, Spring Semester, Thomas Jefferson School of Law
2001
Highest Grade, Constitutional Law II, The Witkin Legal Institute
2001
Highest Grade, Community Property, The Witkin Legal Institute
2001
Highest Grade, Constitutional Law II, CALI Excellence for the Future Award
2001
Honor Roll, Fall Semester, Thomas Jefferson School of Law
2001
Highest Grade, Community Property, CALI Excellence for the Future Award
2001
Distinguished Honor Roll, Summer, Thomas Jefferson School of Law
2001
Summa Cum Laude, Thomas Jefferson School of Law
2000
Highest Grade, Property II, CALI Excellence for the Future Award
2000
Highest Grade, Telecommunications Law, CALI Excellence for the Future Award
2000
Law & Technology Fellowship, Thomas Jefferson School of Law
2000
Distinguished Honor Roll, Fall Semester, Thomas Jefferson School of Law
2000
Highest Grade, Property II, The Witkin Legal Institute
2000
Honor Roll, Spring Semester, Thomas Jefferson School of Law
2000
Honor Roll, Summer, Thomas Jefferson School of Law
1999
Distinguished Honor Roll, Fall Semester, Thomas Jefferson School of Law
1999
Highest Grade, Civil Procedure I, The Witkin Legal Institute
1999
Highest Grade, Criminal Law, The Witkin Legal Institute
1999
Highest Grade, Criminal Law, CALI Excellence for the Future Award
1999
Highest Grade, Civil Procedure I, CALI Excellence for the Future Award
1999
Merit Scholarship, Thomas Jefferson School of Law
1982
Freshman Writing Award, Grand Canyon College
2024 - 2024
Trial Attorney, Wilenchik & Bartness, PC
2023 - 2023
Staff Counsel, Martinez Dieterich & Zarcone / Loya Insurance
2023 - 2023
Attorney, Michael Kielsky, Attorney at Law
2023 - 2024
Attorney, Kent Law PLC
2022 - 2022
Trial Attorney, Keystone Law Firm
2022 - 2022
Special Counsel, Davillier Law Group
2022 - 2023
Trial Attorney, Zanes Law
2016 - 2022
Partner, Udall Shumway PLC
2011 - 2016
Partner, Kielsky Rike PLLC
2009 - 2010
Partner, Kielsky, Rike & Elgart, PLLC
2006 - 2009
Attorney, Solo Practice
2006 - 2015
General Counsel, BetterThanYours.com
2004 - 2005
Director, Arrange.com
2004 - 2005
Technical Manager, Go Daddy Software
2001 - 2001
Judicial Intern, Superior Court of California, County of San Diego
2001 - 2001
Extern, California Court of Appeal, 4th District, Division One
2000 - 2000
Volunteer Mediator, Superior Court of California, County of San Diego
2000 - 2000
Volunteer/Intern, Office of the Public Defender, San Diego, CA
1999 - 2000
Law Student Volunteer, Employee Advocate and Labor Services
1995 - 1995
Vice President, Republic National Bank
2015 - Present
East Valley Bar AssociationPresident
2013 - Present
Federalist SocietyMember
2012 - Present
Maricopa County Bar AssociationBoard Member
2012 - Present
Construction Law Section, Maricopa County Bar AssociationBoard Liason
2012 - Present
Lawyer Referal Service Committee, Maricopa County Bar AssociationCommittee Member
2012 - Present
Technology Committee, State Bar of ArizonaCommittee Member
2010 - Present
Maricopa County Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
East Valley Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Maricopa County Libertarian Party2nd Vice Chair
2009 - Present
Federalist Society (Phoenix Lawyer's chapter)
2007 - Present
Bar of the United States District Court - District of ArizonaMember
2006 - Present
State Bar of ArizonaMember
2006 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2015 - 2018
Arizona Libertarian PartyChairman
2014 - 2014
State Bar of Arizona, Board of GovernorsCandidate from District 6
2013 - 2015
East Valley Bar AssociationVice President
2011 - 2015
Arizona Libertarian Party1st Vice Chair
2011 - 2011
Maricopa County Bar AssociationBoard Member-elect
2011 - 2015
Beverly Hills Bar AssociationMember
2011 - 2013
Maricopa County Bar AssociationEx-Officio Board Member
2011 - 2012
East Valley Bar AssociationPresident
2010 - 2010
East Valley Bar AssociationVice President Elect
2005 - 2011
Arizona Libertarian PartyChairman
2003 - 2005
Arizona Libertarian PartySecretary
2000 - 2001
Student Bar AssociationJudicial Chair
2000 - 2001
Law Review, Thomas Jefferson School of LawTechnical Editor
2000 - 2000
Student Bar AssociationParliamentarian
1990 - 1992
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Finding for defendant after trial
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Reversed Lower Court Decision, Client Wins
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JD - Juris Doctor
1990
Graduate Studies in Computer Science and Business, no degree
1984
BS - Bachelor of Science
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Are Targeted Killings Legal? - A Debate
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Photo Radar: Public Service or Government Money Grab?
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