Atty. Christopher S. Kelly

Atty. Christopher S. Kelly

Christopher S. Kelly is a lawyer practicing juvenile civil and criminal law, insurance, business and 1 other area of law.

Columbia Columbia 38 yrs experience 38 year
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About Christopher S. Kelly at a glance

Christopher S. Kelly is a Co. J. based in Columbia, Missouri. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on formation, criminal defense, business, juvenile, and insurance. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri (1988) and Missouri (1989). Educated at University of Missouri at Columbia (J.D., 1988) and Marist College (B.A., 1968). Serands clients in Columbia, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Christopher S. Kelly is a lawyer practicing juvenile civil and criminal law, insurance, business and 1 other area of law
  • Christopher received a B.A. degree from Marist College in 1968, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Christopher practices in Columbia, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher S. Kelly's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher S. Kelly handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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Criminal Defense

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Business & Corporate Law

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Juvenile Law

Christopher S. Kelly is one of 30,631 juvenile attorneys indexed nationally. Browse juvenile attorneys in Missouri →

Insurance Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Columbia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christopher S. Kelly

Where is Christopher S. Kelly's law office located?
Christopher S. Kelly's law practice is located in Columbia, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher S. Kelly handle?
Christopher S. Kelly focuses on formation, criminal defense, business, juvenile, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Christopher S. Kelly practiced law?
Christopher S. Kelly has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Christopher S. Kelly go to law school?
Christopher S. Kelly earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1968).
How can I contact Christopher S. Kelly for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Missouri at Columbia
- 1988
B.A.
Marist College
- 1968

Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
Admitted: 1988
Missouri
Admitted: 1989

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