Atty. James E. Kelly

Atty. James E. Kelly

James E. Kelly is a lawyer practicing family law, criminal law, personal injury law and 3 other areas of law.

Fox Island Fox Island 35 yrs experience 35 year
Call (206) 438-9849 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James E. Kelly at a glance

James E. Kelly is a probate, wrongful death, personal injury, criminal defense, and family law attorney based in Fox Island, Washington. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in Washington (1991). Educated at University of Oregon (J.D., 1991) and University of Washington (B.A., 1988). Serands clients in Fox Island, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James E. Kelly is a lawyer practicing family law, criminal law, personal injury law and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Washington in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • James practices in Fox Island, WA

Practice Areas Explained

James E. Kelly's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

James E. Kelly is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Washington →

Wrongful Death

James E. Kelly is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Washington →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

James E. Kelly is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Washington →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

James E. Kelly is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Washington →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

James E. Kelly is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Washington →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

Practicing law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fox Island are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Washington state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Washington 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 Washington courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James E. Kelly

Where is James E. Kelly's law office located?
James E. Kelly's law practice is located in Fox Island, Washington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James E. Kelly handle?
James E. Kelly focuses on probate, wrongful death, personal injury, criminal defense, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has James E. Kelly practiced law?
James E. Kelly has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did James E. Kelly go to law school?
James E. Kelly earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact James E. Kelly for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Oregon
- 1991
B.A.
University of Washington
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1991

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