Atty. John E. Kelly
John E. Kelly is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Health Care Law.
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John E. Kelly is a criminal defense, white collar, and health care attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Educated at University at Buffalo School of Law (J.D., 1995). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John E. Kelly is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Health Care Law
- John E., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2024
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
John E. Kelly is one of 190,900 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in District of Columbia →
John E. Kelly is one of 18,196 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in District of Columbia →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
John E. Kelly is one of 59,895 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in District of Columbia →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia
Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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