Atty. Mark Kelley
Mark Kelley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Mark, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2023.
Appellate Practice & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY
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About Mark Kelley at a Glance
Mark Kelley is a criminal defense, white collar, and appellate attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at MoloLamken LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark Kelley
- Mark Kelley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Mark, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2023
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mark is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Mark Kelley's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark Kelley handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Criminal Defense in New York
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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White Collar Crimes in New York
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Appellate Practice in New York
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Mark Kelley
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Mark Kelley's practice in the field of criminal defense, white collar, and appellate.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, white collar, and appellate, Mark Kelley can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Mark Kelley attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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