Atty. Michael John Kelly

Atty. Michael John Kelly

Michael John Kelly is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, civil rights, criminal and 4 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Gustavus Adolphus College in 1992, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Des Moines Des Moines 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael John Kelly at a glance

Michael John Kelly is an Associate based in Des Moines, Washington, practicing at Law Offices of Gehrke, Baker, Doull & Kelly, PLLC. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, employment, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Washington (2001). Educated at University of Washington (J.D., 2001) and Gustavus Adolphus College (B.A., 1992). Active member of King County and Washington State Bar Associations Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Serands clients in Des Moines, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael John Kelly is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, civil rights, criminal and 4 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Gustavus Adolphus College in 1992, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Michael practices at Law Offices of Gehrke, Baker, Doull & Kelly, PLLC in Des Moines, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael John Kelly's Areas of Practice

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

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.

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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.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Michael John Kelly is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Washington →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Michael John Kelly is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Washington →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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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 Des Moines 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 Michael John Kelly

Where is Michael John Kelly's law office located?
Michael John Kelly's law practice is located in Des Moines, Washington. The firm is Law Offices of Gehrke, Baker, Doull & Kelly, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael John Kelly handle?
Michael John Kelly focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, employment, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Michael John Kelly practiced law?
Michael John Kelly has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Michael John Kelly go to law school?
Michael John Kelly earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact Michael John Kelly for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Washington
- 2001
B.A.
Gustavus Adolphus College
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 2001

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