Atty. Neil Kelley

Atty. Neil Kelley

Neil Kelley is a lawyer practicing civil rights, criminal, employment and 2 other areas of law. Neil has been licensed for 15 years.

Chicago Chicago 15 yrs experience 15 year
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Profile Summary

About Neil Kelley at a glance

Neil Kelley is a criminal defense, employment, and civil rights attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2011) and Washington (2012). Educated at University of Wisconsin-Madison LL.B. (—). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Neil Kelley is a lawyer practicing civil rights, criminal, employment and 2 other areas of law
  • Neil has been licensed for 15 years
  • Neil practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Neil Kelley's Areas of Practice

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

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.

Neil Kelley is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Rights

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

Neil Kelley is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Neil Kelley

Where is Neil Kelley's law office located?
Neil Kelley's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Neil Kelley handle?
Neil Kelley focuses on criminal defense, employment, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Neil Kelley practiced law?
Neil Kelley has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did Neil Kelley go to law school?
Neil Kelley earned their education at (—).
How can I contact Neil Kelley for a consultation?
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Education

University of Wisconsin-Madison LL.B.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2011
Washington
Admitted: 2012

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