Atty. Patrick David Kelley
Pat Kelley has been a trial lawyer since his graduation from the Marshall-Wythe School of Law at the College of William and Mary in 1983. He began his career as a JAG officer in the U.S.
Criminal Defense Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Williamsburg, VA · 43+ Years Experience
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About Patrick David Kelley at a Glance
Patrick David Kelley is a Member based in Williamsburg, Virginia, practicing at Kelley, Dennett & Meixel, PLC. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, personal injury, criminal defense, and traffic. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1983), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia (1983), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1983). Educated at College of William & Mary (J.D., 1983) and Virginia Military Institute (B.A., 1978). Active member of Williamsburg/James City, Newport News, Hampton, York County and Virginia Bar Associations Virginia Trial Lawyers Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serves clients in Williamsburg, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Patrick David Kelley
- Pat Kelley has been a trial lawyer since his graduation from the Marshall-Wythe School of Law at the College of William and Mary in 1983
- He began his career as a JAG officer in the U.S
- Army, serving as a Trial Counsel and Senior Defense Counsel
- In 1989, he left the Army to join the Commonwealth’s Attorney office for the City of Williamsburg/James City County
- During his 6 years with this office, he prosecuted thousands of cases, from simple trespassing to murders, rapes and robberies
- In 1996, Pat decided to enter private practice and became an associate with the prestigious Norfolk firm Breit, Drescher and Breit
- While at Breit, Drescher he received what could only be described as a “crash course” in personal injury litigation
- He has successfully handled hundreds of cases for individuals who had been injured due to the negligence of others
- After 2 years in Norfolk, Pat returned to practice in Williamsburg, becoming a partner with longtime Williamsburg attorney David Holland
- Pat’s practice since 1998 has focused exclusively on criminal and traffic defense and personal injury
- Following David Holland’s untimely death in 2003, Pat has partnered with Stephanie Montgomery and Tex McKinnon, and continues to provide aggressive representation to clients charged with criminal or traffic offenses and those injured by the negligence of others
- He is a member of the Virginia State Bar, the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association and the Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- He is also a former adjunct professor at the Law School of William and Mary where he taught Legal Skills and Advanced Criminal Procedure
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Patrick David Kelley's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick David Kelley handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Williamsburg.
DUI / DWI Defense in Williamsburg
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Personal Injury in Williamsburg
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Criminal Defense in Williamsburg
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Traffic Violations in Williamsburg
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Williamsburg
Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Williamsburg are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Williamsburg Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Williamsburg-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 Williamsburg Choose Patrick David 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 Patrick David Kelley's practice in the field of dui/dwi, personal injury, criminal defense, and traffic.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Patrick David Kelley brings 43+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Virginia, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, Patrick David Kelley can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, personal injury, and criminal defense, Patrick David Kelley can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Williamsburg
A Williamsburg-based practice means Patrick David 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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Common Legal Issues Patrick David Kelley Handles in Williamsburg
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