Atty. Robert Patrick Kelly
Robert Patrick Kelly is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, personal injury, employment law. Robert received a B.A. degree from State University of New York-Cortland in 1981, and has been licensed for 39 years.
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 39+ Years Experience
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About Robert Patrick Kelly at a Glance
Robert Patrick Kelly is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Kelly & Rubin, LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, and employment. Admitted to practice in New York (1987). Educated at Hofstra University (J.D., 1985) and State University of New York-Cortland (B.A., 1981). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert Patrick Kelly
- Robert Patrick Kelly is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, personal injury, employment law
- Robert received a B.A. degree from State University of New York-Cortland in 1981, and has been licensed for 39 years
- Robert practices at Kelly & Rubin, LLP in New York, NY
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Robert Patrick Kelly's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Patrick Kelly handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Personal Injury in New York
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 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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Employment Law in New York
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Robert Patrick Kelly is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New York →
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 Robert Patrick Kelly
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 Robert Patrick Kelly's practice in the field of personal injury, criminal defense, and employment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert Patrick Kelly brings 39+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, criminal defense, and employment, Robert Patrick Kelly 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 Robert Patrick Kelly 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 Robert Patrick Kelly Handles in New York
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