Deanna L Kelley, Criminal Defense Attorney

03/27/2020

The governor’s order is not a suggestion. People ARE getting sanctioned for breaking this law. Stay home & stay safe. We are still operating our offices remotely to help you, if needed.

03/07/2020

Deanna spent part of her week teaching trial skills to other attorneys at a MIDC trial skills workshop. These trial warriors are dedicated to protecting their clients’ constitutional rights.

02/18/2020

My friend Keeley Blanchard is running for Judge in the 64b (Montcalm) District Court and she deserves your vote. Keeley has many exciting new ideas for this court, including real plans to help people gain the tools they need to get out and stay out of the court system. This shouldn’t be a novel idea, but it is. The justice system needs more people like my friend Keeley.

https://www.facebook.com/Keeley4Judge/

It's time for a new approach to justice in Montcalm County's 64B District Court. Keep up with the Sm

02/05/2020

We are following this closely and hoping the flaws in this law are fixed once and for all.

There is a hearing in Michigan today that could reshape the s*x offenders registry.

02/04/2020

Are you charged with a drunk driving based on junk science? We can help uncover the fraud and protect your rights!

Cops are beefing with a major supplier of drunk-driving test machines they use to make cases. Turns out the company has a long history of keeping source code secret.

01/08/2020

The court has finally recognized the necessity for non-lawyers to have their phones in court. Macomb County Circuit Court has had this rule for years without problems and I hope it is a smooth transition elsewhere as well.

Justice Stephen Markman, dissenting from the change, cautioned cellphones could compromise the formal, focused nature of court proceedings

12/06/2019

Honored to be recognized as one of Metro Detroit's Top Lawyers.

12/04/2019

Every day, I fight for due process rights and fair treatment for my clients. When a judge commits perjury to selfishly cover her own wrongdoing in denying someone’s rights, it crumbles the entire foundation of the justice system. I hope I never see this again.

The former judge was charged was charged last year with perjury, tampering with evidence and common law offenses by the Michigan Attorney General's office.

11/27/2019

The night before Thanksgiving has been called "Drinksgiving," because it is the biggest drinking day of the year. Police will be on the lookout for drunk drivers. If there is any question about whether you are okay to drive, err on the side of caution and call Uber/Lyft. Avoid jail and stay safe!

Alcohol consumption rates spike over the holiday and so do traffic fatalities.

11/09/2019

Don't assume that an alcohol breath test result is accurate, as they are often unreliable! If you are facing jail time because of a faulty result, you need an experienced, knowledgeable criminal defense attorney who knows how to navigate these complicated situations and properly educate the judge.

Don't go to court for a drunk driving offense without Deanna L Kelley by your side. She has successfully fought this fight for many years!

Alcohol breath tests, a linchpin of the criminal justice system, are often unreliable, a Times investigation found.