Facing criminal charges is one of the most frightening experiences a person can go through, and the outcome of your case can affect the rest of your life. Deanna L. Kelley has spent 30 years in local courtrooms, first as an Oakland County prosecutor and now as a defense attorney who uses that insider knowledge to protect the people she represents.
If you’ve been arrested and charged in the 52-1 District Court in Novi or the Oakland County Court in Pontiac, Deanna Kelley PLLC is ready to fight for you.
Why Choose Deanna L. Kelley?
Deanna Kelley has thousands of satisfied clients and has built a reputation, on both sides of the courtroom, for meticulous preparation and tenacious cross-examination. As a former Oakland County prosecutor, she knows the judges, the prosecutors, and the courtrooms of the 52-1 District Court and Oakland County Circuit Court from the inside. Our firm handles many types of criminal charges, including but not limited to the following.
Personal Protection Orders
PPO petitions filed in Oakland County move quickly, and whether you’re seeking protection or have been served with a petition, the outcome affects your rights, including firearm ownership and custody matters. Deanna Kelley represents clients on both sides of PPO proceedings before Oakland County judges.
Weapons Charges
From carrying a concealed weapon without a permit to felony firearm charges, which carry a mandatory consecutive sentence, weapons cases arrested by local police are typically arraigned in the 52-1 District Court before any felony charge is bound over to Oakland County Circuit Court. Deanna Kelley builds a defense around the specific facts of the stop and search.
Robbery
Robbery charges, from unarmed robbery to armed robbery, can carry a sentence of life in prison and are prosecuted by the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office under Karen McDonald. These cases often hinge on eyewitness identification and forensic evidence, both of which Deanna Kelley knows how to challenge before an Oakland County jury.
Assault, Violent Crimes, and Murder
Felonious assault, assault with intent to do great bodily harm, and homicide charges, including first and second-degree murder, are aggressively prosecuted in Oakland County Circuit Court. Deanna’s background as a former Oakland County prosecutor gives her a distinct advantage in anticipating how the state will build its case against you.
Rape and Sex Crimes
Michigan prosecutes sexual assault under its Criminal Sexual Conduct statute, with penalties that escalate sharply by degree and can include lifetime sex offender registration. Local police and the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office investigate these cases before they reach Oakland County Circuit Court, and they require an attorney who understands both forensic evidence and the courtroom.
Expungements
If a past conviction from an Oakland County court is weighing on your record, Michigan’s expanded expungement law may allow you to set certain offenses aside. Deanna Kelley can help you determine whether your record qualifies and guide you through the petition process.
Contact Our Trusted Criminal Defense Attorney at Deanna L. Kelley PLLC
If you are facing criminal charges in Milford or anywhere in Oakland County, don’t wait to get experienced representation. Call Deanna L. Kelley PLLC at 248-714-8520 or contact us online for a free consultation.
