MARK D. KELLY CRIMINAL DEFENSE LLC
Minnesota Attorney with 30 Years of Experience
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Mark D. Kelly, Criminal Defense Attorney
Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney MARK D. KELLY has successfully represented clients involved in the justice system for 30 years. A skilled and competent Minnesota lawyer, Mr. Kelly represents individuals in both state and federal court, as well as the Minnesota Court of Appeals.
Admissions: Minnesota Bar, 1987;
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota, 2000
Education: Hamline University School of Law, Juris Doctor 1987;
St. Cloud State University, B.A. Criminal Justice/
Philosophy of Law, 1984
Sawyer M. Shepard, Paralegal/Law Student
Sawyer M. Shepard re-joined Mark D. Kelly Criminal Defense in May 2022 as a Paralegal / Law Clerk (he previously worked for our office as a legal intern in 2020). Sawyer graduated Summa Cum Laude in Philosophy and Economics from Lake Forest College in 2021. After graduating from Lake Forest, Sawyer worked for a corporate law firm in Chicago, Illinois, gaining valuable experience in tax, real estate and business law. Sawyer plans to attend law school in the Fall of 2023 and looks forward to pursuing a career in criminal defense. In his free time, Sawyer enjoys hockey, traveling, and spending time with his two dogs.
Erin Griffard, Law Clerk
OUR TEAM
Jessica, Legal Assistant