~ LAW OFFICE OF MARK J. KELLY ~

1501 Amburn Road, Suite 9, Texas City, Texas 77591
Phone (409) 938-1000 ~ Fax (409) 938-5859 ~ E-mail

Why Choose Mark J. Kelly
 
  • Attorney Mark J. Kelly specializes in criminal law.
  • Kelly focuses primarily on representing citizens charged with committing crimes in Galveston County, Texas.
  • Kelly is a Former Assistant Criminal District Attorney for Galveston County
  • Extensive experience handling all types of felonies and misdemeanors in both state and federal courts.
  • Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
  • Attorney Mark Kelly has over 22 years experience in criminal law.
  • Mark J. Kelly has been lead counsel in over 130 jury trials and has successfully negotiated plea bargains in thousands of cases.
  • Kelly has handled over 100 appeals of criminal convictions
  • Dedicated to providing quality representation and personal attention to every client at a reasonable fee.
  • Extensive knowledge of the Galveston County criminal justice system
  • The Law Office is conveniently located in the Appomattox Office Park of Texas City, Texas (click here for directions)

Attorney Profile
Criminal Defense Attorney Mark J. Kelly was born and raised in Houston, Texas. Kelly has defended thousands of clients in and around the Houston/Galveston area in both state and federal courts.

Education

  • BBA-Finance, Texas A&M University, 1979
  • JD-University of Houston, December 1984

Professional Certifications

  • Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 1995

Professional Memberships

  • State Bar of Texas
  • Galveston County Bar Association, (Director 2000-2007)
  • Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
  • National Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
  • Harris County Criminal Defense Lawyer Association

Admitted To Practice In The Following Jurisdictions:

  • All State Courts in Texas
  • United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of Texas
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit-New Orleans

Employment History

  • Assistant Criminal District Attorney – 1985-89
    • Chief of the Appellate Section-1988-89
  • Mills, Shirley, Eckel & Bassett-1989-93
  • Solo Practitioner-1993-present

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