Practice areas: Criminal Defense, DUI-DWI, White Collar Crimes; view more
Licensed in New York since: 1996
Education: Syracuse University College of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2017 - 2026 Call today:
315-260-0153
Kelly Law Center, P.C.
205 S Salina StSte 400
Syracuse, NY 13202 Visit website
Criminal Defense · Syracuse, NY · 30 Years Experience
Donald E. Kelly is a criminal defense attorney in Syracuse, NY with 30 years of experience defending clients charged with the most serious felonies in New York State.
He has served as lead counsel in more than 75 criminal trials and has earned acquittals in homicide, rape, criminal possession of a weapon, assault, and other felony cases. His practice focuses on weapons offenses, drug crimes, and homicide — charges that demand an attorney who knows how to fight in front of a jury and win.
When you are charged with a crime that could take away your freedom, experience matters. Call Donald E. Kelly today for a confidential consultation.
Practice areas
Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Criminal Defense: White CollarFocus areas
Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, Drug & Alcohol Violations, False Accusations, Felony, Misdemeanor, Murder, Sex Offenses, Theft
- 50% Criminal Defense
- 30% Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
- 20% Criminal Defense: White Collar
First Admitted: 1996, New York
Professional Webpage: https://kellylawcenterpc.com/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Onondaga County Bar Association, 2026
- Onondaga County Bar Association Assigned Counsel Program Board of Directors., 2007
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Client received full acquittal on Attempted Murder Charge, 2025
- Indictment dismissed charging client with child sexual abuse, 2024
- Identification testimony suppressed in burglary case., 2026
- Indictment charging client with rape in the first degree dismissed, 2026
- Client received full acquittal on charges of rape in the first degree, 2025
- Client charged with felony possession of narcotics convicted of misdemeanor possession at trial., 2025
Pro bono / Community Service
- I serve as an arbitrator on behalf of the New York State Fifth District Courts in disputes between attorneys and clients in the matter of fees.
Educational Background
- Syracuse University College of Law, cum laude, 1989-1992
- State University of New York at Oswego, B.A. Political Science, 1984-1987
Honors
- The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 an invitation-only organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from each state in the nation who meet stringent qualifications as civil plaintiff and/or criminal defense trial lawyers. Selection is based on a thorough multi-phase process which includes peer nominations combined with third-party research. Membership is extended solely to the select few of the most qualified attorneys from each state who demonstrate superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence, stature and public profile., Top 100 Trial Lawyers, American Trial Lawyers Association, 2014
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2017 - 2026
