About Kelly Law Center
DONALD E. KELLY
Criminal Defense Attorney · Syracuse, NY
30 Years Defending
75+ Trials as Lead Counsel
Not Guilty Verdicts
Acquittals in Homicide, Sexual Assault, Weapons Possession, Drug Crimes and other felony offenses.
When the stakes are highest — when a conviction means decades behind bars or the end of a career — you need an attorney who has stood in a courtroom and fought for acquittals in the cases that matter most. For 30 years, Donald Kelly has done exactly that for clients across Central New York.
"I don't take cases to settle them. I take cases to win them."
With over 75 criminal trials as lead counsel, Donald Kelly has built a record that speaks for itself. He has earned not-guilty verdicts in homicide, rape, criminal possession of a weapon, assault, and a wide range of serious felony charges — the kinds of cases where other attorneys advise their clients to take a plea.
His practice is focused on the most serious criminal charges in New York: weapons offenses, drug crimes ranging from simple possession to large-scale distribution, and homicide. He knows these cases inside and out — the evidence, the statutes, the prosecution strategies, and — critically — how to dismantle them before a jury.
Clients facing criminal charges in Syracuse and throughout Onondaga County choose Donald Kelly because he brings 30 years of courtroom experience, undivided attention to their case, and an aggressive defense strategy from day one. He does not believe the government always gets it right. He holds the prosecution to its burden, challenges every piece of evidence, and fights for the best possible outcome — every single time.
If you or someone you love has been charged with a serious crime, the time to act is now. The earlier an experienced defense attorney gets involved, the better the outcome. Call today for a confidential consultation.
(315) 422-2800
Areas of Defense
- Homicide & Murder
- Drug Crimes & Trafficking
- Weapons Offenses (CPW)
- Rape & Sexual Assault
- Assault & Felony Violence
- Federal Criminal Defense