About
A Criminal Defense Law Firm Focused on Making Your Life Easier
Keegan Law Office is here to make your life easier, not more difficult. Though it sounds simple, we see that other attorneys sometimes lose sight of this principle. For us, it means helping clients through some of the most difficult issues they face—accusations of criminal conduct, jail sentences, and restrictions on the freedoms we enjoy as citizens, such as the Constitutional right to bear arms.
Making life easier for our clients takes dedication, organization, passion, intelligence and creativity. We’re led by Kelly Keegan, a Minnesota attorney practicing since 2006, who brings these characteristics to every case. We are licensed in both Minnesota state courts as well as United States Federal Court for the District of Minnesota. Our firm serves clients across the state, drawing on Kelly’s deep experience and niche knowledge to achieve positive results for clients.
It Takes More Than Luck
Why should someone facing criminal charges or restrictions on gun rights retain Keegan Law Office? Because it takes more than luck to win against aggressive prosecutors. It takes more than luck to work through the inconsistent patchwork of gun laws. It takes more than luck to preserve your reputation and your good name in today’s society.
It Takes an Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney
We’re a law firm that blends aggressiveness with thoughtfulness, speed with thoroughness, and attention to detail with big-picture thinking. As a Keegan Law Office client, you will be treated with respect, you’ll get answers to your questions along the way, and you’ll get 100 percent of our attention when it comes time to make your case.
Those are our promises. That’s what we mean when we say we’re here to make your life easier.
Professional Achievements and Community Involvement
Honors and Awards
| Organization | Award | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Avvo | Client Reviews Award | 2018-current |
| Avvo | Client Reviews Award | 2016-current |
| Avvo | 10.0 Superb Rated Attorney | 2015-current |
| Super Lawyers | Super Lawyer | 2019 |
| Super Lawyers | Minnesota Rising Star | 2018 |
| Super Lawyers | Minnesota Rising Star | 2017 |
| Super Lawyers | Minnesota Rising Star | 2016 |
| Super Lawyers | Minnesota Rising Star | 2015 |
| Super Lawyers | Minnesota Rising Star | 2014 |
| Super Lawyers | Minnesota Rising Star | 2013 |
| Super Lawyers | Minnesota Rising Star | 2012 |
Memberships and Roles
| Organization | Role | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | President | 2019-2020 |
| Minnesota Foundation for Criminal Justice | Treasurer | 2018-current |
| Minnesota State Bar Association | Member | 2004-current |
| Hennepin County Bar Association | Member | 2004-2012, 2018-current |
| National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2007-current |
| MACV Minneapolis Veterans StandDown | Volunteer | 2007-current |
| National Association of Women Lawyers | Member | 2006-current |
| Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Vice President | 2018-2019 |
| Anoka County Bar Association | Member | 2006-2018 |
| American Bar Association | Member | 2005-2009, 2016-2018 |
| Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Treasurer | 2017-2018 |
| Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Secretary | 2016-2017 |
| Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Legislative Committee Chair | 2009-2017 |
| Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Board Member | 2009-current |
| University of Minnesota Alumni Association | Member | 2000-2003, 2006-2014 |
| 21st District Ethics Committee | Ethics Investigator | 2008-2013 |
| Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2007-current |
| Minnesota Women Lawyers | Member | 2005-2012 |
| University of Minnesota Law School, Misdemeanor Defense Clinic | Director | 2005-2006 |
| University of Minnesota Women Law Students Association | President | 2005-2006 |
| Minnesota State Bar Association Public Law Section | Executive Council Member | 2004-2005 |
| Minnesota Justice Foundation | Member | 2003-2004 |
Publications and Presentations
Publications
| Topic/Title | Publication | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Women in the Law | Attorney At Law Magazine | 2018 |
| Profile on Katherian Roe, Federal Defender for the District of Minnesota | Federal Bar Talk Magazine | 2018 |
| Expungement’s Shades of Gray | Bench & Bar of Minnesota | 2016 |
| Finally, A Second Chance: Minnesota’s New Expungement Law | Minnesota Association Of Criminal Defense Lawyers Challenger Magazine | 2014 |
Continuing Legal Education Presentations
| Topic/Title | Organization | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Gun Law: Acquiring, Handling & Transferring Firearms in Minnesota | MinnCLE | 2018 |
| Taking a Second Look at the Second Amendment | 2018 Minnesota State Bar Association Convention | 2018 |
| Expunging Criminal Records and Background Checks | Federal Bar Association and MyLawCLE | 2018 |
| DWI: What You Need to Know | Minnesota State Bar Association | 2018 |
| Ninth Judicial District Spring Training | Ninth District Public Defenders | 2018 |
| When Crime Doesn’t Get You Pay: What Criminal and Employment Lawyers Need to Know | MinnCLE | 2018 |
| Criminal Expungements | Hennepin County Public Defenders | 2017 |
| Gun Rights Restoration | Dakota County Law Librarians CLE Series | 2017 |
| Criminal Records and Federal Gun Rights | MyLawCLE, Orlando Florida | 2016 |
| Minnesota’s New Expungement Law | Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice | 2016 |
| The Evolution of Expungements | Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Duluth CLE | 2016 |
| Gun Rights Restoration | Gun Law, Minnesota CLE | 2016 |
| The New Expungement Law | Dakota County Bar Association | 2016 |
| The New Expungement Law: How It’s Working | The 50th Annual Criminal Justice Institute | 2015 |
| The New Expungement Law | Seventh Judicial District Law Clerks | 2015 |
| Firearms Prohibitions and the Restoration of Rights | Seven and Eighth Judicial District | 2015 |
| Criminal Records, Data Harvesters, and Expungement | MyLawCLE, Orlando Florida | 2015 |
| The Intersection of Expungement and Employment Law | Minnesota CLE | 2015 |
| Minnesota’s New Expungement Law | Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | 2015 |
| The New Expungement Law | Anoka County Bar Association | 2014 |
| Expungement reform legislation: House File 2576, Testimony | Minnesota State Senate Judiciary Committee | 2014 |
| The New Expungement Law: What Attorneys Need to Know | Minnesota State Bar Association | 2014 |
| Minnesota’s New Expungement Law | Minnesota Society For Criminal Justice (MSCJ) | 2014 |
| Minnesota’s New Expungement Law | Minnesota CLE Webinar | 2014 |
| Civil Landmines of Your Criminal Case: Collateral Consequences | Criminal Law Section, Minnesota State Bar Association | 2014 |
| When Crime Doesn’t Get You Pay: Employment, Criminal Records and Expungement | Criminal Law Section, Hennepin County Bar Association | 2014 |
| Gun Rights and Restoration | Tenth Judicial District Law Clerks CLE (Wright County) | 2014 |
| Panel Speakers Symposium on Expungement | William Mitchell Law School | 2013 |
| Firearms Rights and Restoration | Minnesota CLE Webinar | 2013 |
| Forfeiture reform legislation, Testimony | Minnesota House Of Representatives Civil Law Committee | 2013 |
| Firearms Rights and Restoration | The 48th Annual Criminal Justice Institute | 2013 |
| Expungement Case Law Update – New Appellate Court Decisions | The 47th Annual Criminal Justice Institute | 2012 |
| Expungement Case Law Update – New Appellate Court Decisions | 2012 Annual Meeting Of The Office Of The Public Defender Seventh Judicial District | 2012 |
| Expungement: Fashioning a Meaningful Remedy After State v. S.L.H. | The 46th Annual Criminal Justice Institute | 2011 |
| Expungement: Fashioning a Meaningful Remedy After State v. S.L.H. | Anoka County Bar Association | 2011 |
| Expungement | Thomson Reuters Corporate Campus | 2010 |
| Expungement: Fashioning a Meaningful Remedy After State v. S.L.H. | The 45th Annual Criminal Justice Institute | 2010 |
| Expungement law reform, Testimony | Minnesota Senate Judiciary Committee | 2009 |
| Driving After Withdrawal – Collateral Consequences, Testimony | Minnesota House Of Representatives Public Safety Policy And Oversight Committee | 2009 |
| Expungement: Fashioning a Meaningful Remedy After State v S.L.H. | Criminal Law Section, Hennepin County Bar Association | 2009 |
| The Science and Forensics of the Intoxilyzer 5000EN | Alexandria MN, Minnesota Public Defender Roadshow | 2009 |
Radio and TV Appearances
| Topic/Title | Platform | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Expungement | “The District Court Show” Hosted by Judge Stephen Halsey and Judge Elizabeth Strand on Quad Cities Community Television | 2014 |
| Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers – Legislative Agenda | The Jack Rice Show on 950 AM Radio | 2013 |
| Expungement | “One And The Same” Hosted by Judge Gary Bastian and Judge Judith Tilsen on Ramsey County Suburban Cable Television | 2010 |
–CorreyShe is reasonably priced, VERY Thorough, Very Knowledgeable, and gets the job done. She is very quick to respond if any issues arise. I was referred to her by a friend and would refer her to any close friend and family who are in need of an attorney. Good lawyers are hard to find, and Kelly Keegan is a very good lawyer.
The Keegan Team
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Emily Ortlieb
Emily is currently a third-year law student at the University of Minnesota Law School. She assists with legal research and legal writing as well as problem-solving special projects.
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Lynn Strand
Lynn holds a Master’s Degree in Library & Information Science, as well as a BA in Social Science. She assists with filing court documents, scheduling hearings, and managing client files.
Call Today for a Free Consult
When you want a criminal defense attorney you can trust to do the right thing by you, who will hold nothing back in fighting for your rights, and who has the targeted knowledge and experience needed to take on your case, contact Kelly Keegan and Keegan Law Office. Call our Minnesota defense law firm today at 612-584-3834 or contact us online to get started.