David Kelly

David Kelly is the Principal Lawyer at David Kelly Lawyers, a firm he established in 2008. With a robust background as a Police Officer for 13 years, he served as both a Police Prosecutor and Detective. During his tenure as a Prosecutor, David honed his skills in court, advocating in cases involving police charges, AVOs, RMS matters, fisheries prosecutions, and coronial investigations. His investigative prowess as a Detective included delving into complex drug issues, serious assaults, armed robberies, arson, and murder cases, earning him a Commissioners Commendation for his work with the Homicide Unit. In his practice as a criminal lawyer, David draws on his extensive law enforcement experience to benefit his clients. He is a member of the Legal Aid Serious Crime Panel and General Crime Panel, representing clients charged with serious offences such as murder, kidnapping, arson, drug trafficking and supply, serious assaults, and traffic matters. David is highly active in the courtroom, routinely appearing in the Local, District, Supreme, and Children’s Courts, providing skilled representation in matters including domestic assault and apprehended violence orders. Clients seeking personalised and professional legal representation can rely on the expertise and commitment that David Kelly brings to every case. With nearly two decades at the helm of his law firm, his dedication to his clients is unwavering.