Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney MARK D. KELLY has successfully represented clients involved in the justice system for 30 years. A skilled and competent Minnesota lawyer, Mr. Kelly represents individuals in both state and federal court, as well as the Minnesota Court of Appeals.
Admissions:
- Minnesota Bar, 1987;
- U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota, 2000
Education:
- Hamline University School of Law, Juris Doctor 1987;
- St. Cloud State University, B.A. Criminal Justice/ Philosophy of Law, 1984
Mark D. Kelly 651-253-9095

Law Clerk and third year law student at the University of St. Thomas School of Law.
Sawyer M. Shepard re-joined Mark D. Kelly Criminal Defense in May 2022 as a Paralegal / Law Clerk (he previously worked for our office as a legal intern in 2020). Sawyer graduated Summa Cum Laude in Philosophy and Economics from Lake Forest College in 2021. After graduating from Lake Forest,
Sawyer worked for a corporate law firm in Chicago, Illinois, gaining valuable experience in tax, real estate and business law. Sawyer began law school in the Fall of 2023 and looks forward to pursuing a career in criminal defense. In his free time, Sawyer enjoys hockey, traveling, and spending time with his two dogs.
Sawyer M. Shepard 651-263-5598

Whitney@MarkDKellyLaw.com