Michael F. Kelley

Mike hails from the southern Maryland area. He attended Salisbury University on the Maryland Coast, graduating cum laude.

After college, Mike joined the U.S. Army where he served honorably for 5 years. Two of those years were spent in combat in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Mike obtained the rank of Sergeant (E-5) and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, Combat Action Badge, and Iraq Service Medal.

Upon his discharge from the Army, Mike attended the Savannah School of Law. During his time in law school, Mike was able to complete clerkships with The Office of the Public Defender and a Chatham County Superior Court Judge. Mike graduated from Savannah Law cum laude.

Mike represented clients for five years in the Public Defenders Office. He defended cases ranging from simple drug possession to homicide. Mike eventually left the Public Defenders Office and joined the Chatham County District Attorney’s Office as an Assistant District Attorney. He prosecuted the same class and types of cases he once defended. His unique experiences with these offices has taught Mike how to build a case for prosecution and how to break it down for a vigorous defense. He understands the Georgia criminal justice system from all of its participants: prosecution; defense; law enforcement; and victims.

At The Nye Law Group, Mike handles all civilian and military family law matters to include: contested/uncontested divorces; child support and modifications; alimony; custody and modifications; contempt; adoptions; and juvenile defense. He also handles all criminal defense matters at both the State and Federal level. He is appointed counsel for both Chatham County Juvenile Court and the Federal Criminal Justice Act (CJA) bar. His prior experiences truly brings a well seasoned litigator to the clients we serve.