James P. Kelly, Esq.

Orlando criminal defense and traffic ticket attorney James P. Kelly has spent his career fighting for the rights of the accused. A former Assistant Public Defender with nearly a decade of courtroom experience, James founded his firm on one principle: every client deserves direct access to the lawyer handling their case. He serves clients across Central Florida. James P. Kelly is the founder and managing attorney of The Law Office of James P. Kelly, P.A., where he focuses exclusively on criminal defense, DUI defense, and traffic citations throughout Central Florida. Before opening his own practice, James served as an Assistant Public Defender from 2016 to 2019, representing clients facing serious criminal charges in courtrooms across the region. That experience gave him an inside understanding of how the justice system operates — and how to build defense strategies that work. Today, James is known for his thorough case preparation, aggressive courtroom advocacy, and the kind of direct, honest communication his clients consistently praise. When you call the firm, you speak with James — not a receptionist, not a call center. That personal accessibility is at the core of everything he does. James has earned Avvo’s Client’s Choice award in both 2025 and 2026 and holds a perfect 5.0 rating across 16 client reviews. He is a recognized speaker on traffic hearing procedures and speed measuring devices, and an active member of the Florida Bar’s Criminal Law Section.