Kelly's work life began in the United States Air Force. He served in the Air Force for five (5) years and did two voluntray tours of duty in South Vietnam. When he returned to Cincinnati he work the midnight shift as a technician at Cincinnati Bell. Kelly always knew that he wanted to be a lawyer, however. He always had a drive to help others. After graduating Cum Laude from the University of Cincinnati, therefore, Kelly attended Chase Law School for four years. He was a nontraditional student at Chase and worked full time at Cincinnati Bell (having been promoted to their Marketing Department) all four years.

Kelly has practiced law since graduating from Chase in 1979. He frequently speaks about DUI/OVI and related issues at the Cincinnati Bar Association and at the annual statewide Ohio State Bar Associsation DUI Seminar. He also regularly dies DUI 101 seminars for private groups and organizations throughout the Tristate. He also served as an adjunct at the University of Cincinnati undergraduate program for 10 years.

Kelly's passion is helping people. He truly loves what he does and enjoys being in the courtroom. He fights zealously for the rights of his clients and works to reduce achieve the best outcomes possible for those clients.

Kelly the proud primary partner of the building in which his firm is located. He served as the general contractor for 810 Sycamore during its remodel.

Kelly is a very active participant in Hamilton County's Veterans Court and works tirelessly for all his clients.