Michael Joel Kelly
Law Office of Michael Joel Kelly
Palmdale, CA • Serving Los Angeles County
About Michael Joel Kelly
Michael Joel Kelly is a California-licensed attorney practicing in Palmdale, Los Angeles County. Admitted to the State Bar of California in 1982 (Bar #105880) with 44 years of practice. Currently practices at Law Office of Michael Joel Kelly.
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Education
- Law School: San Fernando Valley College of Law; Woodland Hills CA
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Law Office of Michael Joel Kelly
Law Office of Michael Joel Kelly, 957 E Avenue Q9
Palmdale, CA 93550
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Verified from State Bar of California records 2026-06-13.
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