About
Skilled defense, delivered with integrity.
Kelly O'Connell — DUI/DWI, criminal, and traffic defense attorney serving Las Cruces and every court in New Mexico. Built on three values: integrity, service, and excellence.
The Real Question
Can I afford an attorney?
Realistically speaking, on most serious charges the decision to hire an attorney is one of whether the defendant can afford not to hire an attorney.
The cost of a conviction — license loss, fines, jail, lost employment — almost always exceeds the cost of competent defense.
Section 02 · Our Mission
Skilled advice. Timely service. Real accountability.
Our mission is to provide each and every client with skilled legal advice in a timely and efficient manner. We handle every case with accountability and responsiveness.
Kelly is dedicated to focusing on the legal aspects of your case — so that you can focus on your personal success.
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Integrity
Honest counsel — even when it's not what you want to hear. Your case deserves the truth.
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Service
Accountability and responsiveness on every case, every day. You're never just a file number.
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Excellence
Aggressive motions practice and trial-ready preparation — built case by case.
Independent Investigation
Mr. O'Connell uses a trained Private Investigator — a former homicide and narcotics police officer — to investigate all serious cases.
Section 03 · How We Work
Three things every client gets.
From a parking citation to a federal felony — the same standard of preparation, the same intensity, the same direct counsel.
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Criminal, Family, Civil & Traffic Violations
Aggressive motions practice across every category of New Mexico defense work.
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Felony Cases
Serious charges need intense lawyering — from arraignment through trial and appeal.
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Get a Professional Opinion
You won't understand your case until a lawyer has studied the details. Free consult.
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Free, confidential consultation. We'll review the facts and your options — fast.
- +1-575-496-6359
- info@kellyolaw.com
- Las Cruces, New Mexico