Client Testimonials
Real cases. Real outcomes. Real clients.
Every case has a person behind it. These are some of the people who've trusted Kelly O'Connell with the worst week of their lives — and the words they had after.
17
Verified Reviews
10
Favorable Outcomes
5.0
Average Rating
All NM
Courts & Federal
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DUI · First Offense · Dismissed
Kelly got my DUI dismissed. I never thought it was possible after how bad it looked. She found the issue, filed the motion, and the case was gone.
JH
Junior "Hash" Brown
Las Cruces, NM
Ambien / DUI · Dismissed
Kelly understood the medical defense, fought it the right way, and the charges were dismissed. I would recommend her to anyone in a serious situation.
WP
Whitey Pinkford
Doña Ana County
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Words from clients across New Mexico.
Reduced to Misdemeanor
Direct, no nonsense, and absolutely prepared for every hearing. She read every single page of discovery and it showed in court.
MR
Marcus Reyes
Felony Possession · Las Cruces, NM
Reduced — License Saved
I was facing a CDL disqualification that would have ended my career. Kelly handled the whole thing without me missing a single load.
TH
Tom Hargrove
CDL · Reckless Driving · Deming, NM
Charges Not Filed
From the first phone call she treated me like a person, not a case file. She picked up when I called, even on weekends.
AS
Adriana Salazar
Domestic Violence Allegation · Anthony, NM
Dismissed
The State had a strong-looking case on paper. Kelly walked through every report and found the gaps the prosecutor missed. The case fell apart at the suppression hearing.
DW
Daniel Whitfield
Felony Drug Charge · Las Cruces, NM
Deferred Disposition
I came in expecting to lose my license for a year. I walked out of court with a deferred disposition and no points on my record.
RK
Rachel Kim
Speeding · Excessive · Mesilla, NM
Plea to Lesser Charge
Kelly is the only attorney I've worked with who actually explained the procedure step by step instead of just telling me what to do.
HO
Hector Ortega
Aggravated DWI · Sunland Park, NM
Acquitted at Trial
She used a private investigator on my case who tracked down a witness the police never bothered to interview. That witness ended up being the reason I'm a free man.
JJ
James "Jay" Carrillo
Assault & Battery · Las Cruces, NM
Substantially Reduced Sentence
Federal court is a different world. Kelly walked into it like she belonged, and after watching her work I understood why.
SW
Sandra Whitlock
Federal Charge · Albuquerque, NM
Mandatory Time Avoided
She told me upfront what she could and couldn't promise. No sales pitch. That's exactly what I needed in the worst week of my life.
BE
Brandon Ellis
Second Offense DUI · Las Cruces, NM
Not Guilty
After two other lawyers told me to plead, Kelly took the case to trial and won. I will never use anyone else.
NB
Nicole Bachmann
Domestic Violence · Las Cruces, NM
License Retained
I had old violations stacking up on my driving record. Kelly handled the new ticket in a way that kept the suspension from triggering. Career saved.
RF
Reggie Fontaine
Suspended License Risk · Hatch, NM
Pre-Prosecution Diversion
Calm, prepared, and unflinching in front of the judge. I felt like the only client she had, even though I know she has many.
OT
Olivia Tran
Drug Possession · Las Cruces, NM
No Charges Filed
I called late at night not expecting anyone to answer. Kelly answered and stayed on the phone with me for an hour. That hour set the tone for everything that came after.
MD
Marvin Day
Felony Investigation · Las Cruces, NM
Charges Dismissed
I had no idea what to expect walking into court. Kelly prepared me for every question, every motion, and every possible ruling. By the time we got there I felt ready instead of terrified.
PV
Priscilla Vargas
Aggravated Battery · Las Cruces, NM
Diversion · Record Sealed
My son was facing his first serious charge and we were panicking. Kelly treated him with respect, kept us informed at every step, and got the case resolved without a conviction on his record.
EB
Eleanor Briggs
Juvenile Possession · Las Cruces, NM
Names and identifying details may have been changed to protect client privacy. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome in your case. Every case turns on its own facts and the applicable law.
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