Chelsea A. Kelly founded CK Law, LLC to deliver relentless, innovative criminal defense across Rhode Island. Based in North Kingstown, she built her practice on more than a decade of courtroom-tested experience with the Rhode Island Public Defender’s Office and possesses a track record of protecting clients from misdemeanor charges and DUI arrests to serious felony prosecutions.

Chelsea is a fierce trial lawyer and a strategic negotiator who understands how Rhode Island’s criminal courts operate. She pushes back at every stage—challenging the State’s evidence, holding the State to its burden of proof, and pursuing the best possible outcome for each client. Whether resolving cases through skilled plea negotiations or taking matters to trial, Chelsea’s advocacy is informed by thousands of hours in court and a nuanced command of procedural and substantive law.

Her commitment to clients is personal. Raised by a single working mother who faced economic strain and legal obstacles, Chelsea developed a deep empathy for people confronting the justice system. That empathy fuels a career-long dedication to defending the vulnerable and ensuring fair treatment under the law.

As an Assistant Public Defender, Chelsea created and led the Expungement and Sealing Unit, handling thousands of motions and working with Justice Assistance to expand access to record relief for people rebuilding their lives. Her work in Recovery Court and Veterans Treatment Court has given her a practical, informed perspective on mental health and substance-use issues—insight she leverages to secure treatment-focused resolutions whenever appropriate.

At CK Law, Chelsea combines bold, uncompromising advocacy with compassionate, client-centered service. She prepares every case thoroughly, fights every unfair charge vigorously, and prioritizes outcomes that protect clients’ futures—because a conviction doesn’t just affect today; it can alter a life. Rely on Chelsea A. Kelly when you need a defender who knows the system, fights relentlessly, and will treat your case with the urgency and respect it deserves.