About Kelly
Kelly Moore is an Illinois lawyer whose early career tracked a steady rise through courtrooms and law offices. She began working in legal support roles in 2010, serving as a clerk at Goldberg Weisman & Cairo and as a 711 law clerk in the Cook County State's Lawyer's Office. Those positions put her inside complex case files and in front of busy dockets, shaping an interest in courtroom procedure and client advocacy.
In 2013 Moore took two distinct steps. She worked as a judicial extern for the Will County Circuit Court, observing judges and learning how judges frame decisions. That same year she served as lead lawyer at McSweeney Moore Law Offices. The dual perspective — watching judicial decision-making and leading client matters — informed her practical approach to litigation and case strategy.
Her resume shows close work with trial courts and prosecutors. The clerk and 711 law clerk roles meant exposure to criminal and traffic dockets, pretrial practice, and evidence handling. As a lead lawyer at a private office, she handled client intake, pleadings, and courtroom advocacy. The combination of public and private sector experience has given her familiarity with Illinois court rules and the rhythms of criminal and quasi-criminal practice.
Colleagues describe Moore as steady in court and methodical in preparation. She has navigated arraignments, hearings, and contested matters. That courtroom comfort traces back to early tasks: organizing case files, drafting motions, and shadowing attorneys and judges. Those days also taught the importance of clear, plainspoken explanations to clients facing tense moments.
Moore’s current practice centers on driver-related defense work. She is part of the Driver Defense Team, where she represents clients on traffic, license, and driving-under-the-influence matters across Illinois. Her practice draws on years of courtroom experience, both from the perspective of the bench and the office. She works in state courts and handles the procedural steps those matters require.
Outside the courtroom she remains involved in professional circles. Her background includes both public-sector and private-practice roles that inform how she evaluates risk and prepares cases. She continues to appear in Illinois courts, representing individuals on driver-related charges and related administrative matters.
She currently practices at Driver Defense Team, where she concentrates on driver-related defense in Illinois.
