About Shepard Kelsey
Shepard Kelsey Kays is a criminal defense attorney based in Newton, New Jersey, with over 30 years of experience. He has been licensed to practice law in New Jersey since 1994. His practice areas include criminal defense, DUI & DWI, juvenile law, and traffic tickets. He is a member of the New Jersey State Bar. Mr.
Kays earned his Juris Doctor from an undisclosed law school. He has been practicing law for over three decades, focusing primarily on criminal defense. His experience encompasses defending clients in municipal, superior, and appellate courts. In addition to his criminal defense work, Mr. Kays handles cases involving DUI & DWI, juvenile law, and traffic tickets.
He has represented clients in various legal stages, including appeals of municipal and superior court convictions and petitions for post-conviction relief. Before establishing his own practice, Mr. Kays worked as a computer analyst and programmer. This gives in-depth expertise in defending against computer fraud charges. He has also defended parents against civil child abuse and neglect charges by DYFS/DCCP and criminal charges by county prosecutors.
Mr. Kays is a member of the New Jersey State Bar. He is also a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association and the New Jersey State Bar Association's Solo and Small Firm Committee. He is fluent in English.
