Kelly Keegan’s Client Granted Pardon Extraordinary by Minnesota Board of Pardons for Felony Burglary Conviction

When Kelly’s client was between the ages of 17 and 18, he went on a burglary spree with his older roommate, burglarizing over 20 vacation properties in Northern Minnesota where the duo stole firearms, hunting gear, tools and other items. Kelly’s client was ultimately convicted of four Felony Third Degree Burglary counts for those burglaries committed after he turned 18. After many years of self-betterment, including a 16-year marriage, raising a daughter, and a successful career in construction, he retained Kelly to represent him in seeking a pardon extraordinary before the Minnesota Board of Pardons in order to finally put the episode behind him after many years of remorse and personal therapy.   Kelly prepared a thorough and convincing application and prepped her client for the hearing, where he spoke movingly of his extremely difficult childhood and his reasons for seeking a pardon. The three member board, consisting of Minnesota Governor Walz, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Gildea and Attorney General Ellison, unanimously granted Kelly’s client a pardon extraordinary at its December 2020 meeting, with Governor Walz thanking Kelly’s client for his honesty, progress and remorse, while also inviting him to return to Minnesota.