Kelly Keegan’s Client Granted Pardon Extraordinary by Minnesota Board of Pardons

Kelly’s client retained her to represent him in seeking a pardon extraordinary before the Board of Pardons for convictions of Felony Third Degree Burglary in 2002, for breaking into a car dealership where he had previously worked and stealing a radio, and Possession of Burglary/Theft Tools in 2003, for breaking into an auto-body shop where he had previously worked and attempting to steal items from cars.  In the intervening years, Kelly’s client embraced sobriety, expressed remorse for his actions, made amends and started a new life in Arizona, marrying his sweetheart and raising a young daughter. Kelly helped her client prepare a convincing application and prep for the hearing. The three member board, consisting of Minnesota Governor Walz, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Gildea and Attorney General Ellison, was convinced, voting unanimously to grant Kelly’s client a pardon extraordinary at its December 2020 meeting.