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Elizabeth Kelley

Elizabeth Kelley is an accomplished Criminal Defense Lawyer with a nationwide practice specializing in representing clients with mental disabilities. She is recognized as an expert and advocate for those with conditions like autism, TBI, and dementia within the criminal justice system. Kelley is the editor of multiple definitive books published by the American Bar Association (ABA) and has served three terms on the board of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL). She has been named a Super Lawyer.

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May062022
Women More Likely to be Diagnosed with Mental Illness
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Last Modified on May 06, 2024
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May062022
Survey Estimates U.S. Autism Rate at 1 in 40
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Last Modified on May 06, 2024
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Feb102022
Texas Continues to Pursue Death Penalty for Intellectually Disabled Man
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Last Modified on Feb 10, 2025
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May062022
Oregon Officials Call for Changes in “Criminal Insanity” Law
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Last Modified on May 06, 2024
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May062022
Illinois Prisons Not Properly Caring for Mentally Ill Inmates
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Last Modified on May 06, 2024
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Feb112022
Chicago Advocates Seek Increase in Mental Health Care Budget
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Last Modified on Feb 11, 2025
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Sep122022
Mental Health Apps
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Last Modified on Sep 12, 2025
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Dec302022
Autism Spectrum Disorder and the Criminal Justice System
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Last Modified on Dec 30, 2024
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May062022
Study Shows Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder Have a Shorter Lifespan
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Last Modified on May 06, 2024
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May062022
Autism ID Card Bill Signed in New York
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Last Modified on May 06, 2024
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