For more than 25 years, I have defended individuals facing some of the most difficult moments of their lives. I understand that when you are charged with a crime, the stakes are high. Your freedom, your reputation, your career, and your family may all be on the line.
I have represented clients in cases that drew national media attention, and I bring that same level of preparation, discretion, and intensity to every case I take — whether the whole country is watching or no one is watching at all.
My commitment is straightforward: listen carefully, tell you the truth, protect your rights, and fight for the best possible outcome. At Kielty Law, you will never be handed off to an associate or treated like a case number. From our first meeting through the resolution of your case, you will work directly with me.
Every client deserves an attorney who is prepared, accessible, and fully invested in the result. I take pride in providing personal attention, clear communication, and aggressive representation when it matters most.
When you hire Kielty Law, you are choosing an experienced trial attorney who understands what is at stake and who is prepared to stand with you every step of the way.
I was born and raised right here, with deep roots in this community — the same courthouses, the same towns, the same people I've spent a lifetime around. That local standing matters, but so does what I bring into a courtroom: a commanding presence and confident demeanor that judges respect, juries trust, and opposing counsel can't rattle. I have never backed down from a fight yet, and I never will.
When I'm not in a courtroom, I enjoy traveling, fishing, and spending time with my family and friends.
When you hire Mike, you get Mike.
Not an associate you've never met. Not someone fresh out of law school standing in at your court date. Mike — at every appearance, every negotiation, every trial.
People often ask what drew me to criminal defense. The answer begins with a lifelong belief in justice. Even as a child, I had little tolerance for unfairness. Whether it was a bully on the playground or someone abusing authority, I instinctively believed that every person deserved to be treated fairly and judged on the facts — not assumptions, rumors, or prejudice.
As I got older, my identical twin brother and I found our share of trouble. Before I even graduated high school, I had been arrested more than once by the local police. Some of those times were deserved, some were not. What all of those experiences taught me, though, was the immense power the government possesses and how critical it is to have a strong advocate standing beside you when your freedom is on the line.
I learned firsthand what it feels like to spend a night in jail... or two. I know what it is like to be scared, overwhelmed, and uncertain about the future. I know what it feels like to be a good person who made a bad decision. I know what it feels like to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. And I know what it feels like to be wrongly accused.
Those experiences shaped the attorney I would become.
For the last 25+ years, I have dedicated my life to defending the accused and protecting the constitutional rights that belong to every American. I believe our justice system works best when prosecutors, judges, and defense attorneys each fulfill their roles with integrity. Ensuring that the government proves its case and that every citizen receives a vigorous defense is not merely my profession — it is my calling.
Every client who walks through my door deserves respect, honesty, and a relentless advocate. I carry my life experiences with me into every courtroom, every negotiation, and every trial. They remind me that behind every case file is a human being whose future matters.
When I tell my clients I care, it is because I do.
When I tell my clients I will fight for them, it is because I will.
And when I tell my clients that they deserve the strongest defense possible, it is because I have spent my entire career making sure they receive nothing less.
Kielty Law is deliberately small. Discreet. Professional. Personal. Volume firms run on settlement math; I run on outcomes. Every client gets my cell-phone responsiveness, my preparation, and my presence in the courtroom. We take care of our people — it's not a slogan, it's how the firm operates.
Senior Litigation Paralegal & Office Manager
Bridget is a St. Charles area native with nearly two decades of experience in criminal and family law — and she has earned every bit of it. With a background in psychology and criminal justice, she brings both the academic foundation and the real-world instincts that complex legal work demands. Behind every case at Kielty Law, Bridget is the steady hand making sure nothing falls through the cracks: client communication, court filings, document drafting, case management, and everything in between. She knows this area, she knows this system, and she knows how much is at stake for the people who walk through the door. When you hire Kielty Law, you aren't just getting Mike in the courtroom — you're getting Bridget in your corner every step of the way. In her spare time she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family and friends.
*Based on jury trial results in the State of Missouri since 1999. Past results afford no guarantee of future results.
