Christopher Keleher

Christopher Keleher leads The Keleher Appellate Law Group, LLC, which handles appellate litigation in state and federal courts. Based in the Chicago area, he prepares appellate briefs, presents oral arguments, and advises on appeals involving civil and criminal cases. His practice focuses on identifying legal errors, developing written arguments, and addressing procedural requirements after trial-level proceedings. He also assists with petitions seeking review by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Christopher graduated summa cum laude from DePaul University School of Law. He was elected to the Order of the Coif and served as editor of notes and comments for the DePaul Law Review. He later clerked for Judge William J. Bauer of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. His academic honors and appellate clerkship support a practice where close reading, persuasive legal writing, and a detailed understanding of judicial review are essential.

Christopher has written briefs and presented oral arguments before the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Fourth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, and Tenth Circuits, as well as the Illinois Appellate Courts. He has drafted petitions for certiorari to the U.S. Supreme Court. His experience includes both civil and criminal appellate matters. He also passed the Illinois Certified Public Accountant Examination in 2000, adding a financial and analytical dimension to his professional background.

Christopher Keleher received first place in the 2012 Indiana State Bar Association Harrison Legal Writing Awards for an article addressing class actions. He presents continuing legal education programs on appellate advocacy and legal writing and has published work referenced by courts and legal commentators. His practice emphasizes careful research, a clear presentation of disputed legal questions, and persuasive written submissions. These skills help clients and trial counsel navigate appellate review.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, The Keleher Appellate Law Group, LLC
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association
• Member, Appellate Lawyers Association
• Member, Chicago Bar Association

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• DePaul University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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