Kelly Quinn

Kelly Quinn is a distinguished appellate attorney with over 20 years of experience litigating before the Ninth Circuit, California Courts of Appeal, and the California Supreme Court. As a certified specialist in criminal writs and appeals by the State Bar of California, the firm offers elite appellate representation grounded in deep legal knowledge, strategic foresight, and a strong command of complex criminal issues.

Kelly holds three distinguished academic degrees. She earned her Juris Doctor cum laude from Pepperdine University School of Law, where she served on the Pepperdine Law Review and won the Dalsimer Moot Court Competition focused on appellate advocacy. She also holds an LL.M. in International Criminal Law from the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law. Her academic foundation began with a Bachelor of Arts from California State University, San Bernardino.

Kelly delivers strategic, results-driven appellate advocacy, winning reversals and dismissals in serious felony cases through powerful motion practice and in‑depth legal analysis. She partners closely with trial teams and offers sharp insight on complex constitutional questions and evidentiary challenges. With specialized expertise in surveillance law—including CALECPA and FISA—she positions the firm at the forefront of litigating cutting-edge digital privacy issues and government overreach.

Kelly has also developed extensive experience in firearms law, successfully defending clients against federal and state allegations of unlawful possession, illegal dealing, and manufacturing of explosives. She has consulted with prominent organizations such as the National Rifle Association and the California Rifle and Pistol Association, offering advanced legal insight in an evolving regulatory environment.

Kelly Quinn is committed to ethical representation, appellate excellence, and strategic problem-solving. From overturning wrongful convictions to reshaping sentencing outcomes under California’s evolving criminal laws, the firm stands as a steadfast advocate for justice.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Werksman Jackson & Quinn LLP
• Member, State Bar of California
• Member, U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit

Licensed State

• California

Education

• University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law
  LLM in International Criminal Law
• Pepperdine University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• California State University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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