As a part of my practice I have provided advice to clients regarding photo radar tickets. I have even written memorandums concerning photo radar tickets. Needless to say, I didn’t need to hire an attorney when I received my photo radar ticket….but I knew I could trust Michael. I was amazed at the level of his knowledge, the sincerity he showed in helping me, and his amazing work product. I cannot say enough how much I endorse Michael Kielsky as an attorney. I would not hesitate to hire him again for any matter and neither should you.
- Aaron Kelly
I would highly recommend Michael Kielsky’s services. Choosing to retain Michael Kielsky as my attorney changed my life for the better, forever. Given the circumstances of my case, larger firms did not even return my calls. Michael Kielsky Attorney, is a focused listener and took proficient and efficient action on my behalf. Michael Kielsky is a gentleman and an excellent attorney.
- Anne
Michael has been our company’s attorney for several years. He has done everything from negotiate a settlement on a bad business purchase to answering and writing letters to even helping us with a speed camera ticket.
Michael is not an all hype, let’s sue the world attorney. He gives you the facts, best and worse case scenarios and then carefully constructs a plan of action. And in business, to succeed, you need a plan.
- Catherine
He got my case dismissed quickly. Responses were right away and he was the least expensive by far and got the best results.
- Charlie
I hired Mr. Kielsky to handle a photo radar ticket I received and he got it dismissed. It was the perfect result and Mr. Kielsky did all of the work. I never even had to go to court. Several months later, I received another photo radar ticket in the same spot so I contacted Mr. Kielsky and he worked his magic again: dismissed! If you ever get a photo radar ticket, I highly recommend you contact Mr. Kielsky before you do anything else.
- Chris
Once upon a time in Yuma, AZ; I was charged with disorderly conduct, for what cause I still do not understand to this day. I had no money or time to deal with this completely absurd charge. Luckily, Michael Kielsky sympathized with my situation, and came to the rescue by offering his services PRO BONO!!! He quickly secured a dismissal of the charges against me! Michael clearly has a passion for helping people to defend their civil liberties against the ever increasing, aggressive, persecution of the State. Thanks a TON Michael!!!
- Christopher
Brilliant multifaceted photo radar defense motion, prepared and filed almost instantly, at extremely reasonable fee, resulting in prompt dismissal. Highest possible recommendation. Not a good e-mail responder but very quick response to phone contact, so no problem. I’d give my opinion of photo radar but the guidelines say no hostile and insulting content.
- David
I was charged with two criminal counts as shown below and Michael Kielsky convinced the prosecutors to drop Reckless Driving and lower the other charge from criminal to civil. Awesome job, at least 5 stars for that and for the fact that he responded to my emails very fast…to all of them. Beside that Michael agree to see me Saturday evening only to accommodate my very difficult schedule at no extra charges. Regarding the fees I can only say that he’s fees are considerably lower than all those advertising on TV, less than half and I think I got the same results if not better. A big name in the business, that was charging more than double, told me that they might only get rid of one of the charge, not both, and I might have to take the other one in full, as a criminal charge. Not so fast, some lawyers can do better and charge less. Michael Kielsky & Kielsky Rike PLLC is on of them for sure. – 28-701.02A3 – Exceeding 85mph – Criminal Offense – 28-693A – Reckless Driving – Criminal Offense
- db
Michael Kielsky has successfully represented me in three photo radar citations and had all three dismissed. He is professional, articulate and I highly recommend him. I do not think he has lost a case in Mesa, AZ to date. Very impressive!
- Doug
Represented me in a traffic citation matter. Case dismissed! Great communication and representation. Thank you!
- Dr. Dan
Michael Kielsky handled my photo radar ticket in Mesa, AZ. He handled it with true professionalism and passion for trying to end this travesty which is photo radar tickets. He truly knows the law and the Constitutional rights that individuals have. He is a great Lawyer and I would recommend him to anyone.
- Edwin
Before meeting with Michael, I spoke to 2 other defense attorney’s. I chose Michael because he was extremely passionate and I knew that he would work hard for me. Additionally, he was extremely knowledgeable, upfront, and I got an extremely good “vibe” when I met with him. I know there is a ton of attorney’s out there to pick from, but for me I knew Mike was a “sure” thing. I am happy that I was right as he helped me win 55+ photo radar tickets, 12 criminal speeding tickets, and 1 count of reckless driving. Bottomline: I appreciate his help and expertise.
- Elvis
Mr Kielsky filed motions on my behalf that led to my case being dropped. He is incredibly knowledgeable, and very honest with you. I happily recommend Mr. Kielsky to anyone that needs representation.
- Gary
Chris Rike has represented my interests in a few cases and he has always exceeded my expectations–he is knowledgeable, responsive and has produced very favorable results. I would highly recommend his services to anyone in need of a competent and reliable attorney.
- Jay
Michael represented me and litigated my case masterfully. He was fully prepared for every contingency, and his preparation and superior legal mind were evident when he won my case. His fees were more than reasonable and he kept me informed throughout the process.
I will definitely use Michael for all of my future legal needs. If you are looking for an efficient, ethical, and brilliant attorney, please give Michael a try.
- Jeff
I appreciate the clear explanation of the case, the law and options in a manner that is respectful to my intelligence. He armed me with good insight into the law. He didn’t over promise results.
- Jennifer
I had received a photo radar ticket when visiting AZ from out-of-state. I had forgotten that I had received the ticket, which I received back in 2009. In researching photo radar tickets on-line for the State of AZ – I came across an article that spoke highly about Michael Kielsky in dealing with these types of violations. I called Michael on a Wednesday night and was immediately transferred to speak with him. He listened to my situation and immediately looked up my case #, which indicated that the violation was dismissed by the court because the court was not able to properly serve me. Michael asked me for my e-mail address and forwarded me confirmation from the court indicating the matter was dismissed. Michael went above and beyond the call of duty. I seriously felt like an angel from heaven had swooped in. I would highly recommend using Michael Kielsky. He certainly represents himself as a true professional.
- JFB
Michael Kielsky represented me in a most intelligent and professional manner and I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for a competent attorney. I was extremely pleased with his attention to detail and the manner in which he delivered it to the court. My confidence in Michael paid off and he won the case.
- Joan
I was an immature 20 year old who got himself in a very bad situation with a DUI. I spoke to 3-4 lawyers who were very short with me on the phone and only gave a ‘take it or leave it’ price quote between $4,000-$5,000. I was referred to Michael by my former boss and he did not disappoint!
I came in for a consultation and after spending 20-30min with him it was clear he had my best interests in mind. I will also note his fee was substantially less than other “DUI attorneys” I spoke to earlier.
He took care of all my hearings while I was back home out of state in the summer. He had such a good case lined up for my MVD hearing that the officers did not even show up and I won. As far as the criminal trial I was looking at a litany of punishment including loss of license for 1-2 years, ignition interlock for a year, a day in tent city, and 60hrs of alcohol classes. He found holes in the officer’s case and forced the prosecutor to offer a plea deal to drop 4 of the 5 charges after taking a couple alcohol awareness classes. The only charge I had to admit to was underage drinking. Big deal! what ASU student doesn’t have one of those on their record? I was extremely impressed with the result and will refer all in my network to him if they have a legal issue.
This guy knows what he’s doing, he nearly won an election in ’08 for Maricopa County Attorney as a Libertarian. Your dollars will be put to an efficient in effective use by going with Kielsky.
- Josh
Following a recommendation of another attorney, I hired Mr. Kielsky to defend three Scottsdale traffic radar tickets. He was successful in getting all three dismissed at a very reasonable price to boot. He was very responsive to my inquiries and kept me in the loop at all times. I would highly recommend him, especially for a any traffic defense needs.
- Ken
Mr. Kielsky was extremely helpful and very attentive. I have had some bad luck with lawyers in the past and I was not looking forward to having to deal with another dispute. Mr.Kielsky walked me through everything step by step and I am very pleased with the results.
- Kenneth
I felt Michael and the law firm he works with was honest and fair with me. He explained my rights and the law in an understandable way and provided me with options on how to proceed. Michael was very responsive in return e-mail and phone messages. This was the first time I used an attorney, if I need to ever hire an attorney in the future, the first person I will turn to would be Michael Kielsky.
- Luther
Michael handled a small claims suit that was brought against us. Since it was our first and only, he guided us through the process and helped get it dismissed. He was fast, clear, and easy to work with. Further, each email I sent was answered quickly and accurately. I would certainly use Michael again and would recommend him.
- Lynn
Mr. Kielsky helped me with a photo traffic ticket that I felt was not fairly given. After I sent him all of the case information and details, he quickly filed a motion in my behalf. Because of his motion and advice my case was eventually dismissed. His fees were very fair and he stuck with the original quoted price. There was no extra charges. Every time I contracted him by phone or e-mail and left a message, he replied within a day or faster.
- Mark
Once I hired him, Mr. Kielsky was very responsive and knowledgeable about the circumstances of my traffic case. He offered sound guidance and took the appropriate steps in representing me. He was courteous and professional in all of our correspondence. He provided me with good legal advice at a great value. I would definitely hire him if I needed to in the future and would recommend him to others!
- Martin
Michael helped me to understand what was involved in a lawsuit before I got into it and was very honest and upfront about the costs. I was very pleased with his services.
- Matthew
Mr. Kielsky stayed in touch with me through the process of having my photo radar ticket dismissed. I knew there was a chance that it wouldn’t happen, but he did it!
- Nancy
Mr Kielsky was excellent in handling my red light camera case and I would highly recommend his services.
- PH
Michael is a good attorney he is someone who can not only explain things to you but explains ALL your options and then lets YOU decide which way you want to go. He then explains what each hurdle is for each decision. I am very grateful for his advice in my case it was 100 percent correct. His simple, yet to the point advice saved me from what would have been a career ending right on red case as i have a cdl and my employer would have used the ticket to release me. How many times have i heard at work how they can employ two drivers for what they pay me. I knew if this ticket went through i was going to lose more then a few points. i am very grateful to him for his advice, he made it very clear from the beginning what I NEEDED TO DO, and if i held up my end i had a chance. Well i did it, and it worked, i still got my job!
Thank you Michael. Thank you so much.
- Philip
Mr. Rike has been a trusted advocate for nearly 4 years, looking out for my legal interests through some very difficult times. He has consistently brought well founded legal analysis to my case, recognizing the often challenging lack of consistency seen in family courts and playing for long-term goals. His rock solid composure and even temperament has provided the perspective necessary to look with a long-term strategic view, rather than short-term, emotionally driven ups and downs often experienced in family court cases. I would recommend Mr. Rike to anyone looking for more than the standard non-engaged attorney who fails to recognize the value of mapping an enduring legal strategy required to achieve lasting case results. Mr. Rike understands this and delivers.
- Rich
I’m pleased to have discovered Mr. Kielsky and am very happy with the outcome of my case. He was very personable and responded to my emails and questions in a very friendly and informative way. I would highly recommend him.
- Richard
Micheal handled my Phoenix red light camera violation and had it dismissed. The cost of the violation, school fees [you also are required to attend traffic school as well on red light violations] and the insurance premium increase made it more than worthwhile to hire this GREAT attorney. I found him online and observed a video of him attending a hearing on his client’s violation. I was impressed with the way in which he presented and argued his case. I am in the legal field and know a lot of attorneys. However, none have the equivilent knowledge or experience to fight/defend the photo radar/red light cameras compared to Michael. Want an attorney who will kick ass? Hire Michael. Hands down, one of the best!!!!
- Steve
I am a non-practicing lawyer. That is relevant to you because I believe I know how to interview a lawyer and analyze their ‘sales pitch.’ Mr. Kielsky was a straight shooter. He tells you what he might be able to do and what he can’t do. He responds to your communications. He does more than he says he will do. He knows his law and how to argue it. He argued mine succinctly and the judge dismissed the case. He was prepared to argue on the merits (I was forced over a lane and had to cross the gore), but he did not need to. I also had a photo ticket. It was gone faster than I was driving. Great lawyer. Probably a great attorney general too. I highly recommend Mr. Kielsky.
- Stuart
My daughter got a photo ticket in Scottsdale & the car was in my name. I responded to the ticket & said that it was not me. They responded back & said it WAS me! I became very frustrated & googled Scottsdale Photo Radar & Michael Kielsky’s name appeared to refer to as an attorney. I called him & he was very very helpful. He gave me information that I needed. I called him after our hearing & gave him an update to let him know that the information he gave me was exactly what he said should happen. Thank you so much, Michael. I so appreciate your phone advice & for knowing that we could turn to you for more help if we needed it.
- Trish
Mr. Kielsky did a fantastic job handling a photo radar citation I received. He went above and beyond, and really cares about his clients. He was very quick to respond to both emails and phone calls. I highly recommend Michael to anyone in need of legal service.
- Wayne
Mr. Kielsky represented me with honesty and a professional straight forward approach. He was able get a Criminal Traffic charge dropped before we even went to trial.
- William
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