On Tuesday, January 14, 2025, the Presiding Disciplinary Judge of the Supreme Court of Arizona suspended attorney Keith Jerome Kelsey, Jr. from practicing law on an interim basis. This suspension, effective ten days from the issuance of the order, was initiated following a Stipulation for Interim Suspension filed by the State Bar of Arizona and Kelsey on January 13, 2025.
The case is entitled “In the Matter of Keith Jerome Kelsey, Jr.,” with case no. PDJ 2025-9002.
The order mandates that Kelsey adhere to specific protocols regarding client notification and submit all required notices and affidavits as outlined in Rule 72 of the Arizona Rules of the Supreme Court.
The interim suspension will remain in effect until it is either lifted or modified by the court.
This decision underscores the ongoing regulatory oversight of legal practitioners in Arizona, ensuring compliance with professional standards.
According to avvo.com, Mr. Kelsey is a family lawyer in Tempe, Arizona.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
