team-member

Kelsey Penna

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Licensed for 4 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Criminal Defense

Language

English Spanish

About

Kelsey Penna is a litigation attorney specializing in criminal defense and family law matters. Her client-centered approach ensures she focuses on obtaining the best outcome for her clients. As an associate at Bruckheim & Patel, Ms. Penna represents clients at D.C. Superior Court and the DC DMV. Her practice areas include: civil protection orders (CPOs), expungment/sealing cases, traffic and other criminal offenses, and divorce and family law matters. Additionally, she specializes in misdemeanor and felony criminal appellate work for the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. Prior to joining her current firm, Ms. Penna had the honor of clerking in Magistrate Judges Chambers at D.C. Superior Court. This clerkship gave her a unique understanding and invaluable insight into the law and litigation techniques from the judge's perspective. As the Criminal Division law clerk, Ms. Penna supported judges assigned to multiple criminal calendars including: arraignments, preliminary hearings, domestic violence, and traffic. When Ms. Penna was an attorney for the Washington College of Law Women in the Law Clinic, she successfully represented clients in obtaining CPOs, custody, and divorce agreements.   Ms. Penna graduated from the Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism and English. She went on to earn her Juris Doctor from American University Washington College of Law. She is barred in the District of Columbia.When Ms. Penna has free time, she enjoys practicing hot yoga and exploring the many wineries and hiking trails in the DMV area.  

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

Divorce and separation

DUI and DWI

Language

English Spanish

Contact

Bruckheim & Patel - Washington, DC1100 H St NW#830Washington, DC, 20005

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Boubacar
May 8, 2021

My experience with this firm was exceptional. My attorney Kelsey Penna was phenomenal. She came well equipped and ready to help me win my Civil Protection Order. Kelsey was professional, relentless, and made light work of the matter. I’m grateful to have had worked with such a skilled attorney, definitely would recommend to anyone facing similar issues in D.C.

Greg
April 23, 2021

Very big thanks to Kelsey Penna for clearing my name where I can continue to drive in DC! I'm very happy and grateful for her great efforts to resolve my past issue in DC! Greg

Brandon
January 28, 2021

Kelsey Penna is a rock star! No question she went above and beyond without having to ask. She gave me the confidence I needed to rest easy and have faith all will work out in my favor. I can’t thank her enough. Thank you kindly Kelsey, you are appreciated!

Vincent
November 23, 2020

Kelsey was part of the team in my DUI case and did a fantastic job. She's professional, exceptionally knowledgeable, and very responsive. You know you're in hands with Kelsey and the rest of the team. I can't recommend her highly enough.

anonymous
October 30, 2020

I was represented for a Civil Protection Order and Title IX Investigation in DC. She was extremely helpful, professional and supportive through entire process. Highly recommend!

anonymous
October 16, 2020

Kelsey provided a first class service - efficient, knowledgeable, and reassuring. Strongly recommended.

Larry
September 8, 2020

Kelsey recently handled the process to have an arrest record sealed having to do with a DUI. Though charges had been dismissed and my record indicated as such, it was still in the public records. She was very responsive, explained the process to me, was clear about what documents would be required, etc. She made it a very simple process for me and it was all done electronically. I didn’t have to appear. She took care of everything and let me know the outcome—which was the record has been sealed—as soon as the judge decided. More than pleased with her representation and definitely recommend her.

anonymous
August 2, 2020

Kelsey did a great job providing advise and case strategy for a hearing I had to provide some testimony. She was very helpful in answering all of my questions and gave me all the time I needed to feel comfortable with the hearing process.

anonymous
August 5, 2019

Ms. Kelsey Penna represented me in my court case in a very professional way. Before coming to her for my case I was so much worried but she guided me in a such a professional way that it reduced level of my anxiety. She was so kind to follow up with me on email and text messages. She used to give me reminder call one day before the court date which was super helpful. In the court, she used to be on time and was very friendly with me. I would appreciate her for going out of the way and requesting the honorable judge to give me another date as I was not ready for the hearing that day. I am feeling so relieved after dismissal of my case and the credit goes to Ms. Kelsey Penna. She is strongly recommended for criminal cases. Thanks Ms Penna for being so kind and helpful

Yohannes
July 30, 2019

She is help full best lawyer in Washington DC thank you very much for everything you helped me a lot any way I hope i will see you next time when I starting my new case I wish all the best for you Kelsey God bless you

Boubacar
May 8, 2021

My experience with this firm was exceptional. My attorney Kelsey Penna was phenomenal. She came well equipped and ready to help me win my Civil Protection Order. Kelsey was professional, relentless, and made light work of the matter. I’m grateful to have had worked with such a skilled attorney, definitely would recommend to anyone facing similar issues in D.C.

Greg
April 23, 2021

Very big thanks to Kelsey Penna for clearing my name where I can continue to drive in DC! I'm very happy and grateful for her great efforts to resolve my past issue in DC! Greg

Brandon
January 28, 2021

Kelsey Penna is a rock star! No question she went above and beyond without having to ask. She gave me the confidence I needed to rest easy and have faith all will work out in my favor. I can’t thank her enough. Thank you kindly Kelsey, you are appreciated!

Vincent
November 23, 2020

Kelsey was part of the team in my DUI case and did a fantastic job. She's professional, exceptionally knowledgeable, and very responsive. You know you're in hands with Kelsey and the rest of the team. I can't recommend her highly enough.

anonymous
October 30, 2020

I was represented for a Civil Protection Order and Title IX Investigation in DC. She was extremely helpful, professional and supportive through entire process. Highly recommend!

anonymous
October 16, 2020

Kelsey provided a first class service - efficient, knowledgeable, and reassuring. Strongly recommended.

Larry
September 8, 2020

Kelsey recently handled the process to have an arrest record sealed having to do with a DUI. Though charges had been dismissed and my record indicated as such, it was still in the public records. She was very responsive, explained the process to me, was clear about what documents would be required, etc. She made it a very simple process for me and it was all done electronically. I didn’t have to appear. She took care of everything and let me know the outcome—which was the record has been sealed—as soon as the judge decided. More than pleased with her representation and definitely recommend her.

anonymous
August 2, 2020

Kelsey did a great job providing advise and case strategy for a hearing I had to provide some testimony. She was very helpful in answering all of my questions and gave me all the time I needed to feel comfortable with the hearing process.

anonymous
August 5, 2019

Ms. Kelsey Penna represented me in my court case in a very professional way. Before coming to her for my case I was so much worried but she guided me in a such a professional way that it reduced level of my anxiety. She was so kind to follow up with me on email and text messages. She used to give me reminder call one day before the court date which was super helpful. In the court, she used to be on time and was very friendly with me. I would appreciate her for going out of the way and requesting the honorable judge to give me another date as I was not ready for the hearing that day. I am feeling so relieved after dismissal of my case and the credit goes to Ms. Kelsey Penna. She is strongly recommended for criminal cases. Thanks Ms Penna for being so kind and helpful

Yohannes
July 30, 2019

She is help full best lawyer in Washington DC thank you very much for everything you helped me a lot any way I hope i will see you next time when I starting my new case I wish all the best for you Kelsey God bless you

Boubacar
May 8, 2021

My experience with this firm was exceptional. My attorney Kelsey Penna was phenomenal. She came well equipped and ready to help me win my Civil Protection Order. Kelsey was professional, relentless, and made light work of the matter. I’m grateful to have had worked with such a skilled attorney, definitely would recommend to anyone facing similar issues in D.C.

Greg
April 23, 2021

Very big thanks to Kelsey Penna for clearing my name where I can continue to drive in DC! I'm very happy and grateful for her great efforts to resolve my past issue in DC! Greg

Brandon
January 28, 2021

Kelsey Penna is a rock star! No question she went above and beyond without having to ask. She gave me the confidence I needed to rest easy and have faith all will work out in my favor. I can’t thank her enough. Thank you kindly Kelsey, you are appreciated!

Vincent
November 23, 2020

Kelsey was part of the team in my DUI case and did a fantastic job. She's professional, exceptionally knowledgeable, and very responsive. You know you're in hands with Kelsey and the rest of the team. I can't recommend her highly enough.

anonymous
October 30, 2020

I was represented for a Civil Protection Order and Title IX Investigation in DC. She was extremely helpful, professional and supportive through entire process. Highly recommend!

anonymous
October 16, 2020

Kelsey provided a first class service - efficient, knowledgeable, and reassuring. Strongly recommended.

Larry
September 8, 2020

Kelsey recently handled the process to have an arrest record sealed having to do with a DUI. Though charges had been dismissed and my record indicated as such, it was still in the public records. She was very responsive, explained the process to me, was clear about what documents would be required, etc. She made it a very simple process for me and it was all done electronically. I didn’t have to appear. She took care of everything and let me know the outcome—which was the record has been sealed—as soon as the judge decided. More than pleased with her representation and definitely recommend her.

anonymous
August 2, 2020

Kelsey did a great job providing advise and case strategy for a hearing I had to provide some testimony. She was very helpful in answering all of my questions and gave me all the time I needed to feel comfortable with the hearing process.

anonymous
August 5, 2019

Ms. Kelsey Penna represented me in my court case in a very professional way. Before coming to her for my case I was so much worried but she guided me in a such a professional way that it reduced level of my anxiety. She was so kind to follow up with me on email and text messages. She used to give me reminder call one day before the court date which was super helpful. In the court, she used to be on time and was very friendly with me. I would appreciate her for going out of the way and requesting the honorable judge to give me another date as I was not ready for the hearing that day. I am feeling so relieved after dismissal of my case and the credit goes to Ms. Kelsey Penna. She is strongly recommended for criminal cases. Thanks Ms Penna for being so kind and helpful

Yohannes
July 30, 2019

She is help full best lawyer in Washington DC thank you very much for everything you helped me a lot any way I hope i will see you next time when I starting my new case I wish all the best for you Kelsey God bless you

Boubacar
May 8, 2021

My experience with this firm was exceptional. My attorney Kelsey Penna was phenomenal. She came well equipped and ready to help me win my Civil Protection Order. Kelsey was professional, relentless, and made light work of the matter. I’m grateful to have had worked with such a skilled attorney, definitely would recommend to anyone facing similar issues in D.C.

Greg
April 23, 2021

Very big thanks to Kelsey Penna for clearing my name where I can continue to drive in DC! I'm very happy and grateful for her great efforts to resolve my past issue in DC! Greg

Brandon
January 28, 2021

Kelsey Penna is a rock star! No question she went above and beyond without having to ask. She gave me the confidence I needed to rest easy and have faith all will work out in my favor. I can’t thank her enough. Thank you kindly Kelsey, you are appreciated!

Vincent
November 23, 2020

Kelsey was part of the team in my DUI case and did a fantastic job. She's professional, exceptionally knowledgeable, and very responsive. You know you're in hands with Kelsey and the rest of the team. I can't recommend her highly enough.

anonymous
October 30, 2020

I was represented for a Civil Protection Order and Title IX Investigation in DC. She was extremely helpful, professional and supportive through entire process. Highly recommend!

anonymous
October 16, 2020

Kelsey provided a first class service - efficient, knowledgeable, and reassuring. Strongly recommended.

Larry
September 8, 2020

Kelsey recently handled the process to have an arrest record sealed having to do with a DUI. Though charges had been dismissed and my record indicated as such, it was still in the public records. She was very responsive, explained the process to me, was clear about what documents would be required, etc. She made it a very simple process for me and it was all done electronically. I didn’t have to appear. She took care of everything and let me know the outcome—which was the record has been sealed—as soon as the judge decided. More than pleased with her representation and definitely recommend her.

anonymous
August 2, 2020

Kelsey did a great job providing advise and case strategy for a hearing I had to provide some testimony. She was very helpful in answering all of my questions and gave me all the time I needed to feel comfortable with the hearing process.

anonymous
August 5, 2019

Ms. Kelsey Penna represented me in my court case in a very professional way. Before coming to her for my case I was so much worried but she guided me in a such a professional way that it reduced level of my anxiety. She was so kind to follow up with me on email and text messages. She used to give me reminder call one day before the court date which was super helpful. In the court, she used to be on time and was very friendly with me. I would appreciate her for going out of the way and requesting the honorable judge to give me another date as I was not ready for the hearing that day. I am feeling so relieved after dismissal of my case and the credit goes to Ms. Kelsey Penna. She is strongly recommended for criminal cases. Thanks Ms Penna for being so kind and helpful

Yohannes
July 30, 2019

She is help full best lawyer in Washington DC thank you very much for everything you helped me a lot any way I hope i will see you next time when I starting my new case I wish all the best for you Kelsey God bless you