David Kiely
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David Kiely

Danks & Danks

Evansville, IN

35+ Years Experience
Licensed in 1 State
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About David

David Kiely is a partner at Danks & Danks who practices Family Law, CHINS and DCS cases, and Criminal Defense. Former Judge David D. Kiely has over 35 years of experience within the Vanderburgh County legal system, first in private practice (1990-1997), then appointed as a Magistrate (1998-2009), and as elected Judge of both Superior (2009-2013) and Circuit Courts (2013-2025). As Judge, David Kiely created the first Veteran’s Court and co-founded the Vanderburgh County Therapeutic Work Release Program, both of which have become essential programs in the criminal court division.

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Education

Graduate

Indiana Judicial College

Graduate

Indiana Graduate Program for Judges

B.S. Science

University of Evansville

J.D.

Samford University Cumberland School of Law

Awards & Recognition

James Bethel Greshem Freedom Award

Community Service Award

Professional Associations

Evansville Bar AssociationVanderburgh County Treatment CourtVanderburgh County Veterans Court
Evansville, IN
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