(810) 374-0240Attorney Patrick W. O’Keefe
Attorney Patrick W. O’Keefe of Manley & Manley has a reputation throughout the country for being one of the top criminal defense lawyers. Based in Michigan, he earned this reputation through his legal prowess and his impressive achievements in the courtroom and throughout the community.
Over the last 22 years, Mr. O’Keefe’s results have included many “not guilty” verdicts from first-degree criminal sexual conduct to assault and drug charges. He has also successfully resolved cases involving:
- DUI Charges
- Violent Crimes
- White Collar Crimes (state and federal)
- Computer Crimes
- Public Corruption
- Drug Offenses
As a result of this success in high-profile jury trials, he knows how to effectively advocate for a successful resolution without a trial. However, Mr. O’Keefe strongly believes that if a client’s rights are being violated by an overzealous government, then it’s time to take the gloves off and battle it out at trial. This allows for better communication when trying to resolve a case prior to trial because the government knows when his gloves come off, Mr. O’Keefe means business. Mr. O’Keefe is not afraid to be aggressive should the situation need such a response. Regardless of the situation, he handles all of his cases with integrity and discretion.
Attorney Patrick W. O’Keefe
In the State of Michigan, attorney Patrick W. O’Keefe is one of just two Board-Certified Criminal Trial Specialists—the only other board-certified criminal defense attorney is none other than Mr. O’Keefe’s colleague, Michael P. Manley. Board Certification requires extensive trial experience and intensive study of specialized courses in criminal trial law, followed by stringent examinations.
Mr. O’Keefe’s success has earned him respect from his peers. He was selected to the Michigan Super Lawyers list. Each year, no more than 5 percent of the lawyers in Michigan are selected to receive this honor.
Background
Born and raised in Lansing, Michigan, attorney O’Keefe attended Grand Ledge Public Schools before graduating from Grand Ledge High School in 1993. He was named a third-team All-American in baseball his senior year, where he racked up an impressive 81 RBIs, which was a record at that time. He went on to study at Central Michigan University and the University of Notre Dame, where he played varsity baseball on conference championship teams.
Mr. O’Keefe is a proud graduate of the Michigan State University College of Law. In 2003, Mr. O’Keefe started his legal career as an assistant prosecuting attorney in Kent County, Michigan. In 2007, Mr. O’Keefe accepted an appointment as an assistant prosecuting attorney with the Ingham County Prosecutor’s Office in Lansing. In 2013, Mr. O’Keefe founded the O’Keefe Law Firm, where Mr. O’Keefe specialized in criminal defense. Mr. O’Keefe has built a reputation as a tenacious advocate on behalf of the accused.
In May of 2025, Mr. O’Keefe was sought out by Manley & Manley, PC to join their talented team of attorneys and legal professionals.
Mr. O’Keefe is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, Ingham and Eaton county bar associations, the Criminal Defense Lawyers of Michigan, and the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He is widely known and respected in the Capitol City area for his civic and charitable activities. Mr. O’Keefe is a former board member for the Capitol Area Down Syndrome Association. He has worked as a volunteer at the Capitol Area Humane Society. He has made meals for refugee families at the Christo Rey Community Center.
Mr. O’Keefe is a member of the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA), Michigan Super Lawyers, and National Trial Lawyers Association (NTLA) and has been named one of the top 100 trial lawyers with NTLA. Mr. O’Keefe also was named a top 100 DUI Lawyer in the state of Michigan.
Mr. O’Keefe is also very active in national, state, and local politics.
Education:
- University of Notre Dame, B.A., 1997
- Michigan State University College of Law, J.D., 2003
Practice Areas:
- Criminal Defense; Personal Injury; Traffic Violations; Federal Criminal Law; White-Collar Crime; Computer Crime; Driving While Intoxicated; Sex Crimes; Violent Crimes; Drug Crimes; Public Corruption and Embezzlement Crimes; Misdemeanors; Felonies; Automobile Accidents and Injuries; Medical Malpractice
Membership:
- American Bar Association; State Bar of Michigan; Ingham County Bar Association; Eaton County Bar Association; Clinton County Bar Association; National Board of Trial Advocacy; Michigan Super Lawyers; National Trial Lawyers; and NTLA Top 100 Trial Lawyers, Top 100 DUI Lawyers.
Admissions:
- 2003, Michigan; 2014, U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan; 2019, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit