Lisa Marie Wells

Lisa Marie Wells

also known as Lisa Wenzel Wells

4.9
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 22 years

Sex crime Lawyer at Covington, KY
Practice Areas: Sex Crime, Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense

50 E. Rivercenter Blvd, Suite 415, Covington, KY

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023
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About Lisa

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Sex Crime 45%

Ms. Wells defends more cases related to sex offenses (rape, gross sexual imposition, possession/distribution of child pornography, etc.) than any other type of criminal case. Ms. Wells has traveled all over Ohio and Kentucky defending her clients.

45%
Divorce and Separation 30%

Ms. Wells handles all types of domestic cases, Dissolutions, Divorces, Legal Separations, Pre-nuptial agreements and Post-Decree issues. As a mother with two young children, Ms. Wells truly understand your most valuable "assets" are your children.

30%
Criminal Defense 25%

Lisa Wenzel Wells, criminal defense attorney in Ohio and Kentucky, understands your worries and frustrations. Due to her extensive training and experience in criminal law, she knows exactly what's needed to defend your case successfully, and she has the passion and caring to make sure your rights are fully protected. As a former Felony Prosecutor, Lisa knows the justice system from the "inside" out. This insider experience enables her to assess the prosecution's case against you.

22 years | 3,000 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 300-300 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 22 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2003

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2022

Licensed in Kentucky for 22 years

State: Kentucky

Acquired: 2004

Suspended

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023

Location

Law Office of Lisa Wells

50 E. Rivercenter Blvd, Suite 415, Covington, KY, 41011

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Lisa Marie Wells's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

67 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 29 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by anonymous | February 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Complicity to Murder

I was facing 20 years to life at the age of 15. The case was a very high profile case and included a lot of co-defendants 7 to be exact. At this age i didn't know what to think, I saw no light at the end of the tunnel but Lisa Wells did. This was impossible to believe with the characteristics of the ...case I mean impossible. Our biggest fear was me being tried as an adult which involves all information pertaining to me being released to the public not to mention I was a star basketball player in high school being recruited by D1 colleges. So being tried as an adult would have ruined me and my family. Lisa somehow worked a miracle to keep my case in juvenile court. This feeling was indescribable. At this moment I knew that all those dreams I had had come back. I ended up serving a year for the case and not having a single charge on my record and in the end went on to play college basketball. Lisa's paralegal Tony Maney played a major role as well in the case. Lisa is most of the time busy so Tony is who your are mostly going to talk to for updates. Tony made sure every request of information I needed for this case, I got. He carried me through this whole case mentally. I will not hire anybody else but Lisa Wells. Who knows where my life would be today if Lisa didn't help me out.

Posted by Liz | August 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce case

Lisa Wells was my attorney for a year long divorce. She was very professional and personable at the same time, giving me the hard truth, legal options, and reassuring me along the way. This was a very difficult process emotionally but she kept me optimistic but not over promising. She has a great par...alegal and a deep bench of attorneys that can back fill if needed. I would recommend Lisa for anyone that needs a straight shooting bull dog attorney that won't back down to what is equitable and just. She is sharp with charm and easy to talk to with lots of positive results in the courtroom. I was thrilled with the outcome of my case, and she was spot on with her approach both with me and in court.

Posted by anonymous | August 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Lisa Wells is the best

In 2015, I was a local tri-state Police Officer when I found myself in a bad situation off duty. I was enjoying a night out with friends listening to some local music at a northern Kentucky country music venue. While enjoying to music and conversation with friends, a man started causing trouble wit...h the group. After leaving the music venue in attempts to get away from the trouble, I was assaulted. After I was able to get away from the man and attempt to leave, the Police arrived. While I was attempting to leave, without any warning, the responding Police Officer tackled me from behind causing my head to slam into a brick wall resulting in a concussion, spinal injury, and loss of consciousness I was arrested for A.I. , D.C. and Resisting Arrest. A week later, the man who had assaulted me decided to falsely charge me with assault 4th degree. Lisa Wells was referred to me by several officers in the surrounding departments. I met with Lisa and I immediately knew that she was going to take care of everything. Lisa was caring and confident that everything would work out okay. In the Courtroom, Lisa had a great command presence and worked well with the prosecutors. With great evidence, and Lisa's experience, she was able to get all charges dropped against me in exchange for a plea to Disorderly Conduct 2nd. I chose to go with the plea due to the case being extended by prosecutors for nearly 9 months. Thanks to Lisa Wells, my case is over and I am on my way to continuing my career in Law Enforcement. I would highly recommend Lisa Wells to anyone who is looking for a confident and competent advocate to fight for them. Being a person that has been on both sides of the prosecution, I can tell you that you want Lisa in your corner.

Posted by Renée | June 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Lisa WON MY LOYALITY!!!

Lisa reviewed my case thoroughly, including a 2 1/2 hr long DVD from a different courtroom hearing from a different county to represent me well. I was completely confident that all my issues were heard, noted, and addressed. On the day of the court hearing, Lisa walked in boldly and TOOK OVER THE COU...RTROOM. SHE COMMANDED RESPECT AND GOT THE JOB DONE IN MY FAVOR. SHE CUT THROUGH ALL THE BULLCRAP BRILANTLY SO I COULD MOVE ON WITH MY LIFE. Her courtroom performance was well worth my defense investment. The "accuser", aka my fiancé's Ex, fabricated lies to make herself look like a complete angel, which was far from the truth. She completely instigated the whole situation for why I was charged with 4th degree assault. Lisa had the prosecutor in fear, that she did not have all the facts straight and was able to have my charges dropped to harassment. Lisa won my loyality, I would hire her again in a heartbeat if the same person continues to interfer and fabricate lies about me and my financé's life..

Posted by Kenny | February 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Sex Crime

Fantastic Experience

Lisa Wells was an amazing attorney. I was facing multiple years in prison (up to 5), being a registered sex offender, and not being able to have contact with my daughter the rest of her childhood. While the law is a little ambiguous based on certain stipulations (because of my position as a teacher),... in the end was a crime. As a result of hiring Lisa and her working her magic, she was able to get my charge reduced from sexual battery to an attempted felonious assault. My main focus was trying not to be a registered sex offender because I wanted to be in my daughter's life. I didn't care about the other consequences but I obviously wanted the least amount of prison time possible. And she made that happen. And I was blessed with only a 1 year sentence and 3 years PRC. She is a phenomenal attorney and I would not have received the justice I deserved without her skills, resources, and connections. All in all, Ms. Wells the most fantastic attorney out there. Thank you so much again Lisa. I am blessed to have met you and had you as my attorney. Choose her and you won't regret it. Good luck!

Lisa Wells

Replied last February 11, 2016

Thank you so much to my client for posting this review. I also want to thank Joe Deters who assisted in making this offer and sentence possible. The law is soo unfair when it comes to treating all teacher and student relationships the same. It is time the legislature catch up with reality.

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Lisa Marie Wells's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kristin Russell

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Not only is Lisa well known in the legal community, she is highly trained and immensely experienced."

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Michael Bouldin

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lisa does an excellent job defending the rights of her clients."

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Nicholas Summe

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've personally watch Lisa in the court room many times. She is second to none! Here ability to effectively advocate for her clients and achieve results is impressive and educational for all those around her."

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Brian Goldberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brian Giles

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeffrey Hale

Unknown lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Lisa for many years and she is a great attorney. She is very dedicated to her clients and is always advocating on their behalf. I"

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Matthew Ernst

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lisa is one of the best domestic lawyers in the business. Smart and aggressive. We've worked DUI cases together as well and her insight is impressive."

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Joseph Ireland

Unknown lawyer | Jul 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with and against Lisa Wells on a number cases. She is a great attorney with the ability to absolutely slay an opposing party. Her office staff is also very helpful and great to work with."

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Ameer Mabjish

Unknown lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lisa is a sharp and fearless litigator."

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Matthew Ernst

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Daniel Schubert

Criminal defense lawyer

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Rene Heinrich

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Bradley Kraemer

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mary Wilkins

Family lawyer

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Joseph Ireland

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Rachelle Howell

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ameer Mabjish

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kristin Russell

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Michael Bouldin

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Jeffrey Brunk

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.

Fully Probated Suspension issued in KY, 2023

updated on 09/08/2023

Fully Probated Suspension means an attorney is technically suspended, but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities during the suspension to make sure that he or she does not repeat the behavior.

Suspension For Term issued in OH, 2022

updated on 10/26/2022

Suspended for term means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Felony Suspension issued in OH, 2019

updated on 12/08/2020

Felony suspension means an attorney was convicted of a crime and lost his or her license to practice law.

Honors

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2014

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Owner, The Law Office of Lisa M. Wells

2005 - 2006

Attorney, Berger & Cox

2003 - 2005

Assistant Commonwealth Attorney, Kenton County Commonwealth Attorney's Office

2002 - 2003

Associate, DBL Law

Associations

2016 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense lawyers

Member

2010 - Present

KJA

Attorney Member

2006 - Present

Kentucky Bar Association, Criminal Law Section

Attorney Member

2004 - Present

Kentucky Bar Association

Attorney Member

2004 - Present

Northern Kentucky Bar Association

Attorney Member

2003 - Present

Cincinnati Bar Association

Attorney Member

2003 - Present

Ohio State Bar Association

Attorney Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Ohio v. Patrick Parker

Not Guilty on all counts.

Commonwealth of Kentucky v. D.G.

Dismissal of all charges.

Commonwealth of Kentucky v. A.L.

Assault 4th degree dismissed

Commonwealth of Kentucky v. N.K.

Not Guilty of DUI 2nd offense

Commonwealth of Kentucky v. M.S.

No True Bill from Grand Jury

State of Ohio v. Lonnie Blanton

Dismissal of all charges.

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Education

2003

Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

Northern Kentucky University

BS - Bachelor of Science

1998

University of Cincinnati

Associates

Speaking Engagements

2015

Bi Weekly segment 700 WLW

2014

Weekly segment 700 WLW

2013

700 WLW Legal Analyst

2012

700 WLW Legal Analyst

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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