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 21 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 16 - 20 of 20 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Don | July 29, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Reliable/Knowledgeable Divorce and Child Sexual Abuse Attorney

Lisa Wenzel Wells was my attorney for several years. She has successfully supported me in various legal settings such as my divorce, which included false allegations of child sexual abuse. Lisa showed great passion and energy in helping me deal with those heinous allegations. She was successful in... defending me in a civil suit, as well as helped me win my counter claims of slander, defamation of character and infliction of emotional distress. For anyone falsely accused of child sexual abuse, I would highly recommend Lisa Wells as an experienced & caring attorney that can help you through such difficult times. I will always remember her holding my hand in support as the verdict was returned at trial, as well as asking how my boys are doing years after cases ended. Lisa cares. Also impressive was Lisa's team of support personnel including a top notch private investigator & staff, her networking with other attorneys and her familiarity with the various judges involved. Her ability to build a relationship with a jury was astounding. You won't find a better attorney to conduct a deposition in my opinion. She will persevere & work hard on your behalf. I greatly appreciated her willingness to stand up to judges and other attorneys for what was right. Her willingness to listen, to accept other points of view, to understand a client's strengths/limitations, to communicate effectively and then champion a strategy that supported my goals were invaluable. Lisa was also very financially responsible and caring, which was a great comfort during my divorce. Her compassion for the human aspect of litigation has been commendable. My two boys will be forever grateful for Lisa's 'family values' approach. I have enjoyed many years of invaluable time with my two boys because of Lisa Wells' efforts. Don Adams Cincinnati,Ohio

Posted by anonymous | July 29, 2014 | DUI & DWI

Hired for OVI - Very Helpful

I was pulled over for an OVI in Butler County, OH. I refused to blow and therefore my license was suspended. Lisa was able to stay the suspension within a couple days. She helped me through the ordeal keeping me well informed and letting me know what to expect. The charge was reduced to a wreck...less operation. Since then I have also used her services for some family matters. I have found her to be very accesible and keeps me informed of my options.

Posted by A.S. | July 29, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Lisa Wells is a brilliant lawyer that listens to her clients and protects the family. You want her on your side!

I was involved in a nasty contested domestic relations case in Hamilton County. I had wanted a divorce for over 6 years. In that time, I saw 4 very highly recommended attorneys. The first 3 attorneys offered little advice and were stumped by my complex case. One attorney was a partner at his firm... and suggested I try and "work it out." I couldn't believe how I was dismissed and actually advised to stay in a very unhealthy environment for me and my children. Lisa told me up front what the process would involve. I was already legally separated and she knew exactly how to proceed with filing for the divorce. She listened to my concerns with parenting time and custody and was honest about possible outcomes. She kept my children's safety, mental and emotion state in mind when negotiating parenting time. Lisa also was honest when she told me how the court process works. She never promised anything she couldn't deliver. For example, she gave me the Hamilton County courts usual turn around time on mediation scheduling and court processing. Although I wanted the divorce proceeding to be quick she was correct about how long it took and the amount of money I was looking at investing to get the needed results. When I was anxious about an upcoming court date or mediation appointment, she would tell me specifically what to expect. I had never been in a court room in my life until my divorce. It can be a scary experience, but she was with me every step of the way. She never over charged me or called just to talk to run up my bill. In fact, she did the opposite. She would email or text me if the information I needed wasn't crucial to the case just to save me money. Divorce can be scary especially when there are children involved. I was used to staying at home with my kids. She helped me build my confidence to get back to work after several years of working very minimal hours. I would recommend her to anyone! She is smart, savvy and knows how to get the best for her clients. I feel so blessed that she was by my side for a very scary time in my life.

Posted by Kelly | August 28, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Great jury trial lawyer

I have been using Lisa for about 5 years now she has represented me in criminal, civil and my divorce. I was facing 30 years on my criminal case and she got me a plea and I ended up with 6 months jail time and 2 years probation, she took one of my criminal cases to jury and we won. My divorce was re...solved in a short period of time with no issues and if I was going to any kind of a jury trial, Lisa would be the only lawyer I would even consider.

Posted by Justin V. | March 12, 2013 | Child Custody

Lisa Marie Wells Review

I hired Lisa in 2008 and from day one I knew that I had someone in my corner that had my best interests at hand. Her confidence gave me the reassurance that I could achieve what we set out to do which was obtain full custody of my son and I can proudly say mission accomplished. Currently Lisa is ha...ndling my dissolution and it is going great. Brandon Funderburg, Lisa's Paralegal, has been a huge help throughout this process. I have called him daily, sometimes several times a day and he is always helpful, resourceful, respectful, and goes out of his way to make sure things are done correctly. Brandon has made several accomidations to make this process as painless as possible. I really think that his diligence and attention to detail have really saved me alot of time and stress. I can't forget Toni who is also a great asset to Lisa's firm. He always greats me by name when I call and asks about my kids. I recemmend all my friends to Lisa Marie Wells because she is very personable, confident, and intellengent not to mention her team gets results.

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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

Family lawyer

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Bradley Kraemer

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mary Wilkins

Family lawyer

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Joseph Ireland

Family lawyer

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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

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Jeffrey Brunk

Criminal defense lawyer

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Courtney Caparella-Kraemer

Child custody lawyer

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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