Paul Joseph Dickman

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Paul Joseph Dickman

5.0
197 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 32 years

Appeals Lawyer at Covington, KY
Practice Areas: Appeals, Criminal Defense

19 W 11 Th St, Covington, KY

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About Paul

Biography

CALL US - WE KNOW WHAT TO DO! Taking care of Kentucky Clients for over 20 Years!

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Appeals 75%

Specialized in Criminal Defense Appeals. This includes cases with: police procedure error, tainted evidence, faulty trial procedures, non-credible resources used by prosecution, and omission of evidence

75%
Criminal Defense 25%

Criminal Appeals for those who were falsely convicted of a crime they did not commit

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 13 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Kentucky for 32 years

State: Kentucky

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Dickman Law Office P.S.C.

19 W 11 Th St, Covington, KY, 41011-3003

www.dickmanlawoffice.com

Paul Joseph Dickman's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 06, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Unbelieveable Attorney

I found myself in some trouble that I was not familiar with, and was beyond scared. I called Mr. Dickman based on the fact of other reviews that he had received and set up a meeting time with him to go and discuss the case. He was very flexible in the meeting times and was very willing to listen ov...er the phone and told me to relax that he would help me figure this out in the best way possible. The day that we meet, we sat down and went over all of the details. After the details were discussed - he went over all of the possible scenarios that could happen. He asked me what my goals were and that he would fight for those goals as best as he could. Again, told me to relax that he would figure out the best possible solution. After a few days he called me and updated me on what was going on with the case and he told me that after talking to the other party that he was able to resolve the matter - nothing else was needed. All of my goals were met, beyond anything that I could have imagined. I know that I will never find myself in that situation again, however, I will be referring Mr. Dickman to anyone that I know that finds themselves in trouble. He is caring, he listens for understanding and he does what he says.

Posted by anonymous | September 13, 2013 | Criminal Defense

The rusted trailer!

My husband and I have known Paul for several years now, we meet him re-guarding a suit my Great Uncle was involved in and have stayed in contact since( 6-7 years). My husband and I took in what we thought was a friend in off the ...street to help out and ended up in a bad situation. Long story starts now, my husband helped the guy haul a trailer to the junk yard (gaining nothing more then fuel money) believing him when he said he had permission from his girlfriends(was present) parents from the family owned property( no tickets in my husbands name, it was in theirs) to find out with in weeks that they both were hooked on heroin, I turned them into social services(they had a new baby), said friend and his girlfriend had a falling out and she tells Daddy that her babies dad and my husband stole some stuff from their property.....The night mare for my family starts here, my husband is charged with receiving stolen property over ten thousand dollars, I called Paul, he moved fast to have my husband released from jail (thank god)! My husband ends up taking the alford peal( meaning taking deal but refusal to admit guilt ) and agrees to diversion for 3 years( no more money to keep fighting and just wore out at this point) thinking that all will be ok and we can move on with our lives, WRONG! My husband is to report to probation monthly and they want all guns removed from house, we live in a split family home with my father all guns were in my fathers living quarters, and we had no access to), blah blah blah he is rearrested when Probation goes back on their word that they will come out and look at the house and then make a decision! All this happens a mist my father becoming very ill and being in the hospital having two surgeries within four days, Paul knew I had to have my husbands help , I work two jobs and have a child at home, my father is being released from the hospital with the understanding someone will be with him 24 hrs, Thanks to Paul and his big heart I have my husband everyday out on furloughs to help care for my father until this all can be resolved hopefully by the grace of God! Paul has received calls and texts from me around the clock with questions and fear, he offers all the help he can and more! I would tell anyone in a bad spot as we are to call him! He is very caring and takes his job above and beyond what is excepted of him!

Posted by Ron | July 19, 2013 | DUI & DWI

More than just a DUI!

I chose Paul Dickman to represent me on the advice of a friend for whom Paul had handled a rather tricky felony charge (successfully). Paul handled a DUI case for me in 2012 that had more major ramifications than simply losing my license or getting higher insurance rates; as a foster parent, I ran th...e risk of losing my fostering status if convicted of the charge. Paul understood this and undertook every effort to gain an acquittal (which he did). He examined the charges from every angle, questioned everything. He got the police video thrown out because it didn't sync to real time (by only a matter of a few seconds -- ingenious!) and even managed to block a good portion of the officer's testimony. Throughout the process, he kept me very involved and informed, texting or calling me to report every development, no matter how minor (although, as a defendant, nothing ever felt minor to me!). He explained the process thoroughly so that there were no surprises along the way, told me what to expect, and gave me constant encouragement and reassurance throughout. We wound up taking the case to trial, and Paul's cross-examination of the arresting officer had the poor man so flummoxed that I actually wound up feeling for the poor guy (hey, the officer was just doing his job...). The case that had me so stressed for months wound up with a unanimous not-guilty jury verdict in under forty minutes of deliberation. Would I recommend the services of Paul Dickman? Absolutely. He may not have actually saved my life, but at the time that's certainly what it felt like. And on a really happy ending note, Paul even recommended the family attorney when my wife and I wound up adopting the little boy we had fostered for a few years. Although I hopefully will not be requiring legal counsel any time soon, Paul Dickman is certainly who I will turn to if the need ever arises.

Posted by anonymous | July 01, 2013 | Criminal Defense

I Give Paul a 10/10

When faced with the worst possible aligations, I chose Paul to help protect me. He navigated me through the process, informing me of the multiple possible outcomes, and made descisions based on my wishes. In the end Mr. Dickman was able to show that the "evidence" being brought forward was false and ...the case was dismissed before it really began. Although they may be on the expensive side, you WILL get what you pay for. I trusted Dickman Law Offices and they delivered. I would recommend Paul and his partners to everyone.

Posted by Celeste | June 24, 2013

Personal Review foir Attoirnety Paul Joseph Dickman

i would HIGHLY RECOMMEND this attorney to anyone, who needs a trustworthy,dedicated, fair mand of integrity. I am priviledged to have been in contact with him in the last few weeks. My name is Celeste Johnson Peterson McCloudo

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Joshua McIntosh

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paul is an exceptional lawyer with a proven track record of getting the best outcomes for his clients. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a dedicated attorney who fights for his clients' rights."

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Edward Metzger

Car accident lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I've worked as opposing counsel against Paul, and he is a good lawyer. He is willing to fight for his clients and take the case all the way through trial, if necessary."

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Nicholas Summe

Car accident lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked countless cases alongside of Paul Dickman. We have taken cases to trial and settled many more. Without a doubt, his years of experience, his no holds bars strategies and his dedication to his clients produces fantastic results. You can't go wrong hiring Paul to handle you case!"

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J Scott

Family lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked many cases with Paul as opposing counsel. I find Paul to be an aggressive advocate for his clients, as well as a worthy adversary in the litigation process."

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Maria Hoffman

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paul is a strong advocate for his clients. I truly respect and enjoy working with him."

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Ashley Witte Dawson

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paul Dickman is an excellent advocate for his clients. Paul's high work ethic coupled with his vast knowledge of the law is truly impressive. I personally refer clients to Paul as I know he will achieve the best results possible. I fully endorse this attorney."

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Adam Bleile

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Paul has a rare quality of being both intelligent and humble. Everyone likes Paul. He uses this to his advantage both in and out of the courtroom. I had a case where Paul was on the other side. Paul did very well for his client because he was methodical in all his legal decisions but was a pleasant person to work against. He is very good at disarming his opposing party due to these tactics. I hope I do not have him as opposing counsel in the future as he is very good at his job. However, I have recommended him in the past to family and friends and will continue to do so in the future."

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Aaron Harper

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch lawyer. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Timothy Vanderweert

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paul is an excellent DUI attorney. I recommend him highly."

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Nicholas Nighswander

Environmental and natural resources lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paul has an engineer's degree and is very knowledgeable in the area of environmental legal matters. This experience has enabled him to have seven figure outcomes for clients. If you have an environmental issue, Paul is the attorney to talk to about it."

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Joshua McIntosh

Criminal defense lawyer

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Nicholas Summe

Criminal defense lawyer

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Maria Hoffman

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Ashley Witte Dawson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Adam Bleile

Litigation lawyer

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Robert Sanders

Defective and dangerous products lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Rated Attorney, Lead Counsel

2015

Hon. Kentucky Colonel, Governor of Kentucky

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2014

Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates

2014

Rated Attorney, Lead Counsel

2013

Rated Attorney, Lead Counsel

1995

Donated Legal Services Award, Northern Kentucky Bar Association

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Owner, Dickman Law Office P.S.C.

1995 - 1997

Partner, Dickman & Moser

1993 - 1995

Assistant Attorney, Meredith L. Lawrence & Associates

Associations

2000 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2000 - Present

Kentucky Justice Association

1993 - Present

Northern Kentucky Bar Association

1991 - Present

Kentucky Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Com. v. Ealy

NOT GUILTY

Com. v. Hardy

NOT GUILTY

Atkins v. Lakeside

settled

Wilson v. Interplastics

$4.75 Million Settlement

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Education

1993

Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Northern Kentucky University

Speaking Engagements

2002

2002 CLE

Geotechnical Issues in Construction Litigation

2001

2001 CLE

Recent Developments in Environmental Law

2000

2000 CLE Event

Brownfields 2000, The Development of Contaminated Properties

1999

1999 CLE Event

Legal Remedies for Petroleum Contamination

1996

Kentucky Career Institute, 1996

Real Estate Law

Publications

2001

Lex Loci, Northern Kentucky Bar Association “Mold: The Next Toxic Tort”

1997

Lex Loci, Northern Kentucky Bar Association Lead Based Paint and the Law

1994

Northern Kentucky Law Review Law Review / Chase College of Law

Languages

English

German

Activity

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