Paul Joseph Dickman

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Paul Joseph Dickman

5.0
196 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

Showing 21 - 25 of 37 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Brenda | January 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Paul Dickman Review

Paul Dickman has been side by side with us as we navigated the criminal justice system for our family member. He guided us and coached us about working within the system to get the best result possible. His advice was genuine and he often had to be very direct about the possible outcomes. He gave ...us exactly what we needed to make life changing decisions and was very frank about the pitfalls. While we initially were looking at trial, when the possibility of settling outside of court was presented he helped us see every angle of that as well. I would definitely hire him again if needed.

Posted by Vicky | October 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Experienced, Prompt, and Attentive Attorney

Paul is an experienced attorney who specializes in DUI cases. He is very fair and provides excellent service in all aspects of his practice. I received no jail time and the minimum fine on a first offense DUI. He is straightforward and provides realistic advice. I would recommend him to anyone lookin...g for a dependable and reasonable attorney that sees you through the entire process.

Posted by Herbie | July 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

The Best, most caring, and top notch lawyer there is!!!

Paul handled my divorce and custody case for my children. At the time my ex-wife had some major issues going on, and my children were not particularly safe being with her, or the situation that she was in. I did everything that Paul recommended and told me to do. He worked with me on cost, so that we... could achieve our goal in the case. Paul recommended that we hire a private investigator. I did as he told me, and this private investigator proved to be instrumental in my case. My ex wife was lying about a particular incident in court. Paul using his years of experience and top notch proffesionalism, got my ex-wife to admit in court, in front of the judge, that she was not telling the truth about this incident. The end result of my case was that I was awarded full residential custodianship of my children. My ex-wife at first had to start off with "supervised visitation" of the children, and later worked into unsupervised visits, and was then awarded visitation every other weekend. I was also awarded child support for my children. So, in short, this single father could not be happier with the service that Paul provided to me and my children. Without him, I am not sure what would have happened to my children at the time.

Posted by anonymous | February 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

He knows what he is doing

Paul was great to work with. I was certain I was facing jail time after being charged with domestic violence a second time in a six month span on the same person. Although the victim was inaccurate in her statements, I had an uphill battle. When I told him my goal was no jail time, while I was frea...king out, he did his best to keep me calm and although I had to take a plea for a misdemeanor I was able to get probation. I'm thankful I hired him and he's worth every penny

Posted by anonymous | November 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Life Saver

I couldn’t be more appreciative and satisfied with the level of service and representation I received from Paul Dickman. Not only was Paul able to assist in getting the judge to overthrow an uninformed guilty plea to a DUI charge I had made prior to receiving any legal council, he was also able to po...sition my case to a jury trial which resulted in a successful Not Guilty verdict. As a person who is very educated but has very little knowledge and familiarity with the legal system, i found great comfort with Paul handling my case - which is exactly how you want to feel when you are facing stressful criminal allegations. The night that I was arrested and charged unlawfully with a DUI, i had no idea what my options were and how to proceed. This is a scary position to be in, because I ultimately just felt like my only option was to settle and accept the charges. On my behalf, my boyfriend did some quick research and gave Paul a call at 1AM that night, and he actually answered and provided guidance. Within 24 hours, he was in action pursuing information and helped me realize the importance and benefit to fighting the charges. Over a period of 6 months, I faced several appearances in court. Paul was always present and very communicative, preparing me for each step of the process. I felt like he handled my case carefully, but aggressively, was attentive and also super personable and really listened. Paul exhibited an attention to detail and his experience in navigating DUI cases served as a great asset when cross examining the police officer and pin pointing major mis-steps in the handling of my case. He and his associate, Martin, were sharp and on point with their decisions during the jury selection process, and in the end, I felt Paul was able to tell my story and connect with the jury in a way that ultimately resulted in a huge win and the end of a terrible nightmare for me. I can’t say enough good things! And although I hope to never face such an experience again, I am happy to have the contact info for a very solid lawyer in my phone should i ever need any legal guidance in the future.

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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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