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Paul Joseph Dickman

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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
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Paul Joseph Dickman's Reviews

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Practice Areas
Criminal Defense (109) Lawsuits & Disputes (24) DUI & DWI (23) Expungement (8) Drug Crime (6) Personal Injury (6) Speeding & Traffic Ticket (4) Car Accidents (3) Child Custody (3) Divorce & Separation (2) Family (2) Motorcycle Accident (2) Administrative Law (1) Adoption (1) Appeals (1) Child Support (1) Employment & Labor (1) Federal Crime (1) Immigration (1) Insurance (1) Juvenile (1) Landlord & Tenant (1) Violent Crime (1) Workers Compensation (1)
What Clients Mention
Case Results (144) Advocacy (99) Recommendation (89) Responsiveness (51) Professionalism (46) General Knowledge (39) Communication Style (37) Practice Area Knowledge (36) Cost of Services (35) Trustworthiness (27) Compassion (25) Character & Conduct (24) Punctuality (4) Staff & Support (3) Free Consultations (1)

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Punctuality

Posted by Michael | January 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The best choice!

I recently found out I had an outstanding arrest warrent in KY. In attempting to get help I called several attorneys for a phone interview, I currently live in the Chicago area. Several attorneys returned my calls, but something just did'nt feel right with them. later that same day Paul returned ...my call. He spent over an hour with me on the phone. The fit was right. Paul went to work on my case, from 2005 mind you, and immiedatly got my case moving. Due to my distance from KY he appeared on my behalf several times without me making the trip back to KY. We had a plan worked out with the Judge and Prosecuter. I was to post bond and turn myself in to the count y jail. I was told maybe an hour and I would be released. you guessed it, there was a glitch. A prior retired Judge had put out a NO BOND warrent on me 10 years prior. So when I checked in the jail one of the jailers came to me and told me there was conflicting notes from 2 Judges. I was being held. Little did I know, Paul was on the outside working on my behalf. So from 4PM till I was released about 10PM he was calling everyone he knew to get me out. The first face I saw was Paul's when I got released. He wanted me to know what happened and he was not going to leave me till I could go to my daughter's home that night. It took him calling another Judge at home at 9PM but I was released. The case had issues along the way because of it being 15 years old. At one point we had to appear in front of yet a 3rd Judge. He was one of those ole time hanging Judges you hear about. He wanted me to do max time right then. Paul got the case put on hold that day and made arrangements for me to get in front of Judge number 2. The case went on and on due to covid closing the court system. All said and done, Paul negotiated for me to have a complete dismissal of all charges, case gone. It could have been a Felony conviction but I paid a $253.00 court cost contempt fine. I'm free again to visit my family in KY. I just returned from a week long vacation for the holidays in which we were all over the State of Kentucky. The case still continues as the first Judge forfieted my $3,000.00 original bond. Paul is working to get that returned to me at no charge. Believe you me, Paul Dickman is worth every penny of his fee. Totally worth the fee! I my opionon, using anyone else in Northern KY would be a waist of your money, little lone your freedom. Thank You Paul Dickman. Happy New Year 2021 to you and yours. Mike, Chicago IL Thank You for making my trip possible.

Posted by anonymous | May 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Expensive but worth it! Better take this Dickman !

I was charged with felony trafficking and then hit again with felony drug possession while waiting for the trafficking case! I thought my life was over, the police took my life savings and my charges carried up to 12 years In prison, Paul came into the picture and kept me calm throughout the entire p...rocess, he was good about communicating with me and called me frequently to update me on my cases. He was basically my alarm clock for court, and great at helping with getting where I needed to be. My felony was put on diversion with 1 year supervised and my felony trafficking case was reduced to a minor pot possession. My cash was returned to me and to put it simply, Paul SAVED the day! Don’t make the mistake of someone who will sell you out, Paul fought and fought for me to get the best deal I couldn’t possibly get and made me look super cool in the court room.

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.

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!

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Paul Joseph Dickman's Lawyer Endorsements

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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

97

Legal Answers

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Does my case deserve a policy limit settlement?

10 Mar 2025
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If the social security number and date of birth is wrong on my indictment, can my charges be dismissed?

12 Jan 2024
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Caught having sex in a National Recreation Area which makes it a federal offense. What to expect.

22 Aug 2023
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