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Stephanie A. Dietz has practiced family law in the Commonwealth of Kentucky since 1994 and is widely recognized for her experience, leadership, and commitment to both her clients and community. She focuses her practice on domestic relations matters throughout Northern Kentucky and has built a reputation for providing strategic, compassionate guidance during some of life’s most challenging transitions.
Stephanie earned her undergraduate degree in Political Science from University of Kentucky and her law degree from Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase College of Law.
Throughout her career, Stephanie has received numerous professional recognitions, including being named one of Cincy Magazine’s Leading Lawyers since 2009 and earning recognition as a Super Lawyer. She is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Stephanie previously served as President of the Northern Kentucky Bar Association and has remained actively involved in the organization throughout her career.
In addition to her legal practice, Stephanie currently serves as State Representative for Kentucky’s 65th House District, representing portions of Covington, Edgewood, Fort Wright, Park Hills, and Crestview Hills in Kenton County. She serves as Chair of the Budget Review Subcommittee on Justice, Public Safety & Judiciary and sits on several legislative committees involving judiciary, families and children, appropriations and revenue, and administrative regulations. She also chaired the Kentucky Task Force on Air Mobility and Aviation Economic Development during the 2025 interim.
Stephanie completed the Emerging Legislative Leaders Program at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business and has received numerous awards for her work in the Kentucky Legislature.
A lifelong Kentuckian, Stephanie is deeply involved in her community and has long been active in her parish, St. Pius X, as well as many volunteer organizations throughout Northern Kentucky.
Stephanie and her husband, Jim, have two sons, Avery and Alex. Outside of her practice and public service, she values time with her family and community.
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50 E RiverCenter Blvd, Suite 1210, Covington, KY, 41011
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Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2008
Very good adoption attorney
My wife and I used Ms. Dietz to finalize a complex international adoption. She was outstanding in her role. I highly recommend her.
"Stephanie Dietz enjoys an excellent reputation among her fellow attorneys. She has demonstrated a high level of skill in the area of domestic relations. She is always well prepared. I highly endorse her."
"Stephanie is very knowledgeable about family law. She can negotiate a resolution as well as present a case through trial. I've worked with and against her in numerous cases and she is always professional and prepared. I highly endorse her!"
Education lawyer
2019
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Peer Recognition, Leading Lawyers in America
2017
Peer Recognition, Leading Lawyers in America
2016
Peer Recognition, Leading Lawyers in America
2015
Peer Recognition, Leading Lawyers in America
2014
Peer Recognition, Leading Lawyers in America
2013
Peer Recognition, Leading Lawyers in America
2012
Peer Recognition, Leading Lawyers in America
2011
Peer Recognition, Leading Lawyers in America
2010
Peer Recognition, Leading Lawyers in America
2009
Peer recognition, Leading Lawyers in America
2005
40 Under 40, Cincincinnati Business Courier
2000
Pro Bono Attorney of the Year Award, Northern Kentucky Volunteer Lawyers
2003 - 2012
Lawyer/Partner, O'Hara Rubert Taylor Sloan & Sergent
2000 - 2003
Attorney, Summe & Summe
1998 - 2000
Attorney, Hoffman Hoffman and Grubbs
1997 - 1998
Attorney/Owner, Stephanie A. Dietz, P.S.C.
1997 - 1998
Attorney, Bouldin & Dietz, PLLC
1994 - 1997
Attorney, Dennison & Associates
2012 - Present
Academy of Northern Kentucky Collaborative ProfessionalsSecretary
2010 - Present
Northern Kentucky Collaborative ProfessionalsBoard Member
2002 - Present
Academy of Northern Kentucky Collaborative ProfessionalsMember
2002 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1994 - Present
Northern Kentucky Bar AssociationMember
1994 - Present
Northern Kentucky Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
1994 - Present
Northern Kentucky Bar Association, Women Lawyers SectionMember
1994 - Present
Kentucky Bar AssociationMember
1994 - Present
Kentucky Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
1994 - Present
Legal Aid of the BluegrassVolunteer Lawyer
2014 - 2014
Legal Aid of the BluegrassHiring Committee to Replace Executive Director
2011 - 2013
Northern Kentucky Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
2005 - 2008
Northern Kentucky Bar Association, Family Law SectionChair
2004 - 2014
Legal Aid of the BluegrassBoard Member
2001 - 2004
Legal Aid of the BluegrassSecretary
Prenuptial Agreement found to be valid contract but unconscionable.
Adoption not granted
Favorable outcome
1994
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
BS - Bachelor of Science
2017
Collaborative Family Law
2014
Pitfalls in Family Law
2012
Child Custody Law Update
2009
A View from Across the River II: Nuances Between Kentucky and Ohio Practice
2009
Family Law and Bankruptcy
2000
High Conflict Adoptions
2000
Division of Property and Maintenance
2006
2000
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