Stephanie A. Dietz

Stephanie A. Dietz

5.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 31 years

Family Lawyer at Edgewood, KY
Practice Areas: Family, Adoption

130 Dudley Pike Ste 150, Edgewood, KY

About Stephanie

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 65%

I have been representing parties in domestic cases for my entire legal career. I have experience in representing parties in high income cases and in high conflict divorces. I also practice in the Collaborative Group and advocate first for a process outside of court and hope that court will be a last resort for my clients. With that being said, I have 22 years of domestic litigation experience in Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana in divorces, custody, adoption and child support.

31 years

65%
Adoption 35%

I have represented both children, biological parents and prospective adoptive parents in this process in Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana. I have experience in all types of adoptions, including interstate, step-parent, private, grandparent, and termination of parental rights.

31 years

35%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Kentucky for 31 years

State: Kentucky

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Indiana for 29 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 1996

Retired

No misconduct found

Licensed in Ohio for 30 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1995

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Dietz & Overmann, PLLC

130 Dudley Pike Ste 150, Edgewood, KY, 41017-4313

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Stephanie A. Dietz's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by Thomas | August 5, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best lawyer in my opinion.

Mrs Dietz helped with my divorce and child custody. She was simply amazing. My ex wife tried to be a bully and Mrs Dietz didn't allow it. She even at one point told my ex to stop talking (because my ex was verbally bashing me), and said that it's my turn to talk. She helped reveal the truth that my e...x lied and that I was being honest. Hopefully I never have to go through a divorce or custody battle again, however if I do I will definitely be seeking help from Mrs Dietz.

Posted by anonymous | June 7, 2007

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.

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Stephanie A. Dietz's Lawyer Endorsements

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Todd McMurtry

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Michael Bouldin

Family lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"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!"

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Ashley Barlow

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Stephanie is a very skilled practitioner with extensive experience."

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Ashley Barlow

Education lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

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

Associations

2012 - Present

Academy of Northern Kentucky Collaborative Professionals

Secretary

2010 - Present

Northern Kentucky Collaborative Professionals

Board Member

2002 - Present

Academy of Northern Kentucky Collaborative Professionals

Member

2002 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1994 - Present

Northern Kentucky Bar Association

Member

1994 - Present

Northern Kentucky Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

1994 - Present

Northern Kentucky Bar Association, Women Lawyers Section

Member

1994 - Present

Kentucky Bar Association

Member

1994 - Present

Kentucky Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

1994 - Present

Legal Aid of the Bluegrass

Volunteer Lawyer

2014 - 2014

Legal Aid of the Bluegrass

Hiring Committee to Replace Executive Director

2011 - 2013

Northern Kentucky Bar Association

Board of Directors

2005 - 2008

Northern Kentucky Bar Association, Family Law Section

Chair

2004 - 2014

Legal Aid of the Bluegrass

Board Member

2001 - 2004

Legal Aid of the Bluegrass

Secretary

Sample of Legal Cases

Schweikert vs. Schweikert, 2008 WL 162862

Prenuptial Agreement found to be valid contract but unconscionable.

Moore vs. Asente, 110 S.W.3d 336

Adoption not granted

In re: the Adoption of Asente, 734 N.E.2d 1224

Favorable outcome

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Education

1994

Northern Kentucky University-Salmon P. Chase College of Law

1990

University of Kentucky

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2017

Kentucky Law Update

Collaborative Family Law

2014

Kentucky Bar Association

Pitfalls in Family Law

2012

Access to Justice Foundation

Child Custody Law Update

2009

Salmon P. Chase College of Law

A View from Across the River II: Nuances Between Kentucky and Ohio Practice

2009

Northern Kentucky Bar Association, Bankruptcy Section

Family Law and Bankruptcy

2000

Kentucky Bar Association

High Conflict Adoptions

2000

Judge Bartlett's Civil Procedure Class at Salmon P. Chase College of Law

Division of Property and Maintenance

Publications

2006

Bench and Bar Collaborative Family Law for KBA

2000

Kentucky Practice Series Adoption and Termination of Parental Rights

Languages

English

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