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also known as Wil Zevely, Wilbur M. Zevely
Wilbur M. Zevely is a partner in the Florence, KY law firm Busald Funk Zevely, PSC. He has practiced law since 1972. He concentrates his practice in criminal law, domestic relations, and DUI cases. He has defended thousands of clients in criminal trials before Judges and juries. He has practiced throughout Kentucky and Southern Ohio.
Mr. Zevely received his B.S. degree in Chemistry from the University of Cincinnati in 1968 with a minor in math. His J.D. is from Salmon P. Chase School of Law in 1972.
Prior to entering the practice of law, he worked as a chemist for The Monsanto Co., under contract with the United States Atomic Energy Commission.
For many years, Mr. Zevely has lectured on DUI issues for the Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, (KACDL), the KY Bar Association, the Northern KY Bar Association, and the Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy. He taught for more than 10 years at the week-long basic training course at Falbush, KY for the KY Department of Public Advocacy. He writes a regular column on DUI tips for the KACDL newsletter.
In the early 1970’s Mr. Zevely, incorporated “The 15th Judicial District Public Defender, Inc.,” this was the first State funded Public Defender program in the Northern KY area. Mr. Zevely ran the program for years. The program represented indigent clients in Boone, Gallatin, Grant, Carroll, and Owen Counties.
Mr. Zevely, along with retired Judge Stanley Billingsley, author the Kentucky Driving Under the Influence Law Book, which is a West Law Publication. The book is rewritten annually and has been published for 19 years.
Mr. Zevely has served as director of the KACDL since its formation. Mr. Zevely is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association, the Ohio State Bar Association, KACDL, NACDL, and is admitted to practice in Federal Court for the Southern District of Ohio and the Eastern District of Kentucky.
Mr. Zevely received the 2014 Distinguished Lawyer award from the Northern Kentucky Bar Association. He also received the 2015 Lifetime Achievement award from the Northern Kentucky Bar Association.
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Acquired: 1972
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226 Main St, Florence, KY, 41042-2016
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Posted by anonymous | January 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Helpful in time of need!
Will Zevely did an outstanding job! He was very knowledgeable and helped explain my options to me with my case. I felt very comfortable from the first meeting with him. He reviewed my case and was able to let me know what to expect during the entire process. He always asked me if there was any q...
Posted by Greg | June 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
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I found myself in a horrible situation certain that I was going to land myself some time in jail. Then I hired Wil zevely and he handled it perfectly. I didn’t see 1 day behind bars. I made a great decision hiring wil! Thank you!
Posted by anonymous | June 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
DUI Super Lawyer
Mr. Zevely is a terrific lawyer. Mr Zevely was able to explain the severity of my situation without sugarcoating it. I was facing a second offence DUI, aggravated. I was guilty. I lost my 6 figure employment due to the DUI, I was a pharmaceutical sales manager. Mr. Zevely was able to get me an ...
"I have worked together for 37 years with Wil on many criminal cases. He is one of the best criminal defense trial lawyers I know."
Family lawyer
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Lifetime Achievement Award, Northern Kentucky Bar Association
2014
Lawyer of the year, Northern Kentucky Bar Association
1972 - Present
Trial attorney, Busald Funk & Zevely
1972 - 1980
Public Defender, The 15th Judicial District Public Defender, Inc
2012 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1985 - Present
Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense LawyersBoard of Directors
1972 - Present
Kentucky Bar AssociationMember
1972 - Present
Ohio State Bar AssociationMember
1972
JD - Juris Doctor
1968
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2018
DUI law
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2017
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2016
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2016
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