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Wilbur Marks Zevely
also known as Wil Zevely, Wilbur M. Zevely
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Biography
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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Licensed in Kentucky for 53 years
State: Kentucky
Acquired: 1972
No misconduct found
Licensed in Ohio for 53 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1972
No misconduct found
Location
Busald Funk Zevely, P.S.C.
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...
Wilbur Marks Zevely's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
Ryan Beck
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Lifetime Achievement Award, Northern Kentucky Bar Association
2014
Lawyer of the year, Northern Kentucky Bar Association
Work Experience
1972 - Present
Trial attorney, Busald Funk & Zevely
1972 - 1980
Public Defender, The 15th Judicial District Public Defender, Inc
Associations
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
Education
1972
Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1968
University of Cincinnati
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
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2016
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2016
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2015
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2015
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2014
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2014
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Publications
1994
Thomson Reuters
Kentucky DUI law
Languages
English
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Q&A
Got caught stealing from Spencer’s gifts in the mall. Will I have to face any criminal charges or fees?
04 May 2019
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My son is 17 and was charged with receiving stolen property under 10,000? what are the charges
12 Mar 2019
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Is she likely to get jail time for the wanton endangerment charge?
09 Feb 2019