Paul Michael Kocsis

Paul Michael Kocsis

also known as Law Office of Paul M Kocsis LLC

4.4
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 26 years

Family Lawyer at Avon, OH
Practice Areas: Family, Juvenile, Criminal Defense, Education

37040 Colorado Avenue, Avon, OH

About Paul

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 65%

Divorce / Dissolution/ Legal Separation / Support / Custody / Post Decree Modification / Contempt / PreNupitial Agreement / Annulment / Adoptions

65%
Juvenile Law 20%

Never Married Parents / Child Support / Custody / Children Services Defense / Juvenile Criminal Defense

20%
Criminal Defense 10%

DUI / Domestic Violence / Criminal Non-Support / Traffic Matters/ Protection Orders

10%
Education 5%

Education law / Discipline Issues / IEP and 504 Plans

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 26 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Paul M. Kocsis

37040 Colorado Avenue, Avon, OH, 44011

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Paul Michael Kocsis's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

Posted by David Robinson | October 7, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

My Opposing Counsel

Paul Kocsis was my opposing counsel. However, he was honest and fair. I can truly tell that he has experience and cares about his clients. More importantly, he's passionate about connecting families. Note: I did not consult with him nor did I hire him. Thank you for all that you do Paul.

Posted by Ed Kelly | November 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The best of all!

Paul is by far the best lawyer I have hired (3) in the past 10 years of trying to deal with a co-parent who refuses to parent. How he bills is very fair in comparison to what I have experienced! Hire him as he is the best!

Posted by Steve | May 28, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Paul represented me in my divorce case and did it with the utmost care and concern. I would recommend him to everyone.

Posted by Christina Dayton | December 28, 2023 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Me vs Dayton cps

He was very honest with me , didn't sugar coat a thing which is what I need . Thank you for all of the information about CPS in Montgomery county Ohio. I did call juvinelle public defender which they wouldn't speak to me unless I had a case . Which doesn't look like I do and we are hitting 40 so...mething days since they first showed up while I was in the hospital. I am going to try to get a hold of the advocate for CPS and file a complaint since the case worker has been only really keeping in contact with my sister . My daughter is a little over a month old and I've lost so much time already with her thanks to CPS. I've not been given a chance to even be a mother to her . This is supposed to be my time to bond with her and I haven't been able to since she is 20 min from me and I rely on people since there is no bus line where she is at the moment. I wish you were in Montgomery county and I had the money to hire you as a lawyer I definitely would . Thanks again for your time it was greatly appreciated.

Posted by anonymous | March 4, 2013

DON'T waste your time or money!

If I could give him negative stars I honestly would. I hired Paul for a child support case. After wasting $4000 over a period of 5 months I finally realized what was going on. He had no real interest in my case. Because I live out of the state he kept stringing me along for more money and no results.... In the end I pay double in child support and have NO visitation rights. Anyone out there that wants to get taken to the cleaners this is your guy.

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Paul Michael Kocsis's Lawyer Endorsements

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Hovanes Margarian

Unknown lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Susan Kenney-Pfalzer

Family lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Paul is a knowledgeable and extremely competent attorney. I refer people to him whenever possible."

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Zachary Simonoff

Child custody lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have had cases with Paul and he is a very diligent attorney. In the most recent case he was response to information needs and was a pleasure dealing him to resolve the matters. Paul fights for his clients but he understands that he needs to maintain his professional judgment to lead his client to a successful and mutually beneficial resolution. I look forward to having cases with Paul in the future."

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William Balena

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paul Kocsis is a respected member of our community of lawyers in Lorain County. I routinely refer clients who need help with custody and divorce issues. He uses the most modern computer technology to address his client's needs and to deliver fast, quality results. Paul is an excellent choice for your family law needs"

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Susan Kenney-Pfalzer

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Zachary Simonoff

Criminal defense lawyer

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William Balena

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Principal, The Law Office of Paul M. Kocsis

Associations

Ohio State Bar Association

Member

Lorain County Bar Association

Member

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Wilburn vs. Wilburn

Father awarded custody; upheld on appeal.

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Education

1999

Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

Boston University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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