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Paul M. Kelley
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Biography
I wont bs you and tell you what you want to hear. I tell you what you need to hear. Aggressive but humble; always analytical. I calculate odds. With striking efficiency.
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Licensed in Ohio for 14 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 2011
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021
Location
Paul Kelley, Esq.
Virtual Law Office, Akron, OH, 44312
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Paul M. Kelley's Reviews
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Practice Areas
Criminal Defense (23)
Child Custody (8)
Lawsuits & Disputes (7)
Family (5)
Divorce & Separation (4)
Real Estate (3)
Business (2)
Contracts & Agreements (2)
DUI & DWI (2)
Domestic Violence (2)
Speeding & Traffic Ticket (2)
Appeals (1)
Consumer Protection (1)
Drug Crime (1)
Expungement (1)
Identity Theft (1)
Juvenile (1)
Litigation (1)
Residential (1)
Violent Crime (1)
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Posted by Jose Miller Heisler | January 23, 2026 | Hired Attorney
My testimonial
Paul was super professional; he told me what I should do from the start, and by following what he said, it definitely helped me out tremendously. Also he’s easy to talk to and very understanding, so you don’t have to feel anxious at all just tell him how it is and he will tell you how he will help yo...
Posted by Cheyann | December 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family
Highly recommend
Paul is absolutely amazing! I’ve used him for both family and criminal court and each time he made the process less stressful. I couldn’t recommend him more.
Posted by Travis | December 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Vary good attorney
Very good attorney i recommend him and will hire him again criminal or family cases
Posted by Fred | June 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Great job
I had this case that was hindering my life and I was going through a dark spot but Paul got me through it all and beat the case 4 weeks into being into the case I didn’t even have to go to pretrial he did a amazing job getting me all figured out and off
Posted by Kurt | March 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Gets the job done
I have used Paul on several occasions and he has been able to help me a lot. He has always been upfront and honest about everything and answered all of my questions.
Paul M. Kelley's Lawyer Endorsements
"Paul is a zealous advocate for his clients. I wholeheartedly endorse him and I have referred many clients to him in the past with great success."
"Paul is a talented, creative, and kind lawyer. He works hard for his clients and does not back down from opposing counsel. I would not hesitate to refer him a case."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.
Stayed Suspension Placed on Probation issued in OH, 2021
updated on 09/05/2025This type of suspension means the attorney has been suspended, but that the suspension is placed on hold (and ultimately removed) if the attorney complies with certain requirements.
Paul’s comment:
“Probation Terminated - 4-17-2024”
Honors
2011
President, Cleveland Marshall Politicians Association
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Attorney, Paul Kelley, Esq
2012 - 2013
Attorney Associate, The Law Office of Jack Malicki
2011 - 2011
Intern, Cleveland City Prosecutor's Office
2010 - 2010
Trial intern, Canton Law Department
Associations
2010 - 2011
Cleveland Marshall Political AssociationPresident
Education
2011
Cleveland Marshall college of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
Kent State University
Two Bachelors degrees in Biology and English
Speaking Engagements
2012
Occupy Wall Street
Adversity In a Post Glass-Steagall World
Publications
2013
April 2013 Lorain County Bar Association Newsletter
The Misconceptions Surrounding the New Statute of Limitations for Written Contracts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I restrict visitation due to new partners history?
09 Nov 2017
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Can my ex take my child 2 hrs away on his weekends every weekend.?
10 Nov 2017
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I have supervised at my moms with my kids every other weekend do I have to stay in her presence or because she is supervis
11 Nov 2017