Paul M. Kelley

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Paul M. Kelley

5.0
Rating: 4.8

Licensed for 14 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Akron, OH
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation

Virtual Law Office, Akron, OH

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About Paul

Biography

"Why hire a lawyer who has 100 clients at a time and just takes your money and treats you like a number? PM Kelley keeps a low caseload so EACH client gets his absolute BEST"

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 60%

Criminal Defense

14 years | 400 cases

60%
Family 30%

Divorce and Separation Child Custody Child Support

30%
Litigation 10%

Automobile Accidents

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025 2023 2022
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+ 2

Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 14 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2011

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021

Location

Paul Kelley, Esq.

Virtual Law Office, Akron, OH, 44312

paulkelleylaw4u.wixsite.com/paulkelleyesq

Online Presence

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Paul M. Kelley's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

51 Client Reviews

5 star (51)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Travis | December 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

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

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

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

This review is from a person who hired this 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.

Posted by Tim S. | March 5, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

When you're looking at time in the "cellie"? Better Call Paul Kelley, Esq. Kel

Your prompt and professional demeanor, support, and dedication to my case provided me and my family with a sense of security and hope during what could have been a real life death sentence for all of us. (Literally). You truly went above and beyond the duties and responsibilities of a lawyer, provi...ding complete honesty, and clarity every step of the way. Without much knowledge of myself, family, or the false allegations against me, you didn't hesitate to lend your hand and expertise to us. Working in God like ways to show real life miracles right here! We could never thank you enough and thank you isn't nearly enough! God broke the mold with you! We will always be eternally grateful to you! You will always be family in our eyes and heart.

Posted by Jason | January 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Attorney

Paul is an amazing lawyer, and an even better human being. He helped me get more time with my son, and for that i will be forever grateful. He was there whenever i needed him no matter the time of day. No question i had ever went unanswered. The poise he showed in the courtroom was so impressive. I ...would recommend Paul Kelley a hundred out of a hundred times!! Thank you Paul for everything, and you know what they say… if you need perfect counseling, You better call Paul !!!

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Paul M. Kelley's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Muha

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 15

Relationship: Friend

"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."

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Ashley Jones

Family lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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

Rating:  4.8 (Concern)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.

Stayed Suspension Placed on Probation issued in OH, 2021

updated on 09/05/2025

This 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 Association

President

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

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