Paul M. Kelley

Paul M. Kelley

5.0
Rating: 4.9

Licensed for 14 years

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

Virtual Law Office, Akron, OH

About Paul

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 60%

Criminal Defense

15 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

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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

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Paul M. Kelley's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

53 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 11 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Ira | April 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Thank you

From the very beginning paul was very professional and at the same time easy to talk to. He did a great job making sure I understood what was going on and handled the case properly and in the end it was dismissed so thank you.Me and my family will be talking to him again if we have any future issues ...and I recommend anyone looking for someone who is a good person as well as a good lawyer do the same.

Posted by Jessica | April 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

He won my case. Was with me every step

My sister referred me to Paul Kelly. I was in a very mentally abusive non co-parent situation with my ex who served me court papers. I felt like I could never be free of my ex manipulation and lies and felt so defeated getting court papers when I am a good mom. Not just good, great mom. Mama bear her...e 100%. I had to get a lawyer. I got ahold of Paul and explained my situation he took my case and stood by me every step of the way. He was always there and got right back with me on any questions or worries I had. He never left me waiting and wondering on answers. He knows his stuff, and truly cared. I recommend Paul, because he will fight for you!

Posted by Nanetta | December 04, 2017 | Contracts & Agreements

Contract Review

We could not be more grateful for the help and guidance we received from Paul Kelley during a consultation for a contract review. My husband and I were really struggling to understand and propose amendments to a contractual agreement for my husband's business. Paul was able to help us not only unders...tand the contract in it's entirety, but developed a plan with us to propose amendments and adjustments. We were able to ultimately understand the risks involved in signing the original contract, and with Paul's help we were able to avoid getting caught in a contract that could have had detrimental effects on our business and family. We were under significant time restraints to review and propose amendments to the contract, and Paul made it happen over a busy holiday weekend- words can't express how grateful we were for this. Paul was professional and astute in his understanding but simplified things enough for us that we walked away feeling totally confident in our next steps.

Posted by Renee | November 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Paul Kelly 5 star attorney!

I would recommend Paul to anyone going through a divorce. He was very prompt in getting back with me when I had questions or concerns. He is very easy to talk to and even though he offers his professional advice, the final decisions were mine and he never disagreed or made me feel uncomfortable with... those decisions.

Posted by Reena | October 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent service

Paul was very easy to work with and explained to me all of my options and the possible outcomes to look for. Very resonably priced for the quality of service, and in the court room he was a beast! Very well versed, and knowledgeable as well as perceptive and intuitive! Happy with my selection of repr...esentation, as well as my outcome! Recommend to all my family and friends

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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:  4.9 (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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