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Acquired: 2011
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021
Virtual Law Office, Akron, OH, 44312
53 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Family
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 | Family
Vary good attorney
Very good attorney i recommend him and will hire him again criminal or family cases
Posted by anonymous | April 19, 2024 | Family
Family law
I already have a great relationship with Paul but his assistance in guiding me through the family law matters I’ve had to deal with has been so exceptionally helpful that I’ve even managed to settle things on my terms while avoiding full blown litigation. In the end his advisement alone has saved me...
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...
Posted by Mary | October 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family
Knowlegldgable, Motivated, Professional
Paul has represented me for several years now, covering my business and family needs as well.
"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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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.
“Probation Terminated - 4-17-2024”
2011
President, Cleveland Marshall Politicians Association
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
2010 - 2011
Cleveland Marshall Political AssociationPresident
2011
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
Two Bachelors degrees in Biology and English
2012
Adversity In a Post Glass-Steagall World
2013
English
Legal Answers
Can I restrict visitation due to new partners history?
09 Nov 2017
Can my ex take my child 2 hrs away on his weekends every weekend.?
10 Nov 2017
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