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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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Acquired: 2011
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021
Virtual Law Office, Akron, OH, 44312
53 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 21 reviews | Recommendation
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 Tyler | August 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Follows through with his word
Attorney Kelley was able to help me with my legal obligations. I saved time, money in the long run, and stress as he assured me I would. I wouldn’t hesitate to retain him in the hopefully distant future. He has my recommendation. Thank you sir!
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 Kim | August 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence
Attorney Paul Kelley
A friend recommended Paul to me when I needed a lawyer. I glad they did because he helped me with my CPO case. He made the whole journey so much easier, he's very respectful, honest, and willing to put in the work. I'd absolutely hire him again if I ever needed someone.
Posted by Jeannine Santoro | January 02, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Thank you !
I called Attorney Paul Kelley to provide legal services for my daughter. He was professional and responded quickly. He not only helped put my mind at ease in a difficult situation but helped alleviate much of my daughter's anxiety as well. He was very easy to work with and communicated on a level tha...
"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
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