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

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

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... thousands. You’re looking for an attorney right? Look no further. You found the guy.

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...t my daughter could understand. He worked quickly to obtain the best results possible. I would highly recommend him. He is the first attorney that I would call. He represented my daughter in a criminal case on multiple charges. He offers a variety of legal services and I will be seeking his legal advice on other matters in the near future

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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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