$ 400-425 per hour
Traci Michelle Combs-Valerio
also known as Traci Combs-Valerio
About Traci
Biography
Traci Combs-Valerio is an experienced, aggressive, and compassionate attorney that practices in the Ohio counties of Butler, Brown, Clermont, Hamilton, Preble and Warren. Attorney Combs-Valerio dedicates her law practice to Family Law, including divorce/dissolution, custody/visitation, spousal support, child support, Criminal Law, Probate Law, and Juvenile Law-both criminal and custody.
Attorney Combs-Valerio graduated from Miami University with a Bachelor's degree in English Literature in 1998. She worked as a business banker for a number of years before eventually beginning and graduating from the University of Dayton School of Law. Attorney Combs-Valerio was admitted to practice law in the State of Ohio in 2004 and in 2006 she fulfilled her dream of opening her own law practice in Trenton, Ohio. In April, 2017, Attorney Combs-Valerio moved her practice to Fairfield, Ohio in an effort to expand her growing practice.
Remaining in Butler County, close to her roots, has always been important for Attorney Combs-Valerio where she continues to serve her clients and community by utilizing her extensive business and legal knowledge to represent her clients.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
90%
22 years | 500 cases
Criminal Defense
5%
22 years | 500 cases
Juvenile Law
5%
22 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Ohio for 21 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Traci Combs-Valerio, LLC
1248 Nilles Road, Ste 7, Fairfield, OH, 45014
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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Compassion
Posted by Tracy | September 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Recommend
Traci was wonderful at getting things done. She was quick to respond to our calls and messages and went above and beyond her duty to make sure my husbands case was handled correctly. She cares about her clients and makes them feel good.
Traci Combs-Valerio
Replied last September 08, 2017Tracy: It has been wonderful getting to know your husband and even better to be able to help him out of an emotionally charged family sitituation. Thank you for allpwing me to help!
Posted by Angelique | June 09, 2016 | Divorce & Separation
First visit
My first visit with Traci and the firm was amazing. I was instantly put at ease to discuss my divorce. She made me so comfortable at such a hard and upsetting time in my life!!
Traci Combs-Valerio
Replied last June 09, 2016Angelique, it was so nice getting to know you and handling your case. I am so happy that you felt more at ease during such a difficult time.
Posted by Christina | April 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
A preeminent lawyer in Butler County, Ohio
I would highly recommend Traci Michelle Combs-Valerio. I retained Traci for a complicated and emotinally difficult custody case. Traci made me feel comfortable and helped me to understand how the court proceedings would be handled. She was also responsive to my questions or concerns; she replied p...
Traci Combs-Valerio
Replied last April 29, 2016Thank you, Christina for such high praise. It was a pleasure working with you.
Traci Michelle Combs-Valerio's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Traci is a very competent attorney. She is aggressive but fair and a very strong litigator."
"I endorse this lawyer. Traci is a caring, competent and hard working lawyer. She is an excellent attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Traci is very knowledgeable, compassionate and professional."
"I highly endorse this lawyer. She is a warm, caring person who will fight for what is right."
"Traci is a tough and knowledgeable advocate for her clients. She possesses the experience needed for custody and family law. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Traci is an excellent attorney who really cares about her clients."
"I recently had the pleasure of working with Traci. She is obviously very experienced and a strong advocate for her client. I endorse this lawyer."
"Ms. Combs-Valerio provides consistently good advice."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Rated Attorney, Lead Counsel
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Owner, Law Office of Traci Combs-Valerio, LLC
2016 - 2026
Public Defender, City of Trenton
2014 - 2017
Criminal Public Defender, Butler County Public Defender Office
2008 - 2016
Solicitor/Prosecutor, Vilage of Seven Mile, Ohio
2005 - 2006
CEO, H&G Erectors, Inc.
2003 - 2005
Attorney, James M. Allen and Associates
1995 - 2000
Relationship Manager, KeyBank
Associations
2017 - Present
Butler County Bar Association Board of TrusteesBoard of Trustees Member
2014 - Present
Butler County Bar Association-Grievance CommitteeMember
2004 - Present
Ohio State Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Butler County Bar AssociationMember
2020 - 2021
Butler County Bar AssociationPresident
2010 - 2014
Butler County Democratic partyElected Representative
Sample of Legal Cases
In The Matter of the Adoption of J.F.M.
Twelfth Dist. Court of Appeals agreed with my position-consent is not requires when a parent VOLUNTARILY agrees to a no support and no contact order woth his children. Step-Father was able to asopt the children!
Downard v. Rumpke, et al.
Won a new trial with additional jury instructions at the Twelfth District Court of Appeals
Education
2003
University of Dayton School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
Miami University of Ohio
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
CASA Training
The Role of the Defense Attorney in Abuse, Neglect, Dependency Cases
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Do I have to pay more child support for my ex’s poor financial choices?
23 Aug 2023
Q&A
Can you get into trouble for not bringing a child to an in camera interview with a judge?
24 Feb 2021
Q&A
Do I have to hand my kids over to my ex girlfriend?
19 Jul 2019