Jeffrey Steven Hale

Jeffrey Steven Hale

also known as Jeffrey Hale

4.6
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 21 years

Family Lawyer at Cincinnati, OH
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation

212 W. 8th Street, Cincinnati, OH

About Jeffrey

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Kentucky for 1 year

State: Kentucky

Acquired: 2024

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Arizona for 2 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2024

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Ohio for 21 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Ernst & Associates LLC

212 W. 8th Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202

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Jeffrey Steven Hale's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

27 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 27 reviews

Posted by anonymous | September 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Thank you for all your help

Jeff listened to all my concerns and was able to help me get through a time in my life I never thought would happen to me.

Posted by Rachael | August 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Thank You

Thank you for all your hard work. Your office helped guide me through a very hard time in my life.

Jeffrey Hale

Replied last August 26, 2019

Thank you for your kind words. Our office takes pride in helping our clients to the fullest extent of the law.

Posted by anonymous | June 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

GG

I went thru a custody battle with my 3 children and the advice and suggestions I was given eventually led to me having full custody of my 3 children whom now live with me and go to school from my home. I pay no spousal support nor child support. I really felt like this system only favored mothers and... not fathers so much, but Jeff was thorough and very efficient in this case, and at the end of the day this father has his 3 kids and they are safe. Thanks for all your help. This was money well spent, absolutely no reservations or regrets choosing Jeff Hale

Jeffrey Hale

Replied last June 27, 2019

Thank you for trusting our office to protect you and your family.

Posted by G.C.E | June 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Just what I needed!!!

Thank you so much for all your support and help. I had a very messy divorce and custody issue that made be extremely scared for my babies. I met with Mr. Hale and he took my case and immediately went to work walking me through what needed to happen to protect me and my kids. Thank you for all you... did for me and my family.

Jeffrey Hale

Replied last June 27, 2019

Thank you for trusting our office to help you. We take great pride in working hard to get you the best result we possibly can.

Posted by anonymous | June 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Took money but did not do "a thing"

We hired him for more support for small case, it was very small case but more than we can handle, so we decided hire an attorney. After the consultation, we follow every instruction he gave to us. After a couple of month, before court day, all of us knew that the case was not winning case. He told ...us that his suggestion to dismiss the case and not show to the court. He also said he will take care of documentation by sending notice to the court from him. But we found out he did not send a thing to the court. After we questioned to him about paperwork, he told us the court systems are slow for mailing out documents. . After a few weeks later, the court send us a letter, it was simply "Petitioner Failed to Appear". He never send these documents to the court, his name was anywhere on the paper. He did not send a thing to the court for us. He did not close the case properly as an attorney for who hired him and let the case died down. The payment we paid at the time of consultation was flat rate agreement. He showed up to the first hearing court once for ask court to have more time. We had meeting with him one more time to ask him if he turn the paperwork in to the court because we never receive anything from his office. He said he did. We already know he did not turn any paperwork to the court. It was his job to close the case properly. We feel that he owe us refund or apology that he did not completed his job.

Jeffrey Hale

Replied last June 26, 2019

I am sorry to hear you were not satisfied with your experience. The best way to address an issue or concern is to contact the office directly. I do not recall the facts of your case as you have stated them. Your facts are extremely vague and do not even address a court your matter was to be scheduled in. Our attorneys take great pride in their work and results. If you would like to discuss your comments or concerns, please contact the office directly.

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Jeffrey Steven Hale's Lawyer Endorsements

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Holly Regoli

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Other

"Mr. Hale is highly respected in the community and I recommend him to take care of your legal needs."

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Adam Bleile

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Jeff for several years. I have been practicing law for just over 16 years and know several divorce attorneys. When I went through domestic issues the first and only attorney I called was Jeff. He handled the matter from beginning to end without any issue. He kept me fully informed on all the strengths and weakness of our case. He brought about the best conclusion that could have been had and I am thankful to him for that."

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Barbara Ginn

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jeff is prepared and thorough. Every client I have recommended to this firm has been very pleased with the representation they have received."

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Arianna Atkins

Family lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Hale is a frequent contributor on AVVO. He consistently provides well-reasoned and helpful advice."

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Lindsay Lawrence

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ryan Really

Unknown lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have seen Jeff in front of the court and behind the scenes on numerous occasions. He is firm,clear and competent during oral argument and still caring and attentive to clients outside the courtroom."

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Nicholas Klingensmith

Family lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Bouldin

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I've worked with Jeff on family, divorce and seen him in DUI case and believe he is an excellent attorney."

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David Flanagan

Family lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Felter

Unknown lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. His answers to legal questions on this website are always on point, and I have no doubt that he would do a great job for her clients."

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Michael Gerace

Family lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Awesome attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Lee Thompson

Family lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. I do not know Mr. Hale personally, but I have had the opportunity to read his answers on this site. In reading through his remarks, I find his assistance to people coming here to be very helpful. There is no doubt he is knowledgeable about the law. As an attorney myself, I find myself learning from him."

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Bryce Fetter

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Wieczorek

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joshua Mathews

Unknown lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Other

"Having reviewed this attorney's written materials and experience, I would certainly recommend him."

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Anthony Zezima

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"It is very clear to me that Mr. Hale is extremely knowledgeable in the area of Family Law, and also in his other fields of practice. His willingness to provide answers to those seeking advice shows that he is a professional in his chosen field. I would recommend and endorse Mr.Hale to anyone needing help in his area of practice."

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Bradley Fisher

Unknown lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He provides detailed and insightful analysis to questions posed by AVVO subscribers. The detailed responses and thorough explanations provided here display a vast knowledge of the law. He is an asset to the legal community."

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Howard Lewis

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Hale is one of the finest attorneys in his state. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession. I will absolutely recommend clients to him in OH. He is an outstanding attorney."

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Ronald Burdge

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. When you look at attorney Hale's answers to consumer questions at Avvo, check out his website and the info there, see what a grateful client has to say and what others in the legal community recommend, it's easy to see attorney Hale knows Divorce Law extremely well and cares deeply about making sure his clients understand their options and that they make good choices and get the best result he can, as quickly as he can. If you have a domestic relations question and his office is near you, then he's your answer. I recommend him to you."

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Robert Herking

Unknown lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have had many cases against Jeff as a prosecutor and can state without hesitation that he was one of the best prepared attorneys, and honest attorney, I have encountered. Because of this, I would recommend Jeff to anyone needing his services."

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Melissa Kroener

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Richard Maus

Criminal defense lawyer

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Barbara Ginn

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Arianna Atkins

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Lee Thompson

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Nicholas Klingensmith

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Bouldin

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Rene Heinrich

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Lindsay Lawrence

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Mary Wilkins

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Michael Gerace

Criminal defense lawyer

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Nicholas Zingarelli

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Matthew Ernst

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Joseph Suhre

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Ryan Really

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Bryce Fetter

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Attorney, KroenerHale, LLC

Associations

2014 - Present

Ohio State Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Clermont County Bar Association

Member

2006 - 2008

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Divorce with hidden assets

Custody/Child Support

Favorable

OVI

Not guilty

OVI / DUI / DWI

Not Guilty

OVI / DUI / DWI

Not Guilty

Contempt For Failing to Pay Child's Expenses

Favorable

Dissolution

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Education

2004

Northern Kentucky University

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

University of Virginia

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

No upcoming speaking engagements

No upcoming speaking engagements

Publications

2019

No Current Publication No current publication

Languages

English

Activity

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