Family law cases in Columbus typically resolve within 6 to 18 months, depending on complexity, court schedules, and cooperation between parties.
Columbus Court Backlog
The Franklin County courts generally have a backlog of 200 to 700 family law cases at any given time, which can affect scheduling and resolution times.
Family Columbus Filing Volume
Monthly filings for family law matters in Columbus are estimated between 80 and 150 cases, including divorce, custody, and support issues.
Family Case Outcomes
Approximately 30% of cases settle before formal filing, 55% resolve after filing but before trial, and around 15% proceed to trial for final judgment.
Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Family , Motor Vehicle Accidents, Family
Family Law: Our practice is limited to divorce dissolution, custody, support and other like family law matters. We represent clients who need immediate advice and concentrated service from experienced legal counsel. Our founding attorney has served as counsel in large national law firms. She believes that there are no "small clients" and ensures that all clients receive personalized legal services. Most of our clients are referred by former clients, friends, and colleagues who trust our judgment and proven ability to ‘get the job done.’. Solutions: We are experienced problem solvers, who thrive on developing creative strategies to complex matters. We will work hand-in-hand with you to construct a plan to get the results you need. We give candid advice, and at times may not tell you what you want to hear. But that is our job. Our goal is not simply to get paid. Rather, we want you to understand all of your options along with the pros and cons of each.. Personalized Service: One size does not fit all. We see you as an individual and want to understand what makes you tick. We want to know what challenges you face. What are your goals? What are your concerns? This allows us to fashion a plan that best fits you.
Kelly Wick has been practicing law since 2007. Ms. Wick received a Bachelor of Science from The Ohio State University in 2004, where she graduated as a double major from the Honors Program. She received her Juris Doctor from Capital University Law School in Columbus, Ohio in 2007. Prior to joining Wolinetz Law Offices, Kelly began her legal career working as the Staff Attorney to the Honorable Kim Browne of the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, Division of Domestic Relations. She is currently admitted to practice law in the State of Ohio. Her primary focus is on family law and general civil law.. Contact us at your convenience for more information about our attorneys located in Columbus, and convenient to Powell, Dublin, Upper Arlington, Bexley, New Albany, Delaware, and Lancaster, Ohio or the surrounding areas.
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Family, General Practice, Power Of Attorney, Probate
As a graduate of The Ohio State University and Capital Law School, I have been practicing law in Central Ohio for almost 10 years. My work is in Family Law- Elder Care, Wills/Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Divorce, Custody, and Child Support.
Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Civil , Collections, Corporate , Criminal Defense , Entertainment & Sports , Family , Personal Injury, Business
Former Outside Counsel and Special Counsel to the Attorney General, State of Ohio. Entrepreuner-Founder: Ohio Dispute Resolution Company,Del's Lemonade of Ohio and Cruisin' on the Riverfront Classic Car Show. Current Member, Board of Trustees, Deaf Services Center. Past Member; Board of Trustees, Contemporary Amercian Theatre Company (CATCO) and Center for New Directions. Life Member, Kappa Kappa Psi, Alpha Chapter, National Honorary Band Fraternity. Member; Sierra Club, Columbus Zoo, Wexner Center, WOSU, Chevy Classics Club, US Bowling Congress, RI Reds Historical Society and Columbus Museum. Honorary Kentucky Colonel. Youth Member: DeMolay and Boy Scouts (incl Philmont Ranch). Delegate-At-Large, 1976 National Presidential Convention
Ms. Leveridge is an Ohio State Bar Association Board Certified Specialist in Family Relations Law and a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers with a successful practice devoted exclusively to family law. Ms. Leveridge was recently named a Super Lawyer in 2015 and a Top Lawyer in Family Law by Columbus CEO Magazine. Ms. Leveridge's practice includes representing clients in complex litigation and settlement negotiation involving spousal support, property distribution, debt allocation, business valuation, tracing separate property, financial misconduct, retirement/qualified domestic relations orders, custody/shared parenting, child support, allocation of parental rights and responsibilities and allocation of attorney's fees.
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Practice Areas: Civil , Civil Rights, Collections, Consumer Protection, Contracts, Debtor/Creditor, Discrimination, Family , Gay and Lesbian , Personal Injury, Police Misconduct, Sexual Harassment, Litigation
Practice Areas: Civil , Criminal Defense , Domestic Partnership, Family , Traffic Violations, Family
Since entering private practice in 1995, John Johnson has devoted his career to helping people through the most difficult turns of life. He has represented hundreds of clients in divorces and dissolutions, child custody actions, child and spousal support matters and post-divorce modifications. John has extensive knowledge of domestic law and has tried numerous cases in central Ohio’s domestic courts and argued a number of cases before the state’s appellate courts. He has earned the trust and respect of judges and fellow lawyers for his straightforward approach to representing his clients.. John has been named to Columbus CEO Magazine's Top Lawyers list for the past two years, and is AV-rated, the highest rating by the Martindale-Hubbell ratings service. He is a Board Certified Specialist in Family Law by the Ohio State Bar Association.. John is a lifelong central Ohio resident. He has a bachelor’s degree from Ohio Wesleyan University and a law degree from Capital University Law School. John served as an Assistant Attorney General for Ohio from 1993 through 1995 before entering private practice.
Practice Areas: Family, Litigation, Personal Injury, Business
Mr. Campbell is a partner in the law firm. He is married to Robin, has two adult children, including firm associate Kristie A. Campbell, and enjoys travel and sports. He graduated with a Juris Doctor from The University of Akron, where he was selected to the Akron Law Review Board of Editors, after he graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He began law practice handling a variety of trial matters as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Franklin County, Ohio.. He is admitted to the practice of law before the United States Supreme Court; the United States Northern and Southern District Courts of Ohio; and the Ohio Supreme Court.. As a highly rated trial lawyer, he concentrates his practice on civil litigation, such as business matters, domestic relations and personal injury, but he also assists with planning for smaller businesses and families. In recognition of excellence in advocacy, Mr. Campbell has been certified as a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, which is limited to attorneys who have won million dollar verdicts and/or settlements for their clients.. For more than fifteen years, Mr. Campbell has received the AV Preeminent designation which is the highest peer review rating issued by Martindale-Hubbell. He has also been recognized by Columbus CEO Magazine in its Top Lawyer list since its inception in 2010.
Practice Areas: Animal Bites, Construction , Consumer Protection, Dental Malpractice, Family , Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Real Estate , Family
Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Family , Spousal Support, Divorce & Separation
Grossman has been recognized by his peers as an expert in his field for more than 25 years. He has successfully litigated complex family law cases in many counties in Ohio and has consulted in cases throughout the United States.. Jeff was instrumental in building a boutique law firm with other lawyers, known by judges and other lawyers, as extremely compitent and ethical. Lawyers in the firm often work together to maximize expertise and to make certain that their client's needs are met.
Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Civil , Divorce, Domestic Partnership, Family , Insurance , Divorce & Separation
I have over 25 years of legal experience in the areas of family relations law, business law, estate planning and insolvency advice. I am a certified specialist in family relations law. I take a personal interest in my client's cases and I am willing to be as aggressive as necessary to meet the needs of my client.I recognize that every case is different. I listen to my clients, find out their objectives and develop a strategy to meet those objectives. I give each legal case the personal attention it requires and recommend different strategies depending on the needs of the client. I provide competent and diligent representation.I provide aggressive yet caring representation. I will strive to aggressively protect my client's rights but I will never lose sight of the emotional and financial impact of litigation.
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