Lisa Marie Wenzel

Lisa Wenzel, criminal defense attorney in Ohio and Kentucky, understands your worries and frustrations. Due to her extensive training and experience in criminal law, she knows exactly what's needed to defend your case successfully, and she has the passion and caring to make sure your rights are fully protected.

Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University

J.D.

2000 - 2003

Honors: A graduate of NKU in 1999 with a degree in Political Science, Lisa went directly on to law school. There she published two articles and was on law review and moot court at the same time, a rare accomplishment. Her internships included several insurance defense firms, and in her last semester she was asked to work for the Kenton County Commonwealth Attorney's Office.

Attorney

The Law Office of Lisa Wenzel

2006 - Current

In 2006, the Law Office of Lisa Wenzel was established. Since that time, Lisa has spent countless hours at training seminars and conferences, keeping up to date and honing her skills as a criminal defense attorney. As a matter of fact, her participation in Continuing Legal Education (CLE) far exceeds the minimum standards set by state law. She is driven by a relentless passion to protect the rights of others and does whatever it takes to meet each challenge. This includes getting specific training for the defense of a single case! Over the last several years, Lisa has personally defended over 2,500 cases ranging from clients charged with capital murder to misdemeanor drug abuse.

Felony Prosecutor

The Kenton County Commonwealth Attorney's Office

2003 - 2004

During Lisa's final semester in law school, she was asked to work for the Kenton County Commonwealth Attorney's Office. It was at this time that Lisa established her favorable work ethic which ultimately led to being hired as a felony prosecutor soon after her graduation in 2003. Her criminal law training began with the Kentucky Prosecutor's Institute. But working side-by-side with seasoned prosecutors was the most gainful experience for Lisa Wenzel. She learned about the innermost strengths and weaknesses of the prosecution; what gives them the greatest victories and the worst problems. Essentially, Lisa Wenzel learned how to practice criminal law by the very people who are trying to put you in jail!

Rule 20 Certified

The Ohio Supreme Court

Ohio State Bar

Member

Current

Kentucky Bar Association

Member

2004 - Current

Kentucky

Since 2004

Ohio

Since 2003

Federal Circuit

Since 2006

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