Divorce & Family Law lawyers within 10 miles of Cincinnati Ohio

Over the last 35 years I have had the privilege of representing numerous friends, clients and family members in many different areas of law. I primarily am a litigator in a general practice of law dealing with issues that the average family, person or small company runs into. I have been fortunate enough to have a successful practice handling numerous and interesting cases. My office is across the street from the Hamilton County Courthouse at 917 Main Street in an historic building which I own in conjunction with an associate. My practice areas primarily are concentrated in Hamilton County as well as Butler, Clermont and Warren Counties. I am licensed not only in Ohio, but in Federal District Court, Southern District of Ohio as well as in the Eastern District of Kentucky and recently represented an individual in the Federal District Court in Indianapolis on a Pro Hac Vice basis. As a workaholic I tend to be in my office almost seven days a week and attempt to provide a benefit for every client irrespective of the facts of the case, the culpability or liability of my client. It has been my experience that things are very rarely black and white, there are always at least two sides or more to every dispute or issue and I do my best to advocate zealously on behalf of my client. Over the years I have made numerous close friends who start out as clients and have maintained those relationships. I am a life-long resident of Cincinnati, with three children, graduated from St. X High School, Xavier University and UC Law School with a third year of college at Loyola in Rome, Italy. You might say it is very difficult for me to go anywhere in the city without running into someone I know. I hope to maintain a good reputation with all my clients and in the legal community and want to continue that goal. I derive great satisfaction helping my clients or their families through their legal troubles and difficult times. Specialties: Family law- divorce, custody, child support, etc. Criminal law-traffic offenses to murder & strong emphasis on DUI/OVI & driving under suspension. Personal injury cases-auto accidents, slip & fall, dog bite & other injuries. Civil litigation-insurance claims, property damage & strong emphasis on foreclosure defense. Preparation of simple Wills, Power of Attorney, etc. Small business consultation, preparation & filing for corporations & LLC’s, business disputes between companies or individuals.

I began practicing law in 1982, when I served as a judicial clerk for the Honorable Gilbert Bettman of the Common Pleas Court of Hamilton County. In that position, I learned first- hand how the courts are run, how judges handle cases, and I worked closely with courthouse personnel. This experience helped me mesh law school training with the operation of the courts. With this background, I am able to educate and assist you in court proceedings. Following my clerkship, I went into private practice, first with a small firm and then in my own practice. I work hard to stay abreast of the current law and policies in my practice area and in the courts where I work. At least twice a year, I teach seminars to other attorneys on various topics in family law. I also served as an instructor for the National Institute of Trial Advocacy, which teaches young lawyers how to try cases in court. These activities assure that I remain on the cutting edges to assist you in your case.

Mark Edward Godbey is a native of Cincinnati, Ohio and owner of Godbey Law LLC. Our law firm is a full service, general practice firm, serving clients in Southwestern Ohio and Northern Kentucky. Our five attorneys have over 70 years of combined experience. While each attorney focuses on one or two specific areas of practice, our office as a whole can provide a variety of legal services to our clients. Since 1993, we have been representing and advising clients in the areas of auto accidents and other types of personal injury claims, divorce and other areas of family law, consumer bankruptcy and debt reorganization, criminal and traffic defense, estate planning and probate, immigration, and small business representation. We pride ourselves in providing high quality, cost effective legal representation to individuals and small businesses, while also giving the personal attention and service that each client deserves. Our mission is to advocate for our clients with excellence and integrity. We recognize that our clients rely upon our advice and expertise in the courtroom, but also deserve our attention and responsiveness. Our attorneys and staff are committed to the pursuit of excellence in the courtroom, to communicate effectively with our clients, and to demonstrate the strictest personal and professional ethics. We strive daily to establish relationships with our clients that will endure.

Matthew Ernst, Attorney at Law offers the services of a tough, smart attorney who gets results for his criminal defense clients through forceful advocacy. He graduated from the University of Toledo College of Law and began practicing in 1996. He is admitted to practice before Ohio state and federal courts including the US District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. To be able to provide personal service to each client and to focus his efforts on criminal defense, he heads his own firm conveniently located in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio.

Tonya handles all aspects of family law- divorce, dissolution, separation, custody and support. She has extensive experience with each element from negotiations to litigation. Tonya has completed the training for and has been on the appointment list as a guardian ad litem in Hamilton and Clermont Counties. She has over sixty hours of training in mediation services, with an emphasis on family/divorce law. In addition to family law, Tonya provides estate planning services and represents individuals seeking Chapter 7 bankruptcy relief. MILITARY: Tonya has been a member of the Kentucky National Guard since 2001. For the first seven years she worked as a military police officer, including a deployment to Baghdad, Iraq where she was awarded several medals including a Purple Heart. In 2008, she commissioned as a Signal Officer and spent the next seven years in service to the 149th Brigade as a platoon leader, executive officer, and company commander. Tonya was a Judge Advocate, serving as trial counsel for the Kentucky National Guard, and is currently the Cyber Law Chief for the Kentucky National Guard. PERSONAL: Tonya is married and lives in Northern Kentucky with their six children.