Michael W. Bouldin
Attorney Profile
Top Rated Criminal Defense Attorney in Covington, KY
- Criminal Defense (30%),
- Family Law (30%),
- Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI (30%),
- Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff (10%)
Attorney Michael W. Bouldin is the founder of Bouldin Law Firm in Covington, Kentucky. Michael has over 25 years of experience and is an experienced trial lawyer. He practices in the areas of criminal defense, divorce and personal injury, serving clients throughout northern Kentucky.
Michael Bouldin’s criminal defense experience includes handling all types of misdemeanors and felonies, including DUI. In addition to divorce, he handles family law cases involving child support, collaborative practice and child support. Over the course of his legal career, he has achieved successful results in many criminal and family law cases involving complex issues.
In addition to managing his law practice, Michael Bouldin devotes a substantial portion of his time to pro bono cases. He takes on numerous clients referred from the Northern Kentucky Children’s Advocacy Center and the Women’s Crisis Center. Every year, he devotes a significant number of hours to pro bono work.
Active in his legal community, Mr. Bouldin is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association and the Ohio State Bar Association. He also sits on the board of the Academy of Northern Kentucky Collaborative Professionals, Inc.
Mr. Bouldin earned a bachelor’s degree in business economics from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. He received his law degree from the Northern Kentucky University Chase College of Law. He holds a license to practice law before all Kentucky and Ohio state courts, as well as before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky.
- 30%Criminal Defense
- 30%Family Law
- 30%Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
- 10%Personal Injury - General
Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, Failure to Pay Child Support, Felony, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Parole, Probation, Sex Offenses, Theft, Traffic Violations, Criminal Domestic Violence, Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Juvenile Law, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Father's Rights, DUI/DWI
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Super Lawyers: 2020
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About Michael Bouldin
Admitted: 1994, Kentucky
Professional Webpage: https://www.bouldinlawfirm.com/about/
Honors/Awards:
- Very High Peer Review Rating In Legal Ability & Ethical Standard, 15 Year Anniversary, Martindale Hubbell, 2019
- Selected to Super Lawyers in criminal defense and practice in multiple areas., SuperLawyers, Thomson Reuters, 2019
- Superb attorney rating from AVVO for 2019., Top-Rated Lawyer, AVVO, 2019
Bar/Professional Activity:
- US District Court - S.Dist. OH, 1995
- Ohio Bar Association, 1995
- Kentucky Bar, 1994
- US District Court - E.Dist. Ky, 1995
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Over 40 pro bono hours completed, 2019
- 50 hours on divorce/custody case in Kenton County., 2018
- I commit to 40 hours of pro bono/community service each year. I generally accept pro bono clients who have been referred from the Women's Crisis Center and Children's Advocacy Center.
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
- Michael Bouldin is a 25 year DUI defense attorney and this article explains the different factors which will require additional penalties if convicted of DUI in Kentucky. Kentucky refers to these factors as aggravators. Aggravators require jail time for the first offense and double minimum jail times on second and subsequent DUI convictions. This article is information reading for both the practicing attorney as well as defendants charged with a DUI violation., author, What Is a DUI Aggravator in Kentucky, Legal - DUI, 2019
Verdicts/Settlements:
- Questionable rape charge amended to misdemeanor sexual misconduct. Plea also did not include placement on sex offender registry., 2020
- Successfully argued to impute wages of $113,934 to Husband who claimed $38,162/year on taxes. Dissolution and imputation of wages in Tibtani v. Tibtani case upheld on appeal., 2019
- Acquittal jury verdict in Scott County, Kentucky for defense client facing charges of Burglary and Theft., 2019
- Dismissal of DUI case after court determined that evidence was insufficient to sustain conviction. Client was originally charged with aggravated DUI, refusal of breathalyzer and speeding charges., 2017
- Sole custody awarded to mother following extensive trial to family court judge. New Kentucky law makes a preseumption of joint legal custody and 50/50 parenting determination. Despite new law, sole custody was awarded based on evidence presented at trial., 2017
Transactions:
- Board Member of THE ACADEMY OF NORTHERN KENTUCKY COLLABORATIVE PROFESSIONALS, INC.
- Collaborative divorce for individual with over $10MM assets. Peaceful resolution without court involvement. , 2019
Representative Clients:
- Represented criminal defendants accused of drug trafficking and possession of illegal drugs with handgun., 2018
- Generally represent individuals involved in divorce or charged with a crime or DUI. , 2020
Other Outstanding Achievements:
- Super Lawyers - Kentucky, 2019
Videos:
- Michael Bouldin introduction to potential clients and colleagues., Introduction, 2017
- Introduction by attorney Michael Bouldin outlining what to expect from your attorney in hiring and through a divorce or dissolution., NKy Divorce Attorney, 2013
- Attorney Michael Bouldin introduces self to clients and discuses aspects of Criminal Defense in Northern Kentucky., NKy Criminal Attorney, 2013
Educational Background:
- BS Business Economics from Miami University, Ohio, 1991
Industry Groups
- NKy Collaborative
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Last Updated: 3/20/2020