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Paul Stephen Kish

When Experience Matters-Kish Law LLC

42 years of experience
White Collar Crime, Criminal Law
Florida, Georgia

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Biography

I have been involved in the criminal justice system for over 38 years. After all that time, I still like the work of representing clients. Everyone is human, and most of us make mistakes from time to time. Even those who did nothing wrong occasionally find themselves involved in a matter that spins out of control. Relying on my 38 years’ worth of experience in doing this work, I try to remember that I cannot judge what happened when I am asked to represent someone under investigation or being prosecuted for a supposed crime. Instead, my goal at first is to understand the situation. Only after I completely know what happened can I then create a strategy and execute tactics that will potentially lead to the best result for my client. After creating our plan, we sometimes will then try to resolve the matter through discussion with the other side. This sometimes is the best plan and can lead to a good result for my client. However, on other occasions, the people on the other side are not reasonable. When this happens, I get ready to fight for my client. Unlike some lawyers, I am not afraid of these fights, but I am always concerned for the person I am representing, whose career, future and life are often on the line.

Unlike too many lawyers, I love my work. After 38 years, I still get excited walking into the office, into court and into any arena where I can battle for my client. If anyone reading this might be confronted with criminal charges, you might want to contact my office to discuss the matter. I will be glad to talk it over to see if I can help.

Practice Areas

White Collar Crime

Criminal Law: Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

Additional Practice Areas

Drug Offenses
Fraud Cases
Internet Crimes
Mortgage Fraud
Public Corruption

Sentencing Hearings

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Fees

Free Consultation

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Florida
Since 1983

Georgia
Since 1982

7th Circuit
Since 2003

11th Circuit
Since 1985

U.S. Supreme Court

Languages

English: Spoken, Written

Professional Experience

Attorney: Kish Law LLC; 2018 - Current

Partner: Kish & Lietz, PC; 2006 - 2018

First Assistant Attorney: Federal Defender Program, Inc.; 1985 - 2006; Assistant Federal Defender 1985-1991; First Assistant Federal Defender 1991-2006

Associate: Powell Goldstein Frazer & Murphy; 1984 - 1985

Education

University System of Georgia - University of Georgia: J.D. (1982); 1982

Hillsdale College: B.A.; 1978

Awards

Super Lawyer: Superlawyers; 2021; Awarded status ever year, 2007-present

Premier: Martindale-Hubble; AV-rated for over 25 years

Professional Associations

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers: Member; Current

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers: Member; Current

ACLU of Georgia: Member; Current

Lawyer's Club of Atlanta: Member; Current

Georgia State Bar: Member; 1982 - Current

Speaking Engagements

26th Annual Criminal Law Seminar, Kennesaw State University, Marietta, Georgia: February 22, 2019; State Bar of Georgia; Presentation on Criminal Forfeiture in Federal Criminal Cases

Representing Notorious Clients, State Bar of Georgia, Atlanta , Georgia: April 27, 2015; ICLE

Preparing and Presenting Expert Witnesses, Monthly Seminar, Atlanta , Georgia: August 10, 2013; Atlanta Bar Association

White Collar and Fraud Cases, MultiTrack Criminal Defense, Miami, Florida: August 9, 2010; Administrative Office of the US Courts

White Collar and Fraud Cases, MultiTrack Criminal Defense, Chicago, Illinois: August 31, 2009; Administrative Office of the US Courts

The Impact of the Crime Victim's Rights Act, Winning Strategies, Charleston, South Carolina: February 7, 2009; Administrative Office of the US Courts

Representing the Most Wanted Man in America, Monthly Luncheon, Sandy Springs, Georgia: January 22, 2009; North Fulton Bar Association

Governmental Appellate Practice Exposed, Appellate Practice Section, Atlanta, Georgia: October 1, 2008; State Bar of Georgia

Litigating the Crime Victim's Rights Act, Sentencing Workshop for Federal Defenders, Atlanta, Georgia: August 7, 2008; Administrative Office of the US Courts

CJA Panel Training, CJA Training Session, Savannah, Georgia: April 28, 2008; Office of Defender Services

Defending Firearms Cases, CJA Training Session, Birmingham, Alabama: January 18, 2008; Administrative Office of the US Courts

U.S. Supreme Court and 11th Circuit Update, Federal Criminal Practice, Atlanta, Georgia: May 11, 2007; ICLE

Program Co-Chair, Evolution of Crime in the 21st Century, Atlanta, Georgia: December 6, 2006; ICLE

White Collar/Fraud Cases, Complex Litigation Seminar, Atlanta, Georgia: September 7, 2006; Administrative Office of the US Courts

Success Stories, Sentencing Workshop for Federal Defenders, Atlanta, Georgia: March 29, 2006; Federal Judicial Center

Review of Eleventh Circuit Cases, Advanced Criminal Practice, Miami, Florida: January 19, 2006; Florida Bar Criminal Law Section

A Lawyer's Favorite Words, Sentencing Advocacy Workshop, Mobile, Alabama: October 12, 2004; Administrative Office of the US Courts

Current Sentencing Issues, Annual White Collar Crime Seminar, Atlanta, Georgia: December 4, 2003; ICLE

Supreme Court and Eleventh Circuit Update, Defending a Federal Criminal Case, Mobile, Alabama: November 14, 2003; SD Alabama Federal Defender Organization

Sentencing Considerations-Immigration Cases, Federal Sentencing Seminar, Albany, New York: October 4, 2002; Administrative Office of the US Courts

Eleventh Circuit Update, Defending a Drug Conspiracy case, Montgomery, Alabama: June 2, 1998; Federal Defenders of Middle District of Alabama

Ethics and Professionalism-Panel Participant, Annual White Collar Crime Seminar, Atlanta, Georgia: December 18, 1997; ICLE

The Sentencing Hearing in Federal Court, Annual White Collar Crime Seminar, Atlanta, Georgia: October 15, 1993; ICLE

How Lawyers Get prosecuted in Federal Court, GACDL Fall Meeting, Unicom Conference Center, Georgia: October 10, 1992; Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers