Fessler, Schneider & Grimme offers comprehensive legal services in the areas of accident and injury, business law, criminal defense and family, divorce and probate law. We are licensed to practice in Kentucky and Ohio.
While our firm may be smaller, it is an advantage to you, the client. We get to know our clients in an intimate way, so they become more like our extended family and not another number. We even offer a FREE CONSULTATION for new clients.
With over 50 years of combined legal experience, our family-oriented law firm provides you with the personal attention that you deserve.
Take a moment to get to know us. After all, we’ll be meeting you soon!
David F. Fessler (senior partner and founder)
Focus: Personal Injury, Business and Corporate Law, Wills and
Estates, Civil Litigation and U.S. Federal Criminal Law
Education
• Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University
(1986)
License
• Commonwealth of Kentucky
• U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
• U.S. District Court
• Approved ARAG network attorney
Professional Associations
• Kentucky Bar Association
• Northern Kentucky Bar Association
• Kentucky Justice Association
• Martindale Hubbell Ethical Attorney
Timothy E. Schneider (founding partner)
Focus: Criminal Defense, Traffic Law and Domestic Law
Education
• University of Cincinnati (1988)
License
• Commonwealth of Kentucky
• State of Ohio
• U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
• Various U.S. Federal Courts
Professional Associations
• Fort Thomas City Planning Commission
• Kentucky Bar Association
• Northern Kentucky Bar Association
• Martindale Hubbell Ethical Attorney
Joseph F. Grimme (joined in 2001, partner)
Focus: Creditors’ Rights Law, Business Foreclosure Law, RealEstate Law and Contracts
Education
• Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University
(1999)
License
• Commonwealth of Kentucky
• U.S. Bankruptcy Court (Eastern & Western Districts of Kentucky)
Professional Associations
• Deputy Master Commissioner for Campbell County in Kentucky
• Kentucky Bar Association
• Northern Kentucky Bar Association
• Martindale Hubbell Ethical Attorney
Michael C. Zimmerman
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Michael graduated from the University of Cincinnati College of Law in 2012. Michael served as as a Special Assistant Commonwealth Attorney, which position allowed him to participate in cases involving charges that ranged from flagrant non-support, drug/gun possession, driving under the influence, theft, assault, robbery, and more. Michael practices in the areas of Personal Injury, Wills and Trusts, Collection, Criminal and Domestic Relations, and Debtor Bankruptcy. Michael is also actively involved in his community and volunteers as a coach at an area high school. Michael is currently licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio and is a member of the Cincinnati Bar Association and the Ohio State Bar Association.
