About Diane Kappeler

Diane Kappeler DePascale is a attorney based in Dayton, Ohio, with over four decades of experience in criminal law, family law, divorce, probate, appeals, and juvenile law. She has been practicing law in Ohio since 1981, serving clients across various counties, including Montgomery, Greene, Clark, Miami, Darke. Champaign. Ms. DePascale earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Dayton School of Law in 1981, following a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Dayton in 1978.

She is a board-certified specialist in Family Relations Law by the Ohio State Bar Association, a certification she has held since January 2005 and is re-certified through December 2026. Throughout her career, Ms. DePascale has been actively involved in professional organizations. She has been a member of the Ohio State Bar Association since 1981 and the Dayton Bar Association since 1982. From 2012 to 2014, she served as the Chairman of the OSBA Family Law Committee.

In her practice, Ms. DePascale handles a range of cases, including divorce, dissolution, legal separation, child custody, and juvenile matters. She is known for her expertise in negotiating settlements, trials, and appeals, with a focus on family relations law. Ms. DePascale's office is located at 120 W.

Second St., Suite 507, Dayton, OH 45402. She offers consultations and can be reached at (937) 223-0966 or via email at [email protected]. Her dedication to her clients and the legal community is evident through her experience and active participation in professional organizations.

Accepted Jurisdictions

Ohio
6th Circuit

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio U.S. District Court · Admitted 1981
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio U.S. District Court · Admitted 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit U.S. Circuit Court · Admitted 1981
Supreme Court of the United States U.S. Supreme Court · Admitted 1986

Types of Cases Handled

Criminal Law Family Law Divorce Probate Appeals & Appellate Juvenile Law

Legal Services Scope

Negotiations Trials Appeals

Certifications & Awards

Family Law Specialist

Ohio State Bar Ass n.

Professional Associations

Ohio State Bar

has membership Current

Dayton Bar Ass n.

has membership 1981 - Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 120 W. Second St. - Suite 507 Dayton OH 45402