About Jeffrey Steven
Jeffrey Steven Hale studied political science at the University of Virginia, earning his B.A. in 1998. He went on to complete a J.D. at Northern Kentucky University in 2001. Those academic years shaped a clear path into law and provided the foundation for a practice that spans state and federal work.
He is admitted to practice in Ohio and before the Federal Circuit. Membership records show his involvement in local and state bar organizations: he has been a member of the Clermont County Bar Association since 2010 and joined the Ohio State Bar Association in 2012. Those affiliations place him in the networks where trial and appellate practitioners meet, trade insights and address professional standards.
Professionally he is listed as a lawyer at Kroener, Hale & Penick. Firm records and office listings indicate practice locations under the KroenerHale, Inc. name. Over the years he has maintained a steady presence at the firm and in the local bar community rather than moving through multiple firms or roles.
Clients and colleagues describe a lawyer who attends to procedural detail and the everyday demands of casework. He handles filings, client consultations, and courtroom appearances as required by matters that arise in Ohio and in federal appellate proceedings. His work often touches the technical side of litigation practice where state and federal rules intersect.
Outside case files, his continued memberships in county and state bar associations reflect an ongoing engagement with professional standards and peer networks. Those memberships are a common way for lawyers in the region to stay current on legal practice developments and to connect with other attorneys who practice locally and at the appellate level.
He currently practices at Kroener, Hale & Penick, handling matters in Ohio and before the Federal Circuit.
