Top best Criminal Defense Lawyers Near me in ZIP 44308

With seventeen years of experience in a wide variety of practice areas including criminal defense, civil litigation, landlord-tenant law, juvenile law, domestic relations, collections and estate planning, Jeff is uniquely prepared to aggressively pursue his clients’ interests. While specializing in the field of criminal defense, Jeff has successfully represented clients charged with a variety of felonies and misdemeanors, from Aggravated Murder to OVI and every imaginable charge in between. An experienced trial attorney, he has represented clients in numerous high profile jury trials with many resulting in Not Guilty verdicts.

Passionate, motivated attorney practicing in Summit and Portage Counties in the areas of criminal defense law, family law, and that “gray area” in between that includes juvenile law (abuse, dependency, neglect cases as well as delinquency cases) and both filing and defending Civil Protection Orders.. The attorneys at Melissa Graham-Hurd & Associates, LLC are eager to help clients mediate, negotiate, or litigate their legal problems--whichever is appropriate upon an in-depth consultation with our clients. I offer a compassionate, personal approach to resolving legal matters. Clients can have the peace of mind they deserve because I know how to find the answers to the pressing questions and concerns through my experience, researching skills, resourceful nature, and the wealth of knowledge I can access through my professional associations.. I am a very active and long-standing member of the Akron Bar Association as the Vice-Chair of the New Lawyers' Section, and a member of the Lawyers' Assistance Committee, the Criminal Law Section, and the Family Law Section.. My volunteer work as a Court Appointed Special Advocate and Guardian Ad Litem (CASA/GAL) has also given me access to special training and additional experience in juvenile law—to both the law of this practice area and the realities that parents, foster parents, and other family members and friends face when they find themselves in the juvenile court system or in their county’s department of children services (including Summit County Children’s Services, which is also called SCCS or CSB, and Portage Children’s Services Agency, or PCSA or CSB).. I stay involved and in touch with the state of the law in Ohio in my practice areas through the Continuing Legal Education seminars and the networking opportunities available through the Ohio Bar Association. I attend many Continuing Legal Education seminars annually to expand my professional knowledge and network of knowledgeable practitioners; I am recognized as a member of the Ohio Bar College for attending more than 24 hours of CLE in a single year, which is double what the Ohio Supreme Court requires of registered attorneys (the Court requires 24 hours every TWO years)!. My other professional memberships include the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, which puts me in touch with criminal defense practitioners in my area and around the state who are deep in the trenches every day alongside me. My membership in the Ohio Women's Bar Association and the American Bar Association also enrich my professional network and knowledge of relevant case law.

Noah C. Munyer graduated from Jefferson Davis High School, Montgomery, Alabama in 1999. He attended Auburn University in Auburn Alabama, and Weber State University in Ogden, Utah and graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology in 2006. Mr. Munyer attended the University of Akron School of Law and received his Juris Doctorate in 2010.. After graduating Mr. Munyer continued working as a prosecutor for the City of Stow. Then he went into defense practice and teamed up with Mr. Keith and Mr. Godward to form Keith, Godward & Munyer.. Mr. Munyer is licensed to practice in both Ohio State Courts and Federal Court for the Northern District.. Mr. Munyer has tried numerous cases to both judge and jury in Northeast Ohio. Mr. Munyer’s practice is focused in Criminal Law, traffic/OVI, landlord/tenant issues, and Juvenile/Domestic relations work.. Mr. Munyer is recently Rule 20 Certified to represent individuals charged with the death penalty in Ohio.

Max graduated from the University of Akron School of Law, with honors, and received his Bachelor of Arts degrees in History and Political Science from Ashland University where he was a 3-time academic All-American in both soccer and track.. Max now competes in the courtroom where he represents those charged with misdemeanors and felonies in both state and federal court in Ohio and West Virginia.

Known for solving complex problems utilizing innovative thinking, logic, and legal precepts.. 20 plus year veteran trial attorney experienced in criminal prosecution and all manner of public sector law. Helped victims through the criminal justice process. Responsible for the conviction of numerous criminal defendants who were sentenced to terms of years in prison. Interviewed and presented victims, expert witnesses, and lay witnesses in various court proceedings.. Ten years of Municipal Law experience representing six villages in Harrison County. Negotiated Ohio EPA approval of major sewer projects for two villages.. Negotiated resolutions in thousands of criminal matters and civil matters including road use maintenance agreements, oil and gas leases, pipeline agreements, property leases, and sales.

I am from Cuyahoga Falls OH, I went to Falls High and then Ohio Northern University because originally I wanted to be a Doctor to help people. My dad wanted me to be a lawyer because my family from Korea was in law, and he always wanted me to follow in their footsteps. I transferred home to Kent State and graduated with my B.S. in biology/ premed. I worked as a server, bartender, and a paramedic throughout my college years. Then one day I decided maybe I should try the law. I went to the University of Akron Law School and have never looked back. I truly enjoy being an attorney and I genuinely care for my clients. I may not be a doctor, but I know I am still helping people.

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Attorney Brian L. Coffman is a solo practitioner in Akron, Ohio. The majority of his practice is devoted to the art of criminal defense and he is dedicated to providing quality representation at a fair rate. A lifelong resident of Portage County, Attorney Coffman appears in all courts there as well as most courts in northeast Ohio.. After graduating summa cum laude from Ohio University with a Bachelor's of Business Administration, I graduated from the University Of Akron School Of Law. I was admitted to practice by the Ohio Supreme Court in 1998 and to the federal bar in 2004. I am a member of the Ohio State Bar Association and the Bar Associations of Akron and Portage County, as well as the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Since 2008, I have served on the Board of Directors of the Portage Animal Protective League and I participate in various annual charity events.