Top best C Lawyers in ZIP 44113 | 676 available

I am proud to be a criminal defense attorney. Every day someone who is wrongfully accused of a crime or who has made a bad decision needs my help.. I am here to defend you and to protect what is most important: your family and your future.. I have dedicated my practice to defending individuals who have been charged with misdemeanor and felony crimes. I am equipped with the knowledge, experience and resources to assure that your matter is handled properly and aggressively, whether it is resolved or proceeds to trial.. I promise every client that I will exhaust every possible resolution to put you in the best situation possible.. I encourage my clients to reach out with questions, as I feel it’s of the highest importance to maintain open communication with clients and their families so they are properly informed throughout the process.. Please feel free to contact me with any questions.. I look forward to the opportunity of representing you.EDUCATIONJuris Doctor, Case Western Reserve University School of Law, 2010Bachelors, Case Western Reserve University, 2007

I am priviledged to serve as an adjunct professor of law at Case Western Reserve University School of Law. I instruct third year law students on the art of trying a case. My trial work is my greatest strength.. Additionally, I have maintained my own private practice for the last 20 years. I limit my practice to criminal defense so that I can stay focused on my area of expertise.

I am passionate about being a criminal defense attorney. I worked as a Cuyahoga County Prosecutor where I gained valuable trial experience. My expertise lies in various types of felony cases, including, but not limited to: Felony Drug offenses, Aggravated Robbery, Felonious Assault, Domestic Violence, Theft offenses, and Weapon offenses. As a defense attorney, I handle any felony, misdemeanor, or traffic offense in Northeast Ohio for adults and juveniles.. My pledge to my clients is to provide them with vigorous, effective and professional legal representation throughout the duration of their case. I emphasize timely client communication.  I will personally handle your case. I am available to listen to you and to understand your unique situation and needs throughout the entire legal process. By deeply understanding your situation, I will achieve the best possible results.

I am originally from Holmes County, Ohio, where I practiced law for several years.  I now work exclusively in the area of family law.  We have an accessible downtown Cleveland office where we handle complex divorce, custody, and separation cases.  Outside of work, I enjoy playing golf and playing music.

I am a personal injury attorney who helps people injured in accidents which occur at work.  I have also over the past 25 years obtained recoveries for people injured as a result of using defective/unsafe products.  An initial consultation is free and all cases are taken on a contingency basis.

I am a partner in Porter Wright’s Litigation department. For more than twenty-five years, I have handled a broad range of complex civil disputes in both federal and state courts throughout the United States. I have tried many cases as lead counsel. I have successfully represented clients in disputes involving:. *Hotels and restaurants;. *Contract claims, tortious interference with business relations, partnership disputes, and shareholder disputes;. *Construction disputes, complex real estate disputes, real estate partitions, and eminent domain;. *Fraud and misrepresentation. *Workouts, forbearance agreements, complex foreclosures, and receiverships;. *Intellectual Property including patent infringement, copyright infringement, trademark, trade dress, non-compete, and Lanham Act;. *Vexatious litigators;. *Oil and Gas Rights. *U.S. and Ohio Constitutional issues; and. *Eminent Domain. I have appeared in federal and state courts in eight states and has appeared before many appellate courts in the State of Ohio including the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. I have also been before the Ohio Supreme Court. I have handled nearly all types of court proceedings, including temporary restraining orders in commercial cases, preliminary injunction hearings, bench trials, jury trials, appeals, and bankruptcy proceedings.

I am a lifelong Ohio resident and attended law school at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law.  While attending law school, I had the opportunity to work with the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association and also with the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office where I gained extensive trial and appellate experience.  Since being sworn in to practice law by the Ohio Supreme Court in 2008 I have been practicing as a trial litigation attorney at the Law Office of Jaye M. Schlachet where I appear in court on daily basis litigating a wide verity of complex legal matters.

Have you been abused by the legal system and are looking for a strong, aggressive team of Criminal Lawyers to defend your interests? Look no further than the Richardson and Kucharski Law Firm for all your legal counsel and representation. We take great pride in serving our clients and those arrested or charged with criminal offenses by representing their interests and by achieving real results. We practice in the areas of: Criminal Law Defense, OVI / DUI and Traffic Violations. The attorneys of Richardson & Kucharski have successfully handled homicides, theft, assault, drug and sexual offenses in both State and Federal Court. You will receive high quality aggressive representation whether your charge is a felony or a misdemeanor.. Our objective is to achieve a successful outcome that will permanently bring you solace, comfort and peace of mind to you and your family in your Criminal Law matter. We will hold your Criminal Law case with the highest levels of confidentiality, privacy and respect. We will painstakingly evaluate your case and then prepare and construct the best methods and manner to defend your rights and liberty.. Our aggressive approach will be designed to help you and your family address your criminal law case. We will work hard to help you resolve your case with an honest, realistic and effective approach to reach your desired result.. Tim Kucharski want to help you find a reasonable resolution to your criminal case, but if the police and/or the prosecutors are unwilling we will take your matter to a jury or bench trial. After all, the result will affect you for the rest of your life. We take your criminal matter personally and have a passion in diligently fighting for your legal rights. We want to help you get your life back in order, and will work tirelessly day and night until you are satisfied with your Criminal Law result.

Hans C. Kuenzi has been practicing law since 1983, and is considered to be one of the most respected small firm trial attorneys in Northeast Ohio today.  A Certified Specialist in the field of family law, he regularly provides representation in matters of divorce, child custody, the division of marital estates and spousal support, routinely achieving outstanding results on behalf of his clients. He has also won numerous appeals in the area of family law. His trial advocacy has also produced great success in his representation of hundreds of clients in the area of personal injury, including Workers’ Compensation. His unique skills in the investigation of each case and the presentation of every possible claim have generated sizable settlements and awards for the benefits of his clients.  With over twenty five years of experience limited primarily to trial work, Hans has extensive experience, knowledge, background and understanding in the representation of his clients’ interests.  Please feel free to contact me at your leisure if I can ever be of help to you!  We offer a free initial consultation to interested parties so that we may discuss your case.

For nearly a decade, Christopher G. Thomarios, Esq. LLC has successfully handled cases ranging from minor traffic offenses to serious felonies. Attorney Thomarios is admitted to practice law in Ohio state courts and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. He attended Denison University and received his B.A. in political science, going on to receive his Juris Doctor at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University. Since then, he has opened up his own firm, where he provides one-on-one attention that is nearly impossible to find at larger firms. He offers a free case evaluation to those who are interested in learning how he can defend their charges!

Ever since I was 9-years-old, I knew I wanted to be an attorney when I was the Plaintiff in a medical malpractice case.  Family law has always been my passion.  Divorced myself and a mother, I can relate to my clients.. During law school and while studying for the bar exam, I clerked for a couple of family law attorneys.  After passing the bar, I immediately became a staff attorney for the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, Division of Domestic Relations. I was employed as a staff attorney for 11 1/2 years.  Since then, I have been in private practice focusing solely on family law matters.  During this emotional time, I will fight for your rights and attempt to relieve the stress of the situation.. If you need assistance or simply need a question answered, contact our firm to discuss.

Emily E. Gilbert is a 2005 graduate from the Cleveland Marshall College of Law and was admitted to practice law in Ohio in 2006. She joined Margolius, Margolius and Associates in 2006 as an associate attorney. She completed her undergraduate degree at Binghamton University in 2000, with a Bachelor of Arts in English.. Emily has worked extensively on ERISA / Long Term Disability cases, SERS, OPERS, STRS, and Social Security disability claims since joining the firm. She also enjoys practicing in the civil rights areas of housing and employment discrimination.  She previously argued before the 9th Appellate District of Ohio in a case which established a landlord’s duty to act to prevent discrimination between tenants, when notice of the discrimination is given. In addition, Emily has written briefs for both the U.S. Northern District of Ohio and the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals advocating for an expansion of employees rights under ERISA. She has made this area of the law, which notoriously favors large insurance companies, one of the larger focuses of her practice.. Emily is admitted to practice before all Ohio Courts, as well as the Federal Court for the Northern District of Ohio, the Federal Court for the Southern District of Ohio, and the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. She is also a member of the Ohio Employment Lawyers Association, Cleveland Employment Lawyers Association. It is Emily’s goal to broaden the rights of employees in the workplace when they become sick and disabled. In her free time, she is a mother of two and volunteers her time with the J.D. Breast Cancer Foundation.

Dustin Rawlin is a trial lawyer who represents businesses in complex litigation matters in courts throughout the United States. He defends companies in cases involving product liability, business tort, breach of warranty, consumer fraud, and commercial disputes with a focus on the defense of medical device companies. Dustin is national counsel for a medical device manufacturer and has successfully defended scores of cases involving a wide variety of medical devices, including saline and silicone gel breast implants, tissue expanders, vocal cord paste, ultrasound devices, liposuction equipment, and penile implants. He is currently defending personal injury claims related to transvaginal mesh devices used to treat stress urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse as coordinating and lead counsel in two multidistrict litigation proceedings. Dustin works with nationally and internationally renowned experts in the fields of biomaterials, pathology, biomedical engineering, and medicine to present sophisticated scientific and medical concepts to juries.Dustin devotes substantial time to pro bono representations, community service, and mentoring associates. He serves on the board of the non-profit Seeds of Literacy, an organization dedicated to one-on-one adult literacy and GED tutoring.Dustin met his wife Meggan, also an attorney, while they were both students at Duke University School of Law and – in one of his finest pieces of advocacy – convinced her to turn down job opportunities in Dallas and Atlanta and move to Northeast Ohio where they live with their three young children.

Dennis M. Seaman is the founder and managing partner of Seaman & Associates.  For the last 50 years, he has handled thousands upon thousands of cases involving motor vehicle accidents, construction site accidents, premises accidents, defective product claims, medical and professional malpractice claims, nursing home negligence claims, wrongful death claims, workers’ compensation claims, job site accident claims, and employee claims against employers for intentional acts.  Recently, in 2016, Dennis received the Martindale-Hubbell® DistinguishedSM Peer Review Rating for High Professional Achievement.. Dennis has dedicated his entire legal and personal life adjudicating and protecting the rights of injured workers and citizens. In addition to his professional career of protecting the rights of injured people, he has assisted the general community through his involvement in many civic organizations.

Deneen LaMonica is a principal of the Firm, LaMonica Coleman & Martello.  She is the managing partner of the Firm and oversees the Firm’s litigation docket.  Having formerly worked at one of the largest law firms in Cleveland, she brings her big firm litigation experience and training to LaMonica Coleman & Martello’s clients.  Deneen has extensive experience in all types of personal injury claims; including car accidents, boating accidents, motor cycle accidents, wrongful death claims, slip & fall accidents, premises liability, product liability, toxic tort claims, privacy actions, and commercial litigation.  Deneen is licensed to practice in State and Federal courts in Ohio and Illinois.  She is the past President of the Federal Bar Association, and an active member of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association and the Justinian Forum.

Daniel M. Margolis was born and raised in Northeast Ohio. He obtained a B.A. from Carleton College and then attended the Vermont Law School, where he focused his studies on criminal law and constitutional issues. He obtained his J.D. in 1996 and was honored by being named to the Dean's List. While in law school, Dan was also a member of the local volunteer fire department, where he developed a keen interest in arson investigation. He is now admitted to practice law in all Ohio state courts as well as in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio.. After graduating from law school, Attorney Margolis became an Assistant Prosecutor for Cuyahoga County. He was immediately assigned to the Appeals Division, generally considered to be the brain trust of the prosecutor's office. Drawing upon his law school experience as a firefighter, Dan was a founding member of the county's first Arson Prosecution Unit. He also prosecuted several high-profile cases in Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court.. In 2000, Dan entered private practice, focusing on criminal defense in all counties and courts in Northern Ohio. He has defended clients — adults and juveniles — in serious cases ranging from DUI to arson and murder. Over the years, Dan has built a reputation as an aggressive attorney who zealously advocates on behalf of his clients.. Attorney Margolis is a member of several prominent organizations, including:. Dan is considered an authority on defending sex cases and high-profile cases in juvenile court. He is a frequent speaker on legal issues and has presented numerous continuing legal education seminars for juvenile law classes at local law schools.

Brian W. Parker graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science degree and earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Minnesota, graduating with honors. At Nurenberg, Paris, Heller & McCarthy, Brian focuses his practice on insurance litigation.

Brian M. Urban strives to offer his clients the opportunity to effectively participate, with his guidance, in the process they select for their own particular family law matters. Brian is able to provide his guidance by drawing upon over thirty-five years of experience as a litigator, advisor and negotiator since his 1979 admission to the practice of law in Ohio. He has been a Certified Specialist in family relations law in Ohio since the inception of that specialization certification in 2001. Martindale Hubbell's Law Directoryhas awarded its top AV rating to both Brian and his firm.Brian has eagerly embraced the emergence of Collaborative Family Law as a meaningful alternative to those clients who wish to minimize the impact of a divorce or other family crisis upon their children, preserve their ability to communicate with their former spouses, and obtain a divorce or other resolution with their dignity intact. Brian is a founding member and serves as a director of the Cleveland Academy of Collaborative Professionals, the first professional organization in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio that is solely devoted to furthering collaborative practice for the benefit of divorcing couples and other families in transition. He is also a member of the Northeast Ohio Collaborative Professionals group and of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals.Brian earned his B.A. degree,magna cum laude, from John Carroll University and J.D. degree, cum laude, from Cleveland State University. He appears in the Martindale Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, has been selected by Inside Business periodical as one of the Leading Lawyers in Northeastern Ohio annually since 2000, and has been selected by Law & Politics periodical as one of Ohio's Super Lawyers annually since 2004. Brian is a member of the Cleveland Metropolitan, the Ohio State, and the American Bar Associations, and has been admitted to the bars of both the State of Ohio and the United States Supreme Court.

Berkman Gordon Murray & DeVan was founded nearly 60 years ago and has always been at the forefront of criminal, civil and constitutional litigation and appeals.  In addition to criminal and white collar defense, we represent plaintiffs in personal injury and medical malpractice cases, and represent professionals and business executives and management in criminal, civil and administrative matters.  We also provide representation in business litigation.  Our website, , provides a comprehensive list of significant trial, appellate and administrative cases we have handled in state and federal courts.

Before joining Nurenberg, Paris, Heller & McCarthy as an associate attorney in 2008, Benjamin (Ben) Wiborg clerked for our appellate, research, and writing departments while attending Cleveland State University, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law.. Ben focuses his practice on helping those who have been denied workers’ compensation benefits for on-the-job injuries. He works closely with Workers’ Compensation Administrator Robert Trivisonno and Attorney Ellen M. McCarthy.

Attorney Vargas attended Case Western Reserve University for her undergraduate studies and law degree.  Her background in social sciences gives her the skills necessary to work with diverse clients and effectively resolve their issues. She is dedicated to client satisfaction and building strong attorney-client relationships.  Attorney Vargas is quickly gaining an excellent reputation within the legal community, as a professional and dedicated attorney.. Attorney Vargas truly enjoys working with people. Her clients are typically going through very difficult moments in their lives, and Attorney Vargas is able to help them navigate through every step of this process.

Attorney John J. Ready Jr. is a dedicated criminal defense attorney who has successfully represented clients facing misdemeanor and felony charges across eleven Ohio counties. With a strong analytical approach and an unwavering commitment to detail, he explores every legal avenue to provide strategic, results-oriented defense. His ability to think outside the box and go the extra mile has earned him a reputation as a diligent and effective advocate.Attorney Ready’s academic background reflects his commitment to excellence. He earned a double major in Computer Science and Political Science from John Carroll University while also competing on the university’s nationally recognized rugby team. Before entering law school, he worked as a software developer, gaining valuable problem-solving skills that now enhance his legal practice.At Cleveland-Marshall College of Law (now CSU Law School), he cultivated his passion for criminal law, earning six national awards for academic achievement. His blend of technical proficiency, analytical thinking, and legal acumen allows him to develop tailored defense strategies for each client. Attorney Ready is committed to protecting his clients’ rights and delivering the highest caliber of legal representation.

Attorney Jaime P. Serrat has over 30 years of trial experience in federal and state court, including misdemeanors and felonies.  Mr. Serrat has successfully handled hundreds of major criminal and civil cases and has spent his entire legal career in the Northeast Ohio court system. He is proud to serve the Hispanic community of Cleveland.

Attorney Christopher A. Rivero brings a deep and personal commitment to helping those facing legal challenges. His passion for advocacy is rooted in his own upbringing in a troubled community, where he witnessed hardship and despair firsthand. These experiences instilled in him a powerful sense of empathy and a relentless drive to serve others. Today, he channels that drive into providing hope to those who may feel hopeless.. What sets Attorney Rivero apart from other attorneys is more than just legal knowledge—it’s how he connects with his clients and handles their cases.. Communication:One of the most common complaints clients have about their attorneys is poor communication. Attorney Rivero understands this and makes consistent, open communication a top priority. He is responsive, accessible, and ensures his clients are informed every step of the way.. Work Ethic:Attorney Rivero’s strong work ethic stems from his genuine care for his clients. He doesn’t just see cases—he sees people who need help. Because he loves what he does and truly believes in those he represents, working hard isn’t just part of the job—it’s second nature.. Experience:Perhaps most importantly, Attorney Rivero’s unique combination of personal and professional experience allows him to relate to clients who have encountered the criminal justice system. Whether it's a minor legal issue or a major criminal matter, he approaches every case with understanding, compassion, and dedication.

Attorney and Robert Brown LLC Partner Jennifer (“Jenna”) Peyton received her Juris Doctorate from the Case Western University School of Law and is admitted to practice law in the State of Ohio. She is accepted to practice law before the US District Court for the Northern District of Ohio and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Jenna’s practice focus is removal proceedings, family based cases both within the United States and with consular processing.. Jenna was born in Los Angeles, California and grew up in La Jolla, a small town in San Diego County. During her high school and college years, she studied abroad in Argentina, Italy and spent her junior year of college in Irkutsk, Siberia (Russia). Upon her return from Russia, Jenna graduated from Trinity College, and was awarded the Russian Book Prize for scholastic excellence. She moved to Cleveland in 1995. She is an Adjunct Professor of Law at Case School of Law (Immigration Practicum I and II), and an Adjunct Clinical Professor at Cleveland-Marshall School of Law. She speaks Spanish and Russian.. Jenna is currently the Vice President of Ohio AILA, and a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. She has received multiple awards for her pro bono service, notably for her efforts in ending family detention. She is married to Timothy Peyton, and they have two daughters, Margaret and Katherine.