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Bonnie R. Conaway serves clients in St. Clairsville, Ohio, in legal matters involving family law, criminal defense, probate, and estate planning. She earned her undergraduate degree from The University of Akron and her law degree from Mitchell Hamline School of Law, building a strong foundation for her legal career.. She works closely with clients to navigate legal challenges, offering guidance and representation tailored to their specific circumstances. With experience in cases involving custody disputes, divorce, criminal charges, and estate administration, she strives to protect clients’ rights while providing clear and effective legal solutions. She remains committed to serving the local community with integrity and professionalism.

Avid table-top board gamer and all around geek. Enjoys occasionally home-brewing beer. Loves a good story. Thinks road trips are a hobby. Father of a "fairly tame" teenager, husband of an entrepreneurial wife, and paw parent to a weirdo black lab mix puppy. Occasional cat wrangler. Has hiked 1/3 of the Appalachian Trail. Doesn't like writing about himself.

My dream of becoming an attorney started when I was very young; my dad was convinced I would practice criminal defense and nicknamed me "The Excuse Factory" when I was 6 or 7 years old. Thankfully, that dream of his did not come to fruition.. I previously practiced foreclosure law. I learned so much in my time there about who I was and who I did not want to be. That isn't a slight against my prior firm- great experiences can shape people just as much as negative ones. It becomes easier to know where to go when you know who you want to be. I practice family law because it is what I am called to do. I strongly believe all people deserve respect and a fair hand regardless of their life situation and I endeavor to treat people as such. Just like all humans, sometimes I fail miserably on that front, but my current position allows me to learn, grow, and help people find hope in situations that can look hopeless. I look forward to many more years of learning to practice law in a way that allows me to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly into the future.. When I am not working, you can probably find me reading a book, chasing my toddler, or going on a camping adventure with my husband.

Chad Hoover Herrnstein was born and raised near Akron, Ohio. Growing up, his father John Herrnstein worked alongside of his grandfather (Orval Hoover) at Hoover, Heydorn, and Herrnstein Co. LPA – a law firm in Cuyahoga Falls. From an early age Chad knew he wanted follow in the footsteps of his family and become an attorney. Chad Hoover Herrnstein received a bachelor’s degree in Political Science, with a minor in Homeland Security, from The University of Akron in 2012. He continued his education at The University of Akron School of Law. Chad finished law school in the top 10% of his class, graduating Summa Cum Laude in 2017. Upon graduation, Chad scored in the 99th percentile of test takers on the Ohio Bar Exam.. While attending law school, Chad gained invaluable experience working as a law clerk in a general practice law firm that focused on probate administration, estate planning, personal injury, real estate matters, landlord-tenant disputes, and business law. Chad assisted the lead attorney in completing necessary estate planning, business, and other documents including Deeds, Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Operating Agreements, Business Documents, Pleadings, Motions, and other legal documents. During his time as a law clerk, Chad had the opportunity to interact and cultivate personal relationships with legal professionals and court staff.. Prior to joining Herrnstein Law, Chad worked at Hoover Kacyon LLC, where he practiced primarily in the areas of Family Law and Business Law. During his time at Hoover Kacyon, Chad gained extensive court room experience. Chad met with and counseled clients, determined the proper steps to advance their legal interests, and handled heir cases from start to finish.. Chad is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association and Akron Bar Association. He is an energetic and dedicated attorney who takes personal pride in assisting clients with their legal needs.

After many years in law firm and corporate environments, I retired early.  For my next phase of life I desired to make a tangible difference in the lives of others. My private family law practice is dedicated exclusively to serving clients with limited financial resources who have traditionally been underserved by the Akron legal community.. in addition to representing clients, I conduct Legal Aid seminars for individuals interested in representing themselves (pro se) in court proceedings.