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I graduated from Saddleback College in May 2008 with an Associate of the Arts Degree, Magna Cum Laude, in Liberal Studies. I graduated from California State University Dominguez Hills with a Bachelor of Arts Degree, Summa Cum Laude, with Honors, in English Literature, in May 2011. In June 2015, I received my Juris Doctor from the University of Akron School of Law, Cum Laude, along with a Certification in Litigation for Trial Advocacy and Dispute Resolution. I have been licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio since 2015 and my license is in good standing.. From 2015 to present, I have been an active member of the University of Akron’s nationally ranked Trial Advocacy Team. During law school I was recognized for my trial advocacy skills as a student advocate. I continue to volunteer my time coaching for Akron Law School’s Trial Advocacy Teams in the Fall and Spring semesters, and I also volunteer my time teaching for Akron Law School’s Summer Trial Academy. I have gained valuable experience in my continued involvement with coaching mock trial at The University of Akron School of Law from 2015 to present. I am also responsible for running an internal mock trial Summer Trial Academy for the associate attorneys at my law firm, Hoover Kacyon, LLC. I have continued to hone my trial advocacy skills as the lead counsel and co-counsel on a variety of matters that have gone to Trial over the years, ranging from family law issues to complex adoption and probate issues, and the like.. My primary focus in my practice at my firm, Hoover Kacyon, LLC, is family law. Throughout the course of my career with Hoover Kacyon, LLC I have devoted my practice entirely to family law matters ranging from Dissolutions to Divorces, post Decree issues, custody issues, support issues, and I also primarily handle complex family law issues. As of January 2023, I have been Certified by the Ohio State Bar Association as a Specialist in the area of family law.

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.

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.