We focus exclusively on criminal defense. That includes OVI/DUI charges, drug crimes, domestic violence, assault, theft, sex crimes, weapons charges, federal crimes, white-collar offenses, murder/homicide, juvenile crimes, and more. We represent clients in both Ohio state courts and federal courts. If your legal matter is civil (such as a custody dispute, personal injury, or landlord issue), we can point you toward the right type of attorney, but we do not handle those cases ourselves.

We serve clients throughout the entire state of Ohio, in both state and federal courts. Our offices are located in Cleveland, Strongsville, Beachwood, Independence, Akron, Toledo, Dayton, and Cincinnati. We regularly represent out-of-state residents who are facing criminal charges in Ohio, including people from Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and beyond.

Yes. Call us at (440)771-1175. We answer calls 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays. If an attorney is not immediately available, a member of our team will take your information and get a message to the right person as quickly as possible.

Our team is led by Joseph Patituce, one of only eight board-certified criminal trial specialists in Ohio. Several of our attorneys are former prosecutors, which means we understand how the other side builds its case and how to take it apart. We have handled over 20,000 criminal cases and taken more than 400 to trial with a 95% success rate. Other attorneys, police officers, and even prosecutors have hired us when they needed a criminal defense lawyer.

In most cases, yes. We can often begin working on your defense the same day you retain us. We regularly step in on short timelines, including filing appearances with the court and communicating with prosecutors immediately. The sooner you call, the more time we have to prepare.

When you call, you will speak with a member of our intake team first. They will gather basic information about your situation and then work to connect you with an attorney as quickly as possible, either immediately or through a scheduled callback. Our goal is to have an attorney speak with you directly during your free consultation.