About Our Firm

We Know How the Other Side Thinks

Because We Used to Be the Other Side

Several of our attorneys started their careers as prosecutors. They have sat on the other side. They have built cases against defendants just like you. 

And now, they use every bit of that insider knowledge to tear those cases apart.

Our lead attorney, Joe Patituce, is one of only eight board-certified criminal trial specialists in the entire state of Ohio, reflecting his mastery of trial advocacy at the highest level. He has handled more than 20,000 criminal cases over his career and has taken over 400 to trial, achieving a 95% success rate. His cases have been covered by CNN, Fox News, NBC, ESPN, USA Today, and other national news outlets.

He has secured acquittals in triple-murder cases. He has changed Ohio law. He has fought the United States federal government and won.

But what Joe will tell you himself is that our number one priority is making sure we can help anyone who comes through our door.

“With my firm, you're not going to be ignored, neglected, or treated like an invoice. We take our role in protecting our clients and achieving the goals that they have with the utmost seriousness, and our results speak for themselves.”

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No Case Is Hopeless: An Arrest Is Not a Conviction

One of the most important things we want you to understand right now is this: being arrested does not mean you are guilty, and it does not mean you are out of options.

The police and the prosecution are not infallible. Evidence gets mishandled. Constitutional rights get violated. Witnesses are unreliable. Testing procedures fail. And in many cases, the government simply cannot meet its legal burden of proof — if you have the right attorney to hold them to it.

Our job is to look at every piece of the prosecution's case with a critical eye and find where it falls apart. We will investigate your case thoroughly, challenge the evidence against you, identify any violations of your constitutional rights, interview witnesses, and build the most aggressive defense strategy possible.

We will also be honest with you every step of the way. This process can be a rollercoaster. There will be uncertainty. 

But as Joe puts it: “There is a light at the end of the tunnel, and we're going to get you there. We're not going to mislead you along the way.”

We Prepare Every Case as if It's Going to Trial

A lot of firms are going to take your money, hand you a plea deal, and move on to the next client. That is not what we do.

We prepare every single case as though it is going to trial, because if the day comes when you look at us and say you want to fight, the answer is going to be: “Okay, let's go. We're ready.”

That level of preparation is what separates outcomes. When prosecutors know your attorney is not afraid of a courtroom, they negotiate differently. When a judge sees a defense built on real work and real evidence, it commands respect. And when a jury hears a case defended by a former prosecutor who knows exactly how the other side operates, the dynamic shifts.

We don't take cases to rack up billable hours. We take cases to win.

Our Team Has a Reputation That Speaks for Itself

Joe built Patituce & Associates around the belief that the best defense is a team defense. Alongside Joe, our firm includes multiple former felony prosecutors and public defenders, an aggressive appellate and post-conviction attorney in Megan Patituce, and a trial practice led by Aaron Schwartz. Together, we bring a depth of perspective and experience that very few firms in Ohio, if any, can match.

When other attorneys across the state face a case they're unsure about, they call us. When they need an expert witness in a criminal defense or OVI case, they call us. When prosecutors and police officers need legal representation of their own, they call us. That is the reputation we have built, and it is the reputation we bring to your case.

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What We Will Do for You, Starting Now

From the moment you call our firm, we start working on your defense.

Here is what that looks like in practice:

We offer a free, confidential phone consultation — no cost, no obligation, no judgment. You can call us at any hour of the day or night, because arrests don't happen on a schedule, and neither do we. We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and we will return your call within 12 hours.

When we take your case, we don't just process it; we dig into it. We will review every piece of evidence, examine how it was collected, scrutinize every decision law enforcement made, and build a defense strategy tailored specifically to your situation. We will keep you informed. We will answer your questions. And we will treat you with the dignity and respect you deserve as a person, not a case number.

Your freedom, your reputation, your family, and your future are worth fighting for, and you deserve nothing but the best defense.

When You Can't Afford to Lose, Call Patituce & Associates

Joe Patituce has obtained acquittals in murder trials. He has reduced life-altering federal charges to house arrest. He has changed the law of the state of Ohio in ways that protect the wrongfully accused. He has done it all because he hates losing — and because he knows what is at stake when a real person's life hangs in the balance.

Our promise to you is that we will fight for you just as hard as we would fight for a family member.

That is not something we say lightly. It is something we prove, one case at a time.

If you have been charged with a crime, whether it's a state felony, a federal investigation, an OVI, or anything in between, do not wait. Do not speak to the police without an attorney. And do not try to navigate this alone. Call Patituce & Associates at (440) 771-1175 for a free consultation. We're here 24/7, and we're ready to fight for you.