William Lawrence Summers

William Lawrence Summers
Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 1.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 100% Criminal Defense
    43 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

  • William Summers
    17549 Merry Oaks Trail
    Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
    Office: 855-696-0727
    Fax: 216-591-0740
    Mobile: 216-538-0135
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Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

About Me

Photos (1)

Videos (2)

If you have never faced the possability of going to prison or jail, you can't imagine how scary it can be. Your very future, not just the time you could spend... more

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“A Stand up guy is what he is!”

Posted by: Christina, 3 months ago.

Client Review: all i know is when the stuff hits the fan,he goes hard for his clients<not only is his resume impressive<but hes a real person who has a heart and an... more
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5 star rating

“Great Attorney! Absolutely would recommend this man!”

Posted by: Colleen, 3 months ago.

Client Review: He is an honest and dependable attorney. He advocates for his clients with all that he has.
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

15 endorsements


Seth Alkon Gladstein

Bill is a giant in the criminal defense arena. He has successfully defended numerous high profile clients in both Ohio and Kentucky. I endorse Bill... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Seth Gladstein , Louisville (KY), About 1 year ago
John Dimitrios Andreopoulos

I endorse Bill. He is a renowned lawyer and advocate.

Endorsement from lawyer: John Andreopoulos , Holiday (FL), About 1 year ago
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Résumé

 

License

44 years since William Lawrence Summers was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Kentucky Authorized to practice law 1988 02/10/2010
Ohio Active 1969 04/13/2013

This lawyer has been disciplined by a state licensing authority.

State Citation type Year cited Last updated by Avvo
Ohio Suspended For Term 2012 04/13/2013

Work Experience

Position Duration
Owner at Summers 1969–present

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1969
University of Miami School of Law Law 1968
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
A.V.V.O. 10.0 "Highest Rating 2008
Robert C. Heeney National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 1982
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Co-chair Ohio State Bar, Vice-Chair Criminal Jury Instruction 2001–present
Board Member Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 1988–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 13
Answers: 195 Legal Answers
2 Best Answers - chosen by asker
6 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
13 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 10 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
The National Academy of Sciences Report American Bar "The State of Criminal Justice" 2011
Defense Function and Services The State of Criminal Justice 2010
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Lessons learned in the mega-High profile cases Annual Meeting 1990
Capital Voir Dire Annual Meeting 1988
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