Looking for a lawyer familiar with firearms and the O.R.C. and BATF regulations.

Partially "covering" is not removing, obliterating or altering the serial number so you are good to go under federal law. See, 18 USC 922(k). Nor...

Can I legally own a shotgun?

An Ohio Fifth Degree felony does not qualify as a disabling offense under 18 USC 922(g)(1) because the maximum authorized sentence is not more than...

There is no legal requirement that the signature of a grand jury foreperson be legible.

Can I get a conceal permit in Ohio? I was convicted of a 4th degree misdemeanor of domestic violence in 2001

No. In fact you are committing a federal felony under 18 USC 922(g)(9) if you possess a firearm due to your misdemeanor domestic violence conviction..

The statute of limitation for federal crimes is generally 5 years. See 18 USC 3282. In Ohio, the statute of limitations for civil rights...

I need a document "translated" from the 6th circuit court... was his appeal approved or denied?

The petition for a writ of habeas corpus was denied. The judge also refused to grant a certificate of appealability. Finally, the judge held that...

If you were convicted of armed robbery of a bank in the state of Ohio, where would you most likely serve your sentence?

A person convicted of an Ohio bank robbery in an Ohio court could be sent to any prison in Ohio by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and...

Expungement/sealing of the record of your felony conviction will not restore your firearm rights. You need to file a petition for restoration of...

Who is eligible for early federal release

Based on the facts you stated, your friend is probably eligible. I say probably because if you friend was sentenced in the last year or so, the...

Is the smell of marijuana considered probable cause and allow the police to charge with possession?

In Columbus, Ohio you can go to places like the Joint or Waterbeds & Stuff and buy perfume/cologne that smells like marijuana. The penalty for...