Ronald Roman Petroff

Ron did such an amazing job with my divorce! He basically saved my life and gave me great start for a brand new future! If you going through divorce, he should be your pick #1! Thank you Ron and Michelle for everything you have done for me!

I have been involved in what turned out to be an extremely nasty custody, cpo appeals and four criminal case in three different counties. I felt defeated with no way out of the mess I was in. I was able too keep custody of my two children durning this time and have since went on to win every case against us because of this firm. I can’t find the words to describe what each individual from this firm has done for me and my daughters. I was represented by three attorneys ( Michelle, Chris, Ron) going into this dark part of my life, I knew this firm was a group of the best in Ohio as I was referred by a highly respected local attorney saying “ these guys are who you want, they are the best in Ohio”. So they’re reputation wasn’t what surprised me. It was the balance of personality’s in the firm that creates the ability to be the best in Ohio. Everyone from the office manager/Andrea to Jaime and Amanda/ paralegals and down the line. When one individual would be straight forward the other would give hope and reassurance and another would relate and understand. They kept me sane durning the hardest time of my life and gave me something no amount of money could be enough. After going through situations that was set up to break me, it’s been a blessing that I had everyone from the Petroff law office on my side. The way they make you feel will give you hope and strength to get through the things needed. Every individual at the firm is literally the best at what they do. The atmosphere, camaraderie and sense of family in the Petroff office is something special to walk into. I will recommend And be indebted to this office for the rest of my life

Ron Petroff and his team were wonderful. Not only were they professional and attentive, you can tell they truly care about their clients. I will not hesitate to use them again! Thanks!

If you are looking for a family lawyer Petroff Law Offices is hands down the best there is!!! I just went through a very difficult custody battle with my childs mother and Michelle made this process very easy. She was able to get me full custody of my son. I would highly recommend them....they are simply the best!!!!!!!!

Even though I am from Toledo, Mr. Petroff contacted me very promptly in response to my inquiry. He provided very professional services and a wealth of legal knowledge. I highly recommend Mr. Petroff and his firm for their excellent attention to my case.

I don't normally do a review. But sometimes exceptions need to be made. Ron is a first rate attorney with his client first mentality. It was a long drawn out custody battle but Ron did not give up he kept me assured it would work out and that things were moving along. Ron went above and beyond what I was expecting. Answering after hour emails to give me the pressing answers and guidance I needed. I would strongly recommend Ron for any of your legal needs. Hope this review if you are looking for a great attorney helps you make a great choice as I feel I did. JM

Attorney Ron Petroff and Erika Smitherman (along with the entire staff) at Petroff Law Office provided excellent and quality service for our custody case. My husband and I always felt that our needs were met and that the firm was invested in us, our children and our case. They were easily accessible, aggressive, got back to us in a timely manner, and got the results that we had hoped for. Their responsiveness, knowledge and authenticity during a complex case kept us stable and successful. Petroff and Smitherman were always engaged when needed and always made good value of the retainer by utilizing the right staff member for the right task. Not only are they top notch professionals, they are sharp strategists that truly care for their clients. Petroff and his entire team made a very difficult situation much easier to deal with and produced the highest quality that anyone would want when hiring a family law/litigation attorney. Highly recommended.

Attorney Ron Petroff and Erika Smitherman (along with the entire staff) at Petroff Law Office provided excellent and quality service. My husband and I always felt that our needs were met and that the firm was invested in us, our children and our custody case. They were easily accessible, aggressive, got back to us in a timely manner, and got the results that we had hoped for. Their responsiveness, knowledge and authenticity during a complex case kept us stable and successful. Petroff and Smitherman were always engaged when needed and always made good value of the retainer by utilizing the right staff member for the right task. Not only are they top notch professionals, they are sharp strategists that truly care for their clients. Petroff and his entire team made a very difficult situation much easier to deal with and produced the highest quality that anyone would want when hiring a family law/litigation attorney. Highly recommended.

I don't even know where to begin... I suppose I will start at the beginning, and in doing so, will also do my best to be as succinct as possible. I will say that when I decided to finally move forward with a divorce - which is something I delayed as long as I could - I was beyond lost. No one knows how to "do divorce." Furthermore, it's one of those things where you have to learn as you go -- and it starts with finding someone with the integrity and acumen that can help you navigate what is by far one of the most emotionally-impactful, life-altering (perhaps shattering at moments) transitions you may ever experience. That said, there are things you should know. Hire a family attorney. You should seek out someone who understands the complex nuances of family law -- which, incidentally, to this mom of three young children navigating this process, were completely foreign... There is no instruction guide for this - you just figure it out -- or you are fortunate enough to find someone with the integrity and industry-knowledge who will be the catalyst in that learning curve -- and bring you up to speed in the most efficacious (and hopefully cost-effective) manner. Because that is the other thing that one isn't prepared for going into this... the price tag attached. Sure, you hear jokes about the cost of divorce - movies immortalizing the truism of the expense of divorce (Think Billy Crystal in "When Harry Met Sally" - karaoke scene.), but nothing really prepares you for what it means to really squeeze blood from a stone. Platitudes aside, again, you hope that when you are at your most vulnerable, you can defer to someone who will help you make sense of something that really doesn't make much sense at all. Ron Petroff IS that person, but I had to experience the consequences of a wrong choice, before I finally found his firm. I reached out to friends and colleagues for referrals, when I finally decided to file for divorce. I learned quickly that I had not chosen wisely. When I had that epiphany, I changed counsel. I saw just how much my general attorney should have known -- and yet did not, given how specialized an area that family law was. That is when I scheduled a consultation with Ron. Ron was direct. Ron was professional. Ron was the response to the list of things I outlined above... and then some. I remember sitting in his office during that initial consultation, thinking to myself that I absolutely could not believe that I had not found him three months earlier. Yet no one knows how to "do divorce." Who should? No one goes into a marriage thinking that divorce is an option. (At least, I hope people don't.) Instead of continuing to feel like I was at the mercy of how things played out, I suddenly felt like I was on the offensive. I owe this to Ron. The truth is - to reference something I mentioned earlier, divorce really isn't like it is in the movies. Everyone loses. It is just the way it it. However, what the process becomes, it trying to minimize just how much each of you loses. And that is why I would shout from rooftops that Ron Petroff is the person you should hire to help you get through this transition. I was beyond clear about what I had wanted... and what I had hoped for... And as I said earlier, Ron was direct. He was sympathetic, yet pragmatic. He had an intensity and a spectrum of knowledge that were unrivaled (as far as I can tell)... that motivated him to consider all of the possible outcomes of each choice, and to move strategically on behalf of his client. He listened, and responded decisively. He was a tenacious advocate for his clients - and knew the landscape of his profession to the end that it fostered a powerful rapport and respect among others in his area. Having finalized my divorce in July, I am beyond grateful to Ron and everyone in his firm for making strides no one else could – and for being the advocate for me and my children that I should have hired from the very beginning.

Ron was straight forward, listened to us and described what he and his team could do to help us win. After interviewing other lawyers, I knew right then Ron was the man for the job and we would not lose. He got the ball rolling quick against my ex-wife. When he was in court, Ron was very sharp and prepared. The other attorney had no chance..lol Ron kept our bill down by having his team assist us as well which was very mindful of him. Even when his team would call him, he would always be there and assist. I have recommended Ron to several friends and co-workers and a few are using him as we speak. They are all very pleased. Ron got rid of me paying child support to my ex-wife, he had my ex-wife give up claiming the kids as tax exemptions, now I get to claim them both and most importantly they live with me! I cherish my kids, some parents don't unfortunately.