Jacob Aaron Estes

Jacob Aaron Estes

5.0
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 12 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Bellefontaine, OH
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI ... +2 more

325 N Main St, Bellefontaine, OH

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 12 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2013

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Macgillivray, Estes & Harvey, LLP

325 N Main St, Bellefontaine, OH, 43311-2290

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Jacob Aaron Estes's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

40 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 15 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Sarah Voiles | April 18, 2019

Client

Mr. Estes was very honest, professional and understanding. He took his time to understand what was going on and handled everything in a professional way. If your looking for a great attorney, Mr. Estes is wonderful.

Posted by Clare | December 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

Excellent Attorney

Jacob worked very hard while representing me in a family law case. I reside in Texas and case was taking place in Ohio. As with many family law cases, it was quite difficult and emotional. It took far longer than hoped for as the court made many clerical and administrative errors. One of these was... rolling my daughter's similar motion in with the final hearing for my case. He was also representing her. Jacob helped both of us navigate all the complications, worked with the opposing counsel in mediation and we were able to settle without actually having the hearing. This was a difficult task for us all. The outcome for both my daughter and me was excellent. Throughout the 17 months we worked together, Jacob maintained a professional yet compassionate demeanor. He is a man of character and an excellent attorney who knows his craft and cares about this clients. I would recommend him to anyone in need of an attorney.

Posted by susie | September 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

criminal defense

My son stole some liquor from a bar at a hotel. The manager saw him and call the police and he was arrested. My son fully admitted to the officer that he had done it as well. He was bailed out and ask for time to get council. I hired a different attorney, thinking he was going to help us, which he ...didn't. We ask him if my son needed to be at the court date, I started a week prior to the court date to get this answer and we did not. On the day of, he said no worries I will handle. Needless to say an arrest warrant was put out and the original attorney's files ended up in Ohio supreme court. I received a letter from the supreme court, which is when we realized my son had an arrest out for him. Now we have no attorney, so I got Jacob Estes name from an attorney in Indiana and I hired him. Now my son has the original arrest for the stolen liquor and now he has a warrant because he is in contempt. Needless to say my son could have received at least 60 days in jail and a fine up to $1000.00 plus the contempt charge. Jacob Estes was very professional and my son has learned one thing if you have a court date show up and that is all the first attorney needed to say but didn't. Jacob was able to get no jail time and a $500.00 fine and the contempt dropped. we did have to go back to Ohio twice because, the judge rearrested my son for the contempt charge, but I bailed him out the same day. Now if my son gets in no trouble for three years Jacob will also be able to get the file sealed at that time. Jacob was up front on what to expect and what could and could not happen I would use him again if needed. He pulls no punches, but tell him everything don't leave anything out it makes he job easier and he can do you a better service. I would highly recommend Jacob Estes.

Posted by K | March 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Best attorney I've ever dealt with!

Jacob Estes is your best option for dealing with the law and I will tell you why! So I was born and raised in Columbus but for a short spell I lived in Bellefontaine. Now I've since moved back to Columbus and every so often I visit Bellefontaine to see some old friends. Just last year I turned 21 an...d I've been attempting to learn how to drink and socialize and also find a way home. Well on a cold December night, I drove up to that small town to have a few drinks with some friends. I had a designated driver and everything. Well some things went down (as they do when drinking) and I lost my D.D. for the night. Stuck with my car and no where to go I didn't know what else to do but to get in said car and attempt to go home. Now this is a mistake that I never thought I would make and have since decided to never make again. Well I got pulled over and I got in trouble, a possible OVI. I didn't blow very much over the limit and there were a few other details that helped my case. But it was looking bad, I was facing jail time and heavy fines and a myriad of other consequences. I knew I needed help. So I got in contact with Jacob Estes's office and then with him. Best decision I've made all year. Not only was he professional, helpful and wickedly smart, he also has a very proficient understanding of the law. He single handedly reduced my charges and helped me not lose my livelyhood over this mistake! I don't know in what shape I would be in without him and I am thankful every day that I had the pleasure of enlisting his services. I would recommend (and have) to anyone in need of legal help to get ahold of Jacob Estes, it will absolutely be the best thing for you. So if you are smart and want what is best, call Jacob Estes!

Posted by Craig | July 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Jacob is the best!

Absolutely the best! A man of integrity, very knowledgeable and an excellent communicator. Jacob handled a contract dispute that looked hopeless by leading all parties and an opposing lawyer to do the right thing; avoided expensive litigation. We will have Jacob prepare are wills next, this fall. If ...you need a lawyer I give Jacob my highest endorsement!

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"I will certainly endorse Jacob Estes. I've worked on cases with Jacob and I've worked as opposing counsel against Jacob. No matter what the situation, Jacob is always professional and respectful. It's a pleasure to work with Jacob because he is the kind of attorney who tries to get people to agree instead of build tension between them. Keep up the good work!"

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Honors

2019

Ohio Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Faculty, The Ohio State University

2014 - Present

Partner, MacGillivray & Estes, LLP

2003 - 2013

Parole Officer, Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction

Associations

2013 - Present

Ohio State Bar Association

Education

2013

Capital University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

University of Cincinnati

Bachelor of Science

1999

Lima Technical College

Associates of Applied Science

Languages

English

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