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 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Compassion

Posted by anonymous | December 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Best attorney there is

Jacob Estes is the best attorney there is. He is straight forward and tells you like it is. He is dependable, caring, listens, asks questions, and takes lots of notes. Jacob stays up on the progress of your case and keeps you informed of that progress. He returns your phone calls promptly, He i...s well informed on the law. Jacob was there for us start to finish when we needed help and did not know where to turn. Jacob Estes is just the best you can get.

Posted by Justin | April 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Amazing man. Amazing attorney.

I know attorneys. Been there, Done that. Jacob is an amazing man and just as impressive of an attorney. I wish I knew him years ago but no one can change the past. He's a fighter and he is also respectable. No worries he's gonna be too "Hollywood" for your case. And no worries he's a local pushover ...making deals on the side apart from your case. Jacob has integrity. He is a family man. He understands sometimes people in the right don't get treated right. He's seen and understood that life isn't all rainbows and unicorns. And he's fair. You won't catch him padding his bills.i don't know his upbringing. But he seems to come from a working class background. Sure, getting that attorney bill is always discouraging, but knowing you are being truly and fairly represented is comforting. I'd give him more than 5 stars if I could. And to be completely honest, my case wasn't decided exactly how I wished it would have been...still I'm more than satisfied with Jacob's performance.

Posted by Kristin | July 31, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Top notch in every regard!

I had absolutely no experience with attorneys and chose Jacob solely based on one recommendation. I was being charged with contempt and I was an anxious mess. Upon entering his office, I was instantly put at ease. He was professional while still being sensitive to my concerns. I felt that he was comp...letely honest with me and didn't just try to tell me what I wanted to hear. The case was drug out longer than expected and it caused a financial bind for me. Jacob agreed to accept payments so I wouldn't be under excessive financial stress. He was a complete contradiction of what I had envisioned a lawyer to be. He passionately fought for me while being sympathetic to my situation. He was not only an excellent attorney, but I also believe he is genuinely a good person as well.

Posted by Leiah | May 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Jacob Estes

I retained Jacob as my attorney for a custody/visitation case. I have had several attorneys throughout the course of the years I have spent in a bitter court battle with my daughters father. Jacob is hands down the best attorney I have ever had the pleasure to work with. He is a very kind and compass...ionate man, not only did he serve as my attorney, but at times was so much. He was a listening ear when I needed someone to talk to, he provided me with sound advice when I needed help making very hard decisions and no matter what he always made me feel like I was never alone in the fight I was up against. He is the only attorney I have every worked with that actually cared and was invested in my case not because of the money but because he sincerely cared about the outcome for my daughter and myself. Jacob made me feel secure and protected every time we walked into the court room, and aside from just being a great human being he was extremely professional. He made sure things were done for me in a timely manner and that all of the details were always taken care of. No matter how busy he may be he always made me feel like he had time to handle what ever came up in my case. If you are in need of an attorney for anything at all I would recommend Jacob every single time! There was never a time I was disappointed or felt like my needs were not being met! Jacob is an amazing attorney and an ever more amazing person!

Posted by anonymous | July 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

"WAY" to much Robinhood

I have never been charged with anything so my nerves got the best of me. Attorney Jacob Estes made me very comfortable and put me at ease. When he noticed me getting upset or confused with what he was explaining, he would make a joke and make me laugh. He was very honest and when I had questions, ...he had answers. He reviewed my case and went out of his way in staying in contact with me. He even got my charges dismissed. I would recommend him to anyone. Very good attorney.

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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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