Paul Andrew Griffin

Paul Andrew Griffin

5.0
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 31 years

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

600 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Lorain, OH

About Paul

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Appeals 20%

31 years

20%
DUI and DWI 10%

31 years

10%
Federal Crime 10%

31 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 24 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Georgia for 30 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1995

Inactive Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 31 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1994

Voluntarily Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Paul A. Griffin Co., L.P.A.

600 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Lorain, OH, 44052

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Paul Andrew Griffin's Reviews

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1 Client Review

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Posted by Marie | July 20, 2011

A+ Attorney!

I have had the pleasure of working with Attorney Paul Griffin. He is highly respected, very knowledgeable and will fight hard for you.

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Paul Andrew Griffin's Lawyer Endorsements

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William Balena

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tall Paul is a very knowledgeable and capable criminal defense attorney. He is part of a minority of attorneys who is willing to take your case to trial, and fight for what is right. A great choice."

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J. Rich

Appeals lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paul is the first person I consult with on all appellate issues. He is a fine lawyer, diligent, with an impeccable reputation for personal and professional integrity."

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Zachary Simonoff

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I many dealings with Paul. He is a real student of the law. He is excellent at all aspects of the criminal practice, trials, motions and appeals. When I have had cases that have been appealed I have requested that the Court appoint Paul. Paul is always avaiable to answer any question and is an excellent colleague. I can't recommend him too highly. He is simply one of the best criminal defense practitioners in Lorain County Ohio."

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William Balena

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

1991

Moot Court Quarterfinalist, Cornell Law School

1989

National Honor Society, Phi Kappa Phi

Work Experience

2002 - Present

President, Paul A. Griffin Co., L.P.A.

2000 - 2002

Attorney, Bradley, Giardini & Tony Co., L.P.A.

1994 - 2002

Attorney, Davis, Zipperman, Kirschenbaum & Lotito

Associations

2002 - Present

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2002 - Present

Lorain County Bar Association

2001 - Present

Ohio State Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Luciano

Conviction Reversed

State v. Ward

Conviction Reversed

Westlake v. Filiaggi

Conviction Reversed

State v. Hays

Not Guilty Verdict

State v. Martinez

Not Guilty Verdict

State v. Hall

Not Guilty Verdict

State v. Luciano

Not Guilty Verdict

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Education

1994

Cornell Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

Lewis and Clark College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Juvenile Law Seminar

Motions to Suppress and Competency to Stand Trial

2016

Juvenile Law Seminar

Motions To Suppress

2013

Preserving Issues for Appeal

Appeals

2013

Case Classic Mock Trial Competition

Moot Court

2011

Lorain County Bar Association Law Day Seminar

Voir Dire

2010

Update on Criminal Law

Ohio Criminal Rule 16

Languages

English

Activity

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