Jeffrey C. Kakish is an Attorney at Kakish Law, LLC who dedicates his practice to OVI/DUI, Criminal and Traffic Defense. He is a principled ambitious attorney, problem solver and leader deeply rooted in Northeast Ohio. Mr. Kakish displays great personal pride in his representation of clients and strives to provide a competent and professional legal defense.
Mr. Kakish graduated cum laude from Saint Louis University in 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Women’s Studies Certificate. He then attended Roger Williams University School of Law graduating with his Juris Doctor Degree and Mediation Certificate in 2010. Mr. Kakish was admitted to the bar in the Commonwealth of Kentucky in May 2011 and the Ohio bar in November 2012.
Prior to starting his own practice, Mr. Kakish spent several years learning the ins and outs in the typical firm setting as well as at a small boutique drunk driving firm. Jeff's passion for criminal defense began where his legal career started, with the Lake County Public Defender. Mr. Kakish successfully litigated numerous motion hearings and trials, building his reputation as he continued mastering his craft. Through his service, Mr. Kakish gained valuable experience in defending OVI/DUI, Criminal, Traffic, and Domestic Relations cases in Juvenile, Municipal and Common Pleas Courts.
In October 2016, Mr. Kakish was honored to earn the ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist Designation. In earning this designation, Mr. Kakish developed specialized knowledge on Gas Chromatography and Forensic Lab Testing of Drugs and Alcohol. Mr. Kakish looks forward to challenging the lab results in your case. Whether you are facing charges relating drug, alcohol, breath, blood or urine results, Mr. Kakish has you covered.
Practice areas
11 years
11 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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OH | Active | 2012 | 07/21/2022 |
KY | Authorized to Practice Law | 2011 | 06/21/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2020 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2019 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2018 |
Forensic Chromatography | Axion Training Institute | 2016 |
Cannabis and Cars | National College for DUI Defense | 2016 |
Client's Choice | Avvo | 2016 |
Best OVI Attorneys in Cleveland, top 10, #5 | Best DWI Attorneys | 2016 |
ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist | American Chemical Society | 2016 |
DWI Detection & Standardized Field Sobriety Testing | National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | 2015 |
DWI Means Defend With Ingenuity | National College for DUI Defense | 2015 |
Metrology: Science as Your Best Defense | National College for DUI Defense | 2015 |
Advanced DUI Defense Seminar and Trial Skills Academy | Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | 2014 |
Public Defender Trial Advocacy Program | National Defender Training Project, Inc. | 2013 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Kakish Law, LLC | 2021 - Present |
Attorney | Dworken & Bernstein Co., LPA | 2019 - 2021 |
Attorney at Law | Quinn Legal Associates, Inc | 2015 - 2019 |
Assistant Public Defender | Lake County Public Defender's Office | 2012 - 2015 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2018 - Present |
Parma Bar Association | Member | 2017 - Present |
Lake County Bar Association | Member | 2017 - Present |
American Chemical Society | Society Affiliate | 2016 - Present |
Lake County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | Member | 2015 - Present |
National College of DUI Defense | Member | 2015 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Attorney at Law Magazine | Trust Me Versus Show Me in Criminal Defense | 2020 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Axion Training Institute | Forensic Chromatography XVII | 2016 |
Roger Williams University | JD - Juris Doctor | 2010 |
Saint Louis University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2006 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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OACDL DUI Seminar: This is what you should know in order to take a DUI Case! | Gas Chromatography and What to Ask for in your Blood or Urine Case | 2019 |
Municipal Court Update: All About DUI Cases | The Tasks and Time Required for Defending a DUI Case | 2017 |
OVI Mock Trial with a View into Live Jury Deliberations Seminar | OVI Trial Skills: Opening, Cross Examination, Closing | 2016 |
Mayor's Court Training | Blood Testing Overview and Case Law Update | 2016 |
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T. Kevin Wilson, DUI and DWI Attorney on Feb 12, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jeff is a skilled trial lawyer with extensive, specialized education and training in the field of DUI Defense. I recommend him without hesitation.
Meredith O'Brien, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 30, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jeff is the lawyer you want on your case. He is in the top notch of his peer group and his dynamic personality gives him the one up in a courtroom and in trial. This is the kind of attorney we all aspire to be - highly skilled, prepared, tenacious, and passionate. Hire Jeff Kakish, you won't regret it.
Daniel Sabol, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 14, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jeff has a rare combination of intelligence, technical skill, and moxie that makes him an exceptional attorney. He is on the cutting edge of any legal development in criminal law, and he will not be outworked. I trust him, and you can too.
Robert Garrity, DUI and DWI Attorney on Mar 28, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Jeff is a zealous advocate for his clients. He is thorough and detail oriented with every case.
Patrick Quinn, DUI and DWI Attorney on Mar 21, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
tenacious defense lawyer smart meticulous pursues all potential avenues of defenses for clients knows field sobriety tests inside and out always keeps up on new case law he zealously defends his clients goes the extra mile to get the best results for clients. I endorse this lawyer.
Mandy Gwirtz, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 26, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. I had the pleasure of working along side Jeff in several different cases. He is always professional and seeking to get the best for his clients.
Joseph Hada, DUI and DWI Attorney on Sep 9, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Jeff is an excellent attorney who works hard for his clients and stays at the forefront of his field.
Daniel Williams, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 4, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have had the pleasure of working with Jeff on a number of criminal cases as a co-worker and colleague. He is very knowledgeable on the law, has great client rapport, and advocates passionately on behalf of his clients to achieved the desired results.
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