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Jeffrey Curtis Kakish
also known as Jeff Kakish, Jeffrey C. Kakish
About Jeffrey
Biography
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
2
Practice Areas
DUI and DWI
95%
15 years
Criminal Defense
5%
15 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Ohio for 13 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Licensed in Kentucky for 15 years
State: Kentucky
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
Kakish Law, LLC
38109 Euclid Avenue, Willoughby, OH, 44094
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Posted by anonymous | March 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Almost a bigger mistake than the offense
I hired Mr. Kakish in 2017 for a DUI/DWI issue that I needed a lawyer to take care of. At first he was on the money and assured me everything would be fine; however, all that changed once his legal advice did not pan out the way he thought it would. The case was in Wadsworth, OH. So not only did I ha...
Posted by anonymous | February 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Highly Recommended!
Jeff Kakish and the team at Quinn Legal are outstanding! I had a traffic offense, and Jeff was able to negotiate an excellent deal with the prosecutor for me. Jeff never disappoints! I highly recommend him and his team!
Posted by anonymous | March 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Phenomenal job!
Jeff did an outstanding job with what was a complex situation for me (passing through Ohio moving from one state to another). Jeff kept me in the loop while I living out of state and was a total straight shooter while alleviating a lot of my panicked concerns with a first (and last) offence. The whol...
Posted by brian | February 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
great lawyer
I couldn't be happier with the work and results Jeffrey got for my case. He is a certified expert on all the test concerning ovi's, very knowledgeable of the medical feild and of course the law and how it works. Very nice guy and great to work with. Came to my house to go over everything and he even ...
Posted by anonymous | January 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Repeat OVI and Refusal
Facing another OVI and multiple refusals, I knew I had to have the best. Jeff first of all, could not have been more upfront with everything that was happening. You need a lawyer who is straight forward and going to go the distance to get you your best possible outcome, that is Jeff. He fought for m...
Jeffrey Curtis Kakish's Lawyer Endorsements
"Jeff is a skilled trial lawyer with extensive, specialized education and training in the field of DUI Defense. I recommend him without hesitation."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jeff is a zealous advocate for his clients. He is thorough and detail oriented with every case."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jeff is an excellent attorney who works hard for his clients and stays at the forefront of his field."
"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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Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist, American Chemical Society
2016
Best OVI Attorneys in Cleveland, top 10, #5, Best DWI Attorneys
2016
Client's Choice, Avvo
2016
Forensic Chromatography, Axion Training Institute
2016
Cannabis and Cars, National College for DUI Defense
2015
Metrology: Science as Your Best Defense, National College for DUI Defense
2015
DWI Means Defend With Ingenuity, National College for DUI Defense
2015
DWI Detection & Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
2014
Advanced DUI Defense Seminar and Trial Skills Academy, Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2013
Public Defender Trial Advocacy Program, National Defender Training Project, Inc.
Work Experience
2021 - Present
Attorney, Kakish Law, LLC
2019 - 2021
Attorney, Dworken & Bernstein Co., LPA
2015 - 2019
Attorney at Law, Quinn Legal Associates, Inc
2012 - 2015
Assistant Public Defender, Lake County Public Defender's Office
Associations
2018 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2017 - Present
Parma Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Lake County Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
American Chemical SocietySociety Affiliate
2015 - Present
Lake County Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2015 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseMember
Education
2016
Axion Training Institute
Forensic Chromatography XVII
2010
Roger Williams University
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
Saint Louis University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2019
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
2017
Municipal Court Update: All About DUI Cases
The Tasks and Time Required for Defending a DUI Case
2016
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
Publications
2020
Attorney at Law Magazine
Trust Me Versus Show Me in Criminal Defense
Languages
English