Jonathan Newworth Garver

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Jonathan Newworth Garver

5.0
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 51 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Cleveland, OH
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury, Appeals

4403 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH

About Jonathan

Biography

Over 4 Decades Of Excellence Serving Clients In Criminal Defense/Traffic Violations.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 35%

35%
Family 35%

35%
Personal Injury 20%

20%
Appeals 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025 2015

Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 51 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1974

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Jonathan Newworth Garver

4403 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH, 44103

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Jonathan Newworth Garver's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by Manuel | October 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Highly recommend!

Very professional attorney . Couldn’t have asked for a better outcome and experience. I 100% recommend him for any of your legal issues !

Posted by Johnny | September 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Great Representation

Mr. Garver is THE MAN!.. I'm a class A CDL driver out of North Carolina. I secured a dedicated lane in the Ohio area back in February, and had been running just as hard as my rig and legs permitted. New to the area, I unfortunately ran into 3 "sticky situations " over the course of 2months. All were... moving violations, which carried points, and could've crippled my livelihood. Mr. Garver was able to 'work his magic' and get all three incidents reduced to non-moving violations, ultimately saving me from increased insurance premiums and a host of other complications. I would say that famed magician David Blaine can't compare to Mr. Garver, but what's magic in the world of true skill!!!

Posted by anonymous | September 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

traffic ticket

Attorney Garver was extremely approachable and professional throughout the entire process. He patiently explained everything, kept us informed at every step, and ultimately helped in getting my wife’s traffic ticket dismissed. His experience and calm approach made a stressful situation so much easier... to handle. I would highly recommend Attorney Garver to anyone looking for reliable and effective legal representation. We are truly grateful for his help!

Posted by Muhammad Ibrahim | September 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Highly Recommend for CDL Drivers

I had a CDL-related traffic case in Cuyahoga Falls and Mr. Garver represented me. He was very professional, easy to work with, and made the whole process a lot less stressful. I really appreciated the way he guided me through everything and the outcome we got. I’d definitely recommend him to other CD...L holders or drivers dealing with traffic issues.

Posted by anonymous | May 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Great and helpful lawyer

I had a great experience working with Garver Jonathan. As an out-of-state driver, I was unsure how to handle my traffic ticket, but they made the process smooth and stress-free. They communicated clearly, handled everything on my behalf, and got the outcome I was hoping for. Highly recommend for anyo...ne needing help with a traffic case from out of state.

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1995 - Present

Private Practice, Jonathan N. Garver

1989 - 1995

Of Counsel, Kaufman & Cumberland

1987 - 1989

Partner, Schmelzer, Garver & Solomon

1977 - 1987

Private Practice, Jonathan N. Garver

1974 - 1977

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Prosecuting Attorney of Cuyahoga County

Education

1973

Boston University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1970

American University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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