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About Christopher
Biography
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
25%
35 years
Drug Crime
25%
Sex Crime
25%
Violent Crime
25%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Ohio for 34 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Christopher Scott Maher, Attorney at Law, LLC
(216) 238-2902
Mobile
The Bradley Building, 1220 West 6th Street, Suite 303, Cleveland, OH, 44113
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Posted by Rashae | April 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Most Amazing Hardworking Attorney
I was facing a F1 for Arson. Mr. Maher gather all evidence and listen to what I had to say. After knowing what he knew he told me I had a tough case but he was determined to do what ever he needed to help me out. I was scared and nervous, Chris made my court process feel little more comfortable. He d...
Posted by DEBRA | November 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Thankfully
I would highly recommend Attorney Christopher S Maher to my family and friends. Mr. Maher kept me informed on everything good or bad during my brother's trial and he believed in his innocence. He was very caring to him and his family. Chris will be appreciated and always be in our thoughts and prayer...
Posted by Tamula | October 29, 2018
Tamula Higging
Word can not truely explain how brilliant this man is he is a true blessing from god a man of his word we love you Chris and your always and forever appreciated
Posted by Paris | January 23, 2018 | Lawsuits & Disputes
My Experience With Chris Maher
I Had A Great Experience With Mr. Maher As My Attorney and Also As An Friend. He Helped Me Through My Trial and I Trusted and Believed In Him One Hundred Percent and We Won. He’s An Awesome Guy and He Takes His Work Serious. I’d Recommend Him To Anyone That Needs Help.
Christopher Scott Maher's Lawyer Endorsements
"Chris is a highly skilled, effective, and tenacious litigator. I highly endorse this lawyer for his creativity in criminal defense as well as his unmatched commitment to the clients he represents. If he is your counsel, you are in very good hands."
"Chris Maher is a true believer; he's a phenomenal attorney with character and depth that rivals his peers. I'm honored to have worked with him and learned from him."
"Chris is one of the most passionate and inspiring criminal defense attorneys I have had the pleasure of working with. I trust his skills, advocacy, and instincts without hesitation, and would recommend him to anyone in need of aggressive defense."
Edward LaRue
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2020
National Trial Lawyers--Top 100, The National Trial Lawyers
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Attorney, The Law Offices of Christopher Scott Maher, Attorney at Law, LLC
2019 - 2020
Attorney, Bailey Legal Group
1996 - 2019
Attorney, Cuyahoga County Public Defender Office
1991 - 1995
Attorney, Legal Aid Society of Columbus
Associations
2017 - Present
Cuyahoga Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationBoard of Directors
2016 - Present
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar AssociationGovernment Section, Advisory Council
2010 - Present
Ohio Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1999 - 2002
Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court Guardian Ad Litem ProjectAdvisory Board
1998 - 2002
Youth Empowerment Project - Cleveland Baptist AssociationBoard Member
1997 - 2001
Juvenile Justice CoalitionMember
1996 - 2008
Cuyahoga Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationBoard of Directors
1992 - 1995
Homeless ProjectFounding Member
1991 - 1996
Columbus Bar AssociationDomestic Relations Committee; Judge's Subcommittee
1991 - 2010
Ohio State Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
State of Ohio v. Jamaal Winfrey, Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court, Case No. CR-24-697872
Not Guilty of All Charges
State of Ohio v. Halie N. Sanchez, Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court, Case No. CR-24-693571
Not Guilty of All Charges
City of Cleveland v. Barry Harris, Cleveland Municipal Court Case No. 2024-CRB-004300
Not Guilty of All Charges
State of Ohio v. Tao Huang, Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court, Case No. CR-24-691666
Not Guilty of All Charges
State of Ohio v. Jeffrey Palmer, Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court, Case No. CR-23-686211
Not Guilty of All Charges
State of Ohio v. Jamere Clement, Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court, Case No. CR-23-681466
Not Guilty of All Charges
State of Ohio v. M.P., Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, Case No. CR-24-688813
Not Guilty of All Charges
State of Ohio v. Artquail Witherspoon, Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court, Case No. CR-23-680396
Not Guilty on all charges
State of Ohio v. William R. Brown, Jr., Erie County Common Pleas Court, Case No. 2019-CR-0455
Not Guilty By Reason of Insanity on charge of Murder
State of Ohio v. Crystal Cartwright, Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court, Case No. CR-18-635369
Not Guilty of all charges, including Felonious Assault and Assault
State of Ohio v. Melvin Bradley, Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, Case No. CR-17-619131
Not Guilty of all charges, including Aggravated Murder
State of Ohio v. C.H., Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court, Case No. CR-17-618077
Not Guilty of all charges, including Rape, Kidnapping, and Gross Sexual Imposition (RECORD SEALED)
State of Ohio v. Mark Hall, Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court, Case No. CR-17-618257
Not Guilty of all charges, including Rape, Sexually Violent Predator, Kidnapping, Felonious Assault
State of Ohio v. Lamont Wilkerson, Cuyahoga County Case No. CR-17-615741
Not Guilty of all charges, including Rape and Kidnapping
State of Ohio v. P.S., Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Case No. CR-17-617421
Not Guilty of all charges, including Attempted Murder, Felonious Assault, Assault, and Vandalism (RECORD SEALED)
State of Ohio v. Oscar Quintero, Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Case No. CR-16-608441
Not Guilty of all charges, including Unlawful Sexual Conduct with a Minor
State of Ohio v. William Sharpley, Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Case No. CR-13-578525
Not Guilty of all charges, including Kidnapping and Gross Sexual Imposition
State of Ohio v. S. B., Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court Case No. CR-13-576525
Not Guilty of all charges, including Felonious Assault (RECORD SEALED)
State of Ohio v. Antonio Swanson, Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court Case No. CR-12-568033
Not Guilty of all charges, including Failure to Comply with Order or Signal of Police Officer
State of Ohio v. Rashid Ali, Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Case No. CR-13-571685
Not Guilty of all charges, including Having Weapon While Under Disability
State of Ohio v. Johnathan Hill, Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court Case No. CR-11-546693
Directed Verdict of Acquittal on all charges, including Kidnapping, Aggravated Robbery and Firearm Specifications
State of Ohio v. Larry Knox, Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Case No. CR-11-550801
Directed Verdict of Acquittal on all charges, including Failure to Register and Tampering with Records
State of Ohio v. Cortez Bogan, Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Case No. CR-11-554513
Not Guilty of Aggravated Robbery and Robbery with Firearm Specifications; Guilty of Petty Theft
State of Ohio v. H.S., Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court Case No. CR-11-552828
Not Guilty of all charges, including Kidnapping and Gross Sexual Imposition (RECORD SEALED)
State of Ohio v. Jonas Allen, Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court Case No. CR-10-545401
Not Guilty of all charges, including three counts of Assault on a Correction Officer
State of Ohio v. Kamal Blackwell, Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court Case No. 535373
Not Guilty of all charges, including Domestic Violence
State of Ohio v. Joshua Armstrong, Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Case No. CR-09-530741
Not Guilty By Reason of Insanity on all charges, including Aggravated Robbery, Kidnapping, Felonious Assault, and Aggravated Menacing
State of Ohio v. Samuel Reid, Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court Case No. CR-09-528895
Directed Verdict of Acquittal on all charges, including Aggravated Robbery and Kidnapping with Firearm Specifications, Theft, and Having Weapon While Under Disability
State of Ohio v. David Jenkins, Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Case No. CR-09-525755
Not Guilty of all charges, including Domestic Violence
State of Ohio v. Willie Allen, Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Case No. CR-08-512057
Not Guilty of all charges, including Failure to Register and Failure to Provide Notice of Change of Address
State of Ohio v. David Slapak, Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Case No. CR-07-499321
Not Guilty of all charges, including Assault on a Peace Officer
State of Ohio v. Anthony Springfield, Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Case No. CR-07-496487
Not Guilty of all charges, including Domestic Violence
State v. Andre Williams, Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Case No. CR-07-491983
Not Guilty of all charges, including Felonious Assault
State of Ohio v. Ellis Wilson, Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Case No. CR-07-491816
Not Guilty of all charges, including Felonious Assault with Firearm Specifications, Trafficking in Drugs, and Having Weapon While Under Disability
State of Ohio v. William Dial, Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Case No. CR-05-473855
Not Guilty of all charges, including Attempted Murder and Felonious Assault with Firearm Specifications
State of Ohio v. Leslie Nelson, Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Case No. CR-06-478641
Not Guilty of all charges, including Felonious Assault and Theft
State of Ohio v. Nathan Larkin, Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Case No. CR-05-470794
Not Guilty of all charges, including Trafficking in Drugs and Possession of Drugs
State of Ohio v. Gregory Smith, Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Case No. CR-05-471901
Not Guilty of all charges, including Carrying Concealed Weapon and Having Weapon While Under Disability
State of Ohio v. Matthew Smelley, Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Case No. CR-05-471661
Directed Verdict of Acquittal on charge of Burglary
State of Ohio v. Nelson Gokey, Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Case No. CR-04-458301
Not Guilty of all charges, including Rape and Kidnapping
State of Ohio v. K.J., Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Case No. CR-03-444426
Not Guilty of all charges, including Possession of Drugs (RECORD SEALED)
State of Ohio v. Reginald Smith, Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Case No. CR-03-444535
Not Guilty of all charges, including Trafficking in Drugs and Possession of Drugs
State of Ohio v. K.B., Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Case Nos. CR-03-435755, 437322, and 437323
Not Guilty of all charges, including Robbery and Intimidation of a Witness (RECORD SEALED)
State of Ohio v. Charles Doyle, Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Case No. CR-02-428982
Not Guilty of all charges, including Trafficking in Drugs and Possession of Drugs
State of Ohio v. Madaral Lewis, Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Case No. CR-03-432995
Not Guilty of all charges, including Trafficking in Drugs and Possession of Drugs
State of Ohio v. Jayson Townsend, Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Case No. CR-03-432715
Not Guilty of all charges, including Attempted Murder and Felonious Assault with Firearm Specifications; and Having Weapon While Under Disabiity
State v. Joseph Williams, Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Case No. CR-02-429035
Not Guilty of Assault on Peace Officer; Guilty of Disorderly Conduct
State of Ohio v. Carl Reese, Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Case No. CR-02-428417
Not Guilty of all charges, including Possession of Drugs
State of Ohio v. J.W., Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Case No. CR-01-413950
Not Guilty of all charges, including Felonious Assault (RECORD SEALED)
Education
1991
Capital University Law School
Juris Doctor
1988
Miami University of Ohio
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2019
2019 National Bar Association Region VI Conference of the Norman S. Minor Bar Association
Prosecution....Where are we going wrong?
2018
Litigating Fourth Amendment Claims
Suppressing Evidence in Search Warrant Cases
2004
Suppression Motion Preparation and Argument
Nuts and Bolts of Litigating Fourth Amendment Suppression Issues
2002
Creative Legal Practice as a Community Child Protection Strategy
Legal Rights of Children and Parents
2000
Violence and Childhood Mental Illness: Risks, Intervention, and the Justice System
Current Legal Trends
2000
Mandatory Bindovers in Light of State v. Hanning
Recent Developments in Juvenile Law
2000
Advanced Guardian Ad Litem Training, H.B. 484
Practice Considerations for Defense Counsel
1999
Constitutional Considerations in Policing
Race as a Factor in Traffic Stops
1999
Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997, H.B. 484
A Defense Perspective
1998
Battered Child Syndrome as a Defense in Delinquency Cases
Battered Child Syndrome
1998
(Monthly Presentation and Q&A to Cuyahoga County Jail Inmates)
Child Custody and Guardianship
1996
Career Day (annual event in the Cleveland Public School System)
Real Law
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers