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Practice focused solely on OVI/DUI Defense at Bret Jordan Co., LPA in Cleveland, Oh. Established practice in OVI Defense for the last ten years. I have successfully defended clients in every municipal court in Cuyahoga County--including outright dismissls and acquittals of OVI charges. We are passionate about defending the rights of those who have been wrongfully accused and provide FREE consultations to any and all persons accused of committing a crime and/or traffic violation.
Member of the Ohio State Bar Association, Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, National College for DUI Defense, certified in the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, and am a member of the Ohio Elks Association.
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16 years | 400 cases
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Acquired: 2009
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State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2015
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50 Public Square, Ste. 1900, Cleveland, OH, 44113
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Posted by anonymous | August 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Five-Star Service!
I had a great experience working with Eric. He was extremely helpful, always polite, and very professional throughout the entire process. He was also quick to respond to my questions, which made me feel supported and informed. Thanks to his knowledge and dedication, he was able to get my charges less...
Posted by Charnelle | December 06, 2023 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Charnelle
Eric literally had my back through my whole case. I reached out to him while trying to shop for lawyers when I caught my first OVI case and he literally told me everything that could and would happen he didn’t pressure me to hire him he literally took my concern and told me he would do the best to he...
Posted by J’Shawn | January 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
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I’m am beyond grateful to have been referred to Eric. He did a fantastic job with my case. He was very straightforward and honest about what could happen. This was my second OVI so I didn’t expect anything good. He worked on my case for months. Then I finally got a call saying that the OVI got reduce...
Posted by Ronnell | April 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney
BEST LAWYER I’VE EVER HAD
ERIC HAS BEEN MY LAWYER FOR OVER 2 YEARS, HE IS THE ABSOLUTE BEST… SMART, PROFESSIONAL, AND ALWAYS GETS YOU THE BEST OUTCOME, HE’S STRAIGHT UP AND WILL ALWAYS GO TO BAT FOR YOU, HE COMMUNICATED WITH ME AND NEVER ONCE WAS TOO BUSY, EVEN IF I HAD A QUESTION HE WOULD TAKE TIME OUT AND MAKE SURE I UNDERS...
Posted by Michael | October 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Eric is a great attorney
Eric is a great attorney. He took all of my concerns and gave me real advice. He found the strengths of my case and was able to help me achieve more than what we originally thought was even possible. He was also flexible in working with me through a tough time. He is thoughtful and considerate at p...
"I feel very fortunate to have Eric in my corner both as a friend and a colleague. I have sought and welcomed his input on any number of matters, and his knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm is top notch in all respects!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Eric represents his clients in a zealous manner and is a true professional."
"I have known Eric as a fellow lawyer in the community for almost four years. Through this time his passion about defending the rights of others has been inspirational. His knowledge about DUI and DWI law is second to none. He is educated and up to date on all laws, and an asset to the legal community and all of his clients."
DUI and DWI lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
2022
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2017 - Present
Associate, Jordan | Sidoti, LLP
2015 - 2017
Associate, Koenig & Long, LLC
2014 - 2015
Associate Attorney, John Hanzel, LLC
2010 - 2014
Associate, Jordan | Sidoti, LLP
2020 - Present
Parma Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseMember
2016 - Present
Ohio Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2011 - Present
Ohio State Bar AssociationMember
All charges dismissed
Case Dismissed
Case Dismissed
Client was found not guilty on OVI (convicted of reckless operation).
OVI charge dismissed based on lack of reasonable suspicion to conduct Field Sobriety Tests
Case dismissed on basis of stop.
Acquittal
2009
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2023
Marsys Law and Record Sealing Update
2023
Legislative Update
2022
2022 Student to Lawyer Symposium
2022
Parma Bar CLE Golf Open VI
2022
Nursing License & a DUI
2021
OVI Update - Brooke Motion/Hearing
English
Legal Answers
Will I go to jail or get my probation extended?
08 Nov 2021
How to move forward in Ovi charge?
28 Jun 2021
Pending OVI all attorneys and consultations say that it's beatable not a lot of hard evidence. DA added child endangerment.
22 Mar 2020