I am a lifelong Ohio resident and attended law school at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. While attending law school, I had the opportunity to work with the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association and also with the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office where I gained extensive trial and appellate experience. Since being sworn in to practice law by the Ohio Supreme Court in 2008 I have been practicing as a trial litigation attorney at the Law Office of Jaye M. Schlachet where I appear in court on daily basis litigating a wide verity of complex legal matters.
Practice areas
Eric focuses his practice heavily in defense of criminal and OVI "drunk driving" matters and has helped thousands of clients defend the charges against them.
15 years
Eric focuses his practice heavily in defense of criminal and OVI "drunk driving" matters and has helped thousands of clients defend the charges against them. Eric will fight to defend your OVI charge and to get you legally driving again.
15 years
Divorce, Dissolution, Separation, Child Support, Child Custody, Spousal Support & Post-Decree.
15 years
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Languages spoken
English
Law Office Of Jaye M. Schlachet and Eric M. Levy
55 Public Square
Suite 1600
Cleveland, OH, 44113
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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OH | Active | 2008 | 05/05/2022 |
Legal answers | 137 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Client Choice Badge | Avvo | 2017 |
Top Contributor Badge | Avvo | 2017 |
10 Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Cleveland Ohio | Yelp | 2017 |
Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers Invitation Selection | National Trial Lawyers | 2017 |
Top 100 Lawyers | National Advocacy for DUI Defense | 2017 |
Top Lawyer | Lawyers Weekly | 2016 |
Top 40 Under 40 | National Trial Lawyers | 2016 |
Mental Health Court Certified | Cuyahoga County Court | 2010 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Law Clerk | Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office | 2006 - 2007 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Criminal Defense Lawyers Club | Board Member | 2017 - Present |
Cuyahoga Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | Member | 2009 - Present |
Ohio State Bar Association | Member | 2008 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 2008 - Present |
Cleveland-Marshall Law Alumni Association | Member | 2008 - Present |
Ohio State University Alumni Association | Member | 2005 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Schlachet and Levy Blog | Vacating Drunk Driving And Other Serious Misdemeanor Convictions In Ohio Resulting From A No Contest Plea And Finding Of Guilt | 2017 |
Schlachet and Levy Blog | Ask The Cleveland DUI Lawyer: If You Are Stopped For Drinking And Driving Should You Submit To A Breath Test Or Field Sobriety Testing? | 2017 |
Schlachet and Levy Blog | How to Get Driving Privileges and a Valid Driver's License in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio | 2017 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2008 |
Ohio State University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2005 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Court in the Classroom | Criminal Proceedings in Classroom Setting | 2015 |
New Lawyer Mentoring Program Panel | Lawyer Mentoring Program | 2009 |
Case name | Outcome |
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City of Cleveland v. Phillip D. Catchings-El | Reversed and Remanded |
State of Ohio v. George Furness | Reversed on Appeal |
In re Disqualification of Celebrezze, 127 Ohio St.3d 1217, 2009-Ohio-7207 | Case removed from the docket of the presiding judge. |
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Robert Botnick, Criminal defense Attorney on May 14, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Eric is a hard-working attorney who strives to obtain the best results for his clients. I often find myself discussing the law and his approach to his practice and greatly value his advice.
Peter Russell, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 4, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Eric as well as opposing him and he is a bright talented lawyer and a good person.
Mary Corrigan, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 6, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Eric since I started practicing 4 years ago. He has always been a lawyer in the community that I look up to: he has a passion for his job, knowledge about the field and is a great lawyer. I would not hesitate to endorse Eric.
Jennifer McPaul, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 4, 2017
Relationship: Friend
I endorse this lawyer.
Peter Russell, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 4, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Eric as well as opposing him and he is a bright talented lawyer and a good person.
Jaye Schlachet, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 4, 2017
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Eric for a number of years and he is an extremely hard working and competent attorney. He always puts his clients first and works with them to achieve their desired result the most expeditious way possible to help to meet their goals while decreasing their legal costs. I would recommend Eric to anyone searching for legal representation.
Robert Botnick, Criminal defense Attorney on May 14, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Eric is a hard-working attorney who strives to obtain the best results for his clients. I often find myself discussing the law and his approach to his practice and greatly value his advice.
Jeffrey Heller, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 1, 2012
Relationship: Friend
I endorse this lawyer.
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