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Michael Joseph Cheselka Jr.
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Biography
A graduate of Cleveland Marshall College of Law, Michael J. Cheselka, Jr. brings over 10 years of criminal defense experience to represent you when facing felony or misdemeanor charges.
The law firm of Michael J. Cheselka, Jr., LLC provides aggressive representation for criminal defense, trials, and civil litigation in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County and throughout Northeast Ohio. Competent and complete defenses to criminal charges require attorneys who can challenge electronic, scientific and “social media” footprints as well as handling search and suppression issues.
Civil Litigation
The attorneys of the Law Office of Michael J. Cheselka, Jr. are experienced advisors in civil litigation matters including business disputes, torts, and employment disputes. We have experience assisting our clients in advising, mediating and, when necessary, litigating complex issues between businesses, corporations and individuals in civil trial and appellate disputes.
Criminal Defense
We can help you with defending criminal charges in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County and Northeast Ohio including city, county and state courts. We have experience in defending charges of violent crime, robbery, assault, fraud, weapons, drugs and DUI/DWI. We can provide criminal defense for:
- Murder or Attempted murder
- Manslaughter
- Assualt, Aggravated Assualt or Felonious assault
- Armed robbery
- Aggravated burglary
- Domestic violence
- Carjacking
- Drug Possession
- DUI/DWI Drunk Driving
Business Litigation
The attorneys of the Law Office of Michael J. Cheselka, Jr. are experienced advisors in litigation matters including business and corporate law, real estate, employment contracts and compensation. We have experience assisting our clients in advising, mediating and, when necessary, litigating complex issues between businesses, corporations and individuals in trial and appellate disputes. Our mediation annd litigation practice includes:
- Criminal Business law
- Corporate law
- Real Estate Contracts
- Contract disputes
- Business Torts
- Professional Liability
- Executive Compensation
- Commercial Litigation
- Commercial Loan Disputes
- Arbitration & Mediation
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
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Licensed in Ohio for 22 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 2003
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021
Location
Michael J. Cheselka. Jr., LLC
75 Public Sqr, Ste 920, Cleveland, OH, 44113
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Michael Joseph Cheselka Jr.'s Reviews
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Posted by Darryl | December 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Great lawyer
I use Michael twiceone was ovi, both times best possible results people couldn't believe my results honestly! I highly appreciate and do recommend him
Posted by Mark | January 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Throw your money away!!
Never saw an attorney that gives ALL attorneys such a bad name. Tremendous sales pitch to lure you in, gets the money and disappears. He does not return phone calls, coaches his staff on how to cover for him and then sells out his client. Don't for your sake even entertain the thought of using him...
Posted by John | May 29, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
money hungry and lazy!!!
Hired Mike in hoping to see great results, soon as he got the money, a different Mike came out. Hard to get a hold of. Rarely shows up for court, keeps me in the dark and has no people skills what so ever when it comes to talking! I strongly oppose to hiring this lawyer
Posted by John | March 20, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent service, fantastic team!
An old case which was dismissed, but never entered in the journal entry system in municipal court came back to haunt me. I hired Michael and his team to handle this issue for me. Not only was the issue handled, but it was handled on time and according to my expectations. I can't thank Michael and his...
Posted by anonymous | November 07, 2012 | Criminal Defense
Really Came Through in My Hour of Need
I was facing 16 years in prison. Michael's expertise really came through and, he minimized my sentence. Instead of 16, I had to spend less than 1 year in prison. My case was dropped from two F2 felonies to one F4 felony. Michael saved me and my family tremendous grief and, really came through in ...
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.
Resigned-Discipline Pending issued in OH, 2021
updated on 07/30/2021This status means the attorney resigned in order to avoid being disbarred, the most serious penalty for a lawyer.
Suspension For Term issued in OH, 2019
updated on 12/08/2020Suspended for term means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Associations
2004 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2004 - Present
Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Sample of Legal Cases
Snapshot Device Helps Clear Father in Baby’s Death
Not Guilty
Court of Appeals reversed conviction and sentence
Reversal
Education
N/A
Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
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Cleveland State University
Bacehelors Degree
Speaking Engagements
2014
Faith Summit
Faith Summit to reduce recidivism
Languages
English