Michael Joseph Cheselka Jr.

Michael Joseph Cheselka Jr.

2.8
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 22 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Cleveland, OH
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Contracts & Agreements ... +3 more

75 Public Sqr, Ste 920, Cleveland, OH

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021
See Details

About Michael

Biography

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer


Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 22 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2003

Resigned-Discipline Pending

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021

Location

Michael J. Cheselka. Jr., LLC

75 Public Sqr, Ste 920, Cleveland, OH, 44113

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

Michael Joseph Cheselka Jr.'s Reviews

Avvo Review Score

2.8 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

Filter Avvo Reviews (8) Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Criminal Defense

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 ...my hour of need. Thanks so much Michael!

Posted by Joe | November 07, 2012 | Criminal Defense

never let me down

When I first talked to Mike, he assured me that we would be OK. I faced a very serious felony charge that would have put me away for life. Throughout my case Mike, and his staff kept me informed. I was made aware of all my options. His team did a great job on the investigation side which lead to ...the charges being dismissed. If it wasn't for Mike and his team, I wouldn't writing this now. I would recommend Mike without issue.

See All Client Reviews

Michael Joseph Cheselka Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Michael

No Endorsement Data Available Yet
This attorney hasn't received any attorney endorsements recently on Avvo.

No Endorsement Data Available Yet
This attorney hasn't created any attorney endorsements recently on Avvo.

Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.

Resigned-Discipline Pending issued in OH, 2021

updated on 07/30/2021

This 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 12/08/2020

Suspended 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

See More Legal Cases

Education

N/A

Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Cleveland State University

Bacehelors Degree

Speaking Engagements

Languages

English

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline
    This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021
    Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution