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Samuel Wahib Basta

Licensed for 30 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Cleveland, OH
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

2364 W. 11th Street, Cleveland, OH

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Licensed in Ohio for 30 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1995

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Law Office of Samuel Basta

2364 W. 11th Street, Cleveland, OH, 44113

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4.3 /5.0

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Posted by anonymous | July 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Highly Recommend

I was charged with reckless driving, no operator licence and the worst hit and run. I hired Mr. Basta for that case and he just literally saved my life. I am not a citizen yet, and those charges might bring me a lot of problems in process of naturalization. He managed to "convert" all 3 charges to r...easonable control, so that i only paid fine and got points on my licence. He sealed the worst 2 charges and made this a regular vehicular case. I am very grateful for what he did for me. I definitely will recommend him to my friends.

Posted by anonymous | October 08, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

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During an 8-year divorce (yes, eight years), Sam took several "retainer fees" which amounted to NO ACTION, and never deducted payments, for doing NOTHING, previously paid. Additionally, My husband's attorney sent paperwork to Sam for me to sign back in 2012, When I met Sam at the coffee-shop belo...w his office (I'm disables and can't make steps), he looked through an envelope of papers I needed to sign, and said, "I'm going to save this one until I get paid". A few years later, close to bankruptcy because of what SAM BASTA made me agree to (I even knew it wasn't true, but he said is didn't matter), I needed Legal Aid Services to stop some of the hemorrhaging for me making $18k/year verses my "ex" making $100+/year. When legal aid reviewed my papers, I heard, "It's hard to sue an attorney, but this would be a 'Prime' example of an attorney who should get sued!" DON'T CONSIDER HIRING SAM WAHIB BASTA AS YOUR ATTORNEY!

Posted by Paul | June 24, 2014 | Child Support

TOP NOTCH ATTORNEY!

I had what most people would label, as the ex wife from hell. She was constantly taking me back to court, lying and using the system for her needs. Well, when her child support finally ran out, she sued me for 35,000.00 , for misc bills, mostly that were already paid, but being that most of them were... over 5 yrs old, who saves receipts? Well, attorney Basta bombarded her w/discovery, over 200 interogatories, endless motions, and after almost 3 yrs, it finally went in front of the judge. My ex agreed to a couple thousand dollar settlement and signed an agreement that she could never, ever take me back to court again. I wonder how much money she spent in attorney fees. Oh well, it's not my problem. Sam did a great job, has a wide knowledge of case law.

Posted by anonymous | January 29, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Fantastic Attorney! Thorough and efficient!

I was involved in a criminal case when someone I lived with was arrested and prosecuted. Being a new mother and also going back to college I couldn't have any charges on my records and I wanted to protect myself and my son from any repercussions that could have happened. Attorney Basta was there ...for me from the beginning to the end of the case. He helped me through the process of assuring my safety for myself and my son. He also worked with me later in the case to have my things that were confiscated for the investigation returned to me. I couldn't have been happier that day. Mr. Basta was compassionate to my feelings and extremely knowledgeable when talking with the agents to assure that I would not see anything put onto my record and myself and my son would be safe. The way he cares about his clients' case from the beginning till the end was wonderful. I would recommend anyone who ever needed a Criminal lawyer to give Mr. Basta a call. He takes the time to go over your case with you and let you know everything that will have to happen from the beginning.

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University of Akron, C. Blake McDowell Law Center

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