Timothy Alan Hess

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Timothy Alan Hess

also known as Tim Hess

4.9
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 23 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Cleveland, OH
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury, Civil Rights

55 Public Square, Suite 2100, Cleveland, OH

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About Timothy

Biography

Charged with a crime? Assaulted by an officer? Do you know your rights?Speak with someone who does.

You made a mistake, the police want to speak with you. Do you know what to do? Call my office first.

If you have an OVI, all is not lost. You can drive again and you can fight a breath test.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Defending the accused in all courts, federal, state and local. DUI's and traffic through murder and major felonies.

27 years

50%
DUI and DWI 40%

40%
Civil Rights 5%

Civil rights practice focuses primarily on violations perpetrated by law enforcement officers and agencies against average citizens.

27 years

5%
Personal Injury 5%

Representing persons injured in motorcycle, car, and boating accidents. Also practice in the area of medical malpractice and nursing home neglect.

25 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

35%-40%

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 1 year

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2025

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Ohio for 23 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Timothy Alan Hess

55 Public Square, Suite 2100, Cleveland, OH, 44113

timhesslaw.com/attorneys/timothy-alan-hess/

Timothy Alan Hess's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

31 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

OVI dropped

I recently contacted Tim Hess about an OVI I was charged with after blowing a .118. It was my first offense and he was able to help me get the charges lowered wit’s only 2pts on my license and no suspension. I got the OVI at the beginning of May and I had my license back by the end of July. Mr. Hess ...was also very accommodating with his price and payment plan. I would highly recommend him to anyone who finds themselves in any DUI type situation.

Posted by anonymous | June 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Dui

Tim got me out of a DUI where I probably should've been locked up, I went down the wrong road and totaled my car and he got it reduced to reckless op. I highly recommend hiring him if you're ever in a situation like this, not to mention he saved me thousands of dollars. Blew a .186 super dui

Posted by anonymous | April 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Handled a difficult situation

My son was pulled over for a "no left turn" violation. The officer told my son that he drove up over the curb and was close to hitting pedestrians. My son was going 15-20 MPH and he did not do anything but make an illegal left turn. The officer insisted on a field sobriety test which my son passed.... The officer then insisted on a breathalyzer which my son refused. My son was then arrested and spent a night in jail. We hired Tim and he uncovered the fact that the officer had erased his dash-cam footage because the officer had ran into the curb on the return to the station house, exactly what he claimed my son had done. The officer failed to appear and after many lengthy postponements: Tim was able to convince the judge, based upon the field sobriety test which Nick passed; that the DUI was thrown out and my son was charged only with the traffic violation. I can't thank Tim enough for his skillful handling of the case, which could have gone from bad to worse.

Posted by anonymous | March 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

This guy will go over and beyond for your DUI/OVI case

Attorney Hess represented me on a recent OVI case. He went over and above what I believe a typical attorney would have done. From finding a discrepancy in a form, to examination of the whole video, studying the weather and conditions the night in question, he was thorough and not afraid to call out c...lear weaknesses in the prosecutions case. Without getting into details, the result of the case was more than favorable. In good conscience I couldn't allow any of my friends or family that may run into a similar situation to use any other attorney but Tim.

Posted by anonymous | February 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Not Guilty OVI

Tim worked very hard to prove that there was not enough evidence to support an OVI charge. He requested the video from the Trooper's car and dissected it at length to fight for me all the way through a suppression hearing and then eventually a bench trial. He also consulted the Ohio State Trooper tra...ining manual and questioned the tactics used to test me and exhausted all avenues of the argument for my innocence. I was so happy that I followed his advice to keep advancing to the next step and was able to beat the OVI avoiding any charge on my record. Also, Tim did not charge any extra fees before the trial even though we had to go to court 6 or 7 times, which I believe is a great courtesy and not standard for some lawyers. He was excellent, and I would highly recommend him to anyone!

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Timothy Alan Hess's Lawyer Endorsements

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Timothy McKinzie

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Highly skilled lawyer with a great reputation. Very diligent and always prepared. He also rides a Harley, what more can I say!!!"

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Ashley Jones

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tim is a highly skilled, detail-oriented lawyer who is always looking to improve his craft. We belong to a couple of the same bar associations and I am continually impressed by the results he gets for his clients and his tenacity in the court room. He definitely fights for his clients and their interests!"

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Thomas Silk

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse this lawyer. Tim has a subtle, but firm and aggressive approach to making sure his clients' rights are fully protected. He brings a wealth of knowledge and skills to the forefront for the clients who are fortunate enough to retain him."

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Manav Raj

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Ashley Jones

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2017

10 BEST ATTORNEYS IN OHIO, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

Work Experience

2005 - 2023

Attorney, T. Hess & Associates, LLC

Associations

2016 - Present

DUI Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2016 - Present

United States Concealed Carry Association

Critical Response Attorney

2010 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

2010 - Present

American Bar Association

2006 - Present

Cuyahoga Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

2005 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2003 - Present

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Sample of Legal Cases

City of Cleveland v. Minnie Cooper-Hill http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/8/2004/2004-Ohio-6920.pdf

Affirmed by the Ohio Supreme Court

Man saved from life in prison

Client agrees to 25 year sentence

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Education

2001

Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

Kent State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Concealed Carry Law

State and Local Regulations & Lianbility Concerns

2017

Concealed Carry Law

Gun Laws and Rights

Languages

English

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