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I grew up in Cleveland and attended public school, graduating from Midpark High School. Having wrestled and placed in the Ohio State finals taught me a great deal about discipline and hard work. This has followed me throughout my life causing me to put everything in to whatever tasks I face. As an attorney, I feel it is very important to listen to my clients and understand that while interaction with the courts and law enforcement is an every day event for me, it is NOT for my clients. I believe in a client's right to have their day in court and while I may give them my professional opinion on a matter, it is ultimately up to them to decide how they wish to proceed.
In true instances where a state official is seen clearly violating the rights of a private citizen, I feel it is important for people to have someone to protect their rights and make certain that persons are held accountable. While I fully support law enforcement, bad officers give the good ones a bad reputation. That is why I have directed more of my professional efforts toward representing citizens who have had their civil rights violated by overzealous, unprofessional officers. I am proud to be a Clevelander and enjoy all of the wonderful things the city has to offer.
I enjoy the outdoors, hunting, hiking with my dogs, and taking long trips with my wife on our Harley Davidson.
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State: Tennessee
Acquired: 2025
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State: Ohio
Acquired: 2002
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Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | DUI & DWI
Posted by Tiffany | February 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
OVI
This was my first offense with being charged with an OVI. My attorney was Great ,very knowledgable, prompt ,professional , patient ,dependable and he went over and beyond to have my charges dismissed without taking the case to trail. My OVI was dismissed and we came to great resolution. Will recommen...
Posted by anonymous | December 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Thankful for Tim!
There were a few times throughout my OVI case where I felt hopeless. The prosecutor did not want to budge or hear me out in any way. I hired Tim and he was determined to get me a better outcome. Today I walked away with no ovi, no points on my license, no suspension, and the fines were drastically cu...
Posted by Amy | July 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
The best OVI lawyer in the greater Cleveland area! Highly Recommend!
5 stars doesn't begin to cover how highly I recommend Tim! I hired Tim for two separate OVI charges that occurred roughly 1 year apart from each other. He was able to get both of them knocked down to lesser charges, have my fines greatly reduced, and my full driving privileges back in under 6 months ...
Posted by anonymous | March 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
OVI
Tim was very professional and attentive from day one. Any time I contacted him I was replied to almost immediately. It was like talking to a friend. He was able to get me the best case scenario outcome from my OVI. While I hope to never need his services again, I'd definitely recommend him to...
Posted by anonymous | April 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
OVI that got knocked down
It was my first offense with an OVI, complete stupid mistake on my part. Tim could tell that this was just a mistake, so he was very flexible with his payments and worked very hard to get it knocked down so it wouldn’t be on my record forever. He was very diligent in all his work and research on the...
To be clear, physical control, like any driving infraction can NOT be expunged. But, it is not an enhanceable offense which means that if charged with an OVI in the future, the physical control does not enhance the penalties of that new OVI. With a BAC of .159, this was definitely a good outcome.
"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!!!"
"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!"
"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."
Family lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
2018
10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
2017
10 BEST ATTORNEYS IN OHIO, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
2005 - 2023
Attorney, T. Hess & Associates, LLC
2016 - Present
DUI Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2016 - Present
United States Concealed Carry AssociationCritical 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
Affirmed by the Ohio Supreme Court
Client agrees to 25 year sentence
2001
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2017
State and Local Regulations & Lianbility Concerns
2017
Gun Laws and Rights
English
Legal Answers
Is this illegal search and seizure?
16 Aug 2023
My husband is on probation and was pulled over they found 2 oz of weed and a gun?
18 Oct 2019
My Ovi was dropped but had no insurance! Wasn't told I need an sr-22 a year ago! Let My license expire what do I do?
09 Jun 2019