Timothy Alan Hess

PRO

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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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Posted by anonymous | December 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

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...t. I would 100% recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | March 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

DUI

I have had a few run in with an certain officer, and after a very frustrating morning taking my daughter to school I received a phone call and a ticket shortly after that from this same officer who was not even on the seen at the time. I felt that i was being harassed and the charges and the things h...e wrote on the ticket was outrageous!! i knew at the moment i had to get a lawyer, i was referred to Mr. Hess by a close friend and he took on my case. I must say i was very satisfied with the outcome and just knew i could of not done it without him. He was very professional

Posted by anonymous | April 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

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 Rod | August 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

My career was in jeopardy and Tim got me off!

I received 4 speeding tickets within a one year period. I applied for my dream job and some of the points on my license needed to go ASAP. After consulting with Tim, he found multiple ways we could attack these faulty speeding ticket claims. Long story short, Tim fought hard for me and we won and I ...got my dream job.

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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

Family lawyer

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Ashley Jones

Criminal defense lawyer

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

Activity

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