Brandon James Henderson

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Brandon James Henderson

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 23 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Cleveland, OH
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Drug Crime, Car Accidents, Personal Injury

1231 Superior Avenue, Suite 200, Cleveland, OH

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About Brandon

Biography

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Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Car Accident 25%

25 years

25%
Criminal Defense 25%

25 years

25%
Drug Crime 25%

25 years

25%
Personal Injury 25%

25 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2015 2014

Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 23 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Location

HMW Law - Ohio Trial Attorneys

1231 Superior Avenue, Suite 200, Cleveland, OH, 44114

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Online Presence

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Brandon James Henderson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

27 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 24, 2026 | Hired Attorney

HMW is responsive , patient and everything was resolved.. Highly recommended

HMW Law took the time to clearly explain my options and kept me informed throughout every step of the process. What stood out to me the most was Brandon's genuine commitment to achieving the best possible outcome. They were always responsive, patient with my questions, and made a stressful situat...ion much easier to navigate. Thanks to their hard work and skill, everything was resolved smoothly and efficiently.

Posted by Jeff | August 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

He's my only choice when it comes to attorneys, by far the best I've dealt with

I contacted Brandon to work a domestic case I was going through and I have to say picking him was the best choice I could have made. Brandon's knowledge on the law and procedures is amazing I was so impressed by his skill and the way he took the time to explain the whole process of what was going and... what steps we should take to get the best possible outcome in my case. Brandon takes his work very serious and throughout the whole case showed me how important getting me the best possible outcome for me was to him, unlike some attorneys I've dealt with in the past that seem to careless whether they win or lose the case as long as they got paid, but not Brandon he was great at staying in contact with me and letting me know what was going on every step of the way so I never felt in the dark during this case. His staff is also very friendly and courteous and would relay messages to Brandon for me in a timely matter, anytime I called Brandon would always get back to me within a reasonable even with being as busy as he his with his multiple cases going on, he truly put me at ease throughout the whole trial knowing he was on my side and doing everything possible to win for me. And that is exactly what happened he won the case for me and I couldn't be more grateful to Brandon for that. I saw all the great reviews for Brandon and that is what ultimately made me choose to go with him and I couldn't have made a better choice, Brandon did not only meet my expectations but he exceeded them completely. His pricing is also very reasonable compared to a lot of other attorneys out there because i did call other places to get prices for my case. I hope that I will never be in need of his services again, but if I do there will only be one person I call and that is Brandon Henderson. I would recommend him to anyone I know that is dealing with any legal issues.

Posted by anonymous | February 24, 2015

Best attorney in CLEVELAND

Brandon is by far the most knowledgeable attorney I have worked with. He's handled numerous legal issues for myself, and has always put me in the best possible position i could be in. He keeps you informed as to what to expect, is very reasonablly priced, extremely attentive (returns calls within 24 ...hrs) and knows his way around a courthouse. I highly recomend Mr Henderson for any and all legal needs.

Posted by T3RRY | September 25, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Henderson for Hire

Mr. Brandon Henderson has represented me on more than one occasion. He is a great attorney and has yet to let me or any of my friends down in court. He studies his cases thoroughly and puts a lot of effort into all his cases and always kept me up to date every time things came up involving my case. H...e seems to have a great relationship with the judges and prosecutors and they show him a lot of respect. This really helps in getting a fair trial/case. He did an excellent job cross examining the witnesses in my case and felt very comfortable through all the proceeding. I would strongly recommend Brandon Henderson for representation.

Posted by Chris | September 16, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Review for Brandon Henderson

To whom it may concern: I am writing you in regard to Attorney Brandon Henderson, Attorney at Law. The purpose of this is to provide a character reference for Mr. Henderson who has represented me during my second criminal offense in Ohio, furthermore I have known Mr. Henderson for approximately... five years. I first met Brandon when I landed myself in an unfortunate incident with the law. I was recommended to him through family and friends. Every person that I spoke with had nothing but the highest compliments for Brandon, so after meeting with him during our first consultation I was more than comfortable with having him represent me for the purposes of court. Having known Brandon for upwards of five years, I believe puts me in the position to provide you with a pretty accurate assessment of his character. As my attorney he went above and beyond my expectations. I was nervous, obviously due to my pending charge. Any time I would reach out to Brandon he would answer his phone in the evening and even on weekends. Any email correspondence was responded to within 12-24 hours. Brandon was assertive in court and was always prepared, he didn’t skip a beat and I was highly impressed with his ethical stance as well as demeanor in court. He is not an arrogant attorney as many are, he is a down to earth, hardworking guy who loves the law and truly loves to help people in his community. As an attorney, Mr. Henderson is a standout. He is loyal, honest, strait forward and considerate. He doesn’t beat around the bush even if its news you dont want to hear, he kept things very honest and upfront, there were no surprises during my case with him and he was diligent through my entire court process. It is very obvious to me that Brandon is a compassionate man who truly loves his job and has a high respect for the law. He does not make you feel less than a person simply because of your circumstances. He is a great listener and treated me like a family member rather than a client. To be honest, I really can’t think of anything negative in terms of personality or his moral and ethical background. All in all, I would have to say that Brandon Henderson is a very balanced person and attorney with an abundance of positive qualities. There needs to be more lawyers who practice the way Mr. Henderson does, he is a great lawyer and a very good person. Sincerely, Christopher

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Brandon James Henderson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Alvand Mokhtari

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"Brandon is passionate, experienced and a leader in the legal community, particularly in criminal defense work. If I had one person to choose to represent me, it would be him. You won't find someone who will work harder to win your case."

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Sarah Kovoor

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mary Corrigan

Unknown lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kenneth Staiduhar

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Brandon provides quality representation to his clients and has developed a strong reputation as someone who obtains great results in the courtroom. Brandon's knowledge of criminal and OVI law is unparalleled, making him a tremendous asset to Cleveland's legal community."

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Matthew Lallo

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I fully endorse Brandon. He is a very talented criminal and DUI attorney. He has a great rapport with all of the local courts and does a phenomenal job representing his client. Brandon is a great person and attorney."

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Joseph Hada

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Henderson is a very educated and hardworking attorney who stays at the cutting edge of his field to put his clients in the best position possible."

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Tanya Miller

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"It is truly my pleasure to endorse Brandon Henderson--a lawyer I have known for more than a decade. He is one of the best criminal defense attorneys in Cleveland. Brandon is phenomenal advocate in the courtroom who cares deeply for the people he represents. He is known as a tenacious fighter and will work tirelessly to obtain the best results possible for his clients. I would not hesitate for a second to recommend Brandon to anyone who needs top notch representation in the area of criminal defense."

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Kenneth Lewis

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"In my opinion, Brandon Henderson is a professional, hard working, knowledgeable attorney who has his client's best interests in mind every time that he steps into a courtroom. I fully endorse his ability as a competent and exceptional criminal defense attorney."

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Justin Weatherly

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. Henderson for nearly ten years, and have worked with him for over six. You will not find an attorney willing to work harder for you. I have taken many cases to trial with him and personally witnessed him sacrifice sleep, food, family and friends to ensure he leaves no stone unturned in his thorough preparation for trial. He has an intimate knowledge of the courts in which he operates and tenacity like you have never seen before. He absolutely refuses to let his clients down. He always knows exactly what he's doing, why he's doing it, and has prepared for every possible circumstance. If you are looking for a lawyer with unparalleled talent, impeccable work ethic, and experience like none other, then you want Brandon Henderson on your side."

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Kristin Wedell

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brandon is a well-respected, experienced criminal defense attorney. I highly recommend him for any criminal matter, big or small."

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William Housley

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Tough, talented and thorough litigator."

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Jeremy Browner

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Other

"I had the pleasure of being Brandon's law partner for 3 years in Cleveland. He is a truly gifted trial attorney who has been blessed with a silver tongue. He cares about his clients and getting the best possible result for them. If you have been accused of a crime, you could not ask for a better attorney to fight for your rights."

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T. Clifford

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 03

Relationship: Friend

"I worked with Brandon in Law School during the Mock Trial Program. We also have seen each other in the Courtroom. My opinion is that Mr. Henderson is a pragmatic and tough negotiator, get the best results for his clients, while at the same time, prepared to fight and put the State to the test when the prosecutor isn't seeing the big picture when it comes to the evidence and the State's burden of proof."

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Joseph Romano

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brandon and I went to law school and were on the Mock Trial team together. In no less terms, Brandon has a great understanding of the criminal code and procedures and is an extremely competent trial attorney. His expansive knowledge of the criminal law area of law are great strengths to his practice. I have regularly referred all of my clients who need assistance with criminal matters to Brandon and neither my clients nor I have ever been disappointed."

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Randi Nine

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Friend

"I have personally had the distinct pleasure of observing Brandon's meticulous and extensive trial preparation process. Brandon puts his heart and soul into the defense of every client and truly cares about the outcome of each case. I have also been a witness to his trial advocacy and conduct. His professionalism, tenacity, knowledge of the law and empathy for his clients are rare traits that should be heralded in our profession. Brandon is an extremely talented attorney and advocate whose services I have recommended to family members, friends, co-workers, and acquaintances. Each individual he has represented based on my referral has provided me with nothing but positive feedback and overall satisfaction for the results Brandon has achieved. I have the utmost respect for Brandon and his abilities and would trust him to represent me if I ever found myself in need of counsel."

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Justin Weatherly

Criminal defense lawyer

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Alvand Mokhtari

Personal injury lawyer

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Matthew Lallo

Criminal defense lawyer

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Tanya Miller

Criminal defense lawyer

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Aaron Baker

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joseph Hada

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Kenneth Bossin

DUI and DWI lawyer

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T. Clifford

DUI and DWI lawyer

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William Housley

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Nation's Top Attorneys - Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2015

Top 100 DUI Attorneys, National Advocacy For DUI Defense

2015

Premier 100 Trial Attorneys for Ohio, American Academy of Trial Attorneys

2015

Clients Choice Award - Criminal Defense, Avvo

2014

A+ Accredited Business, BBB

2014

Clients' Choice Award - Criminal Defense, Avvo

2014

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Training, LaPier & Associates

2014

International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Training, LaPier & Associates

2014

DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Certified Training, LaPier & Associates

2014

Top 100 DUI Attorneys, National Advocacy For DUI Defense

2014

Executives And Professionals, Heritage Registry of Who's Who

2001

National Honor recognizing excellence in Trial Advocacy, Order of Barristers

1997

National Honors - Top 15%, Golden Key

1997

Accounting Scholarship, Deloitte & Touche

1997

Dean's Scholarship, Ohio University

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Founding Partner, HMW Law - Ohio Trial Attorneys

Associations

2015 - Present

National Association of Distinguished Counsel

Member

2015 - Present

American Academy of Trial Attorneys

Member

2015 - Present

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Board of Directors

2015 - Present

Regional CLE Committee

Co-chair

2014 - Present

National Advocacy for DUI Defense

Member

2014 - Present

Who's Who of Executives and Professionals

Member

National College for DUI Defense

Member

DUI Defense Lawyers Association

Founding Member

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Order of Barristers

Member

Trial Lawyers of America

Member

Criminal Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Burglary, Aggravated Theft

Not guilty on all counts

Obstructing Official Business

Not guilty on all charges

Involuntary Manslaughter

Not guilty on all counts

Sexual Battery

Not guilty on all counts

Drug Charges

Charges dismissed, reduced and amended

Rape dismissed

Case dismissed, charges cleared

Rape charges

case dismissed

Drug trafficking

Dismissal of all charges

Assaulting a police officer

Not guilty on all counts, won following settlement from police officer

DUI

No license suspension, charge amended

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Education

2001

Case Western Reserve University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

Ohio University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2009

Municipal Court Update: OVI

DUI / OVI

2008

Operating a Vehicle Impaired Seminar

Municipal Court Update

N/A

Cuyahoga Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

DUI & Traffic Update

N/A

Criminal Defense Overview

DUI

N/A

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

DUI & Criminal Defense for Non-Practicing Attorneys

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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