Ian Nathan Friedman

Ian Nathan Friedman

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 28 years

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

1360 East 9th Street, Suite 650, Cleveland, OH

About Ian

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Criminal Defense 100%

Friedman & Nemecek, L.L.C. devotes its entire practice to the defense of complex criminal matters. The firm represents clients across Ohio, out-of-state, and overseas. Mr. Friedman is the current President of the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He is also an Adjunct Professor at the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law where he teaches Computers and Criminal Law. He is a frequent lecturer and author on matters concerning the field of criminal defense law.

29 years | 5,000 cases

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 14 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Ohio for 28 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Friedman & Nemecek, L.L.C.

1360 East 9th Street, Suite 650, Cleveland, OH, 44114

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13 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 6, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Experienced Tactician

As a Federal Government employee, I became the target of an Office of Inspector General (O.I.G.) criminal investigation. I found Ian Friedman after doing research on several sites for a Federal Criminal Defense attorneys in Cleveland, Ohio. One thing that I was impressed with was his success rate at ...jury trial. I looked at other attorneys but was shocked when I read reviews about them "dumping" clients in the middle of their case. Ian had a lot of client reviews who stated that he supported them throughout the entire case. I could not find one derogatory remark about his skills and abilities. After doing a Google search I came across some of his interviews on popular television shows such as The O'Reilly Factor and Piers Morgan. Next, I set up an initial consultation with Ian and his team. He made me feel very comfortable and confident that I had met with the right person. The thing that separated Ian from other attorneys that I spoke to was his honesty about his retainer fee. Most attorneys will give you a low figure to "hook" you into retaining them, then, they will bilk their client with fees. My co-defendant was given a low retainer fee but our out of pocket costs ended up exactly the same. After the initial sticker shock, I spoke to my family and we decided that Ian and his team were my best option. He was absolutely worth every cent!!! Ian and Mark Devan started the pre-indictment work and engaged the AUSA. After meeting with the AUSA they devised the best strategy to address the case. They found a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and had an independent opinion written based on the known facts of the case which was supported by case law and policy. The AUSA called three (3) grand juries for testimony and had over a dozen witnesses testify. The final verdict was a "No Bill." There were times, when I thought that I could no longer handle the stress of the situation. Ian always told me, “Don’t worry about it. I’ll handle it.” Or “let me worry about that.” I truly believe that the outcome would have been very different if I would not have been blessed with Ian, Mark Devan, and Brad Wolfe on my side.

Posted by Wayne | June 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A fantastic advocate you can trust

You can trust Ian to always give you straight answers and explain complicated matters to you. He is thorough and treats every client with respect on simple cases to complex. There is no other attorney I would trust more than Ian.

Posted by Jim Werleg | May 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

"The very best attorney a person could have". Ultimate client service....

Ian Friedman and his firm are one of the finest in northeast Ohio. When you step into their office and interface with their staff you feel a disappearance of the stress and anxiety that a legal issue can cause. In my past experience in legal matters, that does not happen with other attorneys and fi...rms. Ian immediately focuses on the issues of the cases and gives his resolution to the issues of the case. You walk out of his office in a relaxed mode and feel re-energized from all the anxiety, knowing positive results will be the goal and achieved. It should be noted that Ian is one the most highly regarded attorney's in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, and northeast Ohio. His legal approach is regarded as the best by all involved in a judicial matter. I have been blessed several times to have his firm behind me. I am also, honored to know Ian and the staff of his firm.

Posted by Joshua | February 8, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The best around!!

I contacted Ian friedman for a case I had pending in the Akron Ohio area, first off he was very very easy to talk to and extremely accommodating , his only concern then was putting my mind at ease. I was possibly facing criminal charges and I asked another attorney friend of mind who I should call a...nd his only answer was Mr. friedman . I immediately knew he was the right attorney for me and anyone else who might have some possible legal problems they are dealing with. He is extremely friendly but tough when he needs to be. I will never ever lose his number. No wonder he was rated as a top class attorney. He handled my situation with tact and diplomacy at the same time. I was never worried about my case after are initial conversation. If your looking for the smartest, thoughtful and someone who will always be in your corner no matter what then he is definitely the attorney for you.

Posted by Danie | February 3, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A Lawyer you keep forever!!!

I met Ian Friedman about 11 years ago during a difficult time. He made this process much easier for me during an appeal process (criminal case) for my boyfriend. He was the 3rd lawyer we had seen for this court case and from the beginning I knew he was different. Very honest about what he can do a...nd what your options are. There were no surprises he prepared us for every situation. Needless to say awesome!! Over the years he has represented my brother (DUI), me (traffic), and again my boyfriend (criminal case). No jail time really good judgments. He has also consulted with me on a civil suit when a contractor screwed me and assisted me with filing my own papers because of the cost of hiring him. This guy is the best he's not one those attorneys that is trying to just take your money. You can tell that the law is his passion. Everything he has ever told me and my family out of these 11 years always has proven to be true.

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Ian Nathan Friedman's Lawyer Endorsements

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James McGowan

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Mishak

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Attorney Friedman on a criminal case as a prosecutor. He was a zealous advocate for his client."

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Daniel Baron

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ian Friedman is one of the most well respected criminal defense lawyers in Ohio. He is an invaluable resource in the legal community and I would recommend him to anyone. If I needed a lawyer - he's who I would call."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Ian. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Mark DeVan

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ian an I have handled several matters together. He brings a high level of skill and professionalism to each case and his clients are well served."

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Jeremiah Denslow

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ian is an excellent advocate for his clients. Tremendous attorney."

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Adam Stone

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Other

"You will not find a harder working, more prepared, intelligent and caring attorney than Ian Friedman. He is a great asset to this profession, and has helped me in my own practice on several occasions for which I am grateful. Any client who employs the services of his office - including his partner and those associates in his office - I assure you that you are in great hands. I endorse this attorney a thousand times."

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Nadine Jett

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. This lawyers contributions to this site are invaluable. I happily endorse this lawyers work, ability and charity to those asking for advice. Further, I like to endorse good lawyers, because I find the AVVO rating system to be dishonest and corrupt. Frequently, disgruntled litigants on the opposing side (not your clients) will bash a lawyer on this site, pretending to be "your" client. When this situation is brought to AVVO attention, Avvo refuses to do anything to investigate and remove the false, slanderous "client" reviews. AVVO is a mean petty internet blog site trying to make money off of lawyers, and does not care if the public receives truthful information."

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Jason Sarver

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Philip Eichorn

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ian is an outstanding lawyer. When it comes to criminal defense, Ian is by far top of his game. The best part of his work is how he puts clients and potential clients at ease. He understands the law and with experience he's able to discuss cases with the people across the desk; not at them. Without hesitation, I'd recommend and refer cases to Ian."

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Frank Gallucci

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I would consider Ian to be one of the top criminal defense lawyers in Ohio. He has handled all levels of cases for my clients from DUI's to high profile matters. I would trust his judgment and ability with any criminal matter. He is thorough, diligent and always prepared. To this day, I am yet to refer a matter to him without the client ultimately thanking me for putting them in touch with Ian."

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Jeffrey Gamso

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Ian is committed, passionate, hardworking, and knowledgeable. If I needed a criminal defense lawyer, he's one of the people I would seriously consider hiring. I'm proud to endorse him."

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Donald Gallick

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ian is a class act. Fierce, but always professional."

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Brad Wolfe

Criminal defense lawyer

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William Summers

Criminal defense lawyer

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Frank Gallucci

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Jeffrey Gamso

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Hall of Fame Honoree, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law

2019

Top 100 Ohio Lawyers, Ohio Super Lawyers

2019

Top 50 Cleveland Lawyers, Ohio Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Ohio Super Lawyers

2019

The Best Firms in America, Tier I Ranking, Best Lawyers in America

2019

“Lawyer of The Year” for Criminal Defense: General Practice, Best Lawyers in America

2018

Top 100 Ohio Lawyers, Ohio Super Lawyers

2018

Top 50 Cleveland Lawyers, Ohio Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Ohio Super Lawyers

2018

The Best Firms in America, Tier I Ranking, Best Lawyers in America

2018

Criminal Defense, The Best Lawyers in America

2017

The Best Firms in America, Tier 1 Ranking, Best Lawyers

2017

Best Criminal Defense, The Best Lawyers in America, 21st Edition

2017

Annual Recognition Luncheon, Alumni of the Year Honoree, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Alumni Association

2016

Best Criminal Defense, The Best Lawyers in America, 21st Edition

2016

Super Lawyer, Ohio Super Lawyers

2016

Top 50 Cleveland Lawyers, Ohio Super Lawyers

2016

Top 100 Ohio Lawyers, Ohio Super Lawyers

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2015

Best Lawyer - Criminal Defense, The Best Lawyers in America

2015

Ohio Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Top 50 Cleveland Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2015

Top 100 Ohio Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2014

Top 100 Ohio Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2014

Significant Sig, Sigma Chi Fraternity

2014

Ohio Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Top 50 Cleveland Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2013

President's Service Award, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Alumni Association

2013

Ohio Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Top 50 Cleveland Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2013

Top 100 Ohio Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2013

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2012

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2012

Top 100 Ohio Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2012

Ohio Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Top 50 Cleveland Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2011

Ohio Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Distinguished Alumnus, Cleveland State University Alumni Association

2011

Lawyer of the Year, Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2011

Congratulations for Service, Leadership and Career Achievements, City of Cleveland

2011

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2010

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2010

Ohio Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

William K. Thomas Distinguished Jurist Award, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

2010

Northeast Ohio's Leading Lawyers, Inside Business Magazine

2010

Certificate of Recognition For Open Discovery Effort, The Supreme Court of Ohio

2010

Champion of Justice Award, Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2009

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The American Trial Lawyers Association

2009

Northeast Ohio's Leading Lawyers, Inside Business Magazine

2009

President's Award, Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2009

Ohio Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2008

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The American Trial Lawyer's Association

2008

Top 20 Professionals, Cleveland Jewish News

2008

President's Award, Ohio Association of Criminal Defense lawyers

2008

Leading Criminal Lawyer, Inside Business Magazine

2007

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The American Trial Lawyers Association

2007

President's Award, Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2006

President's Award, Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2005

President's Award, Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2001

Outstanding Service, American Civil Liberties Union

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Partner, Friedman & Nemecek, L.L.C.

2007 - Present

Adjunct Professor, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law

2005 - 2008

Adjunct Professor, Ursuline College

Associations

2015 - Present

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

Strategic Planning Committee

2015 - Present

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

N.E. Ohio Ethics Strike Force Chairperson

2015 - Present

W.A.G.S. 4 KIDS

Board of Directors

2013 - Present

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

New Lawyer Boot Camp Chair

2011 - Present

News Certified Exchange

Writer

2009 - Present

American Bar Association

Cyber Crime Committee

2009 - Present

American Bar Association

Criminal Justice Sub-section

2009 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Champion Magazine Advisory Board

2008 - Present

American Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2007 - Present

Cleveland-Marshall College of Law

Adjunct Professor

2004 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Life Member

2002 - Present

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

Member

1997 - Present

Ohio State Bar Association

Member

2019 - 2020

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

President

2018 - 2018

American Board of Criminal Lawyers

President

2017 - 2018

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

Incoming Vice-President

2016 - 2016

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

Community Trust Task Force, Chairperson

2015 - 2015

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Tax Law Section

Nominating Committee

2013 - 2013

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

Task Force on Civility and Professionalism

2013 - 2013

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

Bill 59 Opposition Committee Co-Chair

2013 - 2016

American Board of Criminal Lawyers

Board of Governors

2012 - 2013

Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Alumni Association

President

2011 - 2014

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

Executive Board

2011 - 2013

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

Board of Trustees

2011 - 2011

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

Executive Committee Liaison to Criminal Justice Subcommittee

2010 - 2010

American Board of Criminal Lawyers

Fellow

2010 - 2010

Ohio State Bar Association Foundation

Fellow

2010 - 2010

American Bar Foundation

Fellow

2009 - 2012

Cleveland-Marshall College of Law

Board of Trustees - Continuing Legal Education

2009 - 2013

American Bar Association

Defense Function Committee

2008 - 2009

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

President

2008 - 2011

Cuyahoga County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2007 - 2009

Ohio State Bar Association

Ohio Jury Instructions, Subcommittee on Sex Offenses

2007 - 2008

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

President-Elect

2007 - 2008

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

Certified Grievance Committee

2007 - 2009

Ohio State Bar Association

Jury Instructions Committee

2007 - 2010

Cleveland-Marshall College of Law

Criminal Justice Advisory Board

2007 - 2007

Cuyahoga County Bar Association

Judicial Candidate Rating Coalition

2006 - 2008

Jewish Federation

Committee Chairperson, Young Leadership Division

2006 - 2007

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Board of Directors

2006 - 2012

Cleveland-Marshall College of Law

Board of Trustees - Alumni Association

2006 - 2009

Cleveland Marshall College of Law

Mentor Program

2006 - 2008

Cleveland-Marshall College of Law

Membership Committee - Alumni Association

2005 - 2007

Ursuline College

Curriculum Advisory Board

2005 - 2007

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Membership Chairman

2005 - 2006

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

Trial Committee

2001 - 2004

Family Transitional Housing

Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

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Not Guilty and Dismissal

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Not Guilty

United States of America v. ____________

Probation Only

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Minimum Sentence of Three Years Imposed

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Not Guilty

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Not Guilty

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Not Guilty

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Not Guilty

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Case Dismissed

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All Evidence Supressed and Case Dismissed

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Not Guilty

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Not Guilty

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Education

1997

Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law

J.D.

1994

Ohio University

B.A., w/Honors

Speaking Engagements

2020

Ohio State Bar Association

Just Mercy and Criminal Justice Reform, Co-Panelist with Supreme Court Justices Michael P. Donnelly and Patrick F. Fischer

2020

Death Penalty Seminar

Loosening the Death Belt XXIV: The Invisible Treasure Trove of Technological Courtroom Evidence

2019

Superstar Seminar

The Rock Stars of Criminal Defense: Learned Weapons to Destroy Sexual Accusations

2019

Federal Court Training Seminar

Anatomy of a Federal Prosecution from Indictment to Sentencing

2019

Constitution ALE

Pleading the Fifth

2019

College of Law Guest Speaker

Today’s Criminal Practice: The Effective Practitioner, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, and Ohio Criminal Rule 16

2019

College of Law Guest Speaker

Judicial Process & Politics: Criminal Justice Perspective

2018

Tenth Annual Conference

Clearing Digital Pitfalls: Ethics in the New World of Social Media

2018

Superstar Seminar

Handling High Profile Cases & Media

2018

Hot Topics

Were Are We Going? The Future of Blockchain and IoT

2018

Board Meeting

Legal Landscape Surrounding Pittsburgh Synagogue Mass Shooting

2018

Advanced Sex Crime Defense Seminar

Marsy’s Law: Creative Strategies For Eliminating the Constitutional Obstruction of Your Client’s Defense

2018

4th Annual New Lawyer’s Bootcamp

New Lawyer Pitfalls Q&A

2017

Tool Box Seminar

Combatting Challenging Issues in Sex Abuse Investigations & Prosecutions

2017

Skill Set Seminar for Criminal Law Practitioners

Defending Sex & Computer Crime Cases: The Future of Technology Cases

2017

40th Annual Meeting Spring Program

The Art of Trial: Pushing Back Against The Challenges From the Bench

2017

2017 Annual Meeting

Professional Dos and Don’ts for Prosecutors (Professional Conduct)

2016

Point Blank Range & Gun Shop

Ohio Carrying Concealed Weapon Legal Compliance

2016

Northeast Ohio Sisters-in-Crime

Legal Defense Experience

2016

Global Business Law Review Symposium

International Corporate Cybercrime: Due Diligence & Transparency

2016

Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Alumni Association

OVI: Practical Guide & Updates CLE

2016

Civil Rights Committee

Criminal Justice Reform & Policy

2016

7th Annual Seminar

Zealous Advocacy in Sexual Assault & Child Victim Cases, Keeping Your Cool: Tackling Challenging Issues in Sex Abuse Cases

2016

5th Annual Trial Advocacy Seminar

Creative Sentencing

2016

3rd Annual New Lawyer’s Bootcamp

New Lawyer Pitfalls Q&A

2015

White-Collar Criminal Defense College

Hiring Experts

2015

Small & Solo Expo

Ethical and Effective Business Development: The Value of a Good Story

2015

Criminal Advocacy Seminar

Defending High Profile and Complex Federal Criminal Cases

2015

CLE Program

Toppling the Big Cases: The Lawyer v. Goliath

2015

Annual Sponsored Seminar

Crafting the High-Tech Criminal Defense Case

2014

Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association, Annual Meeting

Professionalism Dos and Don'ts for Prosecutors

2014

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, White Collar Criminal Defense College

Hiring Experts & Witness Investigation

2014

Lake County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Trial Advocacy Seminar

Tips & Techniques in Jury Selection

2014

Facolta Di Giurisprudenza

Advocacy Skills in the United States Criminal Justice System

2014

Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan, Advanced Criminal Defense Practice Conference

Trial Theory & Theme

2014

Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Tips & Tactics Seminar

My Case Stinks or Does it? Confronting "Other" Acts Evidence and Zealous, Ethical Defense of Date Rape & Other Assaults

2013

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Toolbox Seminar

Getting Digital Evidence Shouldn't be Like Pulling Teeth: Pain Free Guide to Obtaining Digital Evidence in the Criminal Case

2013

Northeast Ohio Black Law Students Association, Panel Discussion

Defense of George ZImmerman Verdict & The State of the Criminal Justice System

2013

Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Criminal Procedure II

Simplifying the Discovery Rules in Ohio

2013

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, New Lawyer Boot Camp

How to be the Most Effective Lawyer

2013

Case Western Reserve School of Law, Panel Discussion

The State of Terry v. Ohio

2012

Ohio Association for Justice, Ethics & Substance Abuse Seminar

There's Nothing Civil About Crime: When To Consult Criminal Defense Counsel

2012

Northern Ohio Academy of Pharmacy

Implications of Emily's Law for Pharmacists: How to Avoid the Criminal Pitfalls

2012

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Battle of the Experts Seminar, Effective Use of Experts: A View from the Bench

2012

Maine Aswsociation of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Seminar

Using Technology as a Sledgehammer

2012

Cleveland-Marshall College of Law

Criminal Law from a Criminal Lawyer's Perspective

2012

Alabama Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

We The Jury Find the Defendant To Be The Victim" The Path to Acquittal in the Sex Case: Cross Examining the Child Sex Case Witness"

2012

ACLU Brown Bag Lunch Series

Prying Eyes Want to Know; Can Employers Legally View Your Facebook Page?

2011

William K. Thomas American Inn of Court

Ethical and Constitutional Duties to Disclose Evidence in Criminal Cases

2011

Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Technology Changing The Landscape of the Criminal Justice System

2011

The Akron Bar Association

Understanding and Enforcing New Rule 16 in the Criminal Case

2011

Ohio State Bar Association

Criminal Law Update - Criminal Rule 16 History, Analysis, Retrospective and Predictions for the Future

2011

Ohio Public Defenders

Ohio Discovery & Brady Practice

2011

Ohio Judicial Conference Annual Meeting

Uniform Judicial Application of Open Discovery in Ohio

2011

Ohio Attorney General's Office

Evidence Disclosure & Retention

2011

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Spring Seminar

Lessons and Thoughts to Share from my Career

2011

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers & Greater Cincinnati Criminal Defense Lawyers Assoc.

Evening the Playing Field of Discovery Exchange with the Criminal Rule

2011

Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Annual Law & All That Jazz CLE Seminar

Putting Your Client's Shoes on the Juror's Foot, Voir Dire Demonstration

2011

Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Trial Tactics Seminar

Voir Dire Demonstration

2011

Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Small & Solo Practice Seminar

Strategies for Operating a Successful Law Practice

2011

Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Criminal Procedure II

Fundamentals of Criminal Defense Law

2011

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association Hy Friedman Memorial Program

Getting the Evidence to Overcome Prejudice in Sex Cases

2011

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association & The Press Club of Cleveland

Criminal Law & The Media

2011

Alabama Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Investigations Over Peer to Peer Networks & the Fourth Amendment

2010

The Akron Bar Association

An Introduction to Criminal Practice After Criminal Rule 16

2010

Ohio State Bar Association

Understanding New Ohio Criminal Rule 16 and Voir Dire Demonstration

2010

Ohio New Lawyer Training

Professionalism in the Law Practice

2010

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Open Discovery Event

Navigating Through The New Criminal Discovery Rules

2010

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Technology Seminar

The Future of Computer Prosecutions and Today's Defenses

2010

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Superstar Seminar

Fair Discovery: The New Rule 16 - Now That is is Here, How Should it Work?

2010

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Death Penalty Seminar

Fair Discovery - Making the New Rule 16 Work

2010

Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Annual Law & All that Jazz CLE Seminar

Deconstructing "He Said-She Said" Cases with Technology

2010

Cuyahoga County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Effectively Defending the Child Pornography Case

2010

Cuyahoga County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Criminal Discovery Post Local Rule 23.1 and Ohio Criminal Rule 16

2010

Cuyahoga Community College Information Security Summit

Privacy & Technology: Legal & Compliance Issues

2010

Criminal Discovery Reform

Introduction To Ohio Criminal Rule 16

2010

County Public Defender Seminar

Effective Criminal Defense Strategy After new Ohio Criminal Rule 16

2010

Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Trial Tactics Seminar

Creative & Story Telling During Voir Dire

2010

Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Pathways to Practice

Criminal Practice

2010

Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Evidence & Technology Seminar

Finding and Presenting Evidence in the Age of Technology

2010

Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Cutting-Edge Criminal Trends Seminar

Practicing Criminal Law in Ohio with Open Discovery

2010

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

New Ohio Criminal Rule 16: How it Works

2009

The Federalist Society for Law & Public Policy Studies Debate

Criminal Evidence Reform

2009

The Akron Bar Association

Death Penalty Report, Issues with E-Discovery in Criminal Cases

2009

Ohio State Bar Association Death Penalty Defense Seminar

Trials and Appeals, Discovery & Obtaining Information from the Prosecution

2009

Ohio Carry Concealed Weapons Course

Legal Implications

2009

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Superstar Seminar

Uncovering Evidence in The Age of Technology; An Interactive Experience

2009

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Ohio Death Penalty Seminar

Proposed Criminal Evidence Reform

2009

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Fall Meeting & Seminar

Nouveau Defenses to New Offenses in a Declining Economy

2009

Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Ethics, Professionalism, & Substance Abuse Seminar

Professionalism In Criminal Litigation

2009

Case Western Reserve University, Collaboration Summit Panel

Privacy and Security Concerns With Location Aware Technologies and Applications

2008

Montana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Annual Seminar

Defending the Child Pornography Case

2008

Cincinnati Defense Lawyers Association

Defending High Technology Crimes

2007

Semi-Annual Public Defender Training Seminar

Defense of Cybercrimes

2007

New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Defending Cybercrimes & Pornography Cases

2007

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Annual Meeting

Defending Allegations of Internet & Computer Crimes: Who Put That Porn in My Cookies?

2007

Cuyahoga County Bar Association

Procedure and Practice Clinic for Criminal Law

2007

Cleveland-Marshall College of Law

Current Trial Strategy and Tactics in Criminal Defense

2007

Cleveland-Marshall College of Law

Criminal Defense Practice & Current Legal Issues

2007

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

Defense By Ambush: Thinking Outside The Box To Obtain Discovery In State Criminal Prosecutions

2007

Annual Green Mountain Criminal Defense Institute

Defending Virtual Crimes: Winning Strategies For Internet Sex & Child Pornography Cases

2006

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Cutting Edge Forensics, Dirty Pictures & Beyond: Evidentiary Issues of Electronic Evidence

2006

Cuyahoga County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Current Statistics, Trends, & Strategies In Child Pornography Prosecutions

2006

Cuyahoga County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Current Issues and Trends in Child Pornography Defense Part II, Mitigation Component Included

2006

Cleveland-Marshall College of Law

Criminal Defense Practice

2006

Cleveland-Marshall College of Law

The Role of Electronic Evidence in Criminal Defense

2006

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

Pre-Trial Motion Practice and Trial Preparation

Publications

2018

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers: The Vindicator Marsy’s Law: Sounded Good But a Step Back for Ohio’s Criminal Justice System

2018

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers: The Champion #Trending: Traditional Crimes Meet Nontraditional Evidence

2017

The Vindicator (OACDL) The Uncertainty of Ohio Law: The New Legal Frontier of Medical Marijuana

2016

Attorney at Law Magazine ‘Your Honor, We Next Call to the Stand in Taiwan … ’: Videoconferencing & the Confrontation Clause

2014

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Journal A Guide for Developing a Corporate Response to a Grand Jury Subpoena Duces Tecum

2013

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Journal Does the Right to Remain Silent Begin with Talking Away? Pre-Arrest Silence Post Salinas v. Texas

2012

Inside the Minds (Aspatore Books) Litigation Strategies for Internet Pornography Cases: The Second Prong

2012

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Journal The Spirit of Ohio Criminal Rule 16 Has Cuyahoga County Embraced It?

2011

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers - The Vindicator Ten Commonly Asked Questions about Ohio Rule 16

2010

American Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section Newsletter The State of Criminal Justice, Defense Function & Services

2010

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers - The Vindicator An Introduction to Sexual Addiction and its Conveyance to Sentencing Courts

2010

Law You Can Use What You Should Know About Ohio's DNA Testing

2010

Ohio State Bar Association - Ohio Lawyer Open Discovery Comes to Ohio's Justice System

2009

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers - The Champion Sexual Offenders: How to Create a More Deliberate Sentencing Process

2009

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Journal Fair Trial or Fast Trial?

2008

Inside the Minds (Aspatore Books) Strategies for Defending Internet Pornography Cases: Leading Lawyers on Analyzing Electronic Documents, Utilizing Expert Witnesses, and Explaining Technological Evidence

2008

Federal Sentencing Reporter Child Pornography Sentencing: The Road Here and the Road Ahead

2007

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers - The Champion How the Adam Walsh Act Restricts Access to Evidence

2007

Law & Fact Why Defend Computer Sex Crimes?

2007

Law & Fact Getting Tough on Sex Offenders: The Adam Walsh Act and Ohio SB 10

2006

GPSolo Magazine (ABA) Defending Virtual Crimes; Poor Audience for the Defense

2006

Yo! Cleveland Basics of a Criminal Defense Practice

2005

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers - The Vindicator Pre-Trial Preparation in Computer Pornography Cases: Combating the Watering Down of Ashcraft v. Free Speech Coalition in State Prosecutions

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