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.

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.

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.

You never know how quickly life can change until it does. And when it does, you NEED Ian in your corner. Cool, level-headed, smart and knowledgable about the system. When my life changed, I rushed to hire an attorney, and in my panic I didn't do the research. Thankfully, I was told to contact Ian and... about a week later retained him. It was right there that I learned how important it is to get Ian on your side EARLY, as I started seeing results immediately. Ian is a true professional; from his knowledge of the system to his utter lack of fear if you need to go to trial, this is, without a doubt, who you want fighting for you.

This brilliant defense attorney has truly changed my family's life. The father of my children, my best friend, and soulmate was facing a lot of time for a violent crime he DID NOT commit. After being talked into a ridiculous plea by our previous "lawyer", Mr. Friedman was able to vacate the plea and ...start the trial process all over again. After many failed attempts at another plea, the case went to trial. As soon as the trial began, Mr. Friedman left the prosecution with their jaws dropped opened. He absolutely OWNED the trial. From start to finish, he was ready, educated, smart, and ahead of the game. His confidence could be felt by everyone in that courtroom. He never even had to call one of his defense witnesses as he watched the prosecution drown themselves. In the end, after a not guilty verdict, Mr. Friedman and his client (my family member) were commended for never taking a plea. Mr. Friedman told the truth. And the truth set us free. We could never thank him enough and he is MORE than highly recommended.