Joseph Gregory Stafford

Joseph Gregory Stafford

also known as Joseph Stafford

4.4
Rating: 5.1

Licensed for 41 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Cleveland, OH
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Support, Child Custody

1001 Lakeside Ave., Suite 1300, Cleveland, OH

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2012
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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 41 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1985

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2012

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Stafford Law Co LPA

1001 Lakeside Ave., Suite 1300, Cleveland, OH, 44114

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Joseph Gregory Stafford's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

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Posted by Brandon | April 08, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

I cannot thank him enough!

Divorce is a horrible experience. Emotions run high, thoughts are irrational and fear controls so much of your outlook. Joe did not take away all of the awfulness of divorce, but I can't imagine going through the process with any other attorney. He was compassionate, thoughtful and helped me come to... rational decisions. He told me to sit back and try to go rebuild my life while he took care of the messy parts. He did just that. He also allowed me to make the decision on how aggressive to fight with my ex and her attorney. That may not seem important upon first thought, but it allowed me to walk away with integrity and my head held high. My ex consistently threw in my face some of Joe's public and professional failures, claiming he was a sleazy attorney and a bad guy. Joe is the opposite. He practices law in a very messy and ugly area of law, so there's bound to be high emotions. He is also, in my opinion, the best divorce attorney you could ask for. Joe protected me when I need protection and he ensured that life after divorce would not be completely broken. I cannot say enough about Joe, not only as an attorney, but also how he guided me on a personal level. I feel truly blessed that Joe was on my side of the table. He was the consummate professional. Divorce is ugly, but Joe Stafford made sure it didn't destroy me and that is not limited to finances. He was recommended by a friend and I would recommend him to any person that I care about.

Posted by anonymous | March 08, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

I put my trust in him, because I knew he would take care of me and my children. That's all I had to hold on to.

Divorce is a terrifying process. As a single mom, I was terrified for the future. All I had to hold on to during this time was my trust in Mr. Stafford. I had to trust that he was doing his very best for me and my children - that's all I had to hold on to during those horrible times of fear and de...spair. My experience with Mr. Stafford and his firm was excellent. I would recommend him to anyone in need of help. I'm well aware of what other attorneys and individuals have to say about him but I never experienced such things. I believe Mr. Stafford unites the profession because they can all agree to dislike him. He creates a common ground for his opponents. He is smart and he can win. This creates jealousy from his peers. Mr. Stafford changed my life and I will be forever grateful.

Posted by Lamar Kemp | September 14, 2011 | Divorce & Separation

The Best Dame Lawyer Out There

Mr Stafford did his job and took care of everything when my wife cheated and filed for divorce and tried to take me for everything he took the case head on and beat the crap out of both her Lawyers. He is the best I love his burn notice approach I got to keep my car and the house and the kids.

Posted by anonymous | April 05, 2010 | Divorce & Separation

WONDERFUL

It's been many years since my divorce, at that time I wasted thousands of dollars until I was referred to Joe Stafford. Within months, my bully ex husband was tamed and the cost was fair - ESPECIALLY since he cut months of litigation with his no nonsense approach. I have recommended him to a family... member, as I truly believe this will be his only hope in coming to some sort of resolution. Joe Stafford knows what he is doing and will get the job done!

Posted by anonymous | August 21, 2009 | Divorce & Separation

Joe Stafford

I would recommend this lawyer to every friend getting a divorce. He tries to keep things amicable if possible. He doesn't even respond to frivolous things that go on during the divorce and doesn't fuel the fire. If it can't be amicable then atleast you know that you will not be taken advantage of ...ever. I would not have trusted my family in any one else's hands. He may not call back all the time because everything is ok. Just trust him..he won't let you down.

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Experience

Rating:  5.1 (Average)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2012.

Suspension For Term issued in OH, 2012

updated on 03/20/2012

Suspended for term means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Honors

2019

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1985 - 2014

Managing Partner, Stafford Law Company

Education

1984

Cleveland State University

1982

University of Dayton

Languages

English

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