Joseph Gregory Stafford

Joseph Gregory Stafford

also known as Joseph Stafford

4.4
Rating: 5.0

Licensed for 40 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 40 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1985

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2012

Location

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 Mary | April 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Is anybody there?

I’m deeply disappointed in my experience with Joe. While they were once highly regarded and seemed passionate about their work, that no longer appears to be the case. Communication was a persistent issue. E-mails and questions often went unanswered, not just from me but also from opposing counsel, w...hich caused unnecessary delays in the case. It became increasingly clear that attention to detail and client advocacy were no longer a priority. The case stalled for months without progress, and I felt left in the dark more often than not. Eventually, I made the difficult decision to switch to a new legal team, who are now working through everything that had been overlooked or neglected. I sincerely hope Mr. Stafford considers stepping away from active practice if their heart is no longer in it. Clients deserve representation that is responsive, diligent, and committed, not checked out.

Posted by anonymous | December 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Joseph Stafford is the smartest guy in the room

After two years of mishandling by other attorneys, my divorce proceedings were a complete mess. Joe agreed to take over my case and settled favorably for my children and I within 5 months. He is brilliant and fearless. He is a results-based attorney who doesn't waste time with lengthy emails or ph...one conversations. Let him do his job- he's truly great at it.

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.

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Experience

Rating:  5.0 (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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