Scott Michael Lear

Scott Michael Lear

also known as S. Michael Lear

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 36 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Cleveland, OH
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI ... +2 more

3912 Prospect Avenue East, Cleveland, OH

About Scott

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 30%

31 years | 125 cases

30%
DUI and DWI 25%

36 years | 204 cases

25%
Appeals 3%

33 years | 35 cases

3%
Animal and Dog Bites 2%

12 years | 2 cases

2%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 36 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1989

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Zukerman, Daiker & Lear, Co., L.P.A.

3912 Prospect Avenue East, Cleveland, OH, 44115

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Scott Michael Lear's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Satisfied

I had a complicated case. I was accused of doing something that I did not do. Mr. Lear believed in me and took care of the situation. The case was eventually dismissed. I recommend him to help you. You just need to trust his experience in the system. The system moves slow. The outcome is the only... thing that matters. He will make your outcome better.

Posted by David | December 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thankfull I had Michael Lear to represent me

Michael Lear recently represented me regarding two misdemeanor criminal charges that were eventually dismissed. I feel he did everything possible to communicate and negotiate with the prosecutor and court for them to realize the true facts in my case, resulting in the dismissal. We communicated ver...y well during the proceedings, and he was always up front with advice and letting me know how things were progressing. Very sharp, intelligent attorney that I would not hesitate to retain in the future if needed.

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Scott Michael Lear's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rachel Reight

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Fenbert

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rachel Reight

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Richard Fenbert

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2013

President's Award, Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2010

President's Award, Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2008

President's Award, Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Adjunct Professor, Case Western Reserve School Of Law

1996 - Present

Partner, Zukerman, Daiker & Lear, Co., LPA

1989 - 1996

Associate, Bernard, Haffey & Bohnert Co., L.P.A.

Associations

2013 - Present

William K. Thomas American Inn of Court

Member

2011 - Present

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

Grievance Committee Member

2008 - Present

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Chair Publications Committee

Cuyahoga Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

Geauga County Bar Association

Member

2015 - 2016

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

President

2014 - 2015

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

President-Elect

2013 - 2014

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Secretary

Education

N/A

Case Western Reserve University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Ohio State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

"OACDL Burgers, Beers and Professional Conduct"

Criminal Defense

2014

"The Premier Ohio DUI Seminar"

OVI

2013

"Criminal Trial Walk-Through"

Criminal Defense

2013

"Criminal Case Trial Tactics - A Mock Trial"

Criminal Defense

2012

"Handling First DUI Case"

OVI

2012

"Defending OVI & Technology in the Courtroom"

OVI

2011

"Hy Friedman Memorial Seminar - Criminal Law Update"

Criminal Defense

2011

"Handling First DUI Case"

OVI

2009

"Strategies in Defending OVI Cases"

OVI

2007

"Criminal Trial Walk-Thru Seminar"

Criminal Defense

2005

"Criminal Law Walk-Thru Seminar"

Criminal Defense

2004

"Personal Injury in Ohio"

Subrogation

Publications

2012

The Vindicator (OACDL) "Ohio's Senate Bill 77: A National Model of Reform"

2012

The Vindicator (OACDL) "House Bill 86: An Overview of Non-Juvenile Changes in the Law"

2011

The Vindicator (OACDL) "Ohio Criminal Background Check Requirements for Individuals Employed by Educational Institutions: Part II: Background Checks for Teachers and Other Licensed School Employees"

2010

The Vindicator (OACDL) "The Limits of the Exclusionary Rule, From Weeks to Herring"

2010

The Vindicator (OACDL) "The Hoover/SB 17 Dilemma: Advising the OVI Client in the Age of Forcible Blood Draws and Criminalized Refusal"
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