Steven Lee August

Steve handled a couple of post decree modifications for me. From the initial consultation through the conclusion I knew I had hired the perfect attorney for the case. He was upfront about costs, took the time to fully understand the nuances of my particular case, negotiated on my behalf with vigor ...and was ultimately able to settle all the outstanding issues with a result that exceeded my expectations. Jo is fantastic as well! Highly recommend Steve.

I found out about Steve from a couple friends of mine who had nothing but great things to say about him. I met with a couple attorneys before meeting with Steve and nothing felt right until I met with Steve. Jo Ellen (his assistant) made me feel very comfortable when I showed up for my appointment. A...fter sitting down with Steve and explaining my situation I knew that there was no better person to choose to handle my situation then him. Steve is the most prepared attorney you will ever work with. He viewed our case from every angle and always stated how “timing is everything.” He could not be more correct. He knew when to file certain motions and responses to certain motions so that it worked to the best interest of my son. Steve is a very honest and intelligent person. He will tell you whether or not something will work to your best interest and if it doesn’t he will not let you put yourself through failure. Him and Jo Ellen are both great listeners and are quick to respond back to any questions or concerns. I would definitely recommend Steve to handle any child custody case. You will not be disappointed.

I decided to get divorced since my former husband became unfaithful and he no longer even cared about his children. I met several attorneys before meeting Steve and none of them made me feel safer or strong enough to go through this process. I had never had to deal with any legal issues before, and... since I did not have any family in this country I felt really vulnerable. When I met Steve, he was straight-forward and honest, thoroughly answered all of my questions. What I liked the most was that the children were always his priority. Steve is a great listener with a brilliant mind and he helped me make the right decisions for my family. This firm could not have a better paralegal than Jo, who is smart, caring and always willing to help with any questions I had. Every time I called Jo, she was patient and kind, answered my concerns with calmness and assertiveness. I will miss talking to her. The day of the trial I felt supported, and I was certain that Steve will do his very best for me. Steve was there for me, he worked so hard for months on my case, and I knew that this hard work and honesty in everything he does would bring the best results for me. I felt that I received what I needed and deserved at the end of this process.

I was introduced to Steve and Jo by my husband during a very hostile emergency hearing with my ex-husband on the custody of my two oldest children. I wasn't the easiest client by a long-shot. My expectations, looking back, were quite unrealistic. I was running on pure emotion. These are my children- ...and I was up against my ex whose parents have unlimited funds. While the experience was excruciating- Steve and Jo were with me every step of the way. At the end of it, they felt more like family than like lawyers I had just been introduced to. They both take on your case as if they are in a fight for their own children. They are human, compassionate and they truly care. They will battle for what is in your best interest and listen to your input and thoughts but will absolutely be upfront and call out what you need to be aware of . They ensure you are covered on every aspect and detail you aren't thinking of. Their attention to detail, level of preparation, experience, empathy, pure intelligence and knowledge of the law is superior to whomever you will be up against. Steve absolutely dominates in the courtroom. I ended with results that I never thought were possible. I came out far ahead of where I thought we would end up going into all of this. I saw the opposing counsel run-up a huge and unnecessary bill for my ex-husband's parents and Steve was so sensitive to where my husband I were financially. He went above and beyond in every capacity throughout this whole process. Steve August is one of the most honest and capable lawyers you will ever run across. Trust me- you want him and Jo on your side. They are the best of the best and overall fantastic human beings.

Steve understands just by virtue of being an attorney, specializing in "divorce-separation-child support-and child custody", he has a hand in either tearing families further apart or mitigating the collateral damage that occurs daily in the Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations Court. He chooses to do ...the latter. In our instance, he was aggressive when he needed to be. His vast knowledge of the law coupled with his courtroom demeanor make him a formidable opponent. He and his amazing paralegal, Jo Ellen, were always responsive and prompt. I believe they really care about their clients and that speaks volumes about them both, personally and professionally. We will, absolutely, engage Steve August to represent us again in the future, if necessary.