Steven Lee August

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.

Steve is an outstanding Attorney. He is very smart, experienced and very effective in his job. His assistant Jo (Jo Ellen) is an amazing, smart, kind woman. She stood by me and helped me a lot. Jo really understood what I was going through. She has seen a lot; so she can empathize with people. Onc...e you meet Jo you will know what a great team you have supporting you. Steve represented me in my Divorce. People might say that he was just doing his job; for me he went above and beyond just his Job. My Divorce nightmare lasted a year and a half because of my ex-wife’s very unrealistic expectations when she filed. When I met Steve the first time, I provided him with what information I had such as financial info, property info etc. Steve very soon gave me instructions as to what he specifically needed. This would continue throughout the Divorce as situations called for. I was concerned about a small inheritance that existed prior to the Divorce. Steve told me “I want a full trail to this, from beginning to end”. I provided the information to Steve and this money could not be touched. Steve knew my difficult financial situation well. He would use every opportunity to teleconference with the Judge. This so not to charge me extra money by going to court. There were times where his bills listed “no charge” next to some of his services. Steve responds to your calls very quickly. This is a very good example of that. My ex and I lived together during the Divorce. Even if I had the money to maintain two places I was not going to leave my kids behind. One Sunday night my ex-wife wanted me to clean up the bathtub. She wanted to give the kids a bath. I could not get to it immediately, I was under a lot of pressure to complete some work for my Job. When I got up to do the bathtub my ex very angrily stated that it was too late to give the kids a bath. Next thing I heard her whispering on the phone. This happened a lot when she called her family. In this particular occasion the person on the other end was the Police not her family. I went outside to move my car and police cars were pulling in from all directions. She accused me of “Belly Bumping” her; not quite sure what this is. The officers were very experienced and they know the craziness of it. I immediately called Steve. It was pretty late and the office was closed. The next morning, bright and early I get a message. It said “George, this is Steve. Tell me what happened”. My ex had 4 attorneys; Attorney #3 sent a letter to Steve accusing me of “pilfering money”. Steve fired back a letter to Attorney #3 in a professional but very stern and clear language that I was not “pilfering” anything. He also explained to Attorney#3 that her client was the one blowing the money. He also informed her that he does not see the sense for any mediation with such mentality, so we should move to a trial. Steve was not going to put up with it. Soon Attorney #3 had to pull out of the case for personal reasons. Finally Attorney #4 came in to wrap things up. At the end of this nightmare (the legal portion) I am honestly very happy with what Steve was able to achieve for me. My alimony is beyond reasonable in amount and the length of time I have to pay it. My child support is also beyond reasonable. Steve arranged it that if my ex asks for more alimony and gets it, my out of pocket amount will not change. Instead her child support will be reduced. Steve also made sure that I am the only one that can claim my kids in my taxes until they are 18 years old; Steve did a lot more things for me to list here. Steve takes pride in helping his clients. To say I highly recommend Steve is an understatement.

Steve and his paralegal, Jo, offer the legal know-how and expertise to navigate the often confusing and contradictory world of family law. Intelligent, supportive, well-respected, they listen, consult and strategize in order to achieve the best possible outcome to what many would argue is one of the ...worst possible situations. The level of tenacity and righteousness they brought to bear in my case was heartfelt and life changing. To have such a qualified ally in your corner fighting for you and your children, with a mix of understanding for you and outrage over the opposition was refreshing, and inspiring. Not only was Steve intellectually superior, he handled my case with an emotional intelligence, directness and honesty that was reassuring, and ultimately led to the successful resolution of my case. I felt he championed for my rights and the rights of my children and did so with a perfect balance between clarity of argument and appeal to emotion that proved his dedication to my family and grasp of the law. I simply cannot say enough about Steve and Jo and the difference they have made in my life. Two years after my case officially ended, I still feel I can turn to them for advice and continued support in navigating necessary continuing legal issues affecting my family. They are dedicated to your cause, inspiring in their intellect and grasp of the law and tenacious in their communicating your case to ensure the best possible outcome.

Steve August is a very knowledgeable, dedicated and compassionate family law attorney. He represented me in a very complicated divorce which ended as a dissolution. It was only a 4-year marriage, but it involved a young child and a significant amount of assets, including a business. Steve negotiated... extremely well to get me everything that I deserved and more. In addition, I was dealing with a very abusive ex-husband so the proceedings were very difficult and emotional. Steve and his paralegal Jo Ellen, showed compassion and empathy, while keeping me focused on the end goal. Steve was also incredibly considerate and mindful of keeping my attorney fees down to a minimum. I am very grateful for what Steve and Jo Ellen have done for me. They have restored my dignity, and I am definitely in a much better place in my life because of them.

My experience with Steven L August law firm was and is currently untouchable. Steve and his paralegal Jo Ellen are remarkable, kind, caring and trustworthy individuals with the highest integrity and moral compass. The compassionate care from first meeting to final case closing in my experience ...was undeniable in the highest standards possible. The level of attention, responsiveness and expertise with which I was given during one of the most difficult journeys in my life made it feel as though I was the only client on their service, which was far from the case! Quick/swift attention was taken whenever I needed questions or items handled and personal check-ins and discussions were frequent and common throughout the entire process. The most impressive part of Steve's approach is his persistence to really get to know his clients, identify their needs, learn the past and why they are at this point, and then his clarification of and identification to understanding and planning for the case. My confidence in Steve's expertise and extreme intelligence throughout the divorce put my emotions and stress level at ease, knowing with confidence, that I was in the best off hands for myself and most importantly my children and their future well-being. I have and will continue to recommend Steve for anyone I know seeking legal advice and counsel. The Best. Period.