Steven Lee August

I worked with Steve on my divorce for many years. Throughout the entire time he was always on top of things and always felt like he had my best interest in mind. When things were complicated, he always seemed to figure them out in a way that made me feel incredibly comfortable with the plan, which t...hen resulted in a great outcome. His assistant Jo was a pleasure to communicate with, and she always seemed to get things done in a timely fashion. I feel very fortunate that I used Steve and his staff for my lengthy divorce and I’m very happy with the outcome. I would recommend Steve without any hesitation to anyone who is looking for a divorce lawyer.

Divorce is a very emotionally-laden process filled with legal negotiations. I could not have gotten through this without Steve August and his paralegal Jo. They were timely in their responses/filings, answered all of my questions, and were stronger advocates for fairness for my children and myself th...an I was at times. Steve was always honest about what was occurring including timelines and other things to expect during this process. I hope to never have to use his services again (because I hope to never divorce again); however, I will highly and always recommend Steve August to anybody I know who is going through a divorce and/or child custody issue.

Going through a nasty divorce is painful on so many aspects, but my main concerns were what the future would hold and how to navigate the judicial process, especially when a child is involved. I was referred to Steve August and after meeting with him, I immediately felt safer and stronger. Steve, and... his paralegal Jo Ellen, are beyond organized, detail-oriented and brilliantly smart. Steve knows to do things that I would have never even thought about; from county laws, to how to handle yourself during pre-trials and depositions, and then turning to the caring side when it comes to child custody. I can honestly say that I put everything into their hands, and they carried me to the finish line. Steve reached out to me when he needed to, and calmed me down when I needed it. He was timely on all documentation, meetings, trials, etc. Anytime I needed him or Jo, they were there, especially after-hours. Not only did Steve go to bat for me, but he explained why he did things and what would be best, that way I knew exactly what was happening at all times; and I actually learned a lot through the whole process. After the divorce, I never thought I would end up missing the company of my lawyer and his company, but that is exactly what happened! They treated me with respect and kindness at all times, and were utterly professional. I would recommend this firm to anyone, anywhere, anytime. They were my brain when mine went blank, my heart when I would start to lose hope, and my backbone when I couldn’t stand. I will be forever grateful.

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.