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Rachelle D Summers

Criminal defense Attorney at Independence, OH

5.0   11 reviews
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  • Licensed for 3 years
    State OH
    Acquired 2019
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Knowledgeable and Professional
Arnab
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Julie
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About Rachelle

Learn Rachelle’s areas of practice.

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Practice areas
  1. Criminal defense
    40%
    Traffic Citations, OVI, theft, drug possession, public intoxication, domestic violence, juvenile defense, expungements/sealing the record, and more.

  2. DUI and DWI
    20%

  3. Domestic violence
    20%

  4. Speeding and traffic ticket
    20%

I represent clients in a variety of matters and am dedicated to each client right from the initial consultation. During this consultation I gather information from my client so that I know how to effectively defend them. From there, I keep an open communication with my clients and even utilize a client management software so that my client can fully see what is going on in their case. 

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Rachelle D Summers
6300 Rockside Rd
Suite 302
Independence, OH, 44131
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Posted by Arnab | July 29, 2021
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Knowledgeable and Professional
Ms. Summers was very helpful in a matter I took her help. She answered all my questions as quickly as possible. She is knowledgeable and professional. Would definitely recommend!
Posted by Julie | March 2, 2021
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Excellent Attorney
Rachelle Summers is an EXCELLENT attorney. We needed a lawyer who would help us resolve an uncommon legal issue that required research and persistence. Ms. Summers researched the issue, handled all of the legal filings, stayed on top of the court, explained everything to us in layman's terms, responded very quickly to my emails, and ultimately successfully resolved the issue for us. It was such a relief to find such a professional, reliable, trustworthy, personable, and skillful attorney. I highly recommend her!
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Posted by Tameka | November 9, 2020
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Awesome attorney
I would highly recommend her services very detailed an caring an for the people I would consider her one of the top Cleveland attorneys
Posted by anonymous | September 30, 2020
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Highly satisfied
I was referred to Attorney Rachelle summers through another helpful Attorney! I called her and she was very polite and very informational. I unfortunately had a longer run then we both wanted but she stuck to what she said we were going to try for and was very honest through the time. She was very patient with me and answering all my questions I had for her. I am definitely highly satisfied of my outcome on my case. We got what took so long to fight for. I would definitely recommend her to anyone she is full of knowledge but shows a regular human being at the same time never like she was better than anyone else! I pray I don’t personally need her again but if someone is looking she is definitely who I would recommend 100%!!! Thank you again Attorney Rachelle!
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Posted by C | September 30, 2020
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Win
Rachelle was amazing. Very communcative. I was facing serious domestic violence charges and Rachelle explained to me everything that could happen, but then what the steps in the process were. She got my case dismissed. I am so happy I went with her.
Posted by anonymous | May 12, 2020
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Success
I hired Attorney Summers for an expungement case (which is why I have to keep this review anonymous- though as a business owner, I know reviews are less credible that way). She did an outstanding job. She communicated with me more than my original attorney did when I was actually facing criminal penalties. She fought for me and she won. I finally have a clean record and this is no longer hanging over my head all thanks to her. Thank you Ms. Summers, I really appreciate what you did for me!
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Posted by Samuel Naticchia | April 9, 2020
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Highly Recommended
Professional, courteous, prompt and knowledgeable I could not have asked for a better attorney. She resolved my case by negotiating exactly the outcome I wanted. She was also more than willing to go to trial and did not push me to settle at all, a rarity in my experience. I would highly recommend her service, and frequently do to my friends and family.
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Posted by Greatful C. | April 6, 2020
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Ovi traffic violation
I just want to say she defiantly did her job and not just a job she is such a genuine person. If you are looking for a great Attorney and person that cares about helping you it would be her. I would recommend her to anyone I know I'm very grateful to her and pleased with my outcome. I had a good feeling from the beginning hiring her to represent me. Ms. Summers was very on top of everything that needed to be done from the very start and she walked me through it all, I felt my life was turned upside down, but she defiantly helped me with overcoming a bad and unfortunate situation and she was very reasonable for the price especially for me a single working parent. Thanks for helping me again out of my situation I wish you the best in your career, you are a excellent Attorney.
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Posted by anonymous | February 14, 2020
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Excellent job by Rachel
Hired her to get an old case expunged from my record. Her communication was excellent and she clearly explained the whole process. She even arranged it so I didn't have to be there as I live out of state. She was successful and got my record cleared
Posted by anonymous | January 3, 2020
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Traffic violation
I’m so happy about the way that my case has been solved and closed within a month. I would say a great lawyer.
Posted by Najeeb | January 2, 2020
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Wonderful Attorney!
Ms Summers took care of my traffic ticket (for an unreasonable stop sign violation) wonderfully well! I just explained the scenario and she did the rest - I never had to appear in court and the case was dismissed!
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Payment methods
Cash, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 8.6 (Excellent)

Work Experience

  • Owner/Attorney
  • Summers Law
  • 2019 - Present

Education

  • Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2019
  • Bethel College
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 2013

Associations

  • Parma Bar Association
  • Board Member
  • 2019 - Present
  • Ohio State Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2019 - Present

Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Top 10 Under 40 Criminal Defense Attorney
  • National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
  • 2020
  • Pro Bono Community Service Award
  • Supreme Court of Ohio
  • 2019
  • Pro Bono Community Service Award
  • Supreme Court of Ohio
  • 2018

Speaking Engagements

  • Virtual First-Year Career Panel
  • Career Panel
  • 2023
  • Paths to Public Defense
  • Public Defense
  • 2022
  • Arraignment Process & Bond Issues
  • Arraignment
  • 2022
  • Cleveland Marshall College of Law
  • Work Life Balance and Stress Management
  • 2020
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Attorney endorsements

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Given (12)
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Brent Cicero
Criminal defense Attorney | Dec 30
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I highly recommend Rachelle and I always refer cases to her when I can. Rachelle is a hard working attorney and always looks out for her client's best interest."
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Adam Parker
Criminal defense Attorney | Oct 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Rachelle is a great lawyer who takes her work seriously and cares strongly about her clients."
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Robert Bianchi
Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Rachelle is a very good lawyer. She knows the law and she aggressively represents her clients. I would strongly recommend Rachelle to any of my family or friends."
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Brian Smith
Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 18
Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse this lawyer. Rachelle is extremely hardworking, knowledgeable, and dedicated to her clients. She always strives to put her clients first and achieve the best possible result in every case."
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Ashley Jones
Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Rachelle is a lawyer who truly cares about her clients. She has hit the ground running her practice and is making a great reputation for herself."
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Robert Bianchi
Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Rachelle is a great person and attorney. She is very dedicated to her work and passionate about helping clients. She is very attentive and responsive to the needs of her clients."
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Mark Cicero
Criminal defense Attorney | Dec 30
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Rachelle is an incredible attorney. She always puts her client's interests first. I feel comfortable working together on and referring cases to her. She is an asset to the northeast Ohio legal community. I highly recommend her."
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Dale Naticchia
Criminal defense Attorney | Dec 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Rachelle has become well integrated into the legal community and her excellent communication skills have enhanced her legal abilitites to be very effective in the courtroom. She is assertive and pleasant which is a winning combination in the practice of criminal law."
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Joseph Grandinetti
Criminal defense Attorney | Dec 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Rachelle is a hard working attorney that fights hard to get good results."
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Brandon Summers
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Patrycja Sobon
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Brent Cicero
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Margaret Lieux
Criminal defense
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Claire Wade
Wrongful termination
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Adam Parker
Criminal defense
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Patrick Dichiro
Criminal defense
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Robert Bianchi
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Ashley Jones
Criminal defense
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Robert Bianchi
Workers compensation
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Mark Cicero
Criminal defense
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Brian Smith
Criminal defense
Independence Criminal defense Lawyer Rachelle D Summers
Rachelle D Summers
Criminal defense Attorney
Independence, OH
Licensed for 3 years
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