Robert George Stiefvater III

Robert George Stiefvater III

also known as Stiefvater Law, LLC

4.9
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 22 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Brecksville, OH
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket ... +3 more

8748 Brecksville Rd., Suite 225, Brecksville, OH

About Robert

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 40%

Ohio calls it OVI. Most people still say DUI. It is a criminal charge and often a separate fight over the license. Those tracks do not wait. This office takes a limited number of OVI files because results matter.

23 years

40%
Criminal Defense 20%

A criminal charge becomes a problem at work, for licensing, housing, and parenting time. This is not a volume plea desk. Files are accepted one at a time. Robert only accepts a limited number of clients.

23 years

20%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 15%

A ticket is not always just a ticket. Points, insurance, and a suspended license follow the easy plea. Bring the citation to the first call. This office handles traffic and license issues.

15%
Estate Planning 12%

Estate planning is instructions: a will, powers of attorney, health care documents, and a trust when the facts require one. Have that conversation while everyone is healthy. Bring a list of what you own and who you want to protect.

12%
Probate 8%

Probate is what happens when the instructions are missing or outdated. Title companies do not accept family consensus as a deed. This office sorts what must go through probate. Bring the death certificate, the will if there is one, and an asset list.

8%
Personal Injury 5%

An injury claim is a documentation problem disguised as a medical problem. The insurer pays what the file will bear. Treatment comes first. The record has to be built before anyone talks settlement. Not every call is accepted.

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 22 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 22 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2004

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Stiefvater Law, LLC

8748 Brecksville Rd., Suite 225, Brecksville, OH, 44141

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Robert George Stiefvater III's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Criminal Defense advice session

Great lawyer . Got the right info i needed . Thank you

Posted by Cheryl | September 03, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Great lawyer!

Robert 's exceptional work ethic surpassed my expectations and his excellent communication skills kept me well informed throughout the duration of my case. I received a great end result and I would recommend Robert without any hesitation.

Posted by Bill | September 02, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Rob Stiefvater is reliable and dependable

Rob Stiefvater is very professional, knowledgeable, and did everything for me that he said he would. He is reliable and dependable, and he knows his craft and how to get the best possible outcome for his client. That's what he did for me, and I highly recommend him to anyone in need of a defense lawy...er.

Posted by Melissa D | October 05, 2014

Top notch lawyer

Rob was excellent. Any question I had he responded very fast and what he told me he could do he did. He was at court very early and got my case dropped to reckless operation. He stayed with me until I was able to leave as it was my first time ever getting into any kind of trouble. He is a great guy a...nd I would HIGHLY recommend him.

Posted by Kevin | March 21, 2013

Kevin

Rob did a great job for me. I normally don't do comments like this for anything, but he is worth it. He extended my court cases until the prosecutor just wanted to get it over with. It was frustrating to wait for a while, but the end result was worth the wait. I could have had MUCH worse penalties t...han I ended up with. Thanks, Rob!

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Robert George Stiefvater III's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mark Cicero

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Friend

"Rob is an amazing criminal law defense attorney and will always fight for your rights."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Robert. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Stephen Wolf

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have watched Rob Stiefvater and offer my endorsement without hesitation. If necessary, he'll take your case to the jury and when he does, the jury will listen. Rob offers top-notch representation."

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Adam Bleile

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had a criminal case in the Cleveland area (I am from the Cincinnati area) and I watched Rob argue a motion to suppress while I was waiting for my client's case to be called. I was so impressed with Rob's handling of the motion I went up and introduced myself to him. I could tell he really knew all aspects of DUI law and was very comfortable in court. During his argument the judge asked him several questions but Rob handled each question flawlessly. He was very well prepared. After getting to know Rob a little better, I worked a case with him and I found him to have a great work ethic and was always more prepared than the prosecutor. I know Rob does mainly DUI but I have sent clients to him for many criminal matters in the Cleveland area. Every client has been happy with my referral. He is a top notch lawyer."

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Christopher Godinsky

Criminal defense lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Awesome lawyer and awesome guy!!"

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Rod Mastandrea

Criminal defense lawyer

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Stephen Wolf

Criminal defense lawyer

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Christopher Godinsky

Criminal defense lawyer

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Adam Bleile

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2019

Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Ohio, The National Trial Lawyers

2019

10 Best DUI/DWI Attorneys, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2003

Editor, Law Review

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Founding Attorney, Stiefvater Law, LLC

2003 - 2009

Attorney, Cleary & Associates

Associations

2004 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

2003 - Present

Ohio State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Ohio v. Brooks

OVI Dismissed

State of Ohio v. Utaev

Driving Under Suspension dismissed. Speed reduced to a no-point violation.

State of Ohio v. Smith

Drug Abuse Instrument charge Dismissed

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Education

2003

Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

Ohio State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Concealed Carry Instruction

Concealed Carry

2013

CCW Class

Concealed Carry and DUI

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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