About James

Practice Areas

From Major felony to a local speeding ticket. Drug Cases, Assault, Domestic Violence, Theft, Weapons Charges, etc. No Criminal Matter is to big or small. I will protect your rights and freedom. TRIAL EXPERIENCE!!!

21 years

25%

DUI and DWI 25%

Large amount of experience in handling OVI/DUI cases including driving privileges, suppression of evidence and trial. I keep up to date on the ever changing and evolving laws and new test machines in this area due to the volume of business i experience as an OVI attorney and my personal interest in fighting for your rights in this area.

21 years

25%

Litigation 25%

I handle a wide range of litigation issues from Civil to Professional/Medical Malpractice Issues.

25%

Personal Injury 20%

Injured in a car accident, Slip and Fall, or any other injury we can handle the injury and the settlement.

21 years

20%

Wills and Living Wills 5%

Simple Estate Planning including protecting your estate and your loved ones interest in the estate both financially and health care related.

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Payment Methods

Cash
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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 20 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2005

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Location

James E. Kocka Aty-At-Law

1000 W. Wallings Rd., Suite A, Broadview Hts, OH, 44147

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Experience

Rating: 8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2019

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

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Work Experience

2005 - 2015

Owner, Law offices of James E. Kocka

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Associations

Ohio State Bar Association

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Cuyahoga Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Parma Bar Association

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Education

2004

Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

University of Toledo

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

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Languages

English

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Activity

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How likely am i to get jail time for 4 speeding tickets in 12 months?

01 Sep 2017

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14 Jan 2015

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