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Attorney Eli Heller has been practicing law in Ohio since 2013. His experience encompasses litigating complex cases in courts throughout Northeast Ohio, primarily in criminal defense, felony, juvenile and DUI defense, and in family law, divorce, dissolution, child custody and support.
Attorney Heller is a passionate trial lawyer who loves helping his clients through some of the most difficult challenges in their lives. He prides himself on his ability to listen and understand the issues that are important to his clients. He provides them with the guidance needed to make well-informed, strategic decisions in their cases. Whether it involves negotiations or in-court litigation, he always advocated vigorously for every one of his clients.
Attorney Heller is well versed in all aspects of litigation, negotiating settlements, drafting and arguing motions and conducting trials in various Municipal Courts, Courts of Common Pleas, and Probate Courts.
He recently took more than 10 cases to Jury trial, with a majority resulting in favorable results for the clients. Additionally, he has successfully conducted numerous suppression hearings and bench trials.
Prior to joining the Hoover Kacyon and Associates, Attorney Heller owned his own law practice and worked as a Legal Defender for Summit County. Over that time period, he not only refined his skills by handling a large number of cases, but also established a strong rapport with judges, lawyers, prosecutors and court staffs within the Portage County and Summit County legal systems.
Mr. Heller is a proud alumnus of the University of Akron School of Law, where he acted as the Student Bar Association President. He was also a member of the nationally ranked Akron Trial Team, a participant in moot court and an Academic Success Program tutor in Civil Procedure.
Currently, he is a member in good standing of the Ohio State Bar Association, the Ohio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and the Portage County Bar Association.
Attorney Eli Heller can be contacted at Hoover Kacyon at or via email. We offer free, confidential strategy sessions and we quote fees right over the phone.
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11 years | 500 cases
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State: Ohio
Acquired: 2013
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Posted by Tracey | May 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney
What stood out when contacting Mr. Heller was his compassion within his professionalism. Our minor child was facing some very unexpected charges from our school system. He took a personal approach which brought calm to our chaos. He responded to every need and question in a timely manner. He was neve...
Posted by anonymous | May 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Eli made me feel more comfortable with my situation and more confident about getting my charges reduced from the first time we talked. He had unlimited knowledge and could answer any questions or worries I had. He carries himself very admirably and is very respectful. He was able to get my OVI charge...
Posted by anonymous | June 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Attorney Heller handled my case with care and skillful precision. He guided me through the process and was very effective in court. He was responsive and professional. If you have a domestic relations case in his area I highly recommend hiring him.
Posted by anonymous | July 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Eli is a very compassionate lawyer. He sincerely cares about his clients and will do what he can to help you. Was very thorough throughout the entire process of my case , and was there when I needed him. Makes you feel like you really have someone in your corner .
Posted by Amy | October 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney
From the very beginning Eli fought for me and my children’s safety. He advocated for us and stood by me throughout my case . I always felt confident in him but after seeing him in court and how he fought for us I am forever grateful to him.
"Attorney Heller is a highly articulate, determined, and passionate advocate. I endorse this lawyer!"
"Eli Heller is a passionate defender and a true professional. He is committed to giving his clients a vigorous representation."
"Eli has proven time and time again that he is a very bright and capable attorney, able to keep his composure under the most stressful of circumstances. He dazzles in the courtroom, but is able to balance that with an empathy not often seen in this field."
"Eli is an excellent Criminal Defense Attorney. He cares about his clients and is willing to go above and beyond to achieve the best possible result in every case he handles."
"Mr. Heller exhibits keen judgment and rugged determination in the representation of his clients. He is both honest and candid in his conversations, and I am a better attorney for having worked with him. I endorse this lawyer."
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2013
Student Bar President, University of Akron School of Law
2017 - Present
Owner, Law offices Ei R Heller
2016 - 2018
Attorney, Legal Defender's Office of Summit county
2015 - 2016
Attorney, Portage County Public Defender
2018 - Present
Ohio State Bar AssociationMember
2018 - Present
Ohio Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2018 - Present
Portage County Bar AssociationMember
Not Guilty
2013
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2019
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