Linda Marie Malek

Linda Marie Malek

also known as Malek Law Firm LLC

4.9
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 24 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense

2347 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls, OH

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 24 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2001

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Law Offices of Linda Marie Malek

2347 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls, OH, 44223

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Linda Marie Malek's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

91 Client Reviews

Showing 21 - 25 of 91 reviews

Posted by Jesse | August 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Definitely the best

What a great lawyer. When we first went to Linda, she was very open and honest, sat and talked with us and right from the beginning my husband and I were very comfortable with her. She didn’t know us from Adam, but talked with us like we were family. Assured us she would do anything in her power to g...et the charges lowered as much as possible. We hired her and was true to her word. She and her staff were available at any hour to talk and always returned our calls as soon as she was able. Her and her staff got the charges down to the minimum possible and we couldn’t be happier. We do and will continue to recommend the Malek Law Firm.

Posted by Gage | June 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Drug Crime

Definitely in the Top 5 if not top 3 lawyers in northeast Ohio

So my encounters with Linda first started late September early October of 2019, I had ran into some trouble regarding large large amounts of thc and firearms and sadly the case ended up going federal. From the very beginning she was not only reassuring, but very very professional and she carries a pe...rsonality and demeanor like no other when it comes to her job, I could call her at almost any hour of the day, I could text her at any hour of the day, and I have always gotten timely responses(Within minutes to if it was 1-2am sometimes it would be instant sometimes it would be in the morning when she woke up). Over the years she has treated me more like family, then a client, and from what I see with her other clients as well, she’s a pirhanna, she won’t stop until she gets what she wants, when it comes to her clients she is relentless and her perseverance is unmatched, I’ve had several top tier lawyers all ranging from 5k-40k(For state cases) and the work that she does, is literally unmatched. And if you’re caught red handed like I was, she has the connections, she has the voice, and she does the work, to get you the lowest possible sentence. I went from federal trafficking in thc, along with a possible 924c(poss of firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking) which carries a minimum mandatory 5 year on top of my other charge, to a plea that gave me multiple point reductions that doesn’t carry a mandatory minimum, and that doesn’t discredit me from probation/home confinement, therefore bringing my sentencing guidelines much much lower. I’ve witnessed Linda spend hours on hours on the phone with the FDA agents, with the prosecutor, with whoever was possibly relevant, to get me the best possible deal.

Posted by Marival | April 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Best Choice

There is honestly no better than Attorney Linda Malek. Not only is she exceptional, but every single person in her firm is warm, courteous and competent. Recently, my husband and I found ourselves in a difficult and extremely stressful situation with a contractor who had taken our money and not fulfi...lled his obligations to us. I am a teacher and my husband is a nurse, we both work long weeks and the stress of this situation was overwhelming. We reached out to Ms. Malek and from the moment we spoke, I knew we were in good hands. She was incredibly knowledgeable and her confidence immediately put us at ease. She was clear, honest, and direct. Attorney Malek wasted no time in contacting the contractor. She handled a difficult and contentious situation with grace and expertise. Her legal savvy and her calm determination helped secure the best possible outcome for us in the shortest amount of time. The contractor who had essentially stolen materials and had "botched" much of our remodel has already paid us part of what he owed and produced many of the materials. We are confident Attney Malek will make sure we recieve everything we paid for. We could not be more grateful to the Malek firm. We very highly and enthusiastically recommend Attorney Malek!!

Posted by Nicole | March 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Don’t waste your money!!

Hiring Linda was the WORST mistake I could’ve made! I can only speak on my personal interaction with her and her staff. I was directed to speak to Karen her secretary as a contact person. One day I called Karen to two times in 30 minutes the next thing I know Linda is calling me screaming at me ( whi...ch she has done several times ) telling me don’t stress out her staff. In my opinion this law firm was unprofessional and rude and a waste of my money! I spent $5000 with zero results. I have a hard time believing some of these reviews from the experienced I’ve personally witnessed! In my experience with this law firm I was highly disappointed there was no face-to-face meetings I’m not even convinced that she watched any of the videos from the case, we NEVER had a a single meeting with her explaining what she was going to be doing when we went to court! Absolutely the worst business decision I’ve ever made! Trust me there’s 1 million lawyers out there that will treat you way better!

Linda Malek

Replied last March 23, 2021

Hi Nicole! We just received your one star review. We are so sorry you were unhappy with our service. The irony is that you were referred to our Firm by a top lawyer and he told you of Malek Law Firms certifications and stellar abilities. Unfortunately, We are not Houdini and when the facts of your case are terrible-it doesnt allow us to come up with many options to defend you. We never lied to you and were very upfront about that. You messaged our staff incessantly and we responded to you each and every time you messaged us. Additionally, your sentencing guidelines should’ve been much worse as this was not your first bad situation. You should have been sentenced on a high tier, but because of our hard work you were able to get a very low tier sentencing guideline. You recieved a huge break in sentencing, but you wanted the case to disappear when you had many priors. There are just some people that you can’t please-and you are one of them. Additionally, we noticed that you have a total of six reviews and FOUR are one star. You seem to be a very unhappy person. One of your five star reviews happens to be for a marijuana dispensary and the other is for pizza. We are definitely sorry we couldnt pull a rabbit out of a hat for you, but based on our many happy clients, THIS review does not concern us at The Malek Law Firm.

Posted by anonymous | March 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Best lawyer - best decision to hire her

Linda is a rare lawyer - brilliant, good, professional - and incredibly effective. I found Linda after getting pulled over for a high-tier OVI with an extremely high BAC. She got it reduced to the low tier with the lowest penalties. Linda asked all relevant questions, hunted down all facts, and fough...t for me. She got me what everyone called, "the most lenient" result they had seen out of the court. Linda knows what she is doing 100%. She is worth her weight in gold. I wish I could give her more than 5 stars. Her staff was superb also. I had never had any history of anything like this, and she walked me through the process with knowledge and respect. Right before the final step in my case, I got cited again in a different municipality because of a documentation error I made unknowningly. Linda had to step in and negotiate that additional situation immediately to be able to preserve the initial plea. Linda made it happen. She is a miracle worker. I work with lawyers in other professional contexts every day - Linda is among the most brilliant and effective out there. Choosing her was the best decision I could have made at one of the hardest times of my life.

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Linda Marie Malek's Lawyer Endorsements

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Thaddeus Wexler

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Quillin

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Roberts

Unknown lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Linda is a very knowledgeable, skilled attorney that fights hard for her clients. She leaves no stone un-turned and will do whatever it takes to get the best possible result for her clients. She is well respected by her peers and the courts, I would recommend her to everybody!"

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Troy Parrish

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Outstanding attorney! Spends the time, energy and money required to get the best, advanced level training to represent her clients. Knowledge, skill and determination is what you get when you hire Ms. Malek."

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Candace Kim-Knox

Criminal defense lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this lawyer. I have known Linda for many years. She truly fights hard for her clients!!! I feel sorry for opposing counsel, she never gives up! She continues to better herself by taking additional education any chance she gets. She is very knowledgeable and I would recommend her to anyone I know! It is always a pleasure working with her, hell when you are against her."

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Frank Urbanic

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Great attorney! I attended the DRE overview course with her. She's the go-to attorney for OVI defense!!"

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Michael Maillis

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I was involved once in a case she was handling and her preparation was incredible and her dedication to her client was unsurpassed."

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John Green

Unknown lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Linda is a top notch attorney who works tirelessly for her clients. She' always prepared and responsive. I enjoyed working with her as opposing counsel on several matters."

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Jonathan Sinn

Unknown lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this later. Linda is a great lawyer. She is my top competition because she is constantly sharpening her skills. We both practice OVI law and she is constantly doing the impossible. I highly recommend her."

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Premier DUI Attorney, American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Criminal Defense Attorney, The Law Office Of Linda M. Malek

Associations

2015 - Present

Federal Bar Association (Northern District of Ohio chapter)

Board Member

2016 - 2018

Ohio State Bar Association, Banking, Commercial & Bankruptcy Law

Membership Committee Chairperson

Education

2001

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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