Accused of a crime? Suffered a serious injury? Call a former prosecutor, David Sheldon--30 yrs exp!Former Prosecutor with 30 years of criminal experience! Call David Sheldon for a free consultation.Arrested for DUI? Let an Experienced DUI/OVI Attorney Help You Win! Call David C. Sheldon.
I have dedicated my career to helping both the injured and the accused. My thirty years of experience encompasses work as a plaintiff's attorney for Cleveland personal injury firms (Stuart I. Garson, Jones Day Reavis & Pogue, and Smith & Condeni) and a Medina injury firm (John Cameron & Associates). I learned how to try criminal cases as a prosecutor at the busiest county prosecutor's office in the state, the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office. I served as a prosecutor in Cuyahoga and Medina Counties. The Law Office of David C. Sheldon, established in 2005, has been helping clients obtain fair and reasonable compensation for their injuries and defending the rights of the accused in traffic, misdemeanor and felony matters. I have won cases for personal injury and criminal clients in municipal and common pleas courts, courts of appeals and the Ohio Supreme Court.
As an experienced trial attorney, you will have a dedicated, zealous, tenacious advocate on your side who will always place your best interest first.
I am available to help you with your legal needs, day and night.
Practice areas
I started my career in personal injury when I clerked for Stuart I. Garson & Associates in law school. I continued representing clients in injury cases after law school in all areas, including auto accidents, products liability, premises liability, electrical accidents, truck accidents, slip and falls, medical malpractice, defective roadway and design, insurance, and liquor liability cases. My successes in this area can also be found in my Case Highlights.
34 years, 100 cases
As a former assistant prosecuting attorney for 11 1/2 years, the transition to criminal defense work was a natural progression of my evolving experience. I continue defending clients accused of a myriad of offenses, including aggravated murder, sex offenses, felonious assault, aggravated robbery, aggravated burglary, kidnapping, theft, drug trafficking, domestic violence, RICO, conspiracy, and misdemeanor offenses, including traffic cases. My Case Highlights reveals many of my criminal cases.
22 years, 100 cases
I focus a great deal of my criminal defense on defending clients accused of OVI. I have become very successful in this area, and have developed a county-wide reputation of aggressive defense of these cases. Please see my Case Highlights for successes in this area.
22 years, 100 cases
Civil litigation--consumer deceptive sales practices, breach of contract litigation, collection matters, lemon law
Languages spoken
English
Law Offices of David C. Sheldon
669 W. Liberty Street
Medina, OH, 44256
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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OH | Active | 1988 | 05/08/2022 |
Legal answers | 224 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale Hubbell | 2013 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | David C. Sheldon, Attorney | 2005 - Present |
Associate | John Brooks Cameron & Assocs. | 2000 - 2005 |
Assistant Prosecutor | Medina County Prosecutor Office | 1996 - 2000 |
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney | Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office | 1988 - 1995 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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National College of DUI Defense | Member | 2016 - Present |
Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2009 - Present |
Medina County Bar Association | Member | 2005 - Present |
Ohio State Bar Association | Member | 2000 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Ohio Trial (Ohio Association for Justice) | Physician's Duty To Assist Patient | 2011 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Cleveland State University | law | 1987 |
Miami University of Ohio | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1983 |
Case name | Outcome |
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State v. LS | OVI dismissed |
Gerspacher v. Hornung | Settled for policy limits $250,000 |
Dills v. John Doe Chiropractor | Medical Malpractice Case settled for $237,500 |
Harrell v. John Doe Management Inc. | Negligent security case settled for $425,000.00 |
Bobby Greene v. United States of America, Dept. of Veterans Affairs | Settled for $725,000 |
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John Quillin, DUI and DWI Attorney on Mar 29, 2018
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Ivan Petrovic, DUI and DWI Attorney on Nov 9, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer. I have observed David represent numerous clients, and he has always done an excellent job.
John Quillin, DUI and DWI Attorney on Mar 29, 2018
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I endorse this lawyer.
Ivan Petrovic, DUI and DWI Attorney on Nov 9, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer. I have observed David represent numerous clients, and he has always done an excellent job.
Sarah Kovoor, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 15, 2017
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I find Attorney Sheldon to be a very competent, professional and polite attorney.
Michael Callow, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 31, 2017
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Dave is an aggressive attorney who works hard for his clients. He has a lot of experience in personal injury cases and has a good track record of success in these cases.
Jeffrey Perry, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 9, 2016
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From Mr. Sheldon's contributions to Avvo users’ questions, he’s clearly a skilled and highly knowledgeable lawyer. Given his excellent advice, I recommend Mr. Sheldon to provide best-in-class legal guidance and representation.
Michael Ash, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 23, 2015
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I have known Dave for more than a decade and have always respected his work in the area of personal injury, so much so, that I have referred some of my clients to him when they experienced an accident and needed an attorney to protect them and fight for their interests. Outside the practice of law, David is also a good friend, father and family man who is trustworthy and honest.
Kendall Horween, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 12, 2015
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Mr. Sheldon is well read in the law and takes a personal approach to handling his clients' matters.
Chris Carey, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 7, 2015
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David is excellent lawyer: conscientious, thorough, and committed to his working for his clients.
Jerome Seewald, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 5, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
James Jenkins, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 4, 2015
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Joseph Condeni, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 4, 2015
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David is a skillful, talented and hardworking attorney. He maintains a professional demeanor while zealously advocating for his clients. I am pleased to endorse him.
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