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A graduate of Euclid High School in Euclid, Ohio, Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania (B.A.), the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law at Cleveland State University (J.D.), and the Beasley School of Law at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (LL.M). Adam VanHo is President of VanHo Law.
Prior to starting VanHo Law, VanHo served as an assistant prosecuting attorney in Montgomery County, Ohio and Summit County, Ohio. He was also an Assistant Attorney General in the Ohio Attorney General's Office. He was also an attorney at the Akron law firm of Burdon and Merlitti and founding partner of Judge and VanHo.
VanHo represents a wide variety of clients -- ranging from business execitives and government officials to indigent clients, for whom Adam is often asked by judges to repreesnt. He has successfully represented clients throughout Ohio in trial and appellate courts, as well as helped his clients avoid litigation or trial when it is in the best interests of his clients.
VanHo is currently representing former White House Press Secretary and Director of Communications Stephanie Grisham in a lawsuit brought by her ex-boyfriend and Ohio Congressional candidate Max Miller. In January of 2022, he joined over 460 other international diplomats, scholars, human rights and legal experts in calling for a United Nations investigation into the 1988 massacre of political prisoners in Iran. VanHo was also an author of an amicus curiae brief in Mahanoy Area School District v. B.L., 594 U.S. ___ (2021), in which he supported the First Amendment rights of a high school student.
VanHo has served as a legal commentator for a number of news outlets and newspapers.
VanHo is licensed to practice before all state courts in Ohio; the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio; the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio; the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania; the United States Court of International Trade; the United States Tax Court; the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces; the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit; the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit; the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit; and the United States Supreme Court. VanHo is also a member of hte List of Counsel for the International Criminal Court.
VanHo is married and lives with his family in Munroe Falls. He currently is Vice Chair of the Munroe Falls, Ohio Planning Commission.
He is also the founder of the Raging River Coffee Company and an avid cyclist.
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Acquired: 2001
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25 South Main Street, Suite 3, Munroe Falls, OH, 44262
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Posted by anonymous | October 28, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
Must be a busy office, called, no answer, requested a consultation, twice, and never heard from anybody! Provided 2 stars, because I did get an automated message back letting me know someone will get back to me.
Posted by Anthony | August 28, 2024 | Consulted Attorney
I had an excellent experience with Adam, who provided me with prompt and professional legal assistance. I was pleasantly surprised when they called me back within just three minutes of my initial inquiry. His willingness to offer legal advice at no charge is a testament to their character and commitm...
Posted by Leah | March 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Adam was a wonderful lawyer to work with during a very difficult situation. He was helpful, logical, and kept me calm throughout the process. I highly recommend working with him!
Posted by Ishmael | March 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Great Lawyer! Got Me 2 Great Deals On 2 Different Cases and Made Sure I got all the information I needed, His Service Also Affordable and worth every Dollar. Strongly Recommend hiring Adam Vanho As your lawyer. He’ll Most Definitely Be Mine If I’m ever in need.
Posted by Autumn | December 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Adam represented me and I could not be happier with the results. He was very professional and knew what he was doing . He was willing to be my attorney without any hesitation and wanted the best for me. He is definitely someone you can trust and to have your best interest!
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2016 - Present
President, VanHo Law
2016 - 2016
Founding Partner, Judge and VanHo
2010 - 2016
Attorney at Law, Burdon and Merlitti
2007 - 2010
Assistant Attorney General, Ohio Attorney General's Office
2004 - 2007
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Summit County Prosecutor's Office
2001 - 2004
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Montgomery County Prosecutor's Office
2005 - Present
Akron Bar AssociationMember
2001 - Present
Ohio State Bar AssociationMember
2003 - 2004
Dayton Bar Association, Criminal Law and Its Enforcement CommitteeChair
Not Guilty
Convicted of lesser offenses
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2022
Masters of Law (LL.M) in Trial Advocacy with Honors
2001
Juris Doctor
1998
Bachelor of Arts
2007
Testifying in Court
2004
Criminal Law Update
2004
2000
English