Stacy L. McGowan

Stacy L. McGowan

also known as Stacy McGowan

4.6
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 28 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Akron, OH
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Wills & Living Wills, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

209 S Main St Fl 8, Akron, OH

About Stacy

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 45%

As a former prosecutor for over 15 years I know exactly what the state needs to prove and how they plan to do it. I taught many aspects of Criminal Law to agencies in Summit County. My previous experience can help find any potential weaknesses in their case against you.

28 years | 12,000 cases

45%
DUI and DWI 45%

DUI's are serious and enhanceable offenses. Because of my experience prosecuting these cases I know how to find weaknesses in the state's case. I wrote DUI / OMVI policy currently being used by law enforcement agencies in Summit County.

28 years | 2,000 cases

45%

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 28 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1997

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Stacy L. McGowan, Attorney At Law

209 S Main St Fl 8, Akron, OH, 44308-1320

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Stacy L. McGowan's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

better to defend yourself.

Stacy assured us through the whole 4.5 months of waiting for conviction that id be able to keep my job, would be available for work release immediately and would most likely serve 30 of a 90 day sentence in a halfway house. Except i was not released for work for weeks, lost my job because of that, a...nd was told by caseworker that 90 days was minimum. Then when i called to ask why none of what she said would happen is and she said just hang in there. Ive been offered drugs, lost my job and house, threatened over a dollar by goons and am being refused my medication while supposedly being helped. Helping people is not what the system is made for even though she does a good job of convincing you otherwise.

Posted by Jack | October 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A Winner

As a client who was dealing with bipolar she was able to get it dropped down to a theft from grand theft and me into an in lieu-of-conviction program in which it will be dismissed.

Posted by Jim | December 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Excellent Attorney

We had an issue regarding a significant traffic violation in the Akron area regarding my son. We interviewed Stacy via phone as we lived out of state. We selected Stacy as we felt comfortable with her and her defense strategy. She was very thorough and conducted herself in a competent and professio...nal manner. The end result was favorable. I would highly recommend Stacy!!

Posted by Mary | December 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Amazing attorney!!

I would highly recommend Stacy. With so many people against us saying guilty before even hearing our case, she spent hours examining every detail of our case and ended up getting it dismissed!!!

Posted by Joe | November 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Attorney that fights to win and does not quit

Stacy represented me in a self defense trial that was considered by the state to be felonious assault. The state would not hear my side as they had deemed me guilty from the beginning. I was facing 11 years in prison, my parents would have passed while I was imprisoned for defending my life and the l...ife of my fiance. Stacy's knowledge and experience as prosecutor turned defense attorney delves deeply into the esoteric and seemingly cabalistic reaches of the law. Ultimately, with much effort and armed with that knowledge and truth, she prevailed and I was acquitted. I will forever be grateful to Stacy McGowan. I cannot put into words the level of professionalism, candor and kindness bestowed upon myself and my family by Stacy.

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Stacy L. McGowan's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Quillin

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joel Reed

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Stacy is extremely knowledgeable and highly respected by her fellow attorneys and judges throughout many courts. Her clients are very well-served."

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Mark Rowe

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Stacy McGowan is a powerful advocate for her clients. She is always prepared and very successful in the courtroom. The client who trusts his case to Stacy makes a wise decision, and I highly recommend her work."

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Michael LeMond

Unknown lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Candace Kim-Knox

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Stacy is a great lawyer. She was a prosecutor for over 15 years and always treated me very respectful when we had cases together. She is very knowledgeable and hard working. Whenever I need any advice about OMVI questions I go to her! The prosecutors better watch out now that she is on the other side."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2006 - 2013

Chief Prosecutor, City of Cuyahoga Falls Law Department

1998 - 2006

Assistant Prosecutor, City of Cuyahoga Falls Law Department

1996 - 1996

Legal Intern, City of Akron Law Department

1995 - 1998

Case Manager, SHIP INC.

Associations

1998 - Present

Ohio State Bar Association

Education

1997

University of Akron, C. Blake McDowell Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

University of Akron

BS - Bachelor of Science

1988

Massillon Washington High School

High School Diploma

Speaking Engagements

2012

Annual Updates 2007-2012

Criminal Law Training

2011

Annual Training 2007-2012

DUI / OMVI Law Enforcement Training

Publications

2010

City of Cuyahoga Falls Police Policies DUI / OMVI Felony Search Warrant Policy

Languages

English

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