Stacy L. McGowan, Attorney At Law209 S Main St Fl 8Akron, OH, 44308-1320United States (330) 936-2604

Stacy L. McGowan

also known as Stacy McGowan

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Akron, OH
Licensed for 24 years

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About Stacy

Criminal charges are serious and often very stressful. Please take a moment to look through my profile and qualifications. I'm a former prosecutor with more than 17 years of legal experience. Because of my previous experience I know exactly what the state needs to prove and can find weaknesses in the case against you. I have extensive DUI / OMVI experience and wrote policies currently being used by law enforcement agencies in Summit County. I provided training to many of those same agencies in many aspects of both DUI and Criminal Law which makes me uniquely qualified to represent my clients.

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.
24 years, 12,000 cases
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.
24 years, 2,000 cases
Speeding and traffic ticket: 5%
Wills and living wills: 5%
7 years

Languages spoken

English

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Stacy L. McGowan, Attorney At Law

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

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License

State	Status	Acquired	Updated
OH	Active	1997	05/01/2022

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work experience

Title	Company name	Duration
Chief Prosecutor	City of Cuyahoga Falls Law Department	2006 - 2013
Assistant Prosecutor	City of Cuyahoga Falls Law Department	1998 - 2006
Legal Intern	City of Akron Law Department	1996 - 1996
Case Manager	SHIP INC.	1995 - 1998

associations

Association name	Position name	Duration
Ohio State Bar Association		1998 - Present

publications

Publication name	Title	Date
City of Cuyahoga Falls Police Policies	DUI / OMVI Felony Search Warrant Policy	2010

education

School name	Degree	Graduated
University of Akron, C. Blake McDowell Law Center	JD - Juris Doctor	1997
University of Akron	BS - Bachelor of Science	1992
Massillon Washington High School	High School Diploma	1988

speaking engagements

Conference name	Title	Date
Annual Updates 2007-2012	Criminal Law Training	2012
Annual Training 2007-2012	DUI / OMVI Law Enforcement Training	2011

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1 Star		10%

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A Winner

5.0 stars

Posted by Jack
October 13, 2020

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.

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Excellent Attorney

5.0 stars

Posted by Jim
December 20, 2019

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 professional manner. The end result was favorable. I would highly recommend Stacy!!

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Amazing attorney!!

5.0 stars

Posted by Mary
December 6, 2019

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!!!

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Attorney that fights to win and does not quit

5.0 stars

Posted by Joe
November 13, 2019

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 life 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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Hard working and straight shooter

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
July 28, 2015

Stacy was appointed by the court to represent me but you would never have guessed that by how hard she worked for me. Tells you the truth even when you don't want to hear it, refreshing change from past attorneys I had that just wanted to pad their wallets. As hard as she worked for me in a minor case I can't imagine how hard she'd work for a paying client ! Got me a fair deal probably better than I deserved. Her years as a prosecutor really show when u see her in court.

5.0 stars

Posted by Mike
June 12, 2015

The legal process can be daunting. Stacy McGowan has helped numerous people navigate their way through the Court's system and understand the process of what is going to happen.

Very down to earth, knowledgeable, attorney

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
June 11, 2015

Attorney McGowan was extremely knowledgeable regarding criminal law. I found her to be down to earth and was able to explain the process in clear and understandable terms. She was a great help during a very stressful time for me. I was glad to have her in my corner.

A good choice

5.0 stars

Posted by Jim
June 10, 2015

I worked with McGowan for 15 years as a police officer. She was a very competent prosecutor who was very experienced and well aware of the common mistakes the law enforcement officers make. Unfortunately, prosecutors work for politicians and they tend to move on to other work when elections are lost and Stacy is now working the defense side of things. What this means to a defendant is that you are hiring a defense attorney that knows the faults and shortcomings of most of the officers in Summit County. This can only be to your advantage.

5.0 stars

Posted by Aaron
April 27, 2015

Attorney McGowan assisted me throughout my OVI charge. Although I was convicted, her work resulted with minimal consequences.

better to defend yourself.

1.0 star

Posted by anonymous
April 20, 2022

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, and 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.

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John Quillin, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 29, 2018
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Joel Reed, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 13, 2017
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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.

John Quillin, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 29, 2018
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Joel Reed, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 13, 2017
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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.

Mark Rowe, DUI and DWI Attorney on Apr 13, 2017
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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.

Michael LeMond, Unknown Attorney on Jun 8, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.

Candace Kim-Knox, DUI and DWI Attorney on Apr 28, 2015
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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.

Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Apr 26, 2015
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Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.

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A Winner

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Amazing attorney!!

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Attorney that fights to win and does not quit

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Hard working and straight shooter

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Very down to earth, knowledgeable, attorney

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A good choice

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better to defend yourself.

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