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Sarah Thomas Kovoor
also known as Sarah Kovoor
About Sarah
Biography
Sarah Thomas Kovoor has a law practice limited exclusively to criminal defense litigation on behalf of those charged with serious crimes, civil plaintiff litigation on behalf of those with whose civil rights have been violated and faily law, specifically divorce and custody issues. Attorney Kovoor is widely recognized as an experienced trial lawyer having handled dozens of jury trials. Many of her cases have been nationally publicized both in television, radio, and print media, including The New York Times. Attorney Kovoor has been interviewed on The O’Reilly Factor with Bill O’Reilly, Inside Edition, The Greta Van Susteren Show, The Larry Elder Show, Good Morning America and other programs featured on ABC, CBS, FOX and CNN.
Many of her favorable verdicts were unexpected and a result of skilled jury selection, trial practice, and effective cross examination. Attorney Kovoor received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Rochester and received her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Akron School of Law.
A trial attorney with over 22 years of experience in criminal law, Attorney Sarah Thomas Kovoor, a renowned, highly skilled litigator aggressively and zealously defends the rights and interests of individuals charged with crimes. Throughout her five years as an Assistant County Prosecutor for Trumbull County she successfully prosecuted child and sexual assault cases, drug cases, kidnappings, burglaries, felonious assaults, homicides, and capital murder cases. Today, in private practice as in government practice, she uses her trial practice skills, knowledge, experience and reputation to gain justice for her clients in state and federal courts. Attorney Kovoor handles all types of misdemeanor and felony charges. Whether you're facing a DUI, drug charges, assault, rape, or a murder case, your case will be handled with the personalized attention, professionalism and dedication it deserves. As an appellate lawyer, Attorney Kovoor's keen understanding of the law and her attention to detail have resulted in numerous overturned convictions for her appellate clients.
Sarah is also the only criminal law practitioner in Warren, Ohio to offer a mobile service, which means she can come to you, wherever, whenever, 7 days a week. A former felony prosecutor will now be fighting for you!
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
35%
29 years
Sex Crime
20%
29 years
Child Custody
15%
25 years
Divorce and Separation
15%
25 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Ohio for 27 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
Kovoor Law, LLC
PO Box 310, Warren, OH, 44482
Kovoor Law, LLC
6200 Rockside Woods Blvd N, Suite 315, Independence, OH, 44131
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Sarah Thomas Kovoor's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | December 2, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Could have done a lot better
Very expensive and look over the key points in your case to get A dismissal Mostly it's just about the money I would look for a different lawyer before consulting her
Posted by Aaron | October 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Exactly who you’re looking for
Sarah and her team are extremely good at their job. If you are looking for someone to fight for you where it may seem that all hope is lost they are the right fit. Until I found Sarah and her team I thought my case was hopeless. Through there Efforts, I was able to come to a resolve that led me to li...
Posted by Jeff | August 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
SIMPLY THE BEST
I am so happy that I chose Attorney Kovoor. Her team was absolutely amazing, they kept me up to date with my case and answered all my questions. Sarah fought for me and got my case dismissed! She's amazing and I am so grateful!
Posted by Shaher | August 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
“PROFESSIONAL”
Thank you so much. I couldn't express further gratitude. Sometimes legal trouble can be life changing but Sarah is life saving.
Posted by Grace | May 31, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Best Lawyer
Best Lawyer Sarah Thomas Kovoor, as my divorce Lawyer. Her assistant Robin, done best as well by following up all questions I have. I’m an immigrant, she was so nice to understand my situation and waited for my payment.. I’m so glad, happy and thankful that she represents me and had my divorce finali...
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"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Sarah for many years, and value her as a colleague and a friend. Sarah is a top-notch criminal defense lawyer, who has a powerful Courtroom presence. She is able to produce excellent results for her clients. Three words to describe my friend Sarah--Tough, Smart, Aggressive. I value her as a colleague and a friend. You should trust her in a Courtroom - She knows how to win."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant attorney, highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer with no reservation. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community. Very hardworking and diligent. Consistently achieves superior results. Advice is always practical and on point. I recommend to anyone looking for an attorney who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of clients and achieving the most favorable result possible."
"Sarah is an experienced attorney with an amazing depth of legal knowledge and skill."
"I endorse this lawyer. From all social media resources it is clear that she is very knowledgeable in her practice areas. I would send my clients to her."
"I endorse this lawyer. Sarah has one huge advantage. She was a former prosecutor. They know that she knows what they know! Knowing both sides of the equation will be a benefit to all her criminal clients. If your in or near Akron give her a call first for a consultation."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant attorney, highly respected in the legal community."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Nation's Top One Percent, The National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2018
Top 100 Lawyers of 2018, Top 100 Registry of Business Leaders and professionals
2018
Professional Of The Year, Global Directory of Who's Who
2017
Professional Of The Year, Global Directory of Who's Who
2017
Top 100 Lawyers 2017, Top 100 Registry of Business Leaders and professionals
2016
Professional Of The Year, Global Directory of Who's Who
2015
Professional of the Year, Global Directory of Who's Who
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Owner, Kovoor Law, LLC
2013 - 2019
Partner, Ford, Gold, Kovoor & Simon, Ltd.
2001 - 2013
Owner, Sarah Thomas Kovoor & Associates
1997 - 2001
Assistant Prosecutor, Trumbull County Prosecutors Office
Associations
2008 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2011 - 2012
Rotary InternationalPresident
2010 - 2011
Asian Indian Women's OrganizationVice President
Sample of Legal Cases
WHITE v. BUKOWSKI U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit No. 14-3185.
Reversed and Remanded
Johnson vs. Greater Cleveland RTA
Affirmed. Now pending in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court.
State of Ohio v. Hermando "Cliff" Harton
Death penalty avoided. Successfully brokered a plea bargain for a 20 year sentence.
Education
1997
University of Akron, C. Blake McDowell Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
Case Western Reserve University
MBA - Master of Business Administration
1982
University of Rochester
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2011
Trumbull County Bar Association
Criminal Law Updates
Publications
2018
University of Akron
Judicial Votes Count
2015
Leagle.com
WHITE v. BUKOWSKI NO. 14-3185
2015
Thomson Reuters
waldorf v. waldorf Appeal
2014
West Legalworks
Steven Johnson V. Greater Cleveland RTA
Languages
English
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