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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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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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Practice Areas
Criminal Defense (19)
Lawsuits & Disputes (14)
Divorce & Separation (3)
Drug Crime (3)
Violent Crime (3)
Child Custody (2)
Domestic Violence (2)
Family (2)
Litigation (2)
Child Support (1)
Civil Rights (1)
Expungement (1)
Gun Law (1)
Medical Malpractice (1)
Power Of Attorney (1)
Sex Crime (1)
Speeding & Traffic Ticket (1)
What Clients Mention
Case Results (32)
Advocacy (30)
Recommendation (23)
Responsiveness (13)
General Knowledge (10)
Professionalism (10)
Communication Style (9)
Compassion (9)
Cost of Services (8)
Staff & Support (8)
Practice Area Knowledge (5)
Character & Conduct (4)
Punctuality (3)
Trustworthiness (3)
Payment Plans (1)
Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by anonymous | May 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
great lawyer, very pleased
Visiting downtown on a long weekend . From another state.Was involved in a felony case involving a cleveland casino. Was totally innocent but because of the powerof the casino lobby in the state of ohio the charges were not dropped after a complete explanation of what truly happened was given . ...
Posted by anonymous | July 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Excellent Attorney
Sarah handled my daughter’s criminal drug case. She was caring and reassuring. She or her assistant, Robin, responded to all our inquiries. She treated my daughter in a non-judgmental manner and we felt she had her best interests in mind.
Posted by Darryl | September 30, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Best Lawyer Ever!
Attorney Kovoor is a very great lawyer. I've have hired her to represent me on a few occasions. Most recently for Felonious Assault. She represented me to the fullest of her ability, and was able to prove I was innocent and got the charges dismissed. She is a wonderful person to hire in any legal...
Posted by William | February 27, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Went Above and Beyond All Expectations!
I could not recommend Atty. Sarah Thomas Kovoor enough, truly! She has provided a second chance at life, for me. I am not accustomed to being in court and from the beginning of the process to the final outcome, she saw me through it all. She and her brilliant Paralegal, Robin, were so helpful, profe...
Posted by Sandra | October 26, 2014 | Civil Rights
Civil Rights Champion
A few years ago, I was involved in a awful situation. I didn't know what to do because people told me my civil rights were violated. I went to see a few different attorneys, but they all said they don't do Civil Rights cases. One of them referred me to Attorney Sarah Thomas Kovoor. She was willin...
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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
Activity
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Have an arraignment for failure to control an aggressive dog even though it was leashed in our own yard. How should I plea?
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If I would like to file charges would it be better to do it asap or wait till I find a new place to live?
27 Jun 2023
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Do I have dowers rights to a property that my husband's father left him during our marriage?
26 Jun 2023