Rhys Brendan Cartwright-Jones

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Rhys Brendan Cartwright-Jones

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 21 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Youngstown, OH
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, Violent Crime ... +8 more

42 N Phelps Street, Youngstown, OH

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About Rhys

Biography

Helping people and businesses navigate the criminal, appeals, and immigration matrix--

Practice Areas

11

Practice Areas

Appeals 20%

In civil and criminal cases, I represent individuals, businesses, and public entities before the Federal and State Courts of Appeal.

22 years | 1,000 cases

20%
Criminal Defense 20%

I help good people through bad times in cases ranging from traffic offenses, to environmental and regulatory crimes, to narcotics offenses, to felonies of violence.

22 years | 1,000 cases

20%
Violent Crime 20%

20%
Sex Crime 15%

15%
Business 10%

22 years | 500 cases

10%
DUI and DWI 10%

I help people through traffic and OVI cases.

22 years | 500 cases

10%
Expungement 1%

1%
Federal Crime 1%

1%
Juvenile Law 1%

1%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 1%

1%
White Collar Crime 1%

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 150-300 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%

Pro bono

5 %

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2012
Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2012

Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 21 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Rhys Brendan Cartwright-Jones

42 N Phelps Street, Youngstown, OH, 445031130

cartwright-jones.com/

Of Counsel to Tanya M. Linetsky & Associates, LLC

5001 Mayfield Road, Suite 316, Lyndhurst, OH, 44124

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Online Presence

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Rhys Brendan Cartwright-Jones's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by Ashley | November 1, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great lawyer

My fiance hired Rhys for an assualt charge which they wanted jail time but he fought with the prosecutor and was able to get it down to probation and fines which he was happy with. He fought for him and was more than willing to go to trial if they didnt give him a fair deal. He was also always on top... of things. Super nice guy, highly recommend him.

Posted by David | September 5, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent service and advice

In December of 2015, my daughter made a mistake. She got involved with the wrong person, and ended up accused of a felonious assault and theft. I found Atty. Jones's number in the phone book, called his office, and he saw me that afternoon. He also introduced me to his associate, Atty. Ron Yarwood, ...and the two of them took care of my daughter's case. They immediately took steps to get her out of jail and released on bond. They informed us of her legal rights and liabilities, and kept us informed of the progress of her case. They educated us from the beginning on what my daughter's risks were, and negotiated hard on her behalf. From the outset, they told us that they had no fear of going to trial, if that was what her defense demanded; but in the end, they were able to negotiate her sentence down to 2 misdemeanors, with her punishment being only a year's probation. I was very gratified over the fact that they quoted me a fixed fee at the beginning, and never asked for any more fees as the process went on. I also found them both to be very accessible. I contacted them by email and phone on numerous occasions and they always replied the same day or the next. I always felt that they had my daughter's best interest at heart, but they also never let her forget how serious the trouble was that she had gotten into. I am extremely grateful to them for their time and expertise as well as the outcome they were able to negotiate for my daughter. I fear that, with a less competent team, the outcome could have been substantially worse.

Posted by anonymous | August 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Dui

Attorney Cartright-Jones was able to find major flaws in my dui case and was able to get the suspension and dui dismissed in a month. Had I not hired this attorney, I would have unnecessarily been charged with a dui. I can now go on with life. This attorney may be the best defense attorney in the You...ngstown and surrounding area.

Posted by Dan | May 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Dui

Mr. Cartwright-jones was fantastic at handling my dui case. He is very direct and to the point. He said he could get my case plead down and he did just that. Id recommend him, Nobody else i know was able to plea down there dui cases.

Posted by C. Paul | August 8, 2014

Exceptional Lawyer

Great lawyer! I worked with Mr. Cartwright- Jones a year ago and he was exceptional in helping me dismiss my traffic ticket. Most recently, I contacted Mr. Cartwright Jones for another ticket and he was very kind to give me a referral as my ticket was in Pomeroy, OH. Simply the best.

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Rhys Brendan Cartwright-Jones's Lawyer Endorsements

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Robert Botnick

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Rhys since we began law school and I am happy to endorse him for his breadth of knowledge and his level of detail to the facts. I have no doubt that his clients are very happy with the services he provides them and future clients will be glad they found him."

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Ronald Yarwood

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Very intelligent and passionate lawyer."

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Michael Maillis

General practice lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Very bright, skilled lawyer."

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Dennis DiMartino

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the pleasure of facing Rhys as an Asst. Prosecutor, as well as working with him defending criminal cases. He is a very diligent, intelligent, principled, hard-working, and ethical lawyer. He enjoys strong personal relationships with his clients, which is always a good sign in this profession. I think he is a credit to the Youngstown legal community and the Judges really like him as well. You would be well-represented to have Atty. Rhys Cartwright-Jones as your lawyer!"

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Edward Hartwig

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"From personal interaction and work experience, I know Rhys to be an honest and highly qualified practitioner. He has always demonstrated the utmost respect for the law, his fellow lawyers and his clients."

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Michael Maillis

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Ronald Yarwood

Criminal defense lawyer

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Dennis DiMartino

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Edward Hartwig

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Stars: 2017, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Stars: 2016, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Stars: 2015, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Stars: 2014, Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2003

Dean's List, Cleveland State University

2002

CALI Excellence for the Future Award, Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Attorney & Counselor at Law, Rhys Brendan Cartwright-Jones

2005 - 2008

Appellate Counsel, Office of the Mahoning County Prosecutor

2004 - 2005

Associate, Joseph W. Diemert, Jr. and Associates Co., L.P.A.

2003 - 2004

Ellen Simon Research Fellow, ACLU of Ohio

2002 - 2003

Briefwriter, Elk & Elk Associates Co Lpa

Associations

2018 - Present

Mahoning County Bar Association

OLAP Committee

2011 - Present

Mahoning County Bar Association, CLE Committee

CLE Committe

2010 - Present

United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio

Attorney & Counselor

2008 - Present

United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

Attorney & Counselor

2008 - Present

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Amicus Commitee

2007 - Present

Mahoning County Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

United States Supreme Court Bar

Attorney & Counselor

2007 - Present

United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio

Attorney & Counselor

2002 - Present

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Favors, 50 2013 CR 00930

Not Guilty

State v. McBride

Death Penalty Dropped, Defendant Receives Probation

Mario Hernandez, et al. v. G&J Automatic Systems, et al., CV-09-695655

Case Dismissed in favor of client.

Linetsky v. DeJohn

Judgment Reversed in Favor of Client

Kijowski v. City of Niles, et al.

Reversed & Remanded / Summary Judgment Vacated

State of Ohio v. Carl Chaney

Rape Case Reversed

State of Ohio v. (John Doe) Found Not Guilty

Defendant Found Not Guilty

State of Ohio v. Artem Feldman

Reversed & Remanded / Plea Vacated

State of Ohio v. John Doe, Now Innocent

Defendant Cleared of Poetntial Life-Sentence Rape

Absolute Home Health Care v. Providence Home Health Care

Dismissal Following Motion for Summary Judgment

State of Ohio v. Theresa Hull

Trial Court Affirmed

State of Ohio v. Joseph W. Jones

Reversed and Remanded

Heinrich Erb vs. Julie L. Meyers, et al.

Respondent Dismissed from Action

State of Ohio v. Jose Rivas

Pending

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Education

2014

Yale Law School

Coursera Certificate Constitutional Law

2004

Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law

J.D.

2001

Cleveland State University

Bach.

Speaking Engagements

2018

Mahoning County Bar Association CLE Immigration and Criminal Consequences

2014

Criminal Trial Practice Roundtable Motions in Limine / Crawford v. Washington

2013

2011

Continung Legal Education

Sixth Amendment Confrontation and Speedy Trial

Publications

2014

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Journal Lawyering the Blockchain (But not Too Much, Please)

2009

Ohio Supreme Court Amicus Brief Joint Amicus Memorandum in Support of Reconsideration

2005

Cited favorably in Wayne R. LaFave, Vol. 1 Substantive Criminal Law § 5.4, Recklessness and Negligence (2005) Recklessness and Negligence

2004

Oklahoma City University Law Review The Trillion Round Revolver

Languages

Russian

English

Activity

Top Contributor

Rhys earned significant contribution points in 2012.

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