Ronald David Yarwood

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Ronald David Yarwood

4.9
34 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 28 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Youngstown, OH
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket ... +2 more

42 North Phelps Street, Youngstown, OH

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About Ronald

Biography

Representation with passion and vision. Help is a phone call away.

Experienced and effective DUI/DWI defense. Contact me to discuss your options.

Mistakes happen. Let my team work towards a fair resolution to your traffic or speeding ticket.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

Trial to a jury as lead defense counsel or co-counsel on multiple trials involving homicide charges. Five of the trials were death penalty cases. Counsel of record on numerous cases involving assault, drug charges sex crimes and white collar crimes.

28 years

40%
DUI and DWI 40%

Trial counsel on numerous DUI/DWI cases

28 years

40%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 10%

Counsel on numerous Speeding and Traffic Citation cases.

28 years

10%
Juvenile Law 5%

5%
Litigation 5%

28 years

5%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2018 2017
Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 28 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Location

DeGenova & Yarwood, Ltd.

42 North Phelps Street, Youngstown, OH, 44503-1130

degenovayarwood.com

Ronald David Yarwood's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Thankful for Ron Yarwood and HIGHLY recommend him!!

This is long over due! While traveling for work I made a poor decision and ended up with a DWI in Ohio. I live in PA about 6 hours away. I called on a Saturday morning to find my lawyer and Ron was the only one who answered. From the jump he was honest and forth coming with me that I did not have a s...trong case but he would work with and for me to help me through the process. I had received a lvl 2 DWI and did nothing right at the time of my arrest. I feared for my new job and my future. Ron did his best to calm me down and keep me sane. After my first court appearance we talked for an hours or so and came up with a plan. He also helped me put everything in perspective with that conversation. My next court appearance I drive 6 hours for a 9 am time slot hitting snow along the way. I decided during the drive that I just wanted this over and behind me. So I spoke to Mr. Yarwood and told him I just wanted this to be over. He stated he had a deal but it was not probably what I wanted. He then looked me in the eye and said "Let me work for you! You already paid me!". That was the single greatest advice I have received in a while. I agreed and 2 court appearances later with a weekend course behind me I walked away with essentially a traffic ticket and no DWI on my record. No probation, loss of license or anything. I had to give the man a hug when it was over. I am not worried about losing my job now or switching jobs etc. I felt like I had my life back and I owe it all to him. I am so glad he answered his phone and gave me the advice to let him work for me. Can not recommend him enough!

Posted by David Belvedere | September 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Thoughtful advice and excellent service

In December, 2016, my daughter made a mistake. She associated with the wrong person, and ended up accused of felonious assault and theft. She was incarcerated, and I began making phone calls. I found the number of Atty. Rhys Cartwright-Jones in the phone book and called his office. He arranged to see... me that same afternoon, and agreed to defend my daughter. He also introduced me to his associate, Atty. Ron Yarwood, and the two of them handled my daughter's defense. From the beginning, Atty. Yarwood provided comprehensive information about the situation my daughter was in, as well as thoughtful reasoning and advice about how we should proceed. In my several conversations with Atty. Yarwood, I always felt that he had a strong mastery of the situation, and an excellent understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of my daughter's position. He and Atty. Jones let us know that they had no fear of going to trial if my daughter's defense demanded it; but, in the end, they were able to negotiate her sentence down to two misdemeanors, and her punishment down to a year's probation. Throughout all of this, Atty. Yarwood was available to answer all of our questions. He always returned calls and emails within 24 hours. He was very firm with my daughter, letting her know just how serious her situation was, but was simultaneously extremely supportive. I felt we were in very capable hands. In the end, my daughter and I were very happy with her attorneys' counsel. I fear that with a less competent team, her outcome could have been much worse, and I am very grateful to Atty. Yarwood for his time, concern, and expertise.

Posted by david | February 12, 2013 | Criminal Defense

The best Attorney i've ever had the grand pleasure of having represent me.

He's a very carring and genuine proffesional. I had retained Ron Yarwood after first hiring a worthless attorney from Painesville Ohio, who turned out being in bed with the City Officials who charged me with numerous bogus charges., The Attorney from Painesville who threw me under the bus really ripp...ed me off bad, so with barely any money left Ron Yarwood came through for me, I realized I had came across a true blessing from god when Ron had called me wanting to discuss my case and said he'd meet me at my house. I got to cooking some white rice, beans and baked some chicken, when the door bell rang there he stood at my front door I invited him in and we discussed the case as we ate. The whole time i was thinking this is a trully a good hearted man like myself that wants to really make a difference and help me...just when i had given up hope on finding an attorney i could trust...from the bottom of my heart thank you Ron yarwood and keep on making a difference I can trully tell everyone your genuine and I'm sure others will notice too.

Posted by anonymous | May 09, 2008 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Yarwood was the perfect choice

I was highly impressed with the experience I had with Ron Yarwood. From the start, it was clear that his priorities were the same as mine for my case. I was worried because I had never been in any legal situation, but from the day I called, he began working for me. He met with me that day and expl...ained everything. He was completely forthright, telling me his plan from top to bottom and what I should expect. He held to that plan, and everything worked out exactly like he said it would, including the timeframe. Every time I e-mailed or called him, he responded on the same day, which is far more than I can say for the lawyers my acquaintances hired in the past. With all the fear and problems I faced surrounding my case, he did an exceptional job of alleviating my anxiety. Ron Yarwood is a trustworthy, hard working, brilliant lawyer, and I have him to thank for my legal problems being history. You will too.

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Ronald David Yarwood's Lawyer Endorsements

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Edward Hartwig

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Attorney Yarwood is at the top of his field in criminal defense and personal injury litigation. He has the highest regard for his clients and the profession."

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Robert Shaker

Criminal defense lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a superb criminal defense attorney"

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Michael Maillis

Criminal defense lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ron's heart is always in the right place. He cares deeply about those he represents. First class guy and lawyer IMO."

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Rhys Cartwright-Jones

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Atty. Yarwood and I have worked together on various criminal and civil cases over the past several years. He brings energy, focus, dedication, and attention to detail that you cannot find anywhere else. Work with him and see for yourself!"

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John Ams

Litigation lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Yarwood takes a practical approach to getting his client the best possible result and never loses sight of this goal. He is aggressive and professional. He is well-known for providing top-notch representation in both criminal and civil law. I strongly recommend him."

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Dennis DiMartino

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I heartily endorse Atty. Ron Yarwood as an intelligent, skilled, honest, ethical, and hard working lawyer. I know Ron very well and will openly admit that he and I are friends as well as colleagues. I admire his abilities and ambition. I respect his sense of fair play. I trust his judgment implicitly, to the point that he even represented me on a civil matter where I sued a third party. If you are in need of a good, effective, smart, honest, and hard-working criminal defense attorney, you would be well-served by contacting Atty. Ron Yarwood!"

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Paul Conn

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Shaker

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Michael Maillis

Personal injury lawyer

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John Ams

Litigation lawyer

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Rhys Cartwright-Jones

Criminal defense lawyer

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Martin Hume

Litigation lawyer

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Katja Eichinger

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Jonathan Morgan

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James Lanzo

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Edward Hartwig

Violent crime lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

2019 Top Attorney Award, Attorney.com

2020

2020 Boutique Criminal Defense Attorney of the Year-Ohio, Global Law Experts

2019

Top 100 Trial Lawyers Ohio, National Trial Lawyers

2018

2018 Boutique Criminal Defense Attorney of the Year in Ohio, Corporate INTL

2017

2017 Boutique Criminal Defense Attorney of the Year in Ohio, Corporate INTL

2017

2017 Top 100 Trial Lawyers - Ohio, National Trial Lawyers

2016

2016 Boutique Criminal Defense Attorney of the Year in Ohio, Corporate INTL

2015

Nation's Top One Percent For Ohio, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2014

2014 Top 100 Trial Lawyers - Ohio, National Trial Lawyers

2014

Top 100 DUI Attorneys State of Ohio, National Advocacy for DUI Defense

2009

Lawyer of the Year, Mahoning County Bar Association

2007

Charter Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America

N/A

CALI Award in Introduction to Advocacy, University of Tulsa

N/A

CALI Award in Jurisprudence, University of Tulsa

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Member, DeGenova & Yarwood, Ltd.

1998 - 1999

Sole Practitioner, Ronald D. Yarwood Attorney at Law

1997 - 1998

Associate, Elk & Elk Associates CO LPA

1996 - 1997

Law Clerk, The Richardson Law Firm

1995 - 1997

Law Clerk, Lewis Engineers & Scientists Association NASA

Associations

2003 - Present

Mahoning County Law Library

Board of Trustees

1998 - Present

Ohio State Bar Association

Member

1998 - Present

Mahoning County Bar Association

Member

1995 - Present

Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity

Life Member

2012 - 2016

Diversity Law Institute

Member

2010 - 2014

Mahoning County Bar Association, Grievance Committee

Member

2007 - 2017

Litigation Counsel of America

Fellow

2007 - 2007

Board for the Mahoning County Community-Based Correctional Facility Governing Board

Chairperson

2001 - 2003

MCBA Young Lawyers/Banquet Committee

Co-Chairperson

MCBA Campaign Ethics Committee

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Not Guilty After a Trial for Telecommunications Harassment

Not Guilty

Not Guilty Verdict after a Jury Trial for Attempted Murder

Not Guilty Verdict for Attempted Murder

Domestic Violence Case Dismissed

Case Dismissed

Aggravated Menacing Case Dismissed

Case Dismissed

Not Guilty of Theft after a Jury Trial

Not guilty after a jury trial

Felony Falsification Dismissed After Indictment

Case Dismissed

Not Guilty of Assault after a Jury Trial

Not guilty after a jury trial.

Not Guilty Of Filing False Claim of Abuse, Not Guilty of Obstruction, Not Guilty of Falsification

Not Guilty of All Counts after a Jury Trial

Not Guilty Manslaughter

Not guilty after a jury trial

Pedestrian Hit by Automobile

Jury returned a verdict in favor of the Plaintiff. She received the policy limits of the defendant's insurance policy.

Death Penalty Indictment

Aggravated Murder and Specifications were dismissed. Individual was released on bond and sentenced to community control sanctions (probation) for remaining charges.

Federal Torts Claims Act

Negotiated a two part settlement in excess of 1.3 million dollars.

Aggravated Menacing

Jury returned a verdict of not guilty of aggravated menacing. Individual found guilty of a minor misdemeanor and received a fine.

Murder Charge

Case was dismissed.

Domestic Violence and Obstructing

Jury returned a verdict of not guilty to all counts.

Felonious Assault and Burglary

During the trial a motion for acquittal was granted as to one count and the jury returned a verdict of not guilty on the remaining charge.

Felonious Assault Jury Trial

Found not guilty after a jury trial.

Death Penalty Indictment

Jury returned a verdict for the lesser included offense of Murder.

Death Penalty Indictment

Jury returned a verdict recommending life with the eligibility for release from prison after 30 full years.

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Education

N/A

University of Tulsa College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2018

CLE Seminar

Rules of Evidence: A Practical Toolkit

2018

CLE Seminar

Trial Practice

2018

CLE SEMINAR

What Civil Court Judges Want You to Know

2018

CLE Seminar

Anatomy of a Criminal Defense Trial III

2017

Advanced Trial Techniques

Cross-Examination of Witnesses

2015

Nathaniel R. Jones American Inn of Court

State Civil Court Judicial Forum Moderator

2015

CLE Seminar Civil Court Judical Forum

Civil Court Judicial Forum Moderator

2015

CLE Seminar Anatomy of a Criminal Defense Case II

Anatomy of a Criminal Defense Case II

2013

Criminal Defense CLE Seminar

Anatomy of a Criminal Defense Case

2013

Civil Court Judicial Forum

Civil Court Judicial Forum

2012

CLE Seminar

Improper Trial Tactics, Handling "Rambo" Litigators in Ohio

2011

CLE Seminar

Settlement Conferences Civil Procedure and Judicial Review Outside of Trial

2009

CLE Seminar

Evidence and Expert Testimony Best Practices: Supporting Your Case

2008

CLE Seminar

Plaintiff's Personal Injury From Start to Finish

2007

In service training

OVI (DUI) update defense lawyer perspective

2007

CLE Seminar

How to Successfully Resolve Automobile Injury Cases

2006

In service training

OVI (DUI) update defense lawyer perspective

2006

CLE Seminar

Plaintiff's Personal Injury: Practice Tips and Applications

2004

In service training

legal update at the YSU Police Academy

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