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Dennis Armand DiMartino
This lawyer has been disciplined by a state licensing authority.
- Youngstown, OH
- Free consultation
About Dennis
Practice areas
- Criminal defense: 65%
I represent citizens charged with crimes ranging from traffic tickets to Death Penalty cases. I am a seasoned, experienced, and successful Trial attorney in this area. While the vast majority of criminal cases are resolved through Plea Agreements, my approach is not to force a Client to plead guilty instead of going to Trial. it's better to find out what the Client's goals are first and then adopt a strategy to accomplish that goal.
29 years
- Personal injury: 20%
I represent people who are injured as the result of somebody else's negligence. Typically, these cases involve traffic crashes, medical negligence, slip/falls, dog bites, electrocutions, etc. While an insurance company might try to convince you that they will be "fair" in settlement, they always have an agenda and bottom line is settling that case for as cheaply as possible. That is exactly where an experienced PI attorney can make the difference.
29 years
- Litigation: 15%
I represent a mix of indivdual business owners and closely held corporations in disputes that end up in Court. Those matters typically range from breach of contract, collections, theft of trade secrets, etc. The trick in this kind of litigaiton is to keep an eye on the overall damages versus the cost of litigation. Getting into different Alternative Dispute Resolution ("ADR") can sometimes be an extremely cost effective way of solving the problem without breaking the Client's bank!
20 years
Languages spoken
American Sign Language, Afrikaans, German, Swahili
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| OH | Suspended | 1987 | 04/11/2017 |
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority.
Indefinite Suspension
issued in OH, 2016updated
Suspended indefinitely means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for an unknown period of time. The attorney will need to re-apply for admission to the Bar if he or she intends to resume practice in the future.
Indefinite Suspension
issued in OH, 2016updated
Suspended indefinitely means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for an unknown period of time. The attorney will need to re-apply for admission to the Bar if he or she intends to resume practice in the future.
Suspension For Term
issued in OH, 2010updated
Suspended for term means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Dennis’s comment: “I was disciplined for a personal matter that occurred as i was ending my first marriage. It did not involve a client, money, drugs, or anything else like that. I am embarrassed that I acted out of emotion and did something I deeply regret to this day. Most all the local Judges and lawyers agree that it had nothing to do with my abilities in the Courtroom as a Trial lawyer.”
Placed On Probation
issued in OH, 2007updated
Probation means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities for a period of time in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Dennis’s comment: “I did not work on the same pace that a Client wanted, who requested a full refund. As I had already devoted time on the case, including several trips to the prison and Courthouse, I could account for half the retainer and returned the other half to the Client's representative. They disagreed and pursued a Grievance. I was given a suspended sentence and continued representing Clients who needed an experienced, aggressive Criminal Defense attorney.”
Suspension Stayed
issued in OH, 1994updated
Suspension stayed means the attorney has been suspended, but that the suspension is placed on hold (and ultimately removed) if the attorney complies with certain requirements.
Dennis’s comment: “I was a very young lawyer and didn't keep up with the work that was required on a case. I was reprimanded for my errors, which I deserved. I learned that if I was going to be a Trial attorney, I had to develop good systems to stay on top of the never ending caseload of Clients!”
| Legal answers | 207 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Lawyer of the Year | Mahoning-Trumbull Trial Lawyers Assn. | 2003 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | Attorney Dennis A. DiMartino | 2011 - Present |
| Prosecutor | City of Girard, Ohio | 1996 - 1998 |
| President | Dennis A. DiMartino LPA, Inc. | 1989 - 2010 |
| Associate | Summers, Fox, Dixon, & McGinty | 1987 - 1989 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio State Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| American Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| American Association for Justice | Member | N/A |
| National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | N/A |
| Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | N/A |
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| State v. Yolanda W. | Felony amended to Misdemeanor, no jail time. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| State v. John H. | Acquitted (Not Guilty) on all 4 counts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| State v. Robert M. | Acquitted (Not Guilty) at Jury Trial. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1987 |
| Youngstown State University | N/A | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1983 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Weekend DIP School | OVI/DUI | 2011 |
| Weekend DIP School | OVI/DUI | 2011 |
Attorney endorsements
(13)
Steven Goldberg, Defective and dangerous products Attorney
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Without any reservation whatsoever, I endorse Dennis. He is the best and brightest criminal trial lawyer I have ever encountered. Dennis is experienced, knowledgeable, comfortable, and skillful in a court-room.
David Sheldon, DUI and DWI Attorney
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have known Dennis since Cleveland-Marshall College of Law where he was our SBA class president. Dennis has established a reputation amongst his peers as an aggressive, dedicated advocate for his clients. I have callled upon Dennis for expert referrals and advice. He has won many cases for his clients. I recall one particular case where his client was facing four life counts of rape involving a young child. Dennis told me how strong he believed in his client and how nervous he was knowing that if convicted his client would spend the rest of his life behind bars for crimes he did not commit. Dennis did a spectacular job and the jury acquitted his client of all chages! Simply awesome. Dennis is a zealous advocate, personable and has a great sense of humor. I am proud to have him as my friend and colleague.
Cost
- Hourly Rates $150-250/hour
- Free consultations 30 minutesSome lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs
- Contingency fees 25%-40%A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.
- Offers fixed fee-services AlwaysFixed-fee are legal services performed for a preset rate, rather than on an hourly basis.
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Contact
839 Southwestern Run
Youngstown, OH, 44514-6488