Dennis Armand DiMartino
- Youngstown, OH
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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.
34 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.
34 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!
25 years
Languages spoken
American Sign Language, Afrikaans, German, Swahili
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Attorney Dennis A. DiMartino
839 Southwestern Run
Youngstown, OH, 44514-6488
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| OH | Suspended | 1987 | 11/05/2021 |
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority.Indefinite Suspension
issued in OH, 2017updated
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.
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!”
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Great Attorney
5.0 stars
Posted by Steve
December 23, 2015
Charles, former client
5.0 stars
Posted by Charles
November 13, 2012
Trust him with my life
5.0 stars
Posted by Devyn
November 3, 2012
Satisfied Client
5.0 stars
Posted by anonymous
January 26, 2012
Hands on Attorney
5.0 stars
Posted by Christine
January 24, 2012
Could not recommend more highly.
5.0 stars
Posted by Martin
January 23, 2012
Dennis DiMartino is a man of extreme integrity
5.0 stars
Posted by Ken K.
January 22, 2012
You can't go wrong with Dennis he's your Attorney when you need one
5.0 stars
Posted by Stephen The Pizza King
January 19, 2012
Client Review
5.0 stars
Posted by anonymous
October 23, 2008
Hire Dennis DiMartino?
2.0 stars
Posted by anonymous
January 29, 2013
Attorney endorsements
(13)
Steven Goldberg, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 20, 2012
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, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 1, 2012
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
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- Contingency 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.25%-40%
- Retainer Some attorneys require an upfront payment to secure their services before they begin their work.Always
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