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4.9 /5.0
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Edward Joseph Hartwig
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Biography
Attorney Hartwig has been certified by the Supreme Court of Ohio to represent defendants as Trial Co-Counsel in death penalty cases. His recognitions include being rated a 10.0 Superb by Avvo, which is the highest rating an attorney can receive from client ratings and reviews. He has also been named Clients' Choice Award by Avvo for seven years in a row, from 2013-2019.
Attorney Hartwig is recognized in Ohio Super Lawyers® magazine in both 2012 and 2013 in the list of Rising Stars℠, naming him one of the top 1.5% of lawyers in his region and practice areas. He is also a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum® for personal injury and for having been lead counsel on at least one case that resulted in a multi-million dollar verdict or settlement.
Education and Background
A native of the Mahoning Valley, Edward J. Hartwig graduated from South Range High School before attending John Carroll University (B.S., cum laude, 1995). There, he played baseball and was a member of the Psi Chi National Honor Society. He earned his law degree from The University of Akron School of Law in 1998 and was the recipient of the CALI Experience for Trial Advocacy Award.
Memberships
Currently, Attorney Hartwig is a member of the Mahoning County Bar Association, where he served as President from 2013-2014, and he currently serves on the Board of Trustees. He is a past co-chairman and current member of the Young Lawyers/Banquet Committee and grievance committee.
He also serves as a member of the:
Facilities Governing Board for the Community Corrections Association
The Ohio Association for Justice
The Ohio Academy Criminal Defense Lawyers
The Ohio State Bar Association
Attorney Hartwig resides in Canfield with his wife Elizabeth, and children Sarah, Lauren, and Nicholas.
Excellence Integrity Passion
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
30%
28 years
Federal Crime
30%
28 years
DUI and DWI
20%
28 years
Personal Injury
20%
28 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2020 2019 2018
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5
Licenses
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 7 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2018
No misconduct found
Licensed in Ohio for 27 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
Hartwig Law LLC
(330) 953-3663
Fax
(330) 616-3468
Mobile
823 Southwestern Run, Youngstown, OH, 44514
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Practice Areas
Criminal Defense (30)
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DUI & DWI (6)
Personal Injury (5)
Expungement (4)
Car Accidents (3)
Domestic Violence (3)
Federal Crime (3)
Child Custody (2)
Drug Crime (1)
Guardianship (1)
Gun Law (1)
Juvenile (1)
Litigation (1)
Military Law (1)
Motorcycle Accident (1)
Sex Crime (1)
Violent Crime (1)
Wills & Living Wills (1)
Wrongful Death (1)
What Clients Mention
Case Results (38)
Advocacy (32)
Recommendation (28)
Professionalism (21)
Communication Style (18)
Responsiveness (18)
Staff & Support (16)
Compassion (15)
Cost of Services (15)
Character & Conduct (14)
Trustworthiness (13)
Practice Area Knowledge (12)
General Knowledge (10)
Payment Plans (5)
Punctuality (3)
Showing 1 - 5 of 12 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by Lisa | January 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Top defense attorneys in the area
Attorney Hartwig recently defended my brother who was looking at 30yrs to life for something he did not do. Joe and Ed worked diligently and got a not guilty verdict. Highly recommend!!!
Posted by Haider | July 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Attorney Hartwig spanked my federal case
Attorney Hartwig worked long and hard on a federal case I had where I was supposed to get 3 years in jail at minimum. The prosecutor was very stubborn but attorney hartwig worked his magic and got me 3 years probation instead with a small time of house arrest. Couldn’t be more thankful, he is a bit p...
Posted by anonymous | February 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Land owner
Used this attorney who was highly recommend by another attorney for criminal matter he explained how he could help and got my problem solved with no record so I got a clean slate now I highly recommend this attorney
Posted by anonymous | January 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Expungement
Record Expungement
I'll make this brief..... Attorney Hartwig helped with enabling me on having a second chance at life. With the type of case it was and especially with all of the relative occurring events taking place in today's society, things seemed to not be in my favor. The "sexual type" offense it was, along...
Posted by anonymous | August 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Amazing in all aspects
Mr. Hartwig is honest, straight forward and committed to your case he took my call on his way home from mothers day brunch with his family. He gave me sound legal advice before i even retained him. I was charged with 3 felonies involving drug trafficking and could have been taken to federal court. Mr...
Edward Joseph Hartwig's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Ed Hartwig is a very intelligent lawyer with a passion for helping his clients."
"Ed is an outstanding attorney with a reputation for success for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"Ed Hartwig is one of the hardest working lawyers I know. He and I met while practicing criminal defense in Youngstown, Ohio. I have the privilege to say that we are not only colleagues, but great friends. He is a tenacious litigator and very well versed in the law. In my experience, he is extremely well-liked by both prosecution and defense colleagues. I highly recommend Ed as a lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer.Does great work and is well respected by his peers"
"I highly endorse Ed Hartiwg. Ed and I recently worked together on a legal matter. Ed's advice and counsel were exactly on point. I know Mr. Hartwig to a knowledgeable and well-respected defense attorney. I would recommend that anyone in Ohio who needs effective and thorough representation call Ed Hartwig. You will be glad that you did."
"Mr. Hartwig tells his client's story in a way that is personable and relatable to jury. He brings out the details that mean the difference between a good and a great result. I strongly recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Ed's a conscientious, thorough, and down to Earth attorney. He is one of a few people I would trust with a case of my own."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Ed is an excellent lawyer with a strong work ethic."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Clients' Choice Award, Criminal Defense, Avvo
2017
Clients' Choice Award, Criminal Defense, Avvo
2016
Clients' Choice Award, Criminal Defense, AVVO
2015
Clients' Choice Award, Criminal Defense, AVVO
2014
Clients' Choice Award, Criminal Defense, AVVO
2013
Rising Star, Ohio, Super Lawyers
2013
Clients' Choice Award, Criminal Defense, AVVO
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2012
Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
1998
CALI Trial Advocacy Award, University of Akron
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Attorney/Founder, Hartwig Law, LLC
1998 - 2012
Partner, Wellman, Jeren, Hackett & Skoufatos Co., L.P.A.
Associations
2013 - Present
Mahoning County Bar AssociationPresident
2007 - Present
Mahoning County CBCA Facility Governing BoardBoard Member
1999 - Present
Ohio Association for JusticeMember
1998 - Present
Mahoning County Bar AssociationMember
1998 - Present
Ohio State Bar AssociationMember
2010 - 2012
Mahoning County Bar Association, Grievance Committeemember
2008 - 2021
Mahoning County Bar AssociationTrustee
2004 - 2005
Neil Kennedy Recovery ClinicBoard Member
2003 - 2006
Mahoning County Bar Assoc. Young Lawyers CommitteeCo-chair
1998 - 2005
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Strangulation Charge Dismissed
Charges dismissed
Not Guilty by Jury Verdict
Not Guilty by Jury Verdict
Self Defense Victory
Charges dismissed
Allegations of Secretly Recording
Charges Dismissed
All charges dismissed before trial
Charges dismissed
Not Guilty
Not Guilty by Jury Verdict
Juvenile Court
Charge Dismissed
Personal Injury Auto Accident
$635,000.00 Settlement
State v. Jane Doe
Not Guilty
Personal Injury Auto Accident
$975,000.00 Settlement
State vs. John Doe
Felony Trafficking reduced to Misdemeanor Possession
Dog bite
$68,000 Settlement
State vs. Sexton
Dismissed
State vs. Tufino
Not Guilty
State v. Gill
Felony Gross Sexual Imposition reduced to misdemeanor assault, probation/no sex offender registration
State v. Schwartz
Felonious Assault (F2) reduced to minor misdemeanor, OVI and Obstructing dismissed
State vs. Morgan
Dismissed
State vs. Keel
Dismissed
State vs. Deremer
Charges Dismissed
Juvenile
Charges Dismissed
State of Ohio vs. Jarrette
Felonious Assault Charge Dismissed
State of Ohio v. Walton
Charges dismissed
State of Ohio v. Gaither
Case dismissed
State of Ohio v. Stratton
Straight probation
State of Ohio v. Connors
OVI charge dismissed due to diabetic issue
State of Ohio v. Anderson
Charges dismissed, Defendant permitted to keep CCW permit and gun
Juvenile
Prevented charges being filed in high school rape investigation
State of Ohio v. Thomas
Felonious Assault amended to Disorderly Conduct M4, Inducing Panic charge dismissed, Mahoning County, Judge John Durkin
State of Ohio v. Peterman
Not Guilty
Personal Injury
Six Figure Settlement
Wrongful Termination
Six Figure Settlement
Juvenile
Avoided charges
State of Ohio v. Anderson
Not Guilty
Criminal
Reduced to misdemeanor Domestic Violence
State of Ohio v. John Doe
Case Dismissed
State of Ohio v. Jones
Jury returned Not Guilty verdict on all Felony charges
OVI
reduced to wreckless operation with probation
Wrongful Death
Settled $250,000.00
Death Penalty
Death Penalty Specifications Dismissed
In Re Alleged Delinquent Child
Aggravated Robbery with Gun Specification Charges Dismissed
State of Ohio v. John Doe
Not Guilty
In the Matter of R.W.
Aggravated Robbery (F1) Charges Dismissed
Estate of Craig Kapper v. Joseph Klaus and Carl Klaus
$228,000.00 loss of consortium/mental anguish
Felonious Assault
Felonious Assault Charge Dismissed
Joseph Anderson v. Simon Property Group
Plaintiff's Jury verdict/$250,000.00
John Doe
settlement 2.25 million
Jane Doe
Not Guilty, Jury verdict
John Doe
Not Guilty
Education
1998
University of Akron School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
John Carroll University
BS, Cum Laude - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2025
2025 Municipal Court Seminar
Criminal Law and Civil Law
2019
Lunch and Learn
Medical Marijuana in the Workplace
2015
Second Biennial Anatomy of a Criminal Defense
Opening Statements in Criminal Trial
2013
Anatomy of Criminal Trial for the Defense
Opening Statements in Criminal Trial
2006
People's Law School
Juvenile Defense
Languages
English