Jacob Thomas Will

Jacob Thomas Will

4.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 15 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Canton, OH
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family

116 Cleveland Ave Northwest, Suite 808, Canton, OH

About Jacob

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 65%

Felonies and misdemeanors, DUS, traffic, juvenile delinquency, sealing of records, expungements and drug offenses.

15 years | 800 cases

65%
DUI and DWI 25%

DUI, OVI, DWI, Driving Under OVI Suspension, Driving Privileges.

15 years | 40 cases

25%
Family 10%

Dependency, Neglect & Abuse, visitation, custody, dissolution, Guardian ad Litem.

15 years | 50 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 15 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Jacob Thomas Will

116 Cleveland Ave Northwest, Suite 808, Canton, OH, 44702

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Jacob Thomas Will's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

5 star (3)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (1)

Posted by Miranda | January 10, 2026 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Jacob saved our family

Jacob and Noah were recommended to us by a close friend when we were facing a difficult legal situation. My husband was falsely accused of a crime, and from the very first meeting with them, we knew we were in the best hands possible. They truly believed in us and cared about uncovering the truth. Th...ey worked tirelessly for my husband and our family, and eventually, the truth came out, no criminal charges were filed, ever. We owe them everything; they saved our family. If Jacob and Noah did not get involved in the case when they did my husband might have been in prison for a crime he did not commit. If you need a lawyer, or even a second opinion because you feel your current lawyer isn’t fighting hard enough, don’t hesitate, let this review be your sign to call them today. You won’t regret it!

Posted by Tony | February 3, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best lawyer

Jacob will is the best lawyer in town , very understanding an down to earth guy . He helped me get out of my trouble . I will surely contact him in the future .

Posted by Benjamin Ursic | October 6, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Push Over

My girlfriend and I were charged with domestic violence because she called 911 and hung up and we were arguing when the police arrived. Also charged us with obstruction because we did not answer the door when the police showed up. I was on probation for the first time so I was charged with violation ...of probation. This was in harrison county where the DA is a joke. Jacob I hired because he sounded good on the phone. It turned out he just went with everything the DA would recommend and I ended up doing 35 days in jail over the violation of probation. Since there was no evidence of domestic violence that was dropped but he agreed to a year on probation for the obstruction. What made me mad enough to post on here was the day of my hearing he was late and never gave me a cell number. I called his office and they got smart with me and said they won't release his cell. I paid thousands of dollars and I can't get his cell, really? He got to the courthouse 15 mins late and informed me he called the court and let them know. I replied that it was me and not the courts paying him. His reply was " you don't matter, they do. " Do yourself a favor, don't hire this guy, you'd be better off representing yourself!!!

Jacob Will

Replied last October 19, 2016

I certainly am sorry that you feel this negatively about our attorney-client relationship. I was under the impression that you believed that we had achieved a favorable result. However, I do disagree with some of what you have written, as I do not believe it is wholly accurate. If you would like to further explore any of the issues you mentioned, please feel free to contact me at my office. I would be happy to take the time to discuss these issues with you.

Posted by anonymous | September 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

You found your lawyer!

Got me a jury trial for a bogus OVI charge and he won for me. He's quick to respond and if compared with stats of other lawyers in our area, the numbers speak fir themselves! Hes now my attorney FOR LIFE!

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Jacob Thomas Will's Lawyer Endorsements

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Noah Munyer

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse Attorney Jacob Will. I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Will as co-counsel on several criminal cases. His work ethic and attention to detail were impressive. He is an up and coming star in the legal community and I am glad to count him as a colleague."

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Ronald Burdge

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I gladly endorse this Jacob. He has years of solid experience and the respect of other attorneys and if you don't know him you can tell he cares about making sure his clients understand their situation and know what to do about it - how can you tell? Just read his published answers to questions at Avvo.com and you'll see. I highly recommend him."

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Paul Kelley

Unknown lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jacob Will is one of the most well rounded and competent attorneys ive yet come across. He is an incredible asset to our local defense bar and is one of my chief go to's if i want to bounce ideas of someone. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Sinn

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jacob is an excellent lawyer. He is well respected by the Judges and goes the extra mile for his clients. Top notch. I endorse this lawyer."

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William Vasiliou

Criminal defense lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Will is a tremendous asset to the legal community. I have conferred with him on a multitude of criminal cases, and on every occasion, I am extremely impressed with his ability to assess, analyze, and articulate his legal opinions on complex matters. I highly recommend Attorney Will."

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Michael Boske

Unknown lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Maria Edwards

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jake and I went to law school together. He is hardworking, dedicated, and committed to advocating for his clients. I would endorse and highly recommend Jake as an attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Attorney, Attorney Jacob T. Will

2008 - 2010

Legal intern, Massillon Law Department

Associations

2018 - Present

Stark County Law Library Board

Board Member

2017 - Present

Stark County Bar Association, Bar Admissions Committee

Member

2016 - Present

Stark County Bar Association, Criminal Law Committee

Member

2010 - Present

Stark County Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

Ohio State Bar Association

Member

Education

2010

University of Akron

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

Seton Hall University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Law & Society Class

Legal Professions

2013

Stark County Law Day 2013

Criminal Appeal Oral Argument to the Fifth District Court of Appeals

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