Elizabeth Hope Zilberberg

Elizabeth Hope Zilberberg

5.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 15 years

Family Lawyer at Cincinnati, OH
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense

525 Vine St Ste 1710, Cincinnati, OH

About Elizabeth

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 80%

Divorce, dissolution, parenting, custody, protection orders (CPO and DVCPO), LGBQT, adoption, family planning, prenuptial agreement

2 years | 50 cases

80%
Criminal Defense 20%

High level felonies, homicides, complex litigation, youth defense, self-defense, DUI, assault, domestic violence, theft, sealing and expungement

16 years | 4,000 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 275-275 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Kentucky for 14 years

State: Kentucky

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Ohio for 15 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Beth Silverman & Associates

525 Vine St Ste 1710, Cincinnati, OH, 45202-3121

Law Offices of Elizabeth Hope Zilberberg

525 Vine St Ste 1710, Cincinnati, OH, 45202-3121

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Elizabeth Hope Zilberberg's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | February 01, 2026 | Criminal Defense

Excellent legal advice

I highly recommend Elizabeth to anyone in need of criminal defense. From the very beginning, she was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in my case. She took the time to explain every step of the process, answered all my questions clearly, and never made me feel rushed or dismissed. ... What stood out most was her dedication and attention to detail. They were well-prepared, strategic, and confident, which gave me peace of mind during a very stressful situation. Communication was excellent — I was always kept informed and knew what to expect. Thanks to her hard work and expertise, my case was handled far better than I could have hoped. If you’re looking for an attorney who truly cares about their clients and fights for the best possible outcome, this is the lawyer you want on your side.

Posted by anonymous | January 27, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Excellent attorney

Elizabeth handled our unique case with compassion and professionalism. She really cares about her clients and her work reflects that. We are beyond thankful to have found her.

Posted by Stevie F | January 27, 2026

Five Stars!!

Elizabeth is a champion!! Simply amazing!!! Highly recommend if you’re looking for an attorney that cares about you and your case.

Posted by Wyatt | January 27, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Fantastic Lawyer

Elizabeth is a fantastic lawyer and I would recommend her to anyone that is looking for one!

Posted by anonymous | December 30, 2025 | Family

Family

Very good lawyer with family matters! She understands both sides and put in to consideration of everyone’s needs.

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Elizabeth Hope Zilberberg's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kimberlee Rohr

Family lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"Elizabeth is a smart and motivated. I have seen firsthand how she puts her clients first and fights for the best outcome for her. Elizabeth's past experience as a criminal defense attorney benefits her family law clients, both inside and outside of the courtroom. I strongly endorse Elizabeth."

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Aaron Levinson

Family lawyer | Dec 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Elizabeth is an extremely talented litigator. She has spent years in the courtroom trying cases and is able to use that experience to zealously advocate for her clients. She has taken her talents to the realm of family law and is using her advocacy skills and no-nonsense approach to get results. If you hire Elizabeth, you will never have to worry about your attorney getting pushed around!"

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2017

Ace Award juvenile advocacy excellence & 7 acquittals in 1 year, Jefferson County Public Defender

2016

McMurphy Award for excellence in mental health advocacy, Jefferson County Public Defender

Work Experience

2025 - Present

Attorney, Beth Silverman and Associates

2021 - Present

Professor of Trial Practice & Trial Advocacy, Salmon P. Chase College Of Law

2018 - 2025

Senior Trial Counsel, Hamilton County Public Defender

2010 - 2018

Felony, Youth Defense, and Mental Health Attorney, Jefferson County Public Defender

2009 - 2010

Licensed Extern, Department Of Public Advocacy

2008 - 2010

Law Clerk, Freking & Betz, LLC

2007 - 2009

Fellow, Ohio Innocence Project

2007 - 2010

Research and Policy Assistant for Professor Mark Godsey, University of Cincinnati: Mark Godsey Assistant

2005 - 2010

Private Investigator, Taliaferro, Shirooni, Carran, and Keys

Associations

2025 - Present

Cincinnati Bar Association Family Law Section

Member

2024 - Present

Cincinnati Bar Association Women's Group

Board Member

2021 - Present

Chase Law Adjunct Professor Group

Attorney Member, Professor

2018 - Present

Cincinnati Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2018 - Present

The Gault Center

Presenter, Attorney Member

2013 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Attorney Member

2012 - Present

National Association of Public Defenders

Presenter and Member

2022 - 2025

Advisory Board

Executive Committee

2008 - 2010

Criminal Law Association

President

Sample of Legal Cases

In Re J.P.

Commonwealth v. B.H. Commonwealth v. B.H., 548 S.W. 3d 238 (Ky. Sup Ct. 2018)

Dismissal at the trial court level, affirmed by the Kentucky Court of Appeals and Kentucky Supreme Court

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Education

2010

University of Cincinnati

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

University of Cincinnati

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2025

National Public Defender Women's Conference “Tit for Tat: Negotiating with the Top Prosecutor”

2025

Breaking Barrier's Initiative Grant Know Your Rights Presentation

2024

Youth Defender Advocacy Training

“Controlling the Narrative: Strong Storytelling in Opening and Closing Statements”

2024

Hamilton County Public Defender Training

“Anatomy of a Disposition”

2023

Youth Defender Advocacy Program

“Interviewing and Counseling Clients”

2023

Youth Defender Advocacy Program

The Constitutional Right to Play

2023

National Association of Public Defenders Women's Conference "We are the Ones We are Waiting for" How to Get Through Your Hardest Day through Cultivating Community and Building Comradery

2023

Hamilton County Public Defender and Holmon Center for Justice Presentation “In Their Shoes Training: Youth Systems Training” simulated client experience CLE

2022

Youth Advocacy Program

Advocacy in School Discipline Cases

2022

Juvenile Training Immersion Program

Arresting Race: Raising 4th Amendment Challenges

2022

Juvenile Training Immersion Program

The Road to Disposition

2022

Hamilton County and Central Clinic

Attorney and Social Work Collaboration

2022

Hamilton County and Central Clinic

Attorney and Social Work Collaboration

2019

Juvenile Training Immersion Program

Challenging Statements

2017

Department of Public Advocacy Annual Conference

Mental Health Advocacy

Languages

Spanish

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