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Shawn Patrick Hooks

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About Shawn

Shawn is very active in the greater-Dayton community as a whole.  In addition to his involvement in the legal community he also participates in his local church activities, community theater, and several sports.  In his free time he enjoys travel, spending time with his family, movies, cards, and watching hockey and football on television.

Practice areas

  1. Criminal defense: 35%

    Handle felonies and misdemeanor work in numerous courts throughout southwest Ohio and in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio

    17 years

  2. Juvenile law: 20%

    Serve as GAL in cases, represent children and parents in custody, delinquency, and agency cases in juvenile courts in southwest Ohio, also handle Hague Convention cases in Federal Court

    17 years

  3. Personal injury: 20%

    represent plaintiffs in cases involving car accidents, malpractice, slip and falls, dog bites, and other cases resulting in injuries

    17 years

  4. Family: 15%

    represent parents in custody cases, child support, divorce, dissolution and post-decree hearings

    17 years

  5. Appeals: 10%

    handle numerous criminal and civil appeals throughout the 2nd and 12th districts and in the Ohio Supreme Court as well as in the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals

    17 years

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

131 N. Ludlow St.
Ste. 630
Dayton, OH, 45402

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    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    OHSuspended200507/25/2022

    Professional misconduct

    This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority.

    1. Indefinite Suspension
      issued in OH, 2017

      updated

      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.

    2. Indefinite Suspension
      issued in OH, 2015

      updated

      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.

    3. Stay revoked
      issued in OH, 2014

      updated

      This means an attorney on probation has violated its terms and the original discipline, usually a suspension, has been reinstated. He or she will not be able to practice law again until the suspension expires.

    4. Suspension Stayed
      issued in OH, 2014

      updated

      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.

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    Legal guides0
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate Granted
    CALI Award Basic Real Estate TransactionsThe Center for Computer Assisted Legal Instruction2005
    CALI Award Civil Trial PracticeThe Center for Computer Assiisted Legal Instruction2004
    work experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    PartnerDeal & Hooks, LLC2011 - Present
    OwnerHooks Law, LLC2010 - 2010
    Adjunct AdvisorThe University of Dayton School of Law2008 - 2009
    AttorneyHolzfaster, Cecil, McKnight & Mues2008 - 2010
    Senior AssociateScaccia & Associates, LLC2006 - 2007
    Law ClerkMontgomery County Court of Common Pleas2004 - 2005
    associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    Dayton Bar AssociationBoard of Trustees2010 - Present
    Dayton Bar Association, Congeniality Within the Profession CommitteeCo-Chair2009 - Present
    Greene County Bar AssociationMember2009 - Present
    Federal Bar Association (Dayton Chapter)Member2009 - Present
    Dayton Bar Association, Criminal Law and Its Enforcement CommitteeCommittee Co-Chair2008 - Present
    Ohio State Bar Assoication Young Lawyer SectionCouncil Member2008 - Present
    Ohio Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember2008 - Present
    Dayton Bar AssociationMember2005 - Present
    Ohio State Bar AssociationMember2005 - Present
    publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    Dayton Bar Association Bar BriefsUsing a Police Report During Trial2009
    Ohio Family Law BlogShould Ohio Social Workers Be Looking Over Their Shoulders?2009
    Ohio Family Law BlogInternational Custody Cases in Federal Court are Complex2009
    Ohio Family Law BlogA Dramatic New Guardian Ad Litem Rule in Ohio2009
    Ohio Family Law BlogOhio Domestic Violence Proceedings - The Survey Says...2009
    Ohio Family Law BlogWho Says I Can't Own a Gun?2009
    education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    Miami UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts2001
    University of DaytonlawN/A
    speaking engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    Criminal Law Certification SeminarCriminal Law Certification2011
    Dayton Bar Association Annual Criminal Law DayCriminal Law Professionalism Panel2010
    Dayton Bar Association Criminal Law Certification SeminarPost-Sentencing Obligations for the criminal defense attorney2009
    legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    USA v. WettstainReversal
    Hofit Jenkins v. Avraham Jenkins, et al.Decision under Hague Convention
    State v. ThrasherReversal of sentence for being vindictive
    Hofit Jenkins v. Avraham Jenkins, et al.Petition under Hague Treaty denied
    State v. KerbyReversal of murder conviction
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    Lawyer Christopher Ramon Bucio

    Christopher Bucio, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 7, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer because he is a skilled criminal trial lawyer whom I respect.

    Lawyer M. Todd Miller

    M. Miller, Appeals Attorney on Oct 31, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Akiva E. Goldman

    Akiva Goldman, Unknown Attorney on May 31, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Helen Clare Wallace

    Helen Wallace, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 7, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Shawn is an excellent criminal defense attorney and well-respected in the legal community. He works hard, and draws upon a great foundation of legal knowledge in his representation of his clients.

    Lawyer Lucas Wayne Wilder

    Lucas Wilder, Unknown Attorney on Jan 18, 2012
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Michael S. Waddington

    Michael Waddington, Family Attorney on Oct 6, 2011
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Jeremy Matthew Tomb

    Jeremy Tomb, General practice Attorney on Dec 8, 2009
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    I endorse this lawyer's work. I have worked with Shawn on several matters and referred matters to him where there was a potential conflict of interest. These areas of law include corporate matters, criminal defense, and domestic relation cases. I have heard very positive feedback from the referral clients and have found Shawn to be very responsive on matters that we worked on together.

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    Cost

    RATES
    • Hourly Rates $ 150-225 per hour
    • Free Consultation Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs30 minutes
    OTHER BILLING TYPES
    • 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.33%-40%
    PAYMENT METHODS

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