Criminal Defense Lawyer in Warren, Ohio
Trumbull · Mahoning · Ashtabula
If you’ve been charged with a crime in Warren or anywhere in Trumbull, Mahoning or Ashtabula County, the next few weeks matter. I’m a former Mahoning County prosecutor. I know how the State builds a case, and I know where to look for its weak points.
Cases I Handle
Misdemeanors (municipal and county courts)
Assault and domestic violence
Theft and shoplifting
Drug possession and paraphernalia
Disorderly conduct, menacing and harassment
Driving under suspension and other traffic offenses
Felonies (common pleas court)
Drug possession and trafficking
Weapons charges
Burglary, robbery and theft offenses
Assault and violent offenses, including homicide
Probation and community control violations (more)
Also: record sealing, juvenile cases and appeals.
How I Work on Your Case
Listen first. You tell me what happened and what matters most to you: your job, your license, your family, your record.
Get the evidence. Police reports, body-camera and dash-camera video, lab results and witness statements.
Test it. Was the stop legal? Was the search legal? Were your rights respected? Can the State prove every element?
Give you straight options. Dismissal, a reduced charge, a diversion program, a negotiated plea or trial. You decide, with honest advice.
Stay with you to the end. You will always know where your case stands.
Why a Former Prosecutor Helps
For four years I decided which cases moved forward and what offers made sense. Now I use that experience for my clients. I don’t play games or make noise for show. Judges and prosecutors know I’m prepared and reasonable. I don’t posture; I focus on what will actually help your case.
Courts
Warren, Niles, Girard and Newton Falls Municipal Courts; Trumbull County Court Central and Eastern Districts; Trumbull County Common Pleas; Youngstown and Struthers Municipal Courts; the Mahoning County Courts; Mahoning County Common Pleas; and Ashtabula County courts.
Fees
Most criminal cases are handled for a flat fee, so you know the cost before you hire me. Payment plans are available. Trial, court costs, fines and outside expenses are not included. For an estimate for your type of case, ask the chat assistant on this site, or call or text 330-282-7392. How fees work
First Steps If You’ve Been Charged
Don’t talk about the case with police, the alleged victim, or on social media.
Write down your court date and don’t miss it. A missed date can mean a warrant.
Save everything: paperwork, names of witnesses, photos and texts.
Call a lawyer before your first court date if you can.
New to the process? Read What to Expect.