Today, Ohio Senate Bill 288 ("SB288") goes into effect. It cleans up Ohio’s sealing law, which has been a little confusing over the years. Instead of requiring a two part-analysis of: 1) eligible offender; and 2) eligible offense, SB288 removes the eligible offender...
Ohio Legal Issues Blog
Move Over….It’s The Law
Rising temperatures mean more cars on Ohio highways as people hit the road for summer vacations and other warm weather activities. Over the last few years, the Ohio State Highway Patrol has been ramping up the enforcement of a law not always observed by motorists....
Do I Have to Show Up for My Arraignment in Ohio?
The answer depends on the type of crime you were charged with, the court where you were ordered to appear, and whether your lawyer is able to waive your appearance or appear without you. If you have been charged with a criminal or traffic offense, there are likely...
Do I need a lawyer if I was charged with a crime?
After a person receives a summons or gets arrested, a common question is whether a lawyer is needed. The decision to hire a lawyer is a big one, especially in criminal defense cases. The answer is not a black and white one. A good rule is that whenever there is a...
What is a Pretrial in a Criminal Case?
In most criminal cases, regardless of if they are a misdemeanor or felony, the court date after arraignment (initial appearance in front of the judge) is a called a “pretrial.” Some courts call this a “plea or trial setting.” Regardless of what the court calls it,...
Help, my insurance company is taking forever to pay my claim!
You diligently pay your insurance premiums on time every month. You know not to be late because the last thing you want is for your insurance company to deny coverage because you missed just one payment. But despite your timeliness, why does it feel like your...
Is It Possible To Terminate Sex Offender Registration Early?
Under Ohio law, sexually-oriented offenders are subject to three different levels of sex offender registration. The level of registration depends on the nature of the conviction. That said, the three levels are: Tier One (registration once per year for 15 years),...
Title IX Do’s and Don’ts
As a student, a university disciplinary hearing may not seem like something that would require an attorney. So many students receive a “Notice of Allegations” or “Notice of Disciplinary Hearing” and simply think that it is another thing they must attend before going...
How H.B. 508 could impact the allocation of custody and parenting time
One of the most important parts of a custody case are the initial and permanent allocations of custody and parenting time. On a temporary basis, due to existing Local Rules and standard parenting schedules, many times one parent is given the majority of parenting time...
Tenacious Representation; A story about our firm helping a client fight an insurance company
Tenacity. It is often what separates the "great" (or Super) lawyers from the merely "good" ones. Does your lawyer accept the first offer presented by the insurance company? Does your lawyer pursue all available insurance policies? Does your lawyer pursue "bad faith"...

