Wickliffe, Ohio Divorce Lawyers

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Lindsay K. Nickolls
Lindsay K. Nickolls
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Ohio Divorce Lawyer with 12 years experience

The Nickolls Law Firm, LLC is a Northeast Ohio Family Law Firm dedicated to advocating for families and resolving complicated and unique family issues, including divorce, child custody, alimony, property... Read More »
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Christine Tibaldi
Christine Tibaldi
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Wickliffe, OH Divorce Lawyer

We serve Lake County, Cuyahoga, Geauga and Ashtabula Counties. We are often serving clients in local municipal courts as well as the county courts. We strive to understand each clients unique needs in... Read More »
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Christine Tibaldi
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Wickliffe, OH Divorce Lawyer with 8 years experience
(440) 278-1485 30432 Euclid Ave. Ste. 101
 Wickliffe, OH 44092
Free ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning, Family and Juvenile
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We serve Lake County, Cuyahoga, Geauga and Ashtabula Counties. We are often serving clients in local municipal courts as well as the county courts. We strive to understand each clients unique needs in family, business and criminal matters. We have several experienced attorney's that all offer a 30 minute free consultation. Our attorney's grew up in Northeast Ohio, care about family and the community. We are discreet and care about each client. We never forget that the client is number 1 priority and appreciate those entrusting our office with their legal needs.
Richard Kenneth Jacob Esq
Wickliffe, OH Divorce Attorney
(216) 280-5994 29518 Euclid Ave
 Wickliffe, OH 44092
Divorce, Business, Criminal and Family
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Robert Leach Esq
Wickliffe, OH Divorce Attorney
(440) 943-6800 29339 Euclid Ave
 Wickliffe, OH 44092
Divorce, Business, Criminal and Family
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John Ward Shryock Esq
Wickliffe, OH Divorce Lawyer
(440) 951-2234 30601 Euclid Ave
 Wickliffe, OH 44092
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Bankruptcy and Family
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Robert Gregor Esq
Wickliffe, OH Divorce Lawyer
(216) 585-0595 29944 Euclid Ave
 Wickliffe, OH 44092
Divorce, Bankruptcy, Business and Family
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Thomas Grist Esq
Wickliffe, OH Divorce Attorney
(440) 943-7012 28700 Euclid Ave
 Wickliffe, OH 44092
Divorce, Business, Criminal and Family
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Jon David Axelrod Esq
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Willoughby, OH Divorce Attorney with 12 years experience
(440) 944-7300 36615 Vine Street, Suite 102
 Willoughby, OH 44094
Free ConsultationDivorce, Bankruptcy and Family
Cleveland State University
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Jon D. Axelrod is the founder of Axelrod Law Offices in Willowick, and he has shaped the firm to reflect his deepest values. Mr. Axelrod believes that attorneys should provide effective legal direction while giving compassionate care to the client. He understands that legal decisions carry a great deal of distress and pressure, whether the client is considering bankruptcy, undergoing a divorce, or is accused of a crime. His primary aim is to provide peace of mind to his clients. Our firm accomplishes this through our personal relationship with each client and our devotion to providing the strongest legal care...
Elaine Tassi Esq
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Willoughby, OH Divorce Attorney with 38 years experience
(440) 946-7450 34955 Chardon Road
 Willoughby, OH 44094
Divorce, Business, Family and Juvenile
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
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Allen Curry Hufford Esq
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Euclid, OH Divorce Lawyer
(216) 264-0322 22408 Lakeshore
 Euclid, OH 44123
Divorce, Bankruptcy, Consumer and Family
Case Western Reserve University
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Charles Edward Feuer Esq
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Cleveland, OH Divorce Lawyer
(440) 461-1054 405 Longspur Rd
 Cleveland, OH 44143
Divorce, Bankruptcy, Criminal and Family
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28 years criminal law experience. Juvenile and all Municipal Courts in Ohio.
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Scott W. Paris
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Ohio Divorce Attorney with 14 years experience

Attended the Ohio State University receiving a B.A. in Political Science. Graduated with a J.D. from the University of Akron School of Law in 2003. Admitted to the Ohio Bar in 2003 and licensed in the... Read More »
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Frank J. Rozanc Esq
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Eastlake, OH Divorce Lawyer
(440) 954-9559 33145 Vine Street
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 Eastlake, OH 44095
Divorce, Bankruptcy, Business and Family
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Anna M. Petronzio Esq
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Cleveland, OH Divorce Attorney with 24 years experience
(216) 381-3400 5001 Mayfield Rd, Ste. 201
 Cleveland, OH 44124
Free ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning and Family
Suffolk University Law School
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Anna emphasizes her practice in the areas of divorce, family law and estate planning. Anna is a founding member of The Cleveland Academy of Collaborative Professionals and a member of the Collaborative Practice Group of the Center for Principled Family Advocacy. Anna is also a certified family law mediator. Anna practices in the courts of Cuyahoga, Geauga and Lake Counties.
Karen S Ireland-Phillips Esq
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Beachwood, OH Divorce Attorney with 22 years experience
(216) 696-5530 P. O. Box 22604
 Beachwood, OH 44122
Free ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning, Family and Juvenile
Cleveland State University
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Tenacious and practical attorney dedicated to working with you to fulfill your legal needs. Free initial consultation; just call to schedule.
Mitchell D'Amico Esq
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Mentor, OH Divorce Attorney with 22 years experience
(440) 205-0188 7333 Center St
 Mentor, OH 44060
Free ConsultationDivorce, Family, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
Cleveland State University
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William R. Joherl
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Mentor, OH Divorce Lawyer with 26 years experience
(440) 477-8704 7333 Center Street
 Mentor, OH 44060
Free ConsultationDivorce, Family, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
Cleveland State University
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Thomas Joseph Sacerich Esq
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Mentor, OH Divorce Attorney with 37 years experience
(440) 974-8081 8302 Yellowbrick Rd
 Mentor, OH 44060
Free ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
University of Akron
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David Jay Sternberg Esq
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Mentor, OH Divorce Attorney with 44 years experience
(440) 942-6267 7547 Mentor Ave. Ste.301
 Mentor, OH 44060
Free ConsultationDivorce, Bankruptcy, Family and Juvenile
The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
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Dennis Levin
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Cleveland, OH Divorce Attorney with 39 years experience
(216) 831-3935 5910 Landerbrook Dr
 Cleveland, OH 44124
Free ConsultationDivorce, Appeals, Criminal and Family
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Patricia McKay Esq
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Beachwood, OH Divorce Attorney
(216) 292-4667 2101 Richmond Rd
 Beachwood, OH 44122
Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
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James Alexander Jr
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Cleveland, OH Divorce Lawyer with 47 years experience
(216) 269-9569 2000 Lee Rd, Suite 14
 Cleveland, OH 44118
Divorce, Civil Rights, Family and Real Estate
Case Western Reserve University
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Darya Jeffreys Klammer Esq
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Mentor, OH Divorce Lawyer with 20 years experience
(440) 974-8484 7482 Center Street
Unit 6
 Mentor, OH 44060
Divorce and Family
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Louise Mosher
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Beachwood, OH Divorce Lawyer
(216) 292-7355 3659 Green Rd
 Beachwood, OH 44122
Divorce, Civil Rights, Family and Social Security Disability
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Richard T. Herman Esq
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Painesville, OH Divorce Lawyer with 24 years experience
(440) 359-8733 168 East High Street
 Painesville, OH 44077
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal, Immigration and Personal Injury
Case Western Reserve University
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For all you immigration law needs, call Richard today at 1-800-808-4013. Richard and his team are happy to help! The Herman Legal Group is the "Law Firm for Immigrants." Founded by nationally-known immigration lawyer Richard Herman in 1995, the Herman Legal Group provides skilled and cost-effective immigration counsel to businesses, families and individuals. Along with attorneys Charmaine Rozario, Vania Stefanova, Frank Krajenke, Luis Villarroel, Bethany McAllister, and Erin James, Richard and his team speak over 12 languages. We are experienced in all aspects of immigration law, including employment immigration, investor immigration, family immigration, and deportation...
(800) 808-4013 815 Superior Ave
Suite 1225
 Cleveland, OH 441114
(614) 300-1131 6660 North High Street
Suite 3E
 Worthington, OH 43085
(313) 681-5775 7301 Schaefer Rd.
Suite 101
 Dearborn, MI 48126
(330) 800-9097 12 East Exchange Street
6th Floor
 Akron, OH 44308
(513) 445-5859 Georgetown Village
1-38 Triangle Park
 Cincinnati, OH 45246
(419) 956-0833 5055 Enterprise Blvd
 Toledo, OH 43612
(330) 536-7458 3660 Shirley Road
 Youngstown, OH 44502
(716) 800-3837 50 Fountain Place
Suite 1400
 Buffalo, NY 14202
(412) 927-1238 355 Fifth Street
Suite 400
 Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(980) 500-8420 222 S. Church St.
Suite 100
 Charlotte, NC 28202
(937) 993-0063 257 Regency Ridge Drive
 Dayton, OH 45459
(567) 281-4077 30 West Main Street
 Norwalk, OH 44857
(800) 808-4013 3330 W. 26th Street
Suite 4-260
 Erie, PA 16506
Thomas A. McCormack
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Cleveland, OH Divorce Attorney with 39 years experience
The Superior Building, Suite 1915
815 Superior Avenue
 Cleveland, OH 44114
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
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My goal in family law, divorce, child custody and related matters is to prevent problems and resolve issues in ways that cause the least conflict and cost for my clients. I welcome people who want to understand and have a voice in their case. Why? Participation is essential to constructively settling issues and moving forward in a positive direction. After thirty years in practice --more than seven of them as a trial magistrate hearing family law cases-- I offer strong advocacy and thorough knowledge of how the law and the courts work. In addition, I have an intense commitment to children's...
Laurie Koerner
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Painesville, OH Divorce Attorney with 9 years experience
(440) 352-3391 60 South Park Place
 Painesville, OH 44077
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
Cleveland State University
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Laurie A. Koerner is a lifelong resident of Lake County, Ohio. Her legal practice focuses on the area of family law litigation, including divorce, dissolution, child support, spousal support, and custody matters. She has been employed in the Family Law Department of Dworken & Bernstein since 1990, and joined the firm as an attorney in 2009. In addition, Laurie has specialized training in alternate dispute resolution methods, including divorce and family law mediation and collaborative divorce. The goal of mediation is to assist parties in resolving their differences by mutual agreement, and to avoid incurring both the financial and...
(216) 861-4211 1468 West 9th St.
Suite 135
 Cleveland, OH 44077
Gary Okin Esq
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Painesville, OH Divorce Lawyer with 41 years experience
(440) 352-3391 60 S Park Place
 Painesville, OH 44077
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
Cleveland State University
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Gary S. Okin is certified as a specialist in Family Law by the Ohio State Bar Association. His focus includes divorce and dissolution, child custody, support and alimony, domestic violence, litigation & appeals, adoption and juvenile law. Gary Okin is admitted to practice before the Ohio Supreme Court and the United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio. Gary is a contributor to several journals and Continuing Legal Education seminars. He is one of the first attorneys to be designated a Certified Specialist in the area of Domestic Relations Law by the Ohio State Bar Association.
(216) 861-4211 1468 West 9th St.
Suite 135
 Cleveland, OH 44113
Kenneth Jude Cahill Esq
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Painesville, OH Divorce Attorney with 27 years experience
(440) 352-3391 60 S Park Pl
 Painesville, OH 44077
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
Cleveland State University
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Protecting dependent, neglected and abused children was the role of Family Law attorney Kenneth Cahill at the Lake County Prosecutor’s Juvenile Division representing the Lake County Department of Jobs & Family Services. Practicing Family Law since 1991, Ken Cahill started first as an Assistant Lake County Prosecutor enforcing and modifying child support orders before joining the Lake County Prosecutors Juvenile Division. Ken has also prosecuted criminal cases against juvenile offenders. In 1993, he commenced his private practice primarily focusing on Family Law before joining Dworken & Bernstein in 2000. Ken Cahill has frequently lectured on several topics...
(216) 861-4211 1468 West 9th St.
Suite 135
 Cleveland, OH 44113
Edward R Jansen
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Cleveland, OH Divorce Attorney with 17 years experience
(216) 438-3101 526 Superior Avenue. Suite 801
 Cleveland, OH 44114
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Cleveland State University
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Edward R Jansen is committed to helping his clients navigate the difficult process of domestic relations and family law issues. As such, he strives to provide professional, competent and personal representation of her clients during what, for most people, is the most stressful time in their lives. His goal is to obtain the best possible result in a timely and cost effective manner. Attorney Jansen has been practicing law for over 10 years exclusively in the area of domestic relations and family law matters. He has practiced in various courts throughout Northeast Ohio, including the counties of Cuyahoga, Summit,...
Anna Marie Parise Esq
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Painesville, OH Divorce Attorney with 20 years experience
(440) 352-3391 60 S Park Place
 Painesville, OH 44077
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
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Anna M. Parise’s legal practice includes domestic relations, divorce, family law, child support, spousal support, and custody. Anna is also frequently appointed by trial courts in Cuyahoga, Geauga, and Lake Counties as guardian ad litem to protect the interests of children. Formerly with a small boutique firm specializing in labor law, Anna joined Dworken & Bernstein Co., L.P.A. in 2005 becoming partner in 2015.
148 W. 9th St.
Suite 135
 Cleveland, OH 44113
Jason F. Barr
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Independence, OH Divorce Attorney with 14 years experience
(216) 586-5437 6100 Oak Tree Blvd
Ste 200
 Independence, OH 44131
Free ConsultationDivorce, Bankruptcy, Criminal and Family
Capital University Law School
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Bankruptcy, Divorce, and Criminal Defense Attorney with the law firm of Barr, Jones & Associates LLP providing legal services in Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland, Ohio. We built a better law firm because our clients matter most.
(614) 702-2222 150 E Mound St
Ste 200
 Columbus, OH 43215
(513) 338-1901 810 Sycamore St
Ste 521
 Cincinnati, OH 45202
Manav Hari Raj Esq
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Chagrin Falls, OH Divorce Lawyer with 22 years experience
(216) 861-2222 33 River Street
River Level
 Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
Cleveland State University
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Manu is proud graduate of Walsh Jesuit High School in Akron, The Ohio State University, and the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. Formerly with Dworken & Bernstein in Painesville, and the Law Offices of Joyce E. Barrett in Cleveland, Manu has practiced in Northeast Ohio courts for nearly 20 years exclusively in the area of domestic relations and family and juvenile law. He is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, Cleveland Metropolitan, Lake and Geauga Counties Bar Associations. In addition to his litigation practice, Mr. Raj is a Family Law Mediator and is trained in both Collaborative...
(216) 861-2222 1406 W. 6th Street
Suite 200
 Cleveland, OH 44113
Denise Michelle Demmitt Esq
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Lakewood, OH Divorce Attorney with 18 years experience
(419) 366-3203 PO Box 770357
 Lakewood, OH 44107
Divorce, Business, Civil Rights and Family
Cleveland State University
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Agressive, Honest and Affordable representation available for all of your legal concerns. I am an expericenced Trial Lawyer ready to fight for your rights. My practice focuses predominantly on Criminal Defense, but I have expertise in the areas of Family law, Small Business representation, Contract disputes, Probate law, and Personal injury. Let your problems become mine to solve in a proficient, expedient, and cost-effective manner. If you are looking for an Attorney who will truly advocate for your interests, and one whom still believes this is a noble and respected profession that...
Anne Schaefer Magyaros Esq
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Chagrin Falls, OH Divorce Attorney with 27 years experience
(440) 247-4766 516 East Washington Street
 Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
Divorce and Family
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
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Robert Danzinger Esq
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Cleveland, OH Divorce Lawyer with 25 years experience
(216) 771-8990 820 W Superior Ave
#700
 Cleveland, OH 44113
Divorce, Business, Family and Real Estate
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
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As a property tax attorney, Robert (“Kip”) has extensive experience in the area of property tax litigation, and related matters. For nearly 25 years, he has handled property tax matters in all 88 Ohio counties and in various jurisdictions throughout the country. In addition, Kip has represented clients in civil, business and family law disputes inclusive of litigating cases and arguing appeals in the Courts of Common Pleas, Appellate District Courts, Federal District Courts and the Supreme Court of Ohio. Recently, Kip successfully argued and established legal precedent in favor of Ohio taxpayers in Groveport Madison Local Schools Bd. of...
Stephen Daray
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Cleveland, OH Divorce Lawyer with 20 years experience
(216) 712-7360 15614 Detroit
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 Cleveland, OH 44107
Divorce, Family and Juvenile
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Divorce and family law attorney Stephen E.S. Daray established his Cleveland area law office to help clients get past the emotional and legal issues related to a divorce. Residents in and around metropolitan Cleveland, and throughout the state of Ohio and beyond, have trusted Stephen's ability to resolve or litigate a contentious divorce or assist in arriving at an amicable dissolution. His experience is combined with a commitment to improved technology will provide you with confidence, convenience and efficiency. Mr. Daray is a member of various bar associations (having served on the board of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association's Family Law...
(440) 933-0878 34100 Center Ridge Road
 North Ridgeville, OH 44039
Laurie Ann Malone Esq
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Brecksville, OH Divorce Lawyer with 21 years experience
(440) 526-6411 8180 Brecksville Rd
Suite 205
 Brecksville, OH 44141
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Estate Planning and Family
Cleveland State University
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Brian Urban Esq
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Cleveland, OH Divorce Attorney with 39 years experience
(216) 241-4244 55 Public Square, Suite 2001
 Cleveland, OH 44113
Divorce and Family
Cleveland State University
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Brian M. Urban is a certified specialist in family relations law in Ohio. Brian is the senior member of Urban & Pozzuto LLC, located in Cleveland, Ohio, where he offers multiple resolution alternatives to litigation --- including collaborative process --- to his family law clients. Brian is a founding member of the Cleveland Academy of Collaborative Professionals, a non-profit organization of attorneys and allied professionals committed to maximizing the benefits of the collaborative divorce option. He previously served as the President of the Center for Principled Family Advocacy, a non-profit organization of attorneys and allied professionals who are...
Sherry Ann Naegele Esq
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Cleveland, OH Divorce Attorney with 17 years experience
(216) 515-1122 623 W. St. Clair Avenue
 Cleveland, OH 44113
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
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Patrice Denman Esq
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Painesville, OH Divorce Lawyer with 29 years experience
(440) 639-1020 1111 Mentor Ave
 Painesville, OH 44077
Divorce, Business, Family and Juvenile
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Experience Magistrate, Lake County Domestic Relations Court March 1992 - December 31, 2002 Magistrate, Ashtabula County Common Pleas Court July 1997 - December 1998 Acting Judge, Painesville Municipal Court March 2008 - continuing Education Bachelor of Business Administration, Kent State University, 1983 Juris Doctor, Cleveland Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University, 1989 Admitted to practice before the Courts of the State of Ohio, the Federal District Court and the United States Supreme Court. Professional Organizations Lake County Bar Association Ohio State Bar Association Ohio Womenâs Bar Association Family Law Committee, Lake County Bar Association Ohio Association of Domestic Relations Judges (former member) Ohio Association...
Lindsay K. Nickolls
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Cleveland, OH Divorce Lawyer with 12 years experience
(440) 710-0988 4785 Memphis Ave.
 Cleveland, OH 44144
Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Cleveland State University
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The Nickolls Law Firm, LLC is a Northeast Ohio Family Law Firm dedicated to advocating for families and resolving complicated and unique family issues, including divorce, child custody, alimony, property division, child support, prenuptial agreements, guardian ad litem services, mediation services, and post decree litigation.

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