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Criminal Defense attorneys in Cleveland

Criminal Defense

Every criminal case has the potential to change lives permanently. When involved in a criminal case, it is vital to seek counsel as soon as possible so your legal team can prepare, begin negotiation with prosecutors to gauge the case’s strength, and to seek to avoid or obtain dismissal of any charges.

Who We Are

Our Criminal Defense team is led by Rob Glickman, a former Assistant Prosecutor who served in Cuyahoga County’s Major Trial Unit where he handled high profile criminal cases. In 2001, Rob was appointed by then-Governor Bob Taft to serve as Judge for the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas. While on the bench, Rob presided over cases involving complex civil and criminal issues.

We have a team of criminal defense attorneys with the skills and experience to handle criminal matters ranging from minor offenses to complex felony and white-collar criminal cases. We protect our clients by seeking supplemental counsel from lawyers in other practice groups of the firm, including domestic relations, employment, and tax, to best address each individual case.

White-collar case defense benefits from our experience in tax, banking & finance, business, and corporate, commercial, and civil litigation.

How We Help

We assist clients by supporting them through the criminal justice system. In every case we handle, we work as a team to develop an effective defense. Pretrial motion practice is a critical part of our strategy and often includes working closely with outside experts.

We recognize the sensitive nature of criminal investigations and prosecutions. We strive to establish client relationships based on trust and open communication.

Our attorneys can help with:

  • Appellate/Post-Conviction Representation
  • Computer Offenses
  • Crimes of Violence & Drug Offenses
  • Financial & Tax Crimes
  • Firearm/Weapon Offenses
  • Juvenile Crimes
  • Sex Offenses
  • Student Misconduct/Campus Crimes
  • OVI & Traffic Offenses
  • Theft & Fraud-Related Offenses
  • White-Collar Crimes & Corporate Investigations

Who We Represent

McCarthy Lebit represents individuals and businesses connected with criminal matters at municipal, state, and federal levels. We represent individuals facing criminal investigations conducted by the DOJ, FBI, IRS, DEA, SEC, and other law enforcement agencies. We have successfully represented clients in grand jury proceedings.

Criminal Defense attorneys in Cleveland

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