Ohio Verdicts & Court Cases
5,765 verdicts, settlements, and court decisions from Ohio.
United States of America v. Robert Craig
Columbus, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with involvement with online groups dedicated to creating and distributing videos depicting acts of extreme violence and sexual abuse against monkeys. Robert Craig, of Charlotte, conspired with others to create and distri
View VerdictState of Ohio v. William Brock
Springfield, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged murder, felonious assault and kidnapping. William Brock, age 83 fatally shot Lo-Letha Toland-Hall, age 61, in 2024 after wrongly assuming she was involved in plot to rob him Brock claimed self defense.
View VerdictState of Ohio v. Misty Porter
Cooksville, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with DUI. Misty Porter, 45, accused of being behind the wheel and reportedly under the influence of alcohol when hit a school bus.
View VerdictState of Ohio v. James Delverne
Toledo, Ohio criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with involvement in a scheme to deceive and defraud investors of millions of dollars over two separate cases over 10 years. James Delverne was accused of money laundering, theft, telemarketing fraud, and engaging in a pattern
View VerdictState of Ohio v. Michael McKee
Cleveland, Ohio criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with murder. Michael McKee accused of fatal shooting of 37-year-old Spencer Tepe, a dentist, and 39-year-old Monique Tepe. Both were found dead with gunshot wounds in their Columbus, Ohio, home.
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Kelly Richard, aka Scorpio
Cincinnati, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with five counts of sex trafficking minors, sexually exploiting children and illegally possessing a firearm as a previously convicted felon. Kelly Richards, 44, drugged, raped, abused, photographed and sold two teenage gi
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Daniel H. Rodriguez-Andrade
Columbus, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with reentry of a deported alien and distributing drugs. Daniel H. Rodriguez-Andrade, 52, of Mexico, has been deported from the United States on four previous occasions. In July 2024, law enforcement officials encountere
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Timothy Sutton
Cleveland, Ohio, criminal defense lawyerS represented the Defendant charged with healthcare billing conspiracy scheme that was intended to fraudulently bill Medicare for more than $14.5 million. imothy Sutton, 44, of North Ridgeville, Ohio, deliberately lied about performing patient examinations
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Jonathan Leissler
Cleveland, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with wire fraud after defrauding his employer, a police organization, and an online fundraising company out of millions of dollars. From about March 2022 to November 2024, Jonathan Leissler, 44, of Stow, Ohio, worked at an
View VerdictState of Ohio v. Torri Byrd
Cincinnati, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with operating a vehicle impaired (OVI).
View VerdictUnited States of America v. William D. DeFoor
Cincinnati, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with by criminal complaint with damaging government property, engaging in physical violence against any person or property in a restricted building or grounds, and assaulting, resisting or impeding federal officers. Arou
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Joe’Veon Penson Willis
Arkon, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with one count of maintaining a drug premises (21 U.S.C. § 856(a)(1)) and two counts of aiding and abetting false statements during the purchase of a firearm (18 U.S.C. §§ 922(a)(6), 924(a)(2)). Joe’Veon Penson Willis o
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Michael W. Honaker
Akron, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with wire fraud and Theft of Government Property. Michael W. Honaker, 55, of Windham, Ohio, was sentenced to 31 months in prison by U.S. District Judge David A. Ruiz, after he pleaded guilty in December 2024 to wire fraud and
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Jonathan Leissler
Akron, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with wire fraud. from about March 2022 to November 2024, Jonathan Leissler, 44, of Stow, Ohio, worked at an industrial supply company in Warrensville Heights, Ohio, as its chief financial officer (CFO). This role allowed him a
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Eric Hendeson
Columbus, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Henderson was sentenced in 2019 to 78 months in prison for his role in the Trevitt and Atcheson Crips (T&A) gang-related racketeering conspiracy. Henderson sold gr
View VerdictUnited States of America v. David Mitsnefes
Cincinnati, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with child exploitation and pornography crimes for allegedly hiding spy cameras in the house of minor victims. Between 2021 and 2025, on multiple occasions the family of teenaged victims found hidden cameras in the minors
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Troy H. Williams
Cleveland, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with drug offenses, possessing a firearm as a felon, and money laundering. The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to 196 months in prison. Williams moved the district court for compassionate release, claimin
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Donald Sims
Youngstown, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with violation of supervised release. Donald Sims has a history of run-ins with the law. Among his past offenses are two federal convictions for possessing a firearm as a felon. The sentences for both offenses included
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Frederick Kumi, aka Emmanuel Kojo Baah Obeng, aka Abu Trica
Cleveland, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with defrauding elderly victims out of over $8 million. Frederick Kumi, aka Emmanuel Kojo Baah Obeng, aka Abu Trica, 31, of Swedru, Ghana was part of a criminal network that targeted elderly victims in romance scams across
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Tiawan Taylor
Cleveland, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance.
View VerdictState of Ohio v. Asuten Medek
Columbus, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with murder. Austen Medek, 39, has been charged with murder in the death of his wife, 41-year-old Michaela Medek.
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Samuel A. Griffith
Columbus, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with unlawful possession of a firearm and distributing drugs. In October 2025, Samule A. Griffith, age 35, of Ashville, Ohio, allegedly sold narcotics from a room at the Red Roof Inn on Renner Road in Columbus. When law enf
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Kahrese Tracey Scott Lee
Akron, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to transport stolen vehicles, possession of stolen cars, trafficking in stolen vehicles, possession of stolen auto parts, and operating a chop shop. between at least October 2023 and October 2024, Kahrese Trac
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Colby Smith
Akron, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with kidnapped two individuals at gunpoint in two different carjacking incidents in the greater Dayton area. Colby Smith, 32, has been in local law enforcement custody since the day of the alleged crimes. He is now charged fe
View VerdictState of Ohio v. Jarrett Prater, JOshua Ludlum, Dartanion Battle, Devin Metts, and Isaiah Klein
Cincinnati, Ohio, criminal defense lawyers represent the Defendants charged with street racing and failure to comply with an order or signal of a police officer. The men are part of a group of more than 60 people who have been riding dirt bikes and ATVs throughout the city doing burnouts and whe
View VerdictState of Ohio v. Robert Burnett
Columbus, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with shooting and killing a friend he’d asked to leave his home. Burnett asked Beck to leave, and the men began to argue. The argument grew heated as Burnett repeated his request and Beck remained in the home. Around
View VerdictState of Ohio v. Sheton Sutton
Columbus, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with murder. Shelton Sutton, age 21, was charged with shooting and killing Isaiah Hairston.
View VerdictEric L. Patterson v. UnitedHealth Group, Inc., et al.
Cleveland, Ohio, insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiff claiming that UnitedHealth Group, his insurer and health plan administrator. In short, Patterson claims that United collected reimbursement for medical expenses paid on Patterson’s behalf even though his health plan gave United no suc
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Jaylin Iler
Cincinnati, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession of child pornography in violation of 18 USC 2252A(a)(5)(B) and (b)(2). (a) Any person who— (1) knowingly mails, or transports or ships using any means or facility of interstate or foreign commerce or
View VerdictCheryl Marie Potts v. The Medical Protective Company, Inc.
Cincinnati, Ohio personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a fraud claim.
View VerdictKelly A. Swords v. Social Security Administration
Cincinnati, Ohio social security disability lawyer represented the Plaintiff seeking review of the denial of her application for Social Security: SSID Tit. XVI benefits by HHS.
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Hernan Burgos Prada
Cincinnati, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to commit money laundering in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1956(h), which provides: (h) Any person who conspires to commit any offense defined in this section or section 1957 shall be subject to the same penalties
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Shawn M. Thomas
Columbus, Ohio criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with interference with commerce by threat or violence. AI Overview Federal interference with commerce by threats or violence, most notably under the Hobbs Act (\(18\) U.S.C. \(1951\)), makes it illegal to obstruct, delay,
View VerdictElaine L. Chao, Secretary of Labor, United States Department of Labor v. Tradesman International, Inc.
Cleveland, Ohio commercial litigation lawyers represented the Defendant resisting paying employees for attending safety training. Trademan is a skilled labor leasing company. Federal regulations required it to pay employees to pay employees to attend safety training. Trademan refused.
View VerdictState of Ohio v. Tina Day
Springfield, Ohio criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with one count of aggravated possession of drugs one count of aggravated possession of drugs.
View VerdictState of Ohio v. Lamarcus Devonte McLaughlin
Cincinnati, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with one count of aggravated vehicular assault (suspension) in violation of R.C. 2903.08(A)(1), a felony of the second degree; one count of operating a vehicle while under the influence (OVI) in violation of R.C. 4511.19(A)(
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Pierre Lemone Draper
Dayton, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Conspiracy to commit theft and conversion of money and things of value from the United States; 18 U.S.C. § 1014 - Making false statements on a loan application; 18 U.S.C. § 1040 - Wire Fraud; 18 U.S.C. § 1343 - the
View VerdictEric J. Wittenburg and Carol Wislon v. DM Excavating, LLC
Columbus, Ohio employment law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on an employment benefits E.R.I.S.A law theory.
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Richard Roman
Columbus, Ohio criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with coercion or enticement of a female.
View VerdictJennifer Rush v. Root Insuarance Company
Cincinnati, Ohio insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a bad faith breach of contract theory.
View VerdictEstate of Donovan L. Lewis v. City of Columbus, Ohio, et al.
Columbus, Ohio personal injury lawyer represents the Plaintiff who sued on an excessive force civil rights violation theory. Twenty-year-old Donovan Lewis was at home in bed, around 2 a.m., when police officers entered his apartment to arrest him on outstanding warrants. Once inside the residence,
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Eskender Getchew
Columbus, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with unlawfully prescribed controlled substances, including opioids, without a legitimate medical purpose. kender Getachew is a medical doctor who operated a clinic in Columbus, Ohio, that provided treatment to patients suffe
View VerdictState of Ohio v. Xavier Baldwin
Cleveland, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession of stolen property and illegal possession of firearms. Xavier Baldwin, 21, Cleveland, was arrested.
View VerdictState of Ohio v. John Doe and Jane Doe
Columbus, Ohio criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with involuntary manslaughter and abuse of a corpse. A 15-year-old girl and a 17-year-old boy were the parents of the infants and the girl concealed the pregnancy. When the infant died, the parents allegedly buried the infan
View VerdictState of Ohio v. Montianez Merriweather, Dekyra Vernon, and Jermaine Matthews
Cincinnati, Ohio, criminal defense lawyers represent the Defendants charged with assault and aggravated riot. Montianez Merriweather, 34; Dekyra Vernon, 24; and Jermaine Matthews were accused of getting into a fight in a downtown street.
View VerdictState of Ohio v. Andrew Hoskinson
Newark, Ohio criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with aggravated murder, two counts of murder, one count of felonious assault and one count of strangulation. Andrew Hoskinson was accused =f beating and strangling 21-year-old Tala Smith near the Manning Street Bridge in Newark
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Robert Elwood Matthews
Columbus, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance. Under federal law, a conspiracy is an agreement between two or more people to commit a criminal act, coupled with an intent to achieve the goal. In many cases, the governm
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Bahadar Durrant
Columbus, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States. Under federal law, a conspiracy is an agreement between two or more people to commit a criminal act, coupled with an intent to achieve the goal. In many cases, the government must
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Lionell Coleman
Cincinnati, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to distribute drugs. Google A.I.: A conspiracy is a secret plan by two or more people to do something unlawful or harmful. In a legal context, it is an agreement between two or more people to commit a crime
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Steevenson Persona
Dayton, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with wire fraud. Google A.I.: Federal wire fraud law, defined by 18 U.S.C. § 1343, makes it a crime to use electronic communications across state lines to execute a scheme to defraud someone of money, property, or honest se
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