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The Law Offices of Brian J. Smith, Esq.

Experience: 18 years

DUI & DWI, Criminal Law, Employment Law and 2 others

Ohio and 6th Circuit

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Experience 18y

Videos 9

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Brian Smith provides aggressive, experienced, and effective legal representation to every person served, so they feel confident that their rights are protected, their interests are served, and their results are maximized.

Mr. Smith uses his trial and negotiation skills in a successful practice where he has developed expertise in representing men and women in felony and misdemeanor criminal matters, OVI/DUI cases, and unemployment appeals. He strives to provide personalized representation, making each and every case and client his most important case.

Mr. Smith offers flat fees and payment plans whenever possible for criminal and DUI/OVI cases. He also understands that hiring a lawyer while unemployed can be very difficult, so whenever possible for unemployment appeal cases he offers contingency fees with no fee until he wins back-payments for his clients.

Mr. Smith also provides legal representation to labor unions by successfully representing them during contract negotiations, arbitrations, before federal and state courts, the National Labor Relations Board, the Ohio State Employment Relations Board, as well as the Department of Labor.

Mr. Smith resides in Huron, Ohio with his main office in Rocky River, Ohio. He provides representation along the northern coast of Ohio, from Cleveland to Toledo.

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Ohio

Since 2005

6th Circuit

Since 2005

Professional Experience

2015 - Current

The Law Offices of Brian J. Smith, Esq.

Attorney

2009 - 2015

Sivinski & Smith, LLC

Partner

2005 - 2009

Masters & Sivinski

Associate

Education

2001 - 2005

University of Akron School of Law

J.D.

Honors: While at Akron, Mr. Smith served as an assistant and associate of the Law Review, having an article of his own published in 2005. After graduating, Mr. Smith served as an instructor at Akron, preparing law students for the rigors of legal research, writing and oral arguments. While studying at Akron, Mr. Smith was awarded the Ernest Karam Award of Academic Excellence, the Federal Bar Association Constitutional Law Award, and multiple Excellence for the Future Awards. He graduated summa cum laude in the top of his class.

1992 - 1996

Kent State University

B.A. (1996) | Psychology major

Awards

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Top Attorneys in Cleveland & Columbus

Cleveland Magazine

Contacts

The Law Offices of Brian J. Smith, ltd 20545 Center Ridge Rd, Ste. 215 Rocky River OH 44116 Toll-Free: (800) 641-1970 Fax: (855) 241-0700

Satellite Office 222 Bucyrus Ave. Huron OH 44839 Toll-Free: (800) 641-1970 Fax: (855) 241-0700

Videos

Ohio Criminal Defense Attorneys

The Ohio Criminal Defense attorneys of Smith Law Offices review the impact of criminal charges and the services they provide to minimize or eliminate those consequences.

The Ohio Criminal Defense attorneys at Smith Law Offices provide personalized representation, valued for their experience and respected for their skills. They have the experience and skill to aggressively fight your Ohio Criminal charge and protect your rights today.

If you have found yourself in unfortunate position of being faced with a criminal charge, reempower yourself by contacting Smith Law Offices for a free telephone consultation at 800-641-1970, or visiting our website at https://BrianSmithLaw.com

Smith Offices provides Criminal Defense Services throughout Northern Ohio, including the areas of Ashtabula, Avon Lake, Bedford, Bellevue, Berea, Chardon, Cleveland, East Cleveland, Elyria, Huron, Lakewood, Lorain, Mentor, Norwalk, Oberlin, Painesville, Parma, Port Clinton, Rocky River, Sandusky, Shaker Heights, Vermilion, Willoughby, and others.

- Smith Law Offices Ohio Criminal Defense Services, https://BrianSmithLaw.com/criminal-defense-attorneys.html
- Should You Plead No-Contest, https://BrianSmithLaw.com/just-plead-guilty.html
- Ohio Legal Blog, https://brianjsmithesq.com/
- Stages of an Ohio Misdemeanor Charge, https://BrianSmithLaw.com/stages-misdemeanor-criminal-process.html
- Ohio DUI Penalties, https://BrianSmithLaw.com/ohio-ovi-penalties.html
- Stages of an Ohio OVI Charge, https://BrianSmithLaw.com/stages-of-an-ohio-ovi-charge.html
- Pleading Down an Ohio DUI Charge, https://BrianSmithLaw.com/pleading-down-an-ohio-ovi.html
- Beating an Ohio OVI Charge, https://BrianSmithLaw.com/beat-an-ohio-ovi-charge.html
- 5 Mistakes When Pulled Over for a DUI, https://BrianSmithLaw.com/top-ovi-mistakes.html

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How to Quit and Receive Ohio Unemployment?

The Ohio unemployment attorneys of Smith Law Offices provide information regarding how to quit a job and still receive Ohio Unemployment.

The Ohio unemployment appeal attorneys at Smith Law Offices provide personalized representation, valued for their experience and respected for their skills. They have the experience and skill to aggressively fight for your unemployment benefits.

If you have found yourself in unfortunate position of being faced with unemployment, re-empower yourself by contacting Smith Law Offices for a free telephone consultation at 800-641-1970, or visiting our website at https://BrianSmithLaw.com.

Smith Law Offices offers Free Initial Consultations. They additionally offer contingency agreements whenever possible, with no up-front fee. They collect a fee ONLY if they are successful in obtaining your unemployment benefits for you. You have nothing to risk or lose by calling the Ohio Unemployment Attorneys at Smith Law Offices for your free consultation, so call today before any of your unemployment appeal rights are lost.

For more information about
- Smith Law Offices unemployment appeal services, https://BrianSmithLaw.com/unemployment-appeals.html
- The Ohio Unemployment Appeal Process, https://BrianSmithLaw.com/ohio-unemployment-appeal-steps.html
- Ohio Unemployment Hearings, https://BrianSmithLaw.com/ohio-unemployment-hearings.html
- Ohio Legal Blog, https://brianjsmithesq.com

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Ohio DUI Driving Privileges (Old Version)

NOTE: This video was updated by a new Ohio DUI Driving Privileges video in March 2017, which can be found at https://youtu.be/9bC9wGFFtM4

The Ohio OVI / DUI Defense attorneys of Sivinski Law Offices review driving privileges during an administrative license suspension (ALS).

The OVI/DUI Defense attorneys at Sivinski Law Offices provide personalized representation, valued for their experience and respected for their skills. They have the experience and skill to aggressively fight your Ohio DUI charge and protect your rights today.

If you have found yourself in unfortunate position of being faced with an OVI charge, reempower yourself by contacting Sivinski Law Offices for a free telephone consultation at 800-641-1970, or visiting our website at https://SivinskiLegal.com

Sivinski Offices provides OVI / DUI Defense Services throughout Northern Ohio, including the areas of Ashtabula, Avon Lake, Bedford, Bellevue, Berea, Chardon, Cleveland, East Cleveland, Elyria, Huron, Lakewood, Lorain, Mentor, Norwalk, Oberlin, Painesville, Parma, Port Clinton, Rocky River, Sandusky, Shaker Heights, Vermilion, Willoughby, and others.

- Sivinski Law Offices OVI / DUI Services, https://sivinskilegal.com/ovi-defense-attorneys.html
- Ohio DUI Penalties, https://sivinskilegal.com/ohio-ovi-penalties.html
- Stages of an Ohio OVI Charge, https://sivinskilegal.com/stages-of-an-ohio-ovi-charge.html
- Pleading Down an Ohio DUI Charge, https://sivinskilegal.com/pleading-down-an-ohio-ovi.html
- Beating an Ohio OVI Charge, https://sivinskilegal.com/beat-an-ohio-ovi-charge.html
- 5 Mistakes When Pulled Over for a DUI, https://sivinskilegal.com/top-ovi-mistakes.html
- Should You Plead No-Contest, https://sivinskilegal.com/just-plead-guilty.html

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What is a Criminal Pretrial and What to Expect?

The Ohio Criminal Defense Attorneys of Smith Law Offices review what a criminal pretrial is and what to expect.

The Criminal Defense attorneys at Smith Law Offices provide personalized representation, valued for their experience and respected for their skills. They have the experience and skill to aggressively fight your Ohio criminal charge and protect your rights today.

If you have found yourself in unfortunate position of being faced with a criminal charge, empower yourself by contacting Smith Law Offices for a free telephone consultation at 800-641-1970, or visiting our website at https://BrianSmithLaw.com

Smith Offices provides Criminal Defense Services throughout Northern Ohio, including the areas of Ashtabula, Avon Lake, Bedford, Bellevue, Berea, Chardon, Cleveland, East Cleveland, Elyria, Huron, Lakewood, Lorain, Mentor, Norwalk, Oberlin, Painesville, Parma, Port Clinton, Rocky River, Sandusky, Shaker Heights, Vermilion, Willoughby, and others.

- Smith Law Offices Criminal Defense Services, https://BrianSmithLaw.com/criminal-defense-attorneys.html
- Overview of Ohio Misdemeanor Criminal Process, https://BrianSmithLaw.com/stages-misdemeanor-criminal-process.html
- Ohio DUI Penalties, https://BrianSmithLaw.com/ohio-ovi-penalties.html
- Stages of an Ohio OVI Charge, https://BrianSmithLaw.com/stages-of-an-ohio-ovi-charge.html
- Pleading Down an Ohio DUI Charge, https://BrianSmithLaw.com/pleading-down-an-ohio-ovi.html
- Beating an Ohio OVI Charge, https://BrianSmithLaw.com/beat-an-ohio-ovi-charge.html
- 5 Mistakes When Pulled Over for a DUI, https://BrianSmithLaw.com/top-ovi-mistakes.html
- Should You Plead No-Contest, https://BrianSmithLaw.com/just-plead-guilty.html

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Tips and Overview for Ohio Unemployment Hearings

The Ohio unemployment attorneys of Smith Law Offices provide an overview of Ohio Unemployment Hearings.

The Ohio unemployment appeal attorneys at Smith Law Offices provide personalized representation, valued for their experience and respected for their skills. They have the experience and skill to aggressively fight for your unemployment benefits.

If you have found yourself in unfortunate position of being faced with unemployment, re-empower yourself by contacting Smith Law Offices for a free telephone consultation at 800-641-1970, or visiting our website at https://BrianSmithLaw.com.

Smith Law Offices offers Free Initial Consultations. They additionally offer contingency agreements whenever possible, with no up-front fee. They collect a fee ONLY if they are successful in obtaining your unemployment benefits for you. You have nothing to risk or lose by calling the Ohio Unemployment Attorneys at Smith Law Offices for your free consultation, so call today before any of your unemployment appeal rights are lost.

For more information about
- Smith Law Offices unemployment appeal services, https://BrianSmithLaw.com/unemployment-appeals.html
- The Ohio Unemployment Appeal Process, https://BrianSmithLaw.com/ohio-unemployment-appeal-steps.html
- Ohio Unemployment Hearings, https://BrianSmithLaw.com/ohio-unemployment-hearings.html

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Ohio OVI / DUI: No-Contest and Guilty Pleas

The Ohio OVI / DUI Defense attorneys of Smith Law Offices review whether pleading no-contest, or guilty, is a wise decision.

The OVI/DUI Defense attorneys at Smith Law Offices provide personalized representation, valued for their experience and respected for their skills. They have the experience and skill to aggressively fight your Ohio DUI charge and protect your rights today.

If you have found yourself in unfortunate position of being faced with an OVI charge, reempower yourself by contacting Smith Law Offices for a free telephone consultation at 800-641-1970, or visiting our website at https://BrianSmithLaw.com

Smith Offices provides OVI / DUI Defense Services throughout Northern Ohio, including the areas of Ashtabula, Avon Lake, Bedford, Bellevue, Berea, Chardon, Cleveland, East Cleveland, Elyria, Huron, Lakewood, Lorain, Mentor, Norwalk, Oberlin, Painesville, Parma, Port Clinton, Rocky River, Sandusky, Shaker Heights, Vermilion, Willoughby, and others.

- Smith Law Offices OVI / DUI Services, https://BrianSmithLaw.com/ovi-defense-attorneys.html
- Ohio DUI Penalties, https://BrianSmithLaw.com/ohio-ovi-penalties.html
- Stages of an Ohio OVI Charge, https://BrianSmithLaw.com/stages-of-an-ohio-ovi-charge.html
- Pleading Down an Ohio DUI Charge, https://BrianSmithLaw.com/pleading-down-an-ohio-ovi.html
- Beating an Ohio OVI Charge, https://sivinskilegal.com/beat-an-ohio-ovi-charge.html
- 5 Mistakes When Pulled Over for a DUI, https://BrianSmithLaw.com/top-ovi-mistakes.html
- Should You Plead No-Contest, https://BrianSmithLaw.com/just-plead-guilty.html

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Ohio Unemployment Appeal Attorneys

The Ohio unemployment attorneys of Sivinski Law Offices provide an overview of the Ohio Unemployment Appeal Process.

The Ohio unemployment appeal attorneys at Sivinski Law Offices provide personalized representation, valued for their experience and respected for their skills. They have the experience and skill to aggressively fight for your unemployment benefits.

If you have found yourself in unfortunate position of being faced with unemployment, re-empower yourself by contacting Sivinski Law Offices for a free telephone consultation at 800-641-1970, or visiting our website at https://SivinskiLegal.com.

Sivinski Law Offices offers Free Initial Consultations. They additionally offer contingency agreements whenever possible, with no up-front fee. They collect a fee ONLY if they are successful in obtaining your unemployment benefits for you. You have nothing to risk or lose by calling the Ohio Unemployment Attorneys at Sivinski Law Offices for your free consultation, so call today before any of your unemployment appeal rights are lost.

For more information about
- Sivinski Law Offices unemployment appeal services, https://sivinskilegal.com/unemployment-appeals.html
- The Ohio Unemployment Appeal Process, https://sivinskilegal.com/ohio-unemployment-appeal-steps.html
- Ohio Unemployment Hearings, https://sivinskilegal.com/ohio-unemployment-hearings.html

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Cleveland DUI Lawyers

The Cleveland OVI / DUI Defense attorneys of Sivinski Law Offices review some of the consequences of an OVI / DUI conviction and discuss the whether an attorney is really needed.

The Cleveland Defense attorneys at Sivinski Law Offices provide personalized representation, valued for their experience and respected for their skills. They have the experience and skill to aggressively fight your Cleveland DUI charge and protect your rights today.

If you have found yourself in unfortunate position of being faced with an OVI charge, empower yourself by contacting Sivinski Law Offices for a free telephone consultation at 800-641-1970, or visiting our website at https://SivinskiLegal.com

- Sivinski Law Offices OVI / DUI Services, https://sivinskilegal.com/ovi-defense-attorneys.html
- Ohio DUI Penalties, https://sivinskilegal.com/ohio-ovi-penalties.html
- Stages of an Ohio OVI Charge, https://sivinskilegal.com/stages-of-an-ohio-ovi-charge.html
- Pleading Down an Ohio DUI Charge, https://sivinskilegal.com/pleading-down-an-ohio-ovi.html
- Beating an Ohio OVI Charge, https://sivinskilegal.com/beat-an-ohio-ovi-charge.html
- 5 Mistakes When Pulled Over for a DUI, https://sivinskilegal.com/top-ovi-mistakes.html
- Should You Plead No-Contest, https://sivinskilegal.com/just-plead-guilty.html

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Ohio OVI (DUI) Penalties (Old Version)

NOTE: This video has been updated with recent legislative changes. The current version can be found at https://youtu.be/6LQQ2F2beNk

Ohio DUI / OVI penalties progress based on the number of prior OVI convictions and whether you are charged with a low or high level OVI. The attorneys at Sivinski Law Offices review those penalties and how they may impact you.

The OVI/DUI Defense attorneys at Sivinski Law Offices provide personalized representation, valued for their experience and respected for their skills.

If you have found yourself in unfortunate position of being faced with an OVI charge, reempower yourself by contacting Sivinski Law Offices for a free telephone consultation at 800-641-1970, or visiting our website at https://SivinskiLegal.com

Sivinski Offices provides OVI / DUI Defense Services throughout Northern Ohio, including the areas of Ashtabula, Avon Lake, Bedford, Bellevue, Berea, Chardon, Cleveland, East Cleveland, Elyria, Huron, Lakewood, Lorain, Mentor, Norwalk, Oberlin, Painesville, Parma, Port Clinton, Rocky River, Sandusky, Shaker Heights, Vermilion, Willoughby, and others.

- Sivinski Law Offices OVI / DUI Services, https://sivinskilegal.com/ovi-defense-attorneys.html
- Ohio DUI Penalties, https://sivinskilegal.com/ohio-ovi-penalties.html
- Stages of an Ohio OVI Charge, https://sivinskilegal.com/stages-of-an-ohio-ovi-charge.html
- Pleading Down an Ohio DUI Charge, https://sivinskilegal.com/pleading-down-an-ohio-ovi.html
- Beating an Ohio OVI Charge, https://sivinskilegal.com/beat-an-ohio-ovi-charge.html
- 5 Mistakes When Pulled Over for a DUI, https://sivinskilegal.com/top-ovi-mistakes.html
- Should You Plead No-Contest, https://sivinskilegal.com/just-plead-guilty.html

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Experience: 18 years

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DUI & DWI

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

Employment Law

Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination

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Business Arbitration, Consumer Arbitration, Family Arbitration

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