Michael J. Wartko

Michael J. Wartko

Ashton Wartko & Wilgus, LLC.
  • Criminal Law, Divorce, DUI & DWI ...
  • Ohio
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Biography

Mr. Wartko was born and raised in Northeast Ohio. He attended high school at Archbishop Hoban in Akron, Ohio before entering the political science program at the University of Mount Union in Alliance, Ohio. While at the university, Mr. Wartko was a member of the mock trial program and an executive council member of the Beta Iota chapter of Sigma Nu fraternity. Upon graduation, Mr. Wartko attended Western Michigan University's, Thomas M. Cooley Law School. While in law school, Mr. Wartko interned for a family law practice, where he first gained an interest in the area of family law. After law school, Mr. Wartko took an externship at the Canton Law Department where he focused on criminal prosecution. In 2010 after passing the Ohio bar exam, Mr. Wartko went into private practice where he handled a wide variety of legal matters including: criminal defense, landlord/tenant law, family law, juvenile law, and civil disputes. Over the years, Mr. Wartko has tailored his practice to the areas of family and injury law.

Education
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
J.D. (2009)
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Honors: Wills, Trusts, & Estates Certificate of Merit Alternative Dispute Resolution Certificate of Merit
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Mount Union College
B.A. (2006) | Political Science
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Activities: Mock Trial Football Sigma Nu Fraternity
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Professional Experience
Partner
Ashton Wartko & Wilgus, LLC.
- Current
Owner
Michael J. Wartko, Attorney at Law
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Intern
Canton Law Department
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Certifications
CASA Certification
CASA
Professional Associations
State Bar of Ohio  # 0086157
Member
Current
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Scanlon-Bell Inn of Courts
Member
- Current
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CASA
Guardian Ad Litem
- Current
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Akron Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Ohio
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Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
DUI & DWI
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Juvenile Law
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
Languages
  • English
Websites & Blogs
Website
OVI/DUI Website
Blog
Main Website
Contact & Map
Partner
1653 Merriman Rd., Suite 114
Akron, OH 44313
Telephone: (330) 835-3854