Patrick DiChiro

After being admitted to the bar in 1989, Patrick DiChiro began his practice primarily in the areas of Criminal Defense, Domestic Relations, Civil Litigation, and Probate Law where he has obtained favorable verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients. Over the years, Patrick DiChiro has expanded services to his private practice, and is recognized as a reputable Trial Lawyer.

As a Trial Lawyer, Patrick DiChiro has used his extensive experience to establish favorable outcomes within the Trial Court and throughout various Appellate Courts, on behalf of clients and other attorneys in need of assistance with their complex cases.

Patrick DiChiro continues his contribution of experience to several businesses, families, and individuals in the greater Cleveland area and nearby local communities. Patrick DiChiro on occasion sits as a visiting judge, and for over 20 years continues to serve as Assistant Law Director for the City of Seven Hills. As Assistant Law Director, Mr. DiChiro attends all Mayor's Court Hearings as acting Prosecutor, and provides opinions and other valuable forms of legal services and assistance to the City of Seven Hills.

Cleveland Marshal College of Law

J.D. (1998)

John Carroll University

B.A. (1985)

Owner

Law Office of Patrick DiChiro

1989 - Current

Dedicated to assisting Corporations, Individuals, and Families with a broad range of Legal services throughout the Cleveland, Ohio area, and nearby local communities.

Ohio Supreme Court

Since 1989

United States Northern District Court of Ohio

Since 1991

United States Sixth District Court of Appeals

Since 1991

• Free Consultation
• Credit Cards Accepted
• Contingent Fees
  My office accepts contingent fees for Personal Injury claims for which I agree to take on through a signed fee agreement. This office does not accept contingent fees for Personal Injury defense representation.

Criminal Law

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

DUI & DWI

Traffic Tickets

Suspended License

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights

Divorce

Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Appeals & Appellate

Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals

Elder Law

Estate Planning

Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Immigration Law

Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas

Juvenile Law

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

Real Estate Law

Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law

Probate

Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests

Social Security Disability

Arbitration & Mediation

Business Arbitration, Consumer Arbitration, Family Arbitration

Q. Is there a way to expunge or seal the Felony DUI in Ohio? If not Is there a way to reduce the felony to Misdemeanor.

15 January 2021

A: If you are referring to reducing a felony OVI, yes there is a possibility of doing that WHILE the case is pending. The same is true for other felonies. However, after you have already been convicted, you cannot obtain a reduction because you have alread plead and been sentenced. Your case is over. The only way to re-open it is: 1) appeal if it is withing 30 days of your conviction. And then you have to win your appeal. or, 2) file a Motion to Withdraw Plea. Both are very difficult processes.

Q. Can I expunge, seal, or non-disclosure a felony dui i was charged with years ago?

12 January 2021

A: NO. PURSUANT TO OHIO REVISED CODE SECTION 2953.36(A)(2), A DUI IS NOT CAPABLE OF BEING EXPUNGED. SORRY TO PASS THIS ALONG. PAT DICHIRO

Q. Have a DUI on record. Recently got an OWI. Trying to obtain liscense to be able to drive to work?

3 June 2020

A: Okay. It appears that you recently got an OVI not OWI. So you are eligible for driving privileges as follows: 1) IF this is your first in 10 years, then you can obtain driving privileges after 15 days if you took the breath test and tested over, if you refused the test, then it is 30 days; and, 2) you say you have a prior DUI. If that is the case and it was in the last 10 years, then this charge would be your 2nd in 10 years. In that case, you are not eligible for driving privileges until after 45 days if you took the test and failed. If you refused the test, and your prior DUI was also a refused test, then the time for getting privileges would be extended to a 90 day wait period. Best wishes, Patrick DiChiro