Patrick DiChiro
Law Office of 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)
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- John Carroll University
- B.A. (1985)
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- Owner
- Law Office of Patrick DiChiro
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- 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
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- United States Northern District Court of Ohio
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- United States Sixth District Court of Appeals
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- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
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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/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation, Family - Arbitration/Mediation
- English: Spoken, Written
- Italian: Spoken
- Q. If I am a witness for the defense can the prosecutor add me as a witness to their side?
- A: The Answer to your question is yes. If you are a defense witness and the prosecutor knows about you and thinks there is something that you can add to his or her case, then they can add you to their witness list. The opposite is also true. Many times as a defense attorney, I put a witness that is a prosecution witness on my witness list. I do this because maybe there is something they can add to my defense.
Best wishes,
Pat DiChiro
- Q. If someone being charged with a felony 5, will they be sent to jail on theur summons to appear date?
- A: On your summons date, you will appear and a bond will be set. So, as long as you are able to post a bond, you will not be arrested.
Best wishes,
Pat DiChiro
- Q. I am 25 and was stopped for speeding and had been drinking . This was my first DUI and my arraignment is in the morning
- A: I always recommend pleading not Guilty. The OVI is a high level misdemeanor. A first OVI carries 6 points on your license, which will definitely affect your insurance rates. You will also get a 1-3 year license suspension. So, this is something not to take lightly. It will have an impact on your future.
There are also financial sanctions and a potential for jail.
You should consult with an attorney. If you have no job, ask to see if you qualify for a public defender.
Best wishes,
Patrick DiChiro
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