Our firm recently secured unemployment benefits for a warehouse forklift operator who had been disqualified after his former employer branded his actions “gross misconduct.” During the appeal hearing, we established—through precise questioning and the claimant’s consistent testimony—that he merely sat on the edge of a break-room table to tie his shoes, refuting a co-worker’s lap-sitting allegation. Convinced by the clear evidence we presented, the Unemployment Compensation Review Commission ruled the discharge was without just cause, reversed the prior denial, and sent the matter back for benefit calculation and proper employer charging.

Our client, a general manager at a large agricultural-equipment dealership, was fired after he respectfully declined to sign a written warning that he believed mischaracterized his performance. Although the employer admitted he could have kept working had he simply added his signature, the Unemployment Compensation Review Commission agreed that refusing to endorse the document did not demonstrate an unreasonable disregard for the employer’s interests. Because the discharge was therefore without just cause, the earlier redetermination was reversed and our client’s unemployment benefits were restored.

After submitting a professional four-week notice of resignation, our client—a sales consultant with over five years of service—was abruptly told to "get out" by her senior manager and removed from the workplace that same day. Despite giving proper notice, the employer treated her resignation as immediate and contested her right to unemployment benefits. At the hearing, we demonstrated that she engaged in no misconduct and was effectively discharged without cause. The Hearing Officer agreed, affirmed the original decision, and our advocacy helped ensure that her unemployment benefits were rightfully preserved.

Our client, a deli and bakery associate with more than fifteen years of service, was fired when management claimed she had harassed a supervisor and a coworker. We challenged the accusations at her unemployment hearing, showing that the notes, candy, and rumored comments were innocent, uncorroborated, or flatly denied, and that no evidence established any workplace misconduct. The Hearing Officer agreed that the allegations did not amount to just cause for discharge, reversed the prior benefit suspension, and our advocacy secured the unemployment compensation our client deserved.

Our client faced serious charges after being stopped and investigated for OVI, including being asked to submit to field sobriety tests and a chemical breath test. Despite the initial allegations, we quickly identified legal and evidentiary issues surrounding the stop, the testing procedures, and the handling of the breath test process. By raising these concerns and negotiating early, we secured a complete dismissal of all OVI-related charges. Our client instead resolved the case with a plea to a simple traffic citation—avoiding jail time, preventing high points from hitting her license, and eliminating the risk of a one-year license suspension.

Our client accepted a Community Educator position, only to have the job transformed into a sales role within weeks, complete with steep individual quotas that were never mentioned during hiring and kept changing afterward. When she questioned these new metrics, the employer put her on a Performance Improvement Plan and then dismissed her for alleged poor performance. At the unemployment hearing we showed that the quotas were not part of the original offer, had been repeatedly altered, and were never proven reasonable or attainable. The Hearing Officer ruled the discharge was without just cause, removed the benefit suspension, and our advocacy ensured that our client received the unemployment compensation she deserved.

We recently represented a travel nurse whose unemployment claim was challenged following the end of her assignment with a staffing agency. The employer alleged that she voluntarily quit, but at hearing, we demonstrated that her assignment ended as scheduled and that no further work was offered despite her availability. The Hearing Officer agreed, ruling that the separation was not disqualifying under Ohio law. As a result, our client was approved for benefits and will receive the support she deserves while seeking new work.

In a recent win before the Ohio Unemployment Compensation Review Commission, we successfully represented a claimant who was initially found to be overpaid unemployment benefits due to receiving private supplemental unemployment pay from her former employer. The Commission reversed that finding for nearly three months’ worth of benefits, ruling that those supplemental payments were not deductible under Ohio law and did not reduce our client’s eligibility. Her benefits were properly paid.

Our 23-year-old client was stopped for speeding after leaving her job at a local winery and ultimately charged with OVI. She was polite, cooperative, and performed well on field sobriety tests, factors that we emphasized in early negotiations. We successfully resolved the case with a dismissal of the OVI charges and a plea to a traffic citation instead. As a result, she avoided jail time, the mandatory three-day driver intervention program, and a one-year license suspension; allowing her to move forward without the serious consequences that come with an OVI conviction.

In this case, our client faced serious OVI charges and an automatic license suspension. We aggressively challenged the evidence by filing a suppression motion and prevailed at the hearing, convincing the court that key evidence should be excluded. As a result, all charges against our client were dismissed in full, and his license suspension was vacated. He walked out of court with a clean record and the OVI charges fully behind him.

Our client was charged with OVI after being found pulled over safely on the roadside and admitting to having consumed alcohol earlier in the evening. Despite the initial citation, we moved swiftly and, by the first court date, successfully negotiated a complete dismissal of the OVI charges. Our client instead pled to a non-moving traffic citation—resulting in no points to her license, no mandatory one-year suspension, and no OVI conviction on her record. This outcome preserved her driving privileges, protected her clean background, and prevented the lasting consequences that come with an OVI offense.

Our client, a 68-year-old retired man recovering from two knee and two hip surgeries, was charged with OVI following a minor rear-end collision after another vehicle stopped abruptly without signaling. Despite allegations of unsteadiness and slurred speech, body-worn camera footage showed him responding clearly and displaying physical limitations consistent with his medical history—not intoxication. Officers failed to properly medically qualify him for field sobriety tests and proceeded with physically demanding tasks he had already explained he could not perform. Additionally, serious flaws in the administration and timing of the mandatory observation period before his breath test raised questions about its validity. By highlighting these evidentiary issues along with our client’s cooperation and medical condition, we secured a dismissal of the OVI charge. He instead entered a plea to a non-moving traffic citation, avoiding license suspension, points on his record, and an OVI conviction.

Our client was stopped for allegedly failing to stop properly at intersections and was accused of showing signs of impairment during the traffic stop and field sobriety tests. Although he refused a breath test at the station, we approached the case strategically, highlighting mitigating factors such as his cooperative demeanor and clean record. Crucially, we challenged the sufficiency of the officer's justification to remove our client from his vehicle and raised questions regarding the officer's administration of sobriety tests and the environmental conditions. By pursuing these angles, we successfully secured a dismissal of the OVI charges, with our client pleading instead to a traffic citation—avoiding an OVI conviction, license suspension, and significant points on his driving record.

Our client was stopped by police allegedly for driving slowly in a 45 mph zone, quickly leading to an expanded investigation for drug impairment and possession. The officer conducted questionable field sobriety tests and improperly pressured her to admit to drug use by threatening harsher charges against her husband. After thoroughly reviewing the case, we raised significant legal concerns about the officer's justification for extending the initial traffic stop, the methods used during the sobriety testing, and the coercive tactics used in questioning. By effectively leveraging these critical issues, we secured a complete dismissal of all charges, fully protecting our client’s record, driving privileges, and her rights against improper police conduct.

Our 81-year-old client was stopped after police received a report alleging erratic driving. Upon initiating the traffic stop, officers suspected impairment based on initial observations, and conducted multiple field sobriety tests—including some not recommended for individuals her age. Despite cooperating fully, she was arrested and charged with OVI after providing a breath sample slightly above the legal limit. After carefully reviewing the evidence, we identified several key issues, including improper administration of field sobriety tests, questionable reliability of the breath test results, and the overall validity of the traffic stop itself. By leveraging these critical points, we successfully negotiated a dismissal of the OVI charges, with our client instead pleading to a non-moving citation. This favorable resolution protected her driving record and significant consequences associated with an OVI conviction.

Our client, a lawful permanent resident, faced misdemeanor charges that not only threatened her criminal record but also posed significant risks to her immigration status. Recognizing the seriousness of these potential consequences, especially given today’s uncertain immigration climate, we diligently investigated her case and identified several critical issues. Through strategic negotiations, we secured an agreement for her participation in a diversion program, which required her to complete minimal tasks. Successful completion of this program will result in the full dismissal of her charges, ensuring the protection of her record and preserving her immigration status.

Our client was pulled over after police claimed she committed marked lanes violations while driving in an unfamiliar area late at night. Despite providing clear explanations and cooperating fully, including performing multiple field sobriety tests and submitting to a breathalyzer, she was charged with OVI after testing above the legal limit. Our careful review of dashcam footage revealed no clear lane violations or driving infractions justifying the initial stop, along with significant procedural errors in administering the field sobriety tests—such as improperly timed HGN passes and inadequate consideration of her medical conditions. By raising these critical issues in a suppression motion, we secured a dismissal of all OVI charges. Our client instead pled to a non-moving traffic citation, avoiding points on her license, a mandatory suspension, and the lasting consequences of an OVI conviction.

Our client was stopped after police alleged he made an improper U-turn, drove between lanes, and operated his vehicle without tail lights. Although officers reported several signs of impairment, including slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, and issues with field sobriety tests, our detailed examination of the case revealed significant technical issues related to the initial traffic stop and subsequent investigation. By highlighting these critical problems, along with mitigating circumstances, we successfully negotiated a dismissal of the OVI charges. Our client pled instead to a non-moving traffic citation, enabling him to avoid a damaging OVI conviction, points on his license, and a mandatory license suspension.

When our client resigned her first job to attend school, then worked two successive positions that each ended in lay-offs, the agency denied her claim—insisting every separation was “without just cause” and therefore disqualifying. We untangled the timeline at the hearing: because she logged more than six weeks at the second job, any prior resignation penalty was wiped clean under Ohio requalification rules. We then showed that both later departures were true lack-of-work lay-offs, leaving no misconduct on our client’s part. The Hearing Officer accepted our analysis in full, overturned the denials, and awarded the unemployment benefits she deserved.

Our client was stopped by police, who quickly suspected him of DUI and placed him under arrest. After being arrested, he declined to submit to a breath test. Immediately stepping in to advocate for our client, we acted swiftly and successfully secured a dismissal of the OVI charges within just one day of representation. He instead pled to a traffic citation, protecting his driving record and preventing the severe penalties associated with an OVI conviction.

Our client was stopped by police after a passenger allegedly threw trash from the vehicle and because her headlights were not activated in the evening. Despite the fact that only the passenger had consumed alcohol, police ordered our client to exit the vehicle and undergo field sobriety testing. The officer improperly administered the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) test, moving the stimulus too rapidly, and repeatedly became distracted during the walk-and-turn test, restarting it multiple times before ultimately deciding to arrest our client. By highlighting these significant procedural irregularities, we successfully obtained a dismissal of the OVI charges. Our client instead pled to a non-moving traffic citation, protecting her driving record and avoiding severe penalties associated with an OVI conviction.

Our 79-year-old client was stopped by police for allegedly stopping too far into an intersection at a red light and crossing a fog line. Officers immediately suspected impairment and administered Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs), despite his age and physical limitations. After being arrested and taken to the station, he was asked to submit a breath sample. Although officers claimed he refused testing, our investigation revealed the breathalyzer produced an invalid reading due to radio frequency interference (RFI). By raising critical concerns regarding the improper testing methods and the faulty breathalyzer results, we secured a dismissal of the OVI charge, with our client entering a plea to a non-moving citation instead. This resolution protected him from an OVI conviction and other severe penalties.

Our client was pulled over for an alleged marked lanes violation, subjected to field sobriety testing, arrested, and provided a breath sample exceeding the legal limit. Through careful investigation, we uncovered several critical issues: no video evidence supporting the alleged lane violation, improper administration of the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs), evidence indicating our client actually passed those tests, and questions regarding the reliability of the breathalyzer results. By raising these significant issues in a suppression motion, we successfully negotiated a dismissal of the OVI charges. Our client ultimately pled to a non-moving citation instead, avoiding points on his license, a damaging OVI conviction, and a mandatory one-year license suspension.

Our client—a long-time front-desk receptionist—requested vacation time for international travel months in advance, then worked diligently to arrange coverage when management later rejected the time-off. Instead of reconsidering, the company terminated her for “failing to cancel” the request and tried to re-label the separation as a voluntary quit. We demonstrated at the hearing that she never resigned, had been actively seeking coverage to help the office, and committed no misconduct. The Hearing Officer agreed the discharge was without just cause, and thanks to our advocacy her unemployment benefits remained fully intact.

After more than a decade in his IT leadership role, our client was fired for allegedly missing a printer‑tracking project in a performance‑improvement plan and for onboarding a handful of new hires late. We demonstrated at the unemployment hearing that his team had finished the database before its deadline, that the remaining PIP tasks weren’t even due yet, and that the onboarding glitches occurred while he was on pre‑approved vacation and stemmed from shipping delays or minor staff errors quickly fixed. The Hearing Officer agreed the employer failed to show any fault on our client’s part and ruled the discharge without just cause—a result our targeted advocacy helped secure, along with the unemployment benefits he deserved.

After several years on the job, our client was suddenly fired for allegedly ignoring sanitation duties and quality tests, with the company accusing him of an ongoing pattern of insubordination. We dug into the record, exposed the absence of clear task assignments or any documented, repeated misconduct, and challenged the employer’s leap over progressive discipline. The Hearing Officer agreed that the “weight of the evidence does not support” the employer’s accusation and ruled the discharge was without just cause—a result our focused advocacy helped secure, along with the unemployment benefits our client deserved.

Hired without any clear performance targets, our client learned only after starting that her call‑center job would be judged by specific “metrics” that were never defined—and would soon be changed mid‑stream. When the company began counting total call‑handling time, the new standard proved impossible to meet: she had no control over the complexity of incoming calls, received no extra training, and repeatedly asked for guidance that never came. Even so, the employer blamed her for the longer calls, fired her, and tried to block her unemployment. At the hearing we showed the metrics were neither reasonable nor consistent, and the company offered no evidence that any failure was due to our client’s negligence. The Hearing Officer agreed the discharge lacked just cause, and our client was awarded the unemployment benefits she deserved.

When our client was fired for allegedly missing productivity targets and denied unemployment, we appealed—and won. The company had issued a “final warning” citing everything from late paperwork to “poor communication,” yet at the hearing its own witness admitted she had no personal knowledge of any specific metrics or even what the “minimum level of productivity” was. Relying on the Ohio Supreme Court’s Tzangas test, we showed the employer never laid out reasonable, consistent expectations at hire and could not prove that job requirements—or our client’s performance—fell short. The Hearing Officer agreed the discharge lacked just cause, overturning the denial and awarding our client the unemployment benefits she deserved.

Our client was pulled over late at night for alleged speeding and marked lanes violations. The officer became suspicious based solely on our client’s supposedly unusual responses—despite there being no reported odor of alcohol, slurred speech, confusion, admission of drinking, or other typical indicators of impairment. Nonetheless, the officer escalated the routine traffic stop into an OVI investigation, resulting in our client being charged with a serious second-in-ten OVI. By highlighting the lack of objective impairment indicators, we successfully obtained a dismissal of the OVI charges. Our client instead entered a plea to traffic citations, preserving his driving record and avoiding severe OVI penalties.

When police pulled behind our client and began tracking his speed, he voluntarily pulled into a plaza, expecting to either receive a speeding ticket or simply have the police continue past. Confused by our client's decision to stop without being signaled, the police prolonged the encounter, extensively checking the backgrounds of our client and his passenger. Finding nothing concerning, officers unnecessarily extended the stop by ordering our client out of his vehicle, hoping to obtain consent to search. Ultimately, our client faced OVI charges based on evidence gathered after he exited his car. We challenged the legality of this prolonged detention through a suppression motion, and after a hearing, the judge agreed, ruling that all evidence obtained after the unlawful extension of the stop must be suppressed.

When officers approached our client’s vehicle—parked on the shoulder of an Ohio highway—they quickly escalated the encounter after noticing that two passengers had been drinking, even though our client showed no signs of impairment. Under threat of a one-year license suspension, he was pressured into providing a urine sample and ultimately charged with OVI. By challenging the legality of the stop and exposing weaknesses in the urine-testing process, we secured a dismissal of the OVI; our client pled only to a minor traffic citation, avoiding license points, fines, and any suspension.

Our client was charged with OVI, hit/skip, failure to control, and being intoxicated on the roadway following a single-vehicle accident. After thoroughly reviewing the evidence and timeline, we identified multiple evidentiary weaknesses and procedural issues. Leveraging these problems, we successfully secured the dismissal of the OVI, hit/skip, and intoxication charges. Ultimately, our client resolved the matter by pleading to a couple traffic citations, thereby avoiding a license suspension, substantial points on his license, costly fines, and the significant long-term consequences associated with an OVI conviction.

ChatGPT said: After 24 years of dedicated service, our client was abruptly fired over vague allegations of workplace horseplay—and his unemployment application was denied. We investigated, uncovered the absence of concrete proof, and guided him through the appeal hearing. The Hearing Officer concluded the employer failed to provide sufficient evidence of misconduct serious enough to justify a termination for just cause. As a result, our client prevailed on appeal and received the unemployment benefits he had earned through decades of loyal work.

After our client was told she would be fired—but asked to stay two extra weeks to train her replacement—she reasonably declined. The employer then labeled her departure a voluntary quit and fought her unemployment application. At the hearing, we proved the situation was a termination, not a resignation, and exposed the employer’s lack of evidence of any misconduct or performance problems warranting discharge. The Hearing Officer agreed, and our client secured the unemployment benefits she deserved.

Our client’s absences were medically documented, yet the company terminated him, bypassing the suspension required by its own progressive‑discipline policy. At the unemployment hearing, we highlighted that skipped step, pressed the employer for the missing attendance‑point records, and showed that terminating someone for bona fide medical absences is not “just cause” under Ohio law. The Hearing Officer agreed on every point, and our client secured the unemployment benefits he was rightfully owed.

When our client’s untreated mental‑health episode led to a single workplace outburst, the company issued a “final warning.” She then took approved medical leave, returned ready to work—and was abruptly fired. The employer leveled multiple accusations but produced no evidence of misconduct occurring after the final warning. We demonstrated that the warning already resolved any prior issues and that her post‑leave performance was spotless. The Hearing Officer agreed: the termination lacked just cause, and our client was awarded the unemployment benefits she deserved.

Our client was stopped by police after coming to rest beyond the stop bar at a snow-covered intersection. The officer swiftly concluded she was impaired, subjected her to Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) in an snowy parking lot, and obtained a breath test result above the legal limit. Upon investigating the case, we highlighted critical issues with the snowy and slippery conditions affecting both the initial stop and the validity of field sobriety testing. Leveraging these key concerns, we secured a dismissal of the OVI charges, enabling our client to plead instead to a non-moving citation. This outcome protected her from points on her license, avoided increased auto insurance premiums, and prevented the lasting consequences of an OVI conviction on her record.

When our client slid off an icy road during a blizzard and collided with a telephone pole, police responded and immediately suspected impairment based solely upon an alleged odor of alcohol and our client’s honest admission of having consumed a couple of beers earlier. Despite hazardous conditions, officers attempted to administer the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) test outdoors in the snow, resulting in an OVI arrest. By raising critical issues regarding the justification for the arrest, the questionable reliability of sobriety testing under such extreme conditions, and our client’s age and previously unblemished record, we successfully achieved the dismissal of all OVI charges. Ultimately, our client resolved the matter by pleading to a non-moving traffic citation, preserving their clean driving history and avoiding severe penalties.

Nearly two decades ago, our client faced criminal charges that left a lasting mark on his record, significantly hindering his employment opportunities and personal growth. Today, through diligent advocacy, we successfully obtained a court order sealing these records, effectively removing this barrier and allowing our client a fresh start with renewed opportunities for employment and advancement.

After our client was stopped for minor traffic violations, law enforcement administered Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) and obtained a breath sample indicating he was over the legal limit. Despite these challenging facts and the presence of a prior OVI conviction, we thoroughly investigated the circumstances surrounding the initial traffic stop and identified significant legal and mitigating issues. As a result of our advocacy, the OVI charges were dismissed, and our client resolved the matter with a plea to a minor traffic citation. This favorable outcome protected him from an additional OVI conviction, prevented high points from accruing on his driving record, and avoided a mandatory license suspension.

Our client was placed at an employer through a temporary staffing agency, but when that assignment ended through no fault of her own, she found herself without a position. She made repeated efforts to secure another assignment, yet the agency never responded. When the agency later contested her unemployment benefits by wrongly alleging she failed to follow up, we presented evidence showing their claim was baseless. The Hearing Officer agreed, granting our appeal and restoring the benefits she deserved.

After our client was pulled over for speeding, the situation escalated into a full OVI investigation, resulting in a breath test reading above the legal limit. By thoroughly reviewing the machine’s maintenance records, however, we uncovered that it was taken out of service only days later and not properly calibrated. Armed with this information and challenging the rapid escalation of the stop, we successfully secured a dismissal of the OVI charge, reducing it to a simple traffic citation for our client.

When our client separated from employment, he received a bonus to which he was rightfully entitled. However, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) mistakenly classified that bonus as separation pay and allocated it over several weeks as deductible income, resulting in an overpayment claim. We appealed this determination, provided compelling evidence that the payment was a true bonus rather than separation pay, and successfully convinced the hearing officer. As a result, the overpayment was removed and our client was fully vindicated.

Our client, who had previously maintained a spotless driving record, was pulled over for making an illegal right turn on red. The routine traffic stop quickly escalated into an OVI investigation, with field sobriety tests and a breath test that registered nearly twice the legal limit. By scrutinizing every detail of the stop and evidence, and highlighting our client’s clean record, our firm successfully secured a dismissal of the OVI charge. Instead, he pled to a non-moving violation—a result that spared him from an OVI conviction on his record, protected his career, avoided license points, and prevented possible jail time.

Our client was receiving unemployment benefits when he took advantage of a one-time work opportunity. He properly reported his earnings and continued filing his weekly claims. Despite this, the unemployment office denied his benefits, arguing that he failed to provide a sufficient explanation for having earnings one week and none the next. At his appeal hearing, we successfully demonstrated that he did not refuse any ongoing work but had simply completed a single temporary assignment. As a result, the hearing officer ruled in his favor, and his benefits were reinstated.

Years after our client received unemployment compensation, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) issued a notice claiming he owed back all of his benefits due to fraud. Unfortunately, he never received this notice, and by the time he learned of the issue through a tax offset letter, the appeal deadline had passed. We swiftly appealed on his behalf, explaining why the appeal was late and providing thorough documentation verifying there was no fraud. After reviewing the evidence, ODJFS agreed with our position, ultimately eliminating the thousands of dollars in overpayments it had been demanding.

Our client was charged with OVI after being stopped for alleged speeding and marked lanes violations. However, dash camera footage failed to confirm any lane violations, with officers asserting the infractions occurred before the camera was activated. The investigation was brief, lacking clear signs of impairment. By highlighting the lack of video evidence, the rushed nature of the investigation, and the absence of strong indicators of intoxication, we secured a dismissal of the OVI charges—even though our client had three prior offenses. Instead, he pled to a non-moving citation, avoiding mandatory jail time, a one-year license suspension, significant license points, and the lasting impact of an OVI conviction on his career.

After our client was stopped for allegedly speeding, officers observed an open seltzer in the vehicle and conducted standard field sobriety tests before making an arrest for driving under the influence. Upon closer examination, however, we discovered there were no other signs of impairment, and our client’s breath test result registered a .000. When authorities shifted their focus to marijuana, they relied on a urine test that merely detects residual THC metabolites from days or even weeks prior. Leveraging these facts, we aggressively challenged the prosecution’s case and successfully secured a complete dismissal of the OVI charges against our client.

We represented a client who worked as a social service manager and was accused of an error at work, receiving a final warning as a result. Despite this, the employer terminated her a month later for the same incident and contested her application for unemployment benefits. At the hearing, we successfully demonstrated that the employer lacked just cause for the termination, as our client had already been disciplined for the matter. As a result, she won her hearing and secured the benefits she deserved.

Our client was unfairly terminated after a co-worker directed obscenities toward him during a heated discussion. The employer’s HR director conducted a one-sided investigation, only speaking with the co-worker and relying solely on their statement. Our client was then fired for alleged unsatisfactory work performance, leading to a denial of his unemployment benefits. At the appeal hearing, we exposed the fundamental unfairness of the employer’s investigation and proved that our client’s termination was unjustified. The Hearing Officer agreed, ruling in our client’s favor and awarding him the benefits he rightfully deserved.

Our client's unemployment benefits were initially denied after the employer alleged just cause for termination due to falsifying records. However, our investigation proved that our client had done nothing wrong. At the appeal hearing, the Hearing Officer agreed, ruling in our client’s favor and awarding the unemployment benefits she rightfully deserved.

Our client was accused of briefly turning the wrong way onto a one-way street before correcting, but the police had no dash cam footage to support this claim. After his arrest for OVI, they alleged he provided a breath test over the legal limit. However, our investigation uncovered an error with the breath test machine. By challenging these issues, we secured a dismissal of the OVI charges, with our client pleading to a non-moving violation instead—protecting him from an OVI conviction, license points, and other serious penalties.

Our client was charged with an OVI based on little more than an officer’s suspicion of marijuana impairment. Knowing his rights, he declined a urine test, which would have only detected residual metabolites from past use rather than actual impairment. To complicate matters, law enforcement mistakenly claimed this was his second OVI. We clarified that this was not the case and challenged the lack of concrete evidence of impairment. As a result, the OVI charge was dismissed, and our client instead resolved the case with traffic citations—avoiding a one-year license suspension, an OVI conviction, and additional points on his record.

Our client, a dedicated restaurant manager, took a stand against workplace misconduct by reporting her supervisor’s on-the-job drinking. Instead of addressing the serious concern, her employer unjustly suspended and later terminated her, also attempting to deny her rightful unemployment benefits. The employer alleged complaints from other employees but failed to provide any evidence during the hearing. Recognizing the lack of just cause for termination, the hearing officer ruled in our client’s favor, securing her unemployment benefits.

At our client’s workplace, maintaining accurate quality control records was a critical responsibility. As a dedicated member of the quality control team, our client reviewed these records and made necessary corrections to ensure accuracy. However, rather than appreciating his diligence, the employer unjustly terminated him, alleging that he was altering reports rather than correcting them. With no evidence to support the claim and no prior disciplinary issues on his record, we fought for our client’s rights and won his unemployment benefits at the hearing.

Our client was involved in a single-vehicle accident and later drove home, where he visited with a neighbor and consumed alcohol after the incident. The police tracked his vehicle to his residence, conducted an interview, and ultimately charged him with a hit and skip, as well as an OVI. By meticulously gathering evidence and demonstrating to the prosecutor that the OVI charges were unwarranted due to intervening alcohol consumption after the accident, we successfully secured a complete dismissal of the OVI charges.

Our client, an Outside Sales Representative, faced an unjust termination after the employer introduced monthly sales quotas seven months into his employment. Despite the lack of clear communication at the time of hire, unreasonable and ever-changing goals were enforced, leading to disciplinary action and his eventual termination. When his unemployment benefits were denied, we stepped in to fight for his rights. At the hearing, we demonstrated that the employer's claims relied entirely on hearsay and that the quotas were neither reasonable nor properly disclosed. The hearing officer ruled in our client’s favor, and he was awarded his benefits.

Our client, employed as a recruiter, was abruptly terminated after approximately seventeen weeks on the job. The employer alleged that she failed to conduct a sufficient number of interviews each week. However, despite having evidence to support this claim, the employer did not follow its progressive discipline policy or provide any formal warning that her job performance was lacking or at risk. At the unemployment hearing, we successfully argued that the employer’s failure to provide notice or follow disciplinary procedures indicated a lack of procedural fairness. The hearing officer agreed, finding that while our client may not have met the employer’s expectations, the absence of warnings or notice demonstrated insufficient fault on her part. As a result, we secured a favorable decision for our client, confirming her eligibility for unemployment benefits.

When our client left their previous job to accept a promising new opportunity, they had no idea the decision would jeopardize their unemployment benefits later on. After working at the new job for several weeks, the position ended, leaving them without income. When they applied for unemployment benefits, they were denied on the grounds that quitting the first job constituted leaving without just cause. However, Ohio law clearly states that if a person quits a job to accept a new one, starts the new job within seven days, and works there for at least three weeks, the suspension of benefits from the first job should not apply. Armed with this law, we presented our case to the hearing officer, who agreed and approved our client’s benefits.

Our client, a dedicated hospital worker, was terminated under absurd circumstances after assisting a patient who had been waiting for an extended period. Despite her compassionate actions, the employer claimed she was "harassing" a coworker by prioritizing patient care. We presented a strong case, emphasizing the unreasonable nature of the employer's position. The hearing officer agreed, ruling in our client’s favor and approving her unemployment benefits.

When our client was stopped by police, he was informed that he was driving under a suspended license—an allegation he was completely unaware of. Upon investigation, we meticulously reviewed BMV records and identified critical issues with the notices sent by the BMV. Armed with these findings, we challenged the validity of the suspension, ultimately securing a complete dismissal of the DUS charges.

Our client was stopped for an alleged marked lanes violation, which led to an investigation and an OVI charge. Through diligent and aggressive representation, we challenged the case on procedural grounds and highlighted issues with missing discovery materials. As a result, the judge granted our administrative license suspension appeal, the OVI charges were dismissed, and our client resolved the matter with a non-moving violation. He left court with his license in hand, no points on his record, and no requirement to attend jail or driver intervention programs.

When our client was approached by police while parked lawfully on a street, a routine interaction escalated into an investigation and an OVI charge. Facing the severe consequences of an OVI conviction—mandatory penalties and a lasting mark on his record—he turned to us for help. Through a thorough examination of the facts, we successfully demonstrated to the prosecutor that the state lacked sufficient evidence to prove our client operated his vehicle while impaired. As a result, the OVI charges were dismissed, and our client accepted a plea to a non-moving violation, avoiding the harsh penalties of an OVI conviction.

In this case, our client was accused of committing marked lanes violations, which led to a traffic stop, despite the officer not personally witnessing any traffic infractions. Although our client cooperated with the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) eye test, she was unable to complete the remaining field sobriety tests due to her age (66) and physical limitations. A breath test later showed a result over the high-tier limit, but we focused on the fact that no traffic violations were observed by the officer, along with other mitigating factors and evidentiary issues. Our skilled defense team successfully argued for the dismissal of the OVI citation, and our client pled to a non-moving violation instead, avoiding the severe consequences of an OVI on her record and preventing high points from being assessed to her driver's license.

Our client faced accusations of contributing to the delinquency of a minor after being alleged to have permitted teenagers to drink alcohol and use marijuana at his residence. Upon thoroughly reviewing the case, we uncovered that the evidence was entirely insufficient, relying more on speculation and unfounded assumptions than concrete proof. Due to our diligent investigation and strategic defense, we successfully secured a complete dismissal of all charges.

Our client recently encountered a challenging situation after accepting a position with a new employer. During the interview, the employer assured her that the role would involve full-time hours and merchandising duties—areas in which she had prior experience. However, once she started the job, she learned that full-time hours were not guaranteed, and she was assigned to reset duties instead of merchandising. Despite accepting a significant pay cut for the position, our client took proactive steps to address these discrepancies by discussing her concerns with her supervisor, but the situation remained unresolved. Recognizing that the employer had breached its promises regarding hours and duties, the Hearing Officer concluded that a reasonable person in her position would have made the same decision to resign. Consequently, it was determined that she had just cause to quit, and her claim for unemployment benefits was approved. This case highlights the importance of holding employers accountable for their commitments and advocating for your rights in the workplace.

Our client, who previously worked in sales, faced an unexpected challenge while receiving unemployment benefits after her job ended. She was offered a part-time position at a local church supervising children during recess and lunch. Recognizing that this position was outside her career path and provided only limited hours, she declined the offer. Her unemployment benefits were subsequently denied. At the hearing, we argued that, under Ohio law, unemployment benefits can only be denied if the refusal of work was without good cause and if the job offer constituted suitable work. The hearing officer agreed with our position, concluding that the job offer did not align with her professional experience and did not provide sufficient hours to be considered "suitable work." Therefore, she had good cause to turn it down. As a result, our client was awarded her unemployment benefits. This case underscores the importance of understanding your rights when navigating unemployment claims.

When our client’s unemployment benefits application was denied by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) due to alleged absenteeism, we knew there was more to the story. ODJFS had determined that her employer had just cause to terminate her, but our investigation revealed otherwise. By gathering and presenting thorough documentation, we demonstrated that her absences were due to a legitimate medical condition. At the hearing, the Hearing Officer agreed, ruling that our client was terminated through no fault of her own. As a result, her appeal was granted, and her unemployment benefits were approved and paid.

Our client was involved in a serious single-vehicle accident that caused her car to roll over, necessitating emergency assistance. Police broke a window to help her escape but quickly shifted their focus to an OVI investigation, even as paramedics and hospital staff provided critical medical care. Through our thorough investigation, we determined that the signs of impairment cited by authorities were more likely the result of trauma from the accident rather than alcohol or drug use. Consequently, the OVI charges were dismissed, and the client pleaded to a non-moving violation. This outcome protected her from license points, a lengthy suspension, an OVI conviction on her record, and increased auto insurance rates.

Our client was stopped by law enforcement under the claim that her temporary tag, displayed in the rear window, was not visible. Despite this minor issue, the officer alleged an odor of alcohol and noted watery eyes, prompting him to order her out of the vehicle for field sobriety tests. This led to an OVI charge. Recognizing the importance of protecting our client’s rights, we filed a motion to suppress evidence, challenging the validity of the traffic stop and questioning whether the officer lawfully expanded and prolonged the detention. Our thorough legal strategy resulted in the dismissal of the OVI charge, with our client instead pleading to a traffic citation. This resolution also spared her from the significant consequences of a license suspension.

When a state trooper alleged our client made an unsafe lane change and displayed signs of impairment, including bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, and the smell of alcohol, the case initially appeared challenging. Our client was subjected to field sobriety tests, arrested, and taken to the station, where an attempt to administer a breath test failed due to issues with the machine. However, through a thorough investigation, we discovered that many of the trooper's claims were contradicted by video evidence from the traffic stop. Armed with these inconsistencies, we successfully negotiated a dismissal of the OVI charges, with our client pleading to a non-moving violation instead. This outcome spared our client from license points, the lasting stigma of an OVI conviction, and the associated penalties.

When our client, a commercial driver, was stopped for allegedly crossing a marked line and subjected to an OVI investigation—including an over-the-limit breath test—we understood the stakes: his career and livelihood were on the line. Our team fought aggressively to secure an outcome that protected his commercial driver’s license. We achieved a complete dismissal of the OVI charge, a plea to a non-moving citation with no points, vacated the administrative license suspension, and avoided any court-imposed suspension. This resolution safeguarded his CDL and ensured his ability to continue his career without disruption.

After allegedly observing our client engaged in street racing, law enforcement quickly shifted their focus to an OVI investigation, administering field sobriety tests and later a breath test that registered above the legal limit. We challenged the rapid escalation of the traffic stop and raised multiple legal issues that called into question the validity of the investigation. As a result, the OVI charges were dismissed, and our client agreed to resolve the matter with minor traffic citations. This outcome spared our client from the severe consequences of an OVI conviction, including steep fines, significant license points, and a year-long license suspension.

After our client was accused of crossing a fog line twice while speeding and subsequently arrested for OVI with a breath test result over the legal limit, we conducted a thorough investigation into the case. By meticulously following a strategic approach, we were able to challenge the evidence and secure the best possible outcome for our client. As a result, the OVI charges were dismissed, and our client pled to a non-moving citation, avoiding points on his license, hefty fines, an OVI record, and a year-long license suspension.

Our client was stopped while operating a golf cart on a roadway and quickly subjected to field sobriety tests, which the officer suspiciously conducted out of view of his 180-degree dash camera. Through a thorough investigation, we raised significant doubts about the justification for the stop and challenged the officer's deliberate avoidance of objective video evidence. After heated negotiations with the prosecutor, we secured a dismissal of the OVI charges, allowing our client to plead to a simple traffic citation. This resolution spared him from high license points, a mandatory one-year license suspension, and the damaging impact of an OVI conviction on his career.

Our client was arrested for OVI following a minor fender bender, with a breath test allegedly over the legal limit. Despite the challenging circumstances, we successfully secured a dismissal of the OVI charges, allowing the client to plead to minor traffic citations instead. This resolution spared him from an OVI conviction, significant points on his driving record, a potential year-long license suspension, mandatory jail time, and the possible loss of his job.

Our client faced a daunting array of charges, including two first-degree misdemeanors, five fifth-degree felonies, one third-degree felony, one second-degree felony, and one first-degree felony. Through thorough investigation and strategic legal representation, we meticulously examined the state's evidence—and the lack thereof—to negotiate a highly favorable outcome. As a result, all charges were dismissed except for a single misdemeanor. Our client avoided jail time entirely and walked out of court with only a $100 fine.

We successfully helped a client secure unemployment benefits after his employer terminated him for not completing a certification that wasn’t part of his original job. By proving to the Unemployment Review Commission that the employer’s demand was unreasonable and lacked just cause, we ensured our client received the financial relief he deserved.

Our client was terminated after raising workplace concerns and being confronted by a co-worker. During the exchange, our client stated he didn’t respect the co-worker but emphasized the importance of working together. The employer claimed this conversation was “harassment” and fired him, leading to a denial of unemployment benefits. We appealed and represented our client at a hearing, where we successfully demonstrated that his statements didn’t amount to misconduct. The hearing officer agreed, reversing the denial and ensuring our client received the benefits he deserved.

Our client was stopped by police for a minor traffic issue and subsequently asked to exit her vehicle to perform field sobriety tests. Despite her prior OVI conviction and a breath test result exceeding the legal limit, we strategically challenged the officer's investigation. We argued that the officer lacked sufficient evidence of impairment to justify removing her from the vehicle and that the field sobriety tests were not conducted in substantial compliance with standardized procedures. By focusing on these critical issues, we successfully secured a dismissal of the OVI charges. Instead of facing a mandatory minimum jail sentence of ten days, our client resolved the matter with a non-moving traffic citation and avoided jail time altogether. This case highlights the importance of scrutinizing every aspect of an OVI investigation to ensure that our clients receive the best possible outcome.

Our client faced a challenging situation when the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) denied her unemployment benefits and demanded repayment of benefits she had already received. ODJFS claimed she was terminated with just cause. However, we demonstrated at a hearing that this was not the case. Despite being placed on a performance improvement plan (PIP) prior to her termination, our client never received notice of the PIP’s extension. Additionally, she had received a positive performance review after the PIP was implemented. We also highlighted that the employer failed to provide sufficient evidence of any fault on her part that would justify termination. The hearing officer ruled in our client’s favor. She was not only entitled to keep her prior benefits but also received the additional benefits she deserved.

Our elderly client was charged with an OVI after a minor fender bender, with police mistakenly attributing signs of aging to impairment. Recognizing the injustice, we conducted a thorough investigation into the accident and the police’s OVI evaluation, uncovering critical evidence that demonstrated this misinterpretation. Due to our diligent efforts and advocacy, the OVI charges were completely dismissed. Our client instead resolved the matter with a minor misdemeanor traffic citation and a $100 fine, avoiding the serious consequences of an OVI conviction.

Our client faced serious charges after a minor fender bender: leaving the scene of an accident. This first-degree misdemeanor carried penalties of up to 6 months in jail, a $1,000 fine, and a mandatory license suspension. Recognizing the severe impact on our client's life and livelihood, our legal team meticulously examined the case details. Through strategic defense and compelling advocacy, we secured a complete dismissal of all charges, protecting our client's record and driving privileges.

Our client was accused of committing multiple traffic violations, leading to an OVI arrest and a breath test showing results over the legal limit. However, our diligent investigation uncovered several issues with the initial traffic stop. We highlighted these issues in a suppression motion, which ultimately resulted in the dismissal of the OVI charges. Our client was able to resolve the case by pleading to a non-moving citation instead. This outcome spared him from the heavy license points associated with an OVI conviction and helped protect his career.

Our client was initially stopped for a minor traffic issue, yet soon found himself subjected to an OVI investigation despite insufficient indicators of impairment. After a thorough review of the state’s evidence, our legal team crafted a strong defense and successfully secured a dismissal of the OVI charges. Ultimately, our client resolved the matter by pleading to a simple traffic citation. This favorable outcome meant he avoided jail time, protected his record from an OVI conviction, and maintained his driving privileges without any license suspension.

Our client was involved in a minor accident, and when police arrived at the scene, they focused on investigating potential impairment rather than ensuring our client’s well-being. Despite being charged with an OVI (Operating a Vehicle Impaired), our dedicated legal team successfully negotiated a dismissal of the OVI charges. Instead, our client only needed to plead to a minor, non-moving citation, sparing her from the serious consequences associated with an OVI conviction. This outcome protected her record, prevented any points from being added to her license, and avoided a potential license suspension.

Our client initially faced a denial of unemployment benefits after her employer classified her as an independent contractor. However, there are strict guidelines that prevent employers from avoiding their obligations by misclassifying employees. For instance, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) considers twenty specific factors to assess whether an individual has been correctly classified. In this case, we presented compelling documentation and testimony that demonstrated our client’s true employment status. Ultimately, the hearing officer agreed with our position, recognizing the misclassification. As a result, our client prevailed in her hearing and secured her rightful benefits.

Years after our client received unemployment benefits, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) demanded repayment of nearly $20,000, claiming he was not unemployed when he applied for benefits. We thoroughly investigated the situation and represented him in a hearing with the Unemployment Compensation Review Commission. During the hearing, we demonstrated that, although our client held multiple part-time positions, he had, in fact, become unemployed from one of them. The hearing officer agreed, recognizing his status as partially unemployed, and ruled in his favor, overturning the repayment demand.

Our client was initially stopped for a minor issue: failing to display a license plate. However, the situation quickly escalated, with officers subjecting him to a pat-down, field sobriety tests, a roadside portable breath test, and an evidentiary breath test at the police station. Despite test results above the legal limit, our team focused on the improper escalation of what began as a routine traffic stop. Through our aggressive defense, we achieved a dismissal of the OVI charges, allowing our client to plead to a non-moving citation. This outcome saved him from points on his license, avoided a license suspension, and prevented an OVI from appearing on his record.

Our client reached out to us after a distressing encounter with a police officer. She was seeking assistance when her car broke down, but instead of help, she felt treated unfairly, as though she were a criminal. Following the incident, she filed a formal complaint about the officer’s conduct. However, after reviewing the body camera footage, the police department alleged that her complaint included false statements, leading to her being charged with a first-degree misdemeanor. With our firm’s dedicated and strategic representation, we successfully negotiated for the dismissal of the first-degree misdemeanor charges. Ultimately, our client only needed to pay a $50 fine for a minor misdemeanor citation, protecting her record and restoring her peace of mind.

After being unjustly terminated, our client applied for unemployment benefits but was denied by ODJFS, which argued she was not medically able to work. We stepped in to support her case, helping her prepare for the hearing and representing her to demonstrate that, despite her medical restrictions, she was indeed capable of working. Thanks to our efforts, she won her hearing and secured the unemployment benefits she deserved.

When our client was injured and required time away from work to recover, her employer unexpectedly terminated her. Upon filing for unemployment benefits, she was dismayed to find her claim denied. We stepped in to represent her at a hearing, presenting clear evidence that her absence was due to a legitimate medical condition. Our advocacy led to a successful outcome—she won her unemployment benefits, ensuring the support she deserved.

Our client faced an OVI charge after a traffic stop, where a breath test indicated levels above the legal limit. Despite the initial evidence, we successfully secured a dismissal of the OVI charge, allowing him to plead to a non-moving violation instead. By keeping the OVI off his record, we helped him retain his job and avoid the long-term consequences of a serious offense.

When our client was stopped for speeding, the police swiftly escalated the stop into an OVI investigation, leading to OVI charges. We intervened and successfully achieved a dismissal of the OVI charges, allowing our client to plead to a non-moving violation instead. This outcome protected our client’s record from the serious impact of an OVI charge.

Our client was found asleep in his parked vehicle, prompting police to approach for a wellness check. However, the situation quickly escalated into OVI charges. Through a determined and strategic defense, we achieved a dismissal of these charges, allowing our client to resolve the matter with a non-moving violation instead. This outcome protected our client’s record from the severe implications of an OVI.

What might be defined as a win can differ from case to case. For example, in this case our client was charged with a second-in-ten (4th lifetime) OVI with a refusal. As a result, he was facing a minimum of 20 day and maximum of 180 days in jail. Through strategic representation, we helped him to avoid any jail time by persuading the prosecutor and judge to treat the OVI as a first-in-ten. Although he still received an OVI, in his eyes the avoidance of any jail time was a big win.

Our client received an OVI citation, despite his last OVI incident being over 13 years ago. We argued that the police had misinterpreted signs of impairment, and through a strong defense, we secured a dismissal of the OVI charges. Our client was instead able to resolve the matter with a non-moving violation, preserving his record from the significant impact of a repeat OVI charge.

Our client called off work to support her sister battling cancer, only to be terminated by a new manager for not notifying her absence more than an hour before her shift—a recently implemented rule that hadn’t been communicated to her. We demonstrated this lack of prior notice, and as a result, we prevailed at her hearing, securing a fair outcome for our client.

Our client was terminated without any active disciplinary record after his employer claimed concern over a comment he allegedly made. However, the employer failed to address this concern with him before the termination. We highlighted this lack of communication, and as a result, we prevailed at his hearing, securing approval of his benefits.

After a minor fender bender in a drive-thru, our client was unexpectedly accused of an OVI by the police. We provided assertive representation, successfully obtaining a dismissal of the OVI charges. Our client resolved the matter with a non-moving violation, protecting her record from serious repercussions.