Recent Cases

Whether DUI/OVI cases, unemployment appeals, or criminal cases, Smith's Law Offices' record shows a steady flow of successes for our clients.

Please keep in mind that the success of any legal matter depends on the unique circumstances of each case and we cannot guarantee particular results for future clients based on successes we have achieved in past legal matters.

Winning Unemployment Benefits by Proving Eligibility

Our client was initially denied unemployment benefits when ODJFS determined she lacked sufficient qualifying weeks. We gathered detailed documentation of her earnings and presented this evidence at a hearing, demonstrating that she did, in fact, meet the requirements. The hearing officer agreed, and we successfully won her case, securing the benefits she deserved.

  
August 23, 2024
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Securing Unemployment Benefits After Unjust “Resignation”

Our client was informed she was being terminated for alleged performance issues but was given the option to resign instead. When she chose to resign, ODJFS initially ruled her ineligible for unemployment benefits. At the hearing, we demonstrated that this was a resignation in lieu of termination and should be considered a termination. We further showed that the employer lacked evidence to justify termination for cause. In the end, we won the hearing, securing our client the unemployment benefits she deserved.

  
August 22, 2024
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Unemployment Appeal Won After Termination for Alleged Threat

Our client was employed at a company that recently experienced a cyberattack. During a phone conversation, our client described the incident, comparing the attack to hackers "throwing a grenade" into the system. Surprisingly, this metaphor led to his termination, as the employer alleged he had made a threat. In a hearing, we demonstrated that no threats were made, clarified the context, and argued that the termination lacked just cause. We successfully advocated for our client’s right to unemployment benefits, and the hearing officer agreed—resulting in a win for our client.

  
August 22, 2024
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Case Success: OVI Charges Dismissed

When our client faced OVI charges, we uncovered key issues in the case: missing video footage from the traffic stop and conflicting reports regarding the reason for the stop. Leveraging these inconsistencies, we successfully negotiated a dismissal of the OVI charges. Instead, our client resolved the matter with a plea to a non-moving citation, protecting their record and future.

  
August 20, 2024
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Case Result: OVI Charges Dismissed Due to Misinterpreted Signs of Aging

Our client was initially stopped for a traffic violation, then given field sobriety tests, and ultimately charged with an OVI. We demonstrated that the so-called signs of impairment were, in fact, normal signs of aging, not intoxication. This clarity led to the dismissal of the OVI charges, with our client accepting a non-moving citation instead—preserving their record and peace of mind.

  
August 15, 2024
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CDL and Career Saved After OVI Charge Dismissal

Our client, a commercial driver, faced an OVI charge that threatened his commercial driver’s license (CDL) and livelihood. We successfully achieved a dismissal of the OVI charge and vacated his administrative license suspension. By resolving the case with a minor traffic citation, our client avoided the OVI conviction, CDL disqualification, and potential job loss, securing his career and future.

  
August 13, 2024
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Aggravated Menacing Charges Dismissed

Our client faced aggravated menacing charges following an alleged argument with a recreation center employee, during which there was an alleged reference to a gun. Through strategic and assertive representation, we achieved a complete dismissal of all charges, protecting our client’s record and reputation.

  
August 13, 2024
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Unemployment Benefits Won After Use of Profanity

Our client came to us after her unemployment benefits were initially denied. Her employer argued that they had just cause to terminate her for using profanity in the workplace. However, the full story revealed a different perspective. During the hearing, we demonstrated that the situation had been provoked by a supervisor who was verbally aggressive, using profanities toward our client. Under these circumstances, our client simply responded, "watch your f###ing tone when you are talking to me." We argued that this response did not constitute grounds for termination. The Hearing Officer agreed with our position, finding that this did not justify the employer's action. Thanks to our advocacy, our client received her rightful benefits. We are proud to support employees facing unfair treatment and will fight to protect their rights in challenging situations.

  
August 12, 2024
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Unemployment Hearing Won:

Our client faced an unexpected challenge when he was placed on a performance improvement plan despite having no prior disciplinary record. Shortly after, he was terminated without any specific reason provided. When he initially filed for unemployment benefits, his claim was denied. Believing in his right to fair treatment, we appealed the decision and represented him in a hearing, presenting the facts that demonstrated his dedication and professionalism. Through our advocacy, we successfully won his benefits, ensuring he received the support he deserved.

  
July 31, 2024
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Protecting Our Client’s Future and Driving Privileges

Our client faced an OVI charge that threatened to leave a permanent mark on his record and result in a mandatory one-year license suspension. Through determined advocacy, we achieved a dismissal of the OVI charges, reducing them to minor traffic citations. This outcome allowed our client to avoid an OVI conviction and keep his driving privileges intact. Our firm is committed to securing favorable resolutions and protecting our clients' futures.

  
July 30, 2024
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Defending Our Client’s Right to Keep Her Pandemic Benefits

When our client was asked by the ODJFS to repay the pandemic unemployment benefits she had rightly received, we stepped in to help. Through a strong appeal, we successfully defended her case, ensuring she could keep the benefits she deserved.

  
July 30, 2024
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Protecting Our Client Against Unjust Fraud Claims

Our client was wrongly accused of fraud by the ODJFS for collecting unemployment compensation, leading to a demand for repayment. We appealed this determination, successfully clearing her of any fraud and eliminating the overpayment claim. At our firm, we are committed to defending our clients against unfounded accusations and safeguarding their rightful benefits.

  
July 25, 2024
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Securing a Positive Outcome in an OVI Case

Our client was pulled over for an alleged marked lanes violation, subjected to field sobriety tests, and later arrested with a request for a breath test, which he refused. By challenging the validity of the OVI investigation and field sobriety procedures, we successfully obtained a dismissal of the OVI charges. Instead, our client pled to a non-moving citation, sparing him from the long-term consequences of an OVI on his record and additional penalties.

  
July 22, 2024
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Fighting for Fair Treatment and Unemployment Benefits

Our client was unfairly terminated for a minor alleged infraction, despite a spotless disciplinary record. We guided her through the appeals process and represented her at the hearing, ultimately securing the unemployment benefits she deserved.

  
July 18, 2024
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Achieving a Dismissal of Serious Charges

Our client faced a first-degree misdemeanor charge for driving under an OVI suspension, which included a mandatory three-day jail term and an additional one-year license suspension. Through our effective representation, we secured a dismissal of the serious charges, allowing our client to plead to a minor traffic citation with only a small fine.

  
July 16, 2024
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Securing a Favorable Outcome in a High-Tier OVI Case

Our client was charged with an OVI after registering a high-tier result on a breath test. Through creative strategy and aggressive representation, we achieved a dismissal of the OVI charges, allowing our client to plead to a minor traffic citation instead.

  
July 16, 2024
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Fighting for Dismissal of OVI Charges and License Restoration

Our client was charged with an OVI, but through our aggressive representation, the charges were dismissed, and his license was immediately reinstated.

  
July 16, 2024
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Protecting Our Client’s Right to Pandemic Benefits

Our client was initially approved for pandemic unemployment benefits, only for ODJFS to later demand repayment, alleging fraud. We appealed this determination, successfully clearing his name and ensuring he retained the benefits he was rightfully due.

  
July 12, 2024
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Securing Dismissal of OVI Charges Despite Breath Test Results

Our client faced OVI charges after a breath test indicated a result over the legal limit. Through aggressive representation, we successfully achieved a dismissal of the OVI charges.

  
July 11, 2024
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Standing Up for Educators Protecting Their Students

Our client, a dedicated teacher, intervened swiftly to protect students during an unexpected fight. Instead of commending his actions, his employer terminated him, critiquing his response for not seeking help first and second-guessing his intervention technique. We challenged this unfair decision, prevailed at the hearing, and successfully secured his unemployment benefits.

  
July 11, 2024
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Challenging Misinterpretation and Securing Dismissal of OVI Charges

Our client was stopped by police, who mistook natural signs of aging for impairment. Although a subsequent urine test detected certain chemicals, we presented his case with determination and achieved a dismissal of the OVI charges. Instead, our client pled to a non-moving citation, avoiding the impact of an OVI record.

  
July 11, 2024
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Securing Unemployment Benefits for a Wrongfully Denied Claim

Our client, employed through a temporary agency, was informed that his assignment had ended. Despite his repeated efforts to secure a new assignment, the agency claimed he failed to follow up and had therefore resigned. We represented him at a hearing, demonstrating that he was, in fact, unemployed through no fault of his own. As a result, he prevailed and received the unemployment benefits he rightfully deserved.

  
July 8, 2024
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Achieving Dismissal of High-Tier OVI Charges

Our client faced OVI charges after a high breath test result. Through aggressive representation, we secured a dismissal of the OVI charges, allowing him to plead to a non-moving citation instead. This outcome spared him from license points and a year-long suspension.

  
July 3, 2024
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Challenging Field Sobriety Tests and Securing a Favorable Outcome

Our client faced OVI charges, but we identified key issues with the field sobriety tests conducted by the police. Through our challenge, we achieved a dismissal of her OVI charges, allowing her to plead to a non-moving citation instead.

  
July 1, 2024
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Defending Against Unjust Fraud Claims in Unemployment Cases

ODJFS accused our client of fraud in receiving unemployment benefits, demanding repayment of alleged overpaid funds. We appealed this decision, successfully clearing our client of fraud and eliminating the overpayment claim.

  
June 28, 2024
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Achieving Dismissal of OVI Charges After Breath Test Refusal

Our client was stopped, arrested, and asked to take a breath test, which he refused. We stepped in, presenting strong arguments on his behalf that led to a dismissal of the OVI charges. Instead, he resolved the case with a traffic citation.

  
June 26, 2024
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Successfully Eliminating Unjust Unemployment Overpayment Claims

ODJFS accused another client of fraudulently receiving unemployment benefits, seeking repayment. We appealed this determination, prevailed, and eliminated the overpayment entirely.

  
June 26, 2024
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Reversing Unjust Fraud Determinations on Unemployment Benefits

Years after receiving unemployment benefits, our client was unexpectedly accused of fraud by ODJFS, with a demand for repayment. We represented him, successfully reversing these determinations and eliminating the claimed overpayment.

  
June 26, 2024
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Protecting Careers by Securing Dismissals in High-Tier OVI Cases

Our client provided a high-tier breath test sample, leading to OVI charges that threatened his career. Through aggressive representation, we achieved a dismissal of the OVI charges, allowing him to plead to a non-moving citation instead—safeguarding his job in the process.

  
June 24, 2024
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Securing Unemployment Benefits Despite Unfair Termination

Our client was fired after discussing his pay with his boss. While leaving, he allegedly used profanity, but we demonstrated at the hearing that this occurred after his termination. His conduct prior to being fired did not warrant termination, and we prevailed, securing his unemployment benefits.

  
June 24, 2024
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Defending Against Unjust Termination Due to Conflicting Instructions

Our client was put in an impossible position, receiving conflicting instructions from different supervisors and then being terminated for choosing which directive to follow. At the hearing, we demonstrated that the employer lacked just cause for termination, resulting in a favorable decision for our client.

  
June 20, 2024
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Securing Dismissal of OVI Charges After Breath Test Refusal

Our client faced OVI charges after refusing a breath test. Through a thorough investigation, we uncovered critical issues in his case, resulting in a dismissal of the OVI charges. Instead, he resolved the matter with a non-moving citation.

  
June 17, 2024
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Challenging Unfair OVI Charges Resulting from a Minor Traffic Stop

Our client was pulled over for a license plate light issue and subsequently subjected to field sobriety tests in snowy conditions, resulting in an OVI charge. Through our representation, we achieved a dismissal of the OVI charges, allowing her to plead to a non-moving citation instead.

  
June 10, 2024
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Achieving Dismissal of OVI Charges Through Strategic Defense

Our client was stopped after crossing the center line, subjected to field sobriety tests, and subsequently charged with an OVI. Through aggressive representation, including filing motions for discovery sanctions against the State and a suppression motion, we reached a resolution allowing our client to plead to a non-moving citation, resulting in the dismissal of the OVI charges.

  
May 31, 2024
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Successfully Challenging Unjust Termination Due to Alleged Performance Issues

Our client was placed on a performance improvement plan (PIP) and later terminated for supposedly not meeting performance expectations. At the hearing, we demonstrated that the employer lacked credible evidence to support these claims. As a result, we prevailed, and our client was approved for her unemployment benefits.

  
May 31, 2024
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Securing Unemployment Benefits After Unjust Job Reassignment

Our client was unfairly removed from her role as a Regional Sales Manager and reassigned to a warehouse position at a significantly reduced salary. Faced with this demotion, she chose to resign. Initially, ODJFS denied her unemployment claim, but we stepped in, represented her at the hearing, and demonstrated that she had just cause to resign. As a result, she successfully secured her benefits.

  
May 30, 2024
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Resolving Long-Standing Domestic Violence Charges

Our client faced domestic violence charges after a physical altercation with an adult sibling. With concerns about the potential consequences, he left these charges open with an outstanding warrant for several years. Once he retained our firm, we acted quickly to lift the warrant and successfully secured a dismissal of the charges.

  
May 28, 2024
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Clearing Unjust Fraud Claims in Unemployment Compensation

ODJFS accused our client of fraudulently receiving unemployment compensation, demanding repayment of alleged overpayments. We appealed this determination and successfully had the fraud claims and overpayment demands removed.

  
May 28, 2024
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Securing Dismissal of Serious Charges Through Thorough Investigation

Our client was accused of impaired driving with her children in the vehicle. Through a meticulous investigation, we uncovered critical issues with the State’s case, leading to a dismissal of the most serious charges. Instead, our client resolved the matter with a non-moving citation and a disorderly conduct charge.

  
May 24, 2024
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Successfully Overturning Unjust Unemployment Fraud Allegations

Our client faced accusations of unemployment fraud, along with demands for alleged overpayments. We represented her at the hearing, where we successfully challenged these claims, resulting in the removal of both the fraud determination and overpayment demands.

  
May 24, 2024
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Challenging OVI Charges Stemming from a Minor Traffic Stop

Our client was initially stopped for an alleged loud exhaust, which quickly escalated into an OVI investigation, resulting in charges for driving over the legal blood alcohol limit. Through aggressive representation, we achieved a dismissal of the OVI charges, allowing our client to plead to a traffic offense instead.

  
May 22, 2024
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Successfully Challenging Unjust Termination Due to Policy Misapplication

Our client was terminated for allegedly missing a safety meeting without prior notice. At the hearing, we demonstrated that, even if true, this infraction did not warrant termination under the employer’s own policy. As a result, we prevailed, securing a favorable outcome for our client.

  
May 21, 2024
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Overturning Unjust Unemployment Fraud Accusations

Another client was wrongly accused of unemployment fraud, facing a substantial overpayment demand from ODJFS. Through the appeal process, we successfully reversed the determination, eliminating the repayment claim and securing a fair outcome for our client.

  
May 20, 2024
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Securing Dismissal of High-Tier OVI Charges Through Rigorous Investigation

After a traffic stop, our client was subjected to field sobriety tests and a breath test, which registered in the high-tier OVI range. Through a thorough investigation, we uncovered significant issues with the breath test procedure. Leveraging these findings, we successfully obtained a dismissal of the OVI charges, allowing our client to resolve the case with a non-moving citation instead.

  
May 20, 2024
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Successfully Overturning Unemployment Fraud Allegations

ODJFS accused our client of fraudulently receiving unemployment benefits, demanding repayment for alleged overpayments. We appealed this determination, won the case, and had the overpayment claim eliminated.

  
May 13, 2024
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Protecting a Commercial Driver’s License and Career

Our client, a commercial driver, faced losing both his CDL and his job due to an OVI charge. We fought vigorously on his behalf, achieving a dismissal of the OVI, vacating his administrative license suspension, and ultimately saving his CDL and career.

  
May 10, 2024
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Securing Dismissal of High-Tier OVI Charges and Protecting Our Client’s Record

Our client was involved in a minor accident that led to building damage. After his arrest, he declined a breath test and faced a second-in-ten OVI charge with severe penalties. Through thorough investigation, we gathered witness testimony confirming he’d only had two beers over more than three hours. By highlighting the weaknesses in the State’s case and preparing for a jury trial, we secured a dismissal of the OVI charges on the eve of trial. Our client avoided an OVI conviction, jail time, and points on his license.

  
May 9, 2024
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Achieving Dismissal of Third-in-Ten OVI Charges

Our client faced serious third-in-ten OVI charges after a police officer questioned him and a urine test allegedly detected substances over the legal limit. However, our analysis revealed a lack of probable cause—the officer approached our client simply because he’d been parked at a gas station for an hour, deemed “suspicious.” Leveraging this and other issues, we moved forward with a suppression motion hearing, ultimately securing a dismissal of the OVI charges. Our client resolved the case with a non-moving citation, avoiding jail time, license suspension, points, and vehicle forfeiture.

  
May 9, 2024
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Overturning OVI Charges Following a Winter Accident

After our client was involved in an accident on a snowy day, responding police quickly initiated an OVI investigation, and she ultimately provided an over-the-limit breath test. Our thorough analysis uncovered critical issues with both the investigation and test results, which we presented at a suppression motion hearing. As a result, the OVI charges were dismissed, allowing her to plead to a non-moving citation instead—avoiding points on her license, an OVI conviction, and a lengthy suspension.

  
May 8, 2024
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Securing Dismissal of High-Tier OVI Charges and Avoiding Severe Penalties

Our client faced high-tier OVI charges, which would have resulted in mandatory jail time, a year-long license suspension, points on her license, a significant fine, and a lasting OVI record. Through dedicated representation, we achieved a dismissal of the OVI charges, allowing her to plead to a non-moving citation instead and sparing her from these severe penalties.

  
May 7, 2024
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Eliminating Unjust Unemployment Fraud Claims

ODJFS accused our client of fraudulently collecting unemployment benefits and demanded repayment. We appealed the decision, successfully overturned the claim, and eliminated the overpayment.

  
May 6, 2024
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Successfully Eliminating Unjust Unemployment Fraud Claims

Another client faced accusations of fraud and was ordered to repay her unemployment benefits. We appealed this decision, won the case, and eliminated the overpayment demand entirely.

  
May 3, 2024
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Overturning Unjust Unemployment Fraud Accusations

Our client was wrongfully accused of fraud when applying for unemployment benefits. We appealed the decision, demonstrated that no fraud occurred, and successfully secured the approval of his benefits.

  
May 1, 2024
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Securing Unemployment Benefits by Challenging Unjust Denial

To qualify for unemployment, a claimant must be able to work, available for work, and actively seeking work. Our client was denied benefits after ODJFS exaggerated a minor medical issue, wrongly concluding she was unable to work. At the hearing, we demonstrated that she was fully capable of working despite her condition. As a result, we prevailed, and our client received the benefits she deserved.

  
May 1, 2024
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Overturned PUA Overpayment and Fraud Determination

Our client received Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) benefits in 2020. She was later shocked to receive a Determination from the unemployment agency that she had been overpaid and had committed fraud. We immediately filed an appeal on her behalf and fought vigorously to protect her rights. We are pleased to report that we prevailed, and our client's benefits were approved!

  
April 26, 2024
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Successful Appeal of Pandemic Unemployment Overpayment

Our client received multiple determinations from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) stating she was required to repay all the pandemic unemployment benefits she had received. These notices arrived long after she had stopped collecting benefits, causing her to miss the appeal deadline. We took immediate action: filing an appeal, representing her at a hearing, and demonstrating valid reasons for the delayed appeal. Our efforts led to a successful reversal of the overpayment decision, ensuring our client did not have to repay the benefits.

  
April 25, 2024
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Securing Unemployment Compensation After Unjust Termination

Our client faced termination based on allegations from co-workers regarding statements she allegedly made. At the hearing, we demonstrated that the employer did not adhere to its own progressive discipline policy, neglected to conduct a thorough investigation, failed to speak with our client prior to issuing disciplinary action, and could not provide credible evidence supporting the allegations. As a result, we successfully won the hearing, securing unemployment compensation for our client.

  
April 24, 2024
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Fraud Allegation Overturned, No Repayment Required

Our client received a notice from ODJFS accusing her of fraud and demanding repayment of all unemployment benefits she had received. We promptly appealed this decision, representing her throughout the process. Our appeal was successful, and as a result, the fraud allegation was overturned, eliminating her obligation to repay any benefits.

  
April 22, 2024
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Unemployment Fraud Claim Reversed, Benefits Reinstated

One of our clients was issued a determination from ODJFS alleging fraud in her unemployment application, with a demand to repay all benefits received. We swiftly filed an appeal and succeeded in reversing the determination, confirming that she was rightfully entitled to the benefits she collected.

  
April 22, 2024
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Fraud Determination Overturned, Overpayment Eliminated

Another client of ours received a fraud determination from ODJFS, resulting in a significant overpayment demand. We filed an appeal on her behalf, successfully contested the determination, and ultimately eliminated the overpayment, relieving her of the financial burden.

  
April 22, 2024
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$16,000 Unemployment Overpayment Eliminated After Successful Appeal

In another case, we successfully appealed an unemployment fraud determination, resulting in the elimination of an overpayment exceeding $16,000. Our efforts relieved our client of a substantial financial burden by overturning the initial decision.

  
April 22, 2024
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OVI Charge Dismissed After Successful Defense

Our client was stopped for alleged speeding, a license plate light issue, and weaving within his lane. This led to field sobriety tests, an arrest, and requests for both breath and urine samples. After thoroughly analyzing his case, we identified significant issues with the field sobriety tests, as well as favorable points related to the breath and urine tests. Our efforts resulted in a full dismissal of the OVI charge. In the end, our client only pled to the minor citations for speeding and a license plate light, with a combined fine of just $75.

  
April 18, 2024
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OVI Charge Dismissed Based on Questionable Traffic Stop

Our client was stopped by a State Trooper for allegedly rolling through a stop sign and red light. This led to field sobriety tests, an arrest, and a breath sample that registered over the legal limit. However, after reviewing the dash cam footage, we found the reasons for the stop were questionable at best. Using this evidence, we secured a dismissal of the OVI charge, with our client instead pleading to a non-moving citation. This outcome spared our client from an OVI on their record, the requirement to complete a driver intervention program, a year-long license suspension, and points on their driving record.

  
April 17, 2024
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Unemployment Benefits Restored After Fraud Determination Overturned

Our client’s unemployment benefits were halted when ODJFS alleged he had committed fraud. We promptly appealed and represented him in a hearing, where we successfully contested the fraud determination. As a result, the fraud allegation was removed, and his benefits were restored.

  
April 16, 2024
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Fraud Allegation Overturned, Overpayment Eliminated

Our client faced a fraud accusation from ODJFS, along with a demand to repay all of his unemployment benefits. We promptly filed an appeal and successfully contested the claim, resulting in the complete elimination of the overpayment requirement.

  
April 16, 2024
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Overpayment Eliminated After Fraud Claim Successfully Contested

Another client of ours faced an impending overpayment demand from ODJFS, which claimed she committed fraud in her unemployment application. We demonstrated that this was unfounded, prevailed in her appeal, and eliminated the overpayment entirely.

  
April 15, 2024
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Fraud Determination Overturned Years After Unemployment Collection

Years after receiving unemployment benefits, our client was confronted by an ODJFS claim alleging fraud due to a supposed failure to verify his identity. We challenged this unfounded determination, filed an appeal, and successfully eliminated the overpayment demand, resolving the matter in our client’s favor.

  
April 15, 2024
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Unemployment Benefits Upheld After Unjust Termination Appeal

Our client was terminated largely due to mistakes made by other employees, yet her employer appealed her unemployment benefits. We represented her at the hearing, where the Hearing Officer sided with us, stating, "Specifically, the expectations were not reasonable. The employer has not established that the claimant was directly responsible for either incident the claimant's supervisor cited at the hearing." Thanks to this ruling, our client retained her right to unemployment benefits.

  
April 12, 2024
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Underage OVI Charges Dismissed Due to Procedural Violations

Our client, under the legal drinking age, was stopped by police, subjected to field sobriety tests, and provided a breath sample over the legal limit. However, our investigation uncovered multiple procedural issues: the police failed to conduct the required 20-minute observation period before administering the breath test, and the unusually high test result was inconsistent with her appearance on video. Additionally, the officer suspiciously turned off his body camera during the breath test. These findings led to a dismissal of the OVI charges. Our client only pled to a speeding and non-moving citation, avoiding any license suspension or OVI on her record.

  
April 11, 2024
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Fraud Allegation Overturned, Unemployment Benefits Confirmed

Long after receiving her unemployment compensation, our client was notified that her benefits were allegedly overpaid and that she had committed fraud. We represented her in a hearing, where we successfully demonstrated her entitlement to the benefits. As a result, the fraud determination was overturned, affirming her right to the compensation she received.

  
April 8, 2024
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Unemployment Fraud Claim Reversed, Overpayment Eliminated and Backpay Secured

Our client, who had been receiving unemployment compensation, suddenly had his benefits denied when ODJFS accused him of fraud. We promptly appealed, successfully overturned the fraud determination, and eliminated the overpayment. In addition, we secured a backpayment for him, ensuring he received the compensation he was rightfully owed.

  
April 5, 2024
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PUA Overpayment Demand Reversed Years After Initial Benefits

Years after receiving Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) benefits, our client was confronted with an ODJFS demand to repay all funds due to alleged fraud. We appealed the determination, successfully won the case, and eliminated the overpayment, relieving our client of any repayment obligation.

  
April 4, 2024
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Unemployment Benefits Secured After Unjust Termination Due to Medical Absences

Our client faced termination due to multiple absences; however, she provided medical documentation proving her absences were for legitimate health reasons. In the hearing, we demonstrated to the hearing officer that her termination was without just cause, as she was not at fault for the absences. As a result, our client successfully retained her unemployment benefits.

  
April 1, 2024
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OVI Charges Dismissed After Questionable Traffic Stop and Testing

Our client was stopped by police for an alleged marked lanes violation, which quickly escalated into an OVI investigation with field sobriety tests. Despite performing well on these tests, the officer proceeded to administer a non-scientific "lack of convergence" test. Ultimately, our client provided a breath sample that was just barely over the legal limit. By highlighting all the issues with the traffic stop and testing methods, we successfully secured a dismissal of the OVI charges, with our client only needing to plead to a minor traffic citation.

  
March 28, 2024
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Another Unemployment Fraud Appeal Won:

Our client received unemployment benefits in 2020, only to find ODJFS demanding all of his benefits be paid back in 2024 due to alleged fraud. We appealed and prevailed, eliminating the fraud determination and the overpayment.

  
March 27, 2024
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OVI Charges Dismissed After Questionable Stop and Testing Procedures

Our client was stopped by police for allegedly crossing a fog line, which quickly led to field sobriety tests. We challenged both the basis of the stop—questioning whether she actually crossed the fog line—and the manner in which the sobriety tests were administered. This approach resulted in a dismissal of her OVI charges, allowing her to plead to a simple traffic citation instead. She avoided high points on her license and left court without any license suspension.

  
March 27, 2024
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OVI Charges Dismissed, Plea to Minor Traffic Citations Secured

After being stopped for speeding, our client was subjected to field sobriety tests by an Ohio State Patrol officer, leading to an arrest and OVI charge. We successfully obtained a dismissal of the OVI charges, with our client entering a plea to a non-moving citation and the speeding citation instead. This outcome spared him from the lasting impact of an OVI on his record and avoided the mandatory penalties that typically accompany such a charge.

  
March 26, 2024
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Unemployment Fraud Appeal Won:

Years after receiving unemployment compensation, our client received three notices claiming she was overpaid. They demanded that she repay all of her benefits until we successfully appealed the determinations and eliminated the overpayments for her.

  
March 26, 2024
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Unemployment Hearing Won:

Our client was terminated and found her employer claiming that she had received multiple prior warnings. She had not. Further, the employer had no documentation to verify any prior warnings were given. As a result, we prevailed at the hearing, securing our client's benefits for her.

  
March 26, 2024
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OVI Dismissed, Client Avoids Major Penalties

Our client was initially stopped for an alleged marked lanes violation, subjected to field sobriety tests, and provided a breath test that registered over the legal limit. Despite this, we successfully achieved a dismissal of the OVI charge, allowing him to plead to a non-moving citation instead. As a result, he left court with his license fully reinstated, no points added, no jail time, and no driver intervention program requirements.

  
March 25, 2024
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Unemployment Hearing Won - No Just Cause to Terminate:

Our client found his employer throwing whatever they could at him to get his unemployment benefits denied. They claimed he was terminated with just cause for no-call/no-shows, but we showed he actually worked on the dates the employer claimed he was not work, and he called off on two other dates. The employer then claimed that our client quit, but again, we showed that had simply called off for two dates. After shutting down every argument the employer raised, we prevailed at the hearing.

  
March 25, 2024
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Unemployment Hearing Won:

Our client was terminated for the ridiculous reason of not completing an I9 verification. As it turns out, he provided all of the required documents, and "It was the employer's failure to review and verify those documents that resulted in the separation." As a result, we prevailed at the hearing and obtained the benefits for our client.

  
March 22, 2024
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Another PUA Fraud Appeal Won:

We prevailed with another PUA fraud appeal, keeping back the State's attempt to reclaim thousands of dollars that our client rightly received through the pandemic unemployment system.

  
March 21, 2024
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OVI Charges Dismissed After Challenging Stop and Testing Procedures

Despite our client’s arrest and a breath test result over the legal limit, we identified multiple issues regarding the initial stop and the administration of field sobriety tests. These challenges led to a dismissal of her OVI charges, with her entering a plea to a non-moving citation instead.

  
March 21, 2024
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Unemployment Appeal Won:

Our client was receiving benefits while working at a part-time job, which eventually ended. ODJFS insisted that he was still working at that job and denied his benefits. Through a hearing, we set things straight, prevailed, and obtained a release of his benefits.

  
March 20, 2024
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OVI With Breath Test Dismissed:

Although our client was subjected to field sobriety tests and then provided a breath test that was over the legal limit, a thorough investigation revealed issues with the traffic stop and breath test. For example, the evidence showed that the officers failed to properly observe our client for 20 minutes prior to conducting the breath test. As a result, we obtained a dismissal of all of the charges against him, with him entering a plea to a non-moving citation instead. In addition to saving him from points to his driving record, and the impact of an OVI on his record, we helped him escape what would have been a minimum one-year license suspension.

  
March 20, 2024
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Late Unemployment Identity Appeal Won:

Our client received a determination notice claiming that she owed all of her unemployment benefits back because she did not prove she was who she said she was. That determination notice was issued after she collected her benefits, so she missed the 21-day appeal deadline. We accepted her case and first went through a hearing showing she had good cause for submitting the appeal late. We then went through a second hearing proving she was who she said she was. As a result, we prevailed and the overpayment was eliminated.

  
March 19, 2024
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Unemployment Won After Termination For Safety Violation:

Our client was performing work and reported safety concerns. The employer chose to disregard the concerns and then found itself cited by OSHA. The employer terminated our client, attempting to place the blame on him. However, through a hearing we showed the fault rest upon the employer, not our client. As a result, we won the hearing and our client was approved for his benefits.

  
March 19, 2024
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Unemployment Hearing Won:

After our client was terminated for alleged dishonesty and insubordination, we represented her through a hearing where the hearing officer concluded, "The available record does not support a conclusion that claimant acted in a willful or deliberate manner so as to intentionally disregard the employer's interests." As a result we prevailed at the hearing for our client.

  
March 14, 2024
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Unemployment Hearing Won Against Federal Government:

Our client was employed through Department of the Air Force, which allegedly conducted a review of her group and then five months later terminated her as a result of that review. We showed that the investigation was faulty, that she had no prior discipline, and that the five month delay was unexplainable. As a result, we won her hearing and her benefits for her.

  
March 14, 2024
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Unemployment Hearing Won - No Just Cause to Terminate:

After working at his job for more than 10 years, receiving promotions along the way, our client's employer terminated him claiming he was failing to meet performance expectations. Through a hearing, we showed that this was not true and that the performance expectations and job duties changed frequently throughout his career. As a result, he won his hearing and his benefits.

  
March 14, 2024
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PUA Fraud Appeal Won:

We prevailed with another PUA Fraud determination, that would have resulted in our client repaying thousands of dollars.

  
March 14, 2024
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Hit & Skip Charges Dismissed:

Our client was charged with a first-degree misdemeanor hit and skip charge after he left the scene of an accident where he believed there was no damage requiring him to stay. Although he was facing a mandatory license suspension, we obtained a dismissal of the hit & skip charges, with him pleading to a minor misdemeanor traffic citation instead.

  
March 14, 2024
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OVI Charges Dismissed:

Our client was stopped for speeding and then found himself being put through standardized field sobriety tests, arrested and cited with an OVI. Through an investigation into his case, we raised issued with regard to the field sobriety tests and a general lack of evidence of impairment. As a result, we obtained a dismissal of the OVI charges with our client pleading to a non-moving citation instead.

  
March 12, 2024
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Another PUA Fraud Appeal Won:

With many people receiving PUA fraud determinations, we are steadily prevailing with our appeals to remove the determinations and overpayments, as we did with another client today.

  
March 8, 2024
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PUA Fraud Appeal Won:

Another of our clients received a determination notice claiming the PUA benefits were fraudulent. The notice demanded all of the benefits, as well as penalties, be repaid. Through the appeal steps, we prevailed - eliminating the overpayment and fraud determination.

  
March 8, 2024
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OVI Charges Dismissed, CDL Saved:

Our client was at risk of losing his job and his commercial driver's license after he was charged with an OVI. We obtained a dismissal of the OVI charges, with the court vacating his administrative license suspension, in a maneuver that saved his job and CDL. He pled to a non-moving citation instead.

  
March 7, 2024
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PUA Fraud Appeal Won:

Another of our clients received a fraud determination years after they stopped collecting PUA benefits. By catching the determination quickly and taking all steps to get the determination reversed, we obtained a dismissal of the fraud determination within a couple weeks.

  
March 1, 2024
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PUA Unemployment Fraud Determination Won:

Our client received a notice years after she finished collecting PUA unemployment accusing her of fraud. By strategically appealing this determination, we obtained a win, the fraud determination was removed, and the overpayment Ohio was attempting to collect was removed.

  
March 1, 2024
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Unemployment Won After Accusation of Sexual Harrassement:

Our client had a consensual relationship with a co-worker. He had no supervisory authority of the co-worker. The employer also had no rules prohibiting tow employees from having a consensual relationship. However, after the co-worker's significant other learned of the relationship, she resigned. The employer terminated our client claiming he violated a sexual harassment policy. However, during the hearing, no harassment was shown and no rule violation was shown. As a result, we prevailed at the hearing and our client won his unemployment benefits.

  
February 28, 2024
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