Atty. Daniel Edward Shields
Daniel Edward Shields is a lawyer practicing business, criminal defense, personal injury and 3 other areas of law. Daniel has been licensed for 41 years.
Business & More Attorney · Serving Lakewood, OH · 41+ Years Experience
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About Daniel Edward Shields at a Glance
Daniel Edward Shields is a Member based in Lakewood, Ohio, practicing at Daniel E. Shields Attorney at Law. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, probate, personal injury, criminal defense, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1985). Educated at Case Western Reserve University School of Law (JD, 1985). Serves clients in Lakewood, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel Edward Shields
- Daniel Edward Shields is a lawyer practicing business, criminal defense, personal injury and 3 other areas of law
- Daniel has been licensed for 41 years
- Daniel practices at Daniel E. Shields Attorney at Law in Lakewood, OH
Practice Areas Explained
Daniel Edward Shields's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel Edward Shields handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Lakewood.
DUI / DWI Defense in Lakewood
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Probate in Lakewood
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Personal Injury in Lakewood
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Criminal Defense in Lakewood
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Estate Planning & Probate in Lakewood
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Lakewood
Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lakewood are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Lakewood Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Lakewood-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Lakewood Choose Daniel Edward Shields
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Daniel Edward Shields's practice in the field of dui/dwi, probate, personal injury, criminal defense, and estate planning.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel Edward Shields brings 41+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, probate, and personal injury, Daniel Edward Shields can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Lakewood
A Lakewood-based practice means Daniel Edward Shields attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Daniel Edward Shields Handles in Lakewood
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