Atty. David Matthew Graves

Atty. David Matthew Graves

David Matthew Graves is a lawyer practicing family, divorce & separation, child custody and 2 other areas of law. David has been licensed for 28 years.

Rocky River Rocky River 28 yrs experience 28 year
Call (440) 768-1297 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About David Matthew Graves at a glance

David Matthew Graves is a divorce, child custody, probate, family law, and child support attorney based in Rocky River, Ohio. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1998). Educated at Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law JD - Juris Doctor (—). Serands clients in Rocky River, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David Matthew Graves is a lawyer practicing family, divorce & separation, child custody and 2 other areas of law
  • David has been licensed for 28 years
  • David practices in Rocky River, OH

Practice Areas Explained

David Matthew Graves's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Matthew Graves handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Child Custody & Visitation

David Matthew Graves is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Ohio →

Probate

David Matthew Graves is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Ohio →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

David Matthew Graves is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Ohio →

Child Support

David Matthew Graves is one of 24,688 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

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 Rocky River 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 andnue, 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.

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Where is David Matthew Graves's law office located?
David Matthew Graves's law practice is located in Rocky River, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Matthew Graves handle?
David Matthew Graves focuses on divorce, child custody, probate, family law, child support. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has David Matthew Graves practiced law?
David Matthew Graves has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did David Matthew Graves go to law school?
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Education

Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law JD - Juris Doctor
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1998

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