Atty. Gerard Thomas Yost

Atty. Gerard Thomas Yost

Gerard Thomas Yost is a lawyer practicing criminal, domestic. Gerard received a B.A. degree from Mount Union College in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Canton Canton 35 yrs experience 35 year
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About Gerard Thomas Yost at a glance

Gerard Thomas Yost is a Stark Co. Prosecutor's Off. based in Canton, Ohio. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1991). Educated at University of Akron (J.D., 1991) and Mount Union College (B.A., 1988). Serands clients in Canton, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Gerard Thomas Yost is a lawyer practicing criminal, domestic
  • Gerard received a B.A. degree from Mount Union College in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Gerard practices in Canton, OH

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Gerard Thomas Yost's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gerard Thomas Yost handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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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 Canton 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 Gerard Thomas Yost's law office located?
Gerard Thomas Yost's law practice is located in Canton, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gerard Thomas Yost handle?
Gerard Thomas Yost focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Gerard Thomas Yost practiced law?
Gerard Thomas Yost has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Gerard Thomas Yost go to law school?
Gerard Thomas Yost earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1988).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Akron
- 1991
B.A.
Mount Union College
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1991

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