Atty. John Francis McCaffrey

Atty. John Francis McCaffrey

John Francis McCaffrey is a lawyer practicing white collar criminal defense, federal litigation, state litigation and 15 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from John Carroll University in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Cleveland Cleveland 39 Years Experience 39 year
Call (216) 465-6820

Profile Summary

About John Francis McCaffrey at a glance

John Francis McCaffrey is a personal injury, criminal defense, business, white collar, and product liability attorney based in Cleveland, Ohio. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1987), District of Columbia (1989), New Jersey (1990), and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1990). Educated at Case Western Reserve University (J.D., 1987) and John Carroll University (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Cleveland Metropolitan, Cuyahoga County (Board of Trustees, 2001-2004), Ohio State, Federal and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Francis McCaffrey is a lawyer practicing white collar criminal defense, federal litigation, state litigation and 15 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from John Carroll University in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • John practices in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

John Francis McCaffrey's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Francis McCaffrey handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

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

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

John Francis McCaffrey is one of 190,900 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Ohio →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John Francis McCaffrey is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →

White Collar Crimes

John Francis McCaffrey is one of 18,196 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in Ohio →

Product Liability

John Francis McCaffrey is one of 60,257 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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 Cleveland 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Francis McCaffrey

Where is John Francis McCaffrey's law office located?
John Francis McCaffrey's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Francis McCaffrey handle?
John Francis McCaffrey focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, business, white collar, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has John Francis McCaffrey practiced law?
John Francis McCaffrey has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did John Francis McCaffrey go to law school?
John Francis McCaffrey earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact John Francis McCaffrey for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John Francis McCaffrey received?
John Francis McCaffrey's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Case Western Reserve University
- 1987
B.A.
John Carroll University
- 1983

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1987
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1989
New Jersey
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1991
New York
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1995
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1996
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Admitted: 2001
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2002

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