Atty. John Steven Salem

Atty. John Steven Salem

John Steven Salem is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, family law, domestic relations and 10 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Mentor Mentor 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About John Steven Salem at a glance

John Steven Salem is an Associate based in Mentor, Ohio, practicing at Denman & Lerner Co., LPA. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on divorce, car accidents, discrimination, probate, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1996) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio (2004). Educated at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law (J.D., 1996) and University of Notre Dame (B.A. English, 1993). Active member of Cuyahoga County, Lake County and Ohio State Bar Associations Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers. Serands clients in Mentor, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Steven Salem is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, family law, domestic relations and 10 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • John practices at Denman & Lerner Co., LPA in Mentor, OH

Practice Areas Explained

John Steven Salem's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Steven Salem 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.

John Steven Salem is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Ohio →

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

John Steven Salem is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Ohio →

Workplace Discrimination

John Steven Salem is one of 7,100 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in Ohio →

Probate

John Steven Salem is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Ohio →

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.

John Steven Salem is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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 Mentor 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Steven Salem

Where is John Steven Salem's law office located?
John Steven Salem's law practice is located in Mentor, Ohio. The firm is Denman & Lerner Co., LPA. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Steven Salem handle?
John Steven Salem focuses on divorce, car accidents, discrimination, probate, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has John Steven Salem practiced law?
John Steven Salem has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did John Steven Salem go to law school?
John Steven Salem earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A. English, 1993).
How can I contact John Steven Salem for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
- 1996
B.A. English
University of Notre Dame
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Admitted: 2004

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