Atty. John Thomas Forristal

Atty. John Thomas Forristal

John Thomas Forristal is a lawyer practicing speeding & traffic ticket, criminal defense, expungement and 5 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Fordham University in 1995, and has been licensed for 21 years.

Lakewood Lakewood 21 yrs experience 21 year
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About John Thomas Forristal at a glance

John Thomas Forristal is a dui/dwi, criminal defense, traffic, expungement, and consumer attorney based in Lakewood, Ohio. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Admitted to practice in Ohio (2005) and US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (2007). Educated at Case Western Reserve University (J.D., 2003) and Fordham University (B.A., 1995). Serands clients in Lakewood, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John Thomas Forristal is a lawyer practicing speeding & traffic ticket, criminal defense, expungement and 5 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Fordham University in 1995, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • John practices in Lakewood, OH

Practice Areas Explained

John Thomas Forristal's Areas of Practice

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

DUI / DWI Defense

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Criminal Defense

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Traffic Violations

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Expungement & Sealing

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Consumer Protection

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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 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 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

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Where is John Thomas Forristal's law office located?
John Thomas Forristal's law practice is located in Lakewood, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Thomas Forristal handle?
John Thomas Forristal focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, traffic, expungement, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has John Thomas Forristal practiced law?
John Thomas Forristal has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did John Thomas Forristal go to law school?
John Thomas Forristal earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.A., 1995).
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Education

J.D.
Case Western Reserve University
- 2003
B.A.
Fordham University
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 2005
US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
Admitted: 2007

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