Atty. Kristopher Immel
Prior to joining the firm in 2015, Kristopher was the Managing Associate of his prior firm's Cleveland Office. He focuses in Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense and Family Law.
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving Akron, OH · 14+ Years Experience
Profile Summary
About Kristopher Immel at a Glance
Kristopher Immel is a Principal based in Akron, Ohio, practicing at Roderick Linton Belfance, LLP. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, family law, business, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in Ohio (2012). Educated at University of Akron School of Law J.D. (—) and Hiram College B.A. University of Akron MTax (—). Serves clients in Akron, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Kristopher Immel
- Prior to joining the firm in 2015, Kristopher was the Managing Associate of his prior firm's Cleveland Office
- He focuses in Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense and Family Law
- He is admitted to practice law in the State of Ohio, United States Northern District of Ohio, and United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Ohio
- Kristopher is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association where he serves on the Young Lawyer's Section Council
- He is also a member of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association where he serves on the Golf Committee, and the Akron Bar Association
- Kristopher earned his law degree from the University of Akron School of Law (J.D.), a Master's of Taxation (MTax) from the University of Akron, and his undergraduate degree, a Bachelor of Arts, from Hiram College
- In addition, Kristopher is an assistant baseball coach at Archbishop Hoban High School
Practice Areas Explained
Kristopher Immel's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kristopher Immel handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Akron.
Criminal Defense in Akron
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Family Law in Akron
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Business & Corporate Law in Akron
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Civil Litigation in Akron
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Government & Administrative Law in Akron
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Akron
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 Akron 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.
Akron Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Akron-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Akron Choose Kristopher Immel
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Kristopher Immel's practice in the field of criminal defense, family law, business, litigation, and government.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Kristopher Immel brings 14+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, family law, and business, Kristopher Immel can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Akron
A Akron-based practice means Kristopher Immel attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Kristopher Immel Handles in Akron
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