Atty. Michael Valentine Schaffer
Michael Valentine Schaffer is a lawyer practicing criminal law, children, probate. Michael received a B.S.B.A. degree from Xavier University, and has been licensed for 61 years.
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Michael Valentine Schaffer is a probate and criminal defense attorney based in Lakewood, Ohio. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1965). Educated at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law J.D. (—) and Xavier University B.S.B.A. (—). Serands clients in Lakewood, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Valentine Schaffer is a lawyer practicing criminal law, children, probate
- Michael received a B.S.B.A. degree from Xavier University, and has been licensed for 61 years
- Michael practices in Lakewood, OH
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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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