Atty. Mitchell James Yelsky

Atty. Mitchell James Yelsky

Mitchell James Yelsky is a lawyer practicing complex civil law, criminal defense, criminal law and 7 other areas of law. Mitchell received a B.A. degree from Arizona State University in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Cleveland Cleveland 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Mitchell James Yelsky at a glance

Mitchell James Yelsky is a wrongful death, personal injury, criminal defense, family law, and tax attorney based in Cleveland, Ohio. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in Ohio U.S. Tax Court Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals (1987) and U.S. Federal Court-All Districts of Ohio (1987). Educated at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law (J.D., 1987) and Arizona State University (B.A., 1983). Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mitchell James Yelsky is a lawyer practicing complex civil law, criminal defense, criminal law and 7 other areas of law
  • Mitchell received a B.A. degree from Arizona State University in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Mitchell practices in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Mitchell James Yelsky's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mitchell James Yelsky handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Death

Mitchell James Yelsky is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death 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.

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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.

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

Mitchell James Yelsky is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Ohio →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Mitchell James Yelsky is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 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 Mitchell James Yelsky

Where is Mitchell James Yelsky's law office located?
Mitchell James Yelsky's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mitchell James Yelsky handle?
Mitchell James Yelsky focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, criminal defense, family law, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Mitchell James Yelsky practiced law?
Mitchell James Yelsky has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Mitchell James Yelsky go to law school?
Mitchell James Yelsky earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact Mitchell James Yelsky for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
- 1987
B.A.
Arizona State University
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Ohio U.S. Tax Court Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Federal Court-All Districts of Ohio
Admitted: 1987

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