Atty. Monte Jay Horton

Atty. Monte Jay Horton

Monte Jay Horton is a lawyer practicing business law, criminal law, family law and 3 other areas of law. Monte received a B.S.B.A. degree from Ohio State University in 1988, and has been licensed for 34 years.

Cleveland Cleveland 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About Monte Jay Horton at a glance

Monte Jay Horton is a personal injury, criminal defense, family law, business, and tax attorney based in Cleveland, Ohio. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1992). Educated at Ohio Northern University (J.D., 1992) and Ohio State University (B.S.B.A., 1988). Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Monte Jay Horton is a lawyer practicing business law, criminal law, family law and 3 other areas of law
  • Monte received a B.S.B.A. degree from Ohio State University in 1988, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Monte practices in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Monte Jay Horton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Monte Jay Horton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

Monte Jay Horton is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Ohio →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Monte Jay Horton is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →

Tax Law

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

Monte Jay Horton 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 Monte Jay Horton

Where is Monte Jay Horton's law office located?
Monte Jay Horton's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Monte Jay Horton handle?
Monte Jay Horton focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, family law, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Monte Jay Horton practiced law?
Monte Jay Horton has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Monte Jay Horton go to law school?
Monte Jay Horton earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.S.B.A., 1988).
How can I contact Monte Jay Horton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Ohio Northern University
- 1992
B.S.B.A.
Ohio State University
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1992

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