Atty. Ralph Thomas Defranco
Ralph Thomas Defranco is a lawyer practicing criminal law, personal injury, domestic relations and 11 other areas of law. Ralph received a A.B. degree from John Carroll University in 1965, and has been licensed for 53 years.
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Ralph Thomas Defranco is a Member based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Ralph T. De Franco. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on divorce, dui/dwi, personal injury, criminal defense, and family law. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1973), U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio (1973), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1989). Educated at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law (J.D., 1972) and John Carroll University (A.B., 1965). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Cuyahoga County and Ohio State Bar Associations The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Criminal Defense Attorneys Association. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ralph Thomas Defranco is a lawyer practicing criminal law, personal injury, domestic relations and 11 other areas of law
- Ralph received a A.B. degree from John Carroll University in 1965, and has been licensed for 53 years
- Ralph practices at Ralph T. De Franco in Cleveland, OH
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Ralph Thomas Defranco's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ralph Thomas Defranco handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Ralph Thomas Defranco is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Ohio →
Find experienced DUI and DWI defense attorneys near you. Compare verified profiles, read client reviews, and consult about your case for free.
Ralph Thomas Defranco is one of 29,977 dui/dwi attorneys indexed nationally. Browse dui/dwi attorneys in Ohio →
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.
Ralph Thomas Defranco is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Ohio →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Ralph Thomas Defranco is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Ohio →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Ralph Thomas Defranco is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Ohio →
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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 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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