Atty. Sandra Watkins Cleaver

Atty. Sandra Watkins Cleaver

Sandra Watkins Cleaver is a lawyer practicing wills law, administration law, trust and 5 other areas of law. Sandra received a B.A. degree from University of Akron in 1981, and has been licensed for 38 years.

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Profile Summary

About Sandra Watkins Cleaver at a glance

Sandra Watkins Cleaver is a Member based in Canton, Ohio, practicing at Cleaver & Sokolowski, LLC. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and tax. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1988) and Florida (1988). Educated at University of Akron (J.D., 1988) and University of Akron (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Stark County and Ohio State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Canton, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Sandra Watkins Cleaver is a lawyer practicing wills law, administration law, trust and 5 other areas of law
  • Sandra received a B.A. degree from University of Akron in 1981, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Sandra practices at Cleaver & Sokolowski, LLC in Canton, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Sandra Watkins Cleaver's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sandra Watkins Cleaver handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

Sandra Watkins Cleaver is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Ohio →

Trusts

Sandra Watkins Cleaver is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Ohio →

Probate

Sandra Watkins Cleaver is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Ohio →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Sandra Watkins Cleaver is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Ohio →

Tax Law

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

Sandra Watkins Cleaver 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 Canton 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 Sandra Watkins Cleaver

Where is Sandra Watkins Cleaver's law office located?
Sandra Watkins Cleaver's law practice is located in Canton, Ohio. The firm is Cleaver & Sokolowski, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sandra Watkins Cleaver handle?
Sandra Watkins Cleaver focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Sandra Watkins Cleaver practiced law?
Sandra Watkins Cleaver has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Sandra Watkins Cleaver go to law school?
Sandra Watkins Cleaver earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact Sandra Watkins Cleaver for a consultation?
You can contact Sandra Watkins Cleaver directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Sandra Watkins Cleaver received?
Sandra Watkins Cleaver's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Akron
- 1988
B.A.
University of Akron
- 1981

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1988
Florida
Admitted: 1988

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