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7 Days in Jail

A Lakewood man who pleaded guilty in connection with the 2024 crash that killed former 3News reporter Bill Safos has learned his fate. ... Read More.

Not Guilty - RI

Forty-year-old mother of four was indicted on seven counts, including Aggravated Murder, Murder, Felonious Assault, Endangering Children, and Domestic Violence for the drowning death of her four-year-old son. Attorneys Ian Friedman, Madelyn Grant, and Lucas Trott filed their appearances and entered pleas of Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity on behalf of the mother.

Acquittal

After a one-week trial, Attorneys Eric Long and Tyler Walchanowicz secured a full acquittal for their client, who was charged with two counts of Gross Sexual Imposition involving a minor in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Probation

The client was indicted for multiple felony counts for his involvement in the “Street Takeover” which overwhelmed downtown Cleveland on September 28, 2024.

Charges Dismissed Before Trial

Friedman Nemecek Long & Grant, L.L.C., was engaged to represent the parents against attempts by the State to take custody of their three (3) minor children. Attorney Ian Friedman commenced representation when he appeared in the Portage County Juvenile court to contest the State’s petition. Read more about this case.

NAME CLEARED

A client approached the firm after discovering that a warrant for his arrest had been issued from Lucas County, Ohio, over twenty years ago. The warrant claimed that the client failed to appear for a jail sentence stemming from an Aggravated Possession of Drugs charge to which he pleaded guilty. The only problem: the client had never even been arrested in Lucas County, Ohio.

REDUCED

A client was charged in the Middleburg Heights Mayor’s Court with Resisting Arrest and Disorderly Conduct following an altercation at a local bar. Lucas Trott secured a reduction to disorderly conduct only, which resulted in a fine only and ensured that the client could have her record sealed at a future date.

REDUCED TO MISDEMEANOR

The Defendant was charged with Aggravated Possession of Drugs in Lake County after cocaine was located in her apartment by law enforcement. Lucas Trott negotiated a resolution in which the charge was reduced to an expungable misdemeanor and an indictment would not be sought. The Defendant received probation only.

DISMISSED

A client was charged in Cleveland Heights Municipal Court for possessing a firearm while allegedly intoxicated on his own property. Lucas Trott secured a dismissal and sealing of all charges following a six-month diversion program.

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