Cyber Crime Lawyers in Cleveland, OH

Cyber Litigation Cases We Handle in Ohio

At Friedman Nemecek Long & Grant, L.L.C., we have a team of nationally recognized criminal defense attorneys with extensive experience in cybercrime and internet crime cases. Our firm handles a wide range of complex cybercrime cases, including:

What is the CFAA?

Cybercrimes are subject to the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA), 18 USC 1030, which grants the federal government broad jurisdiction over crimes involving computers. Under this act, individuals may face charges related to:

  • Accessing protected computers
  • Inflicting damage on computer systems and victims
  • Committing offenses that threaten the federal government

Potential Penalties: Those charged under the CFAA face severe penalties, including:

  • Large fines and court-ordered restitution
  • Civil asset forfeiture
  • Substantial prison sentences

Additional Related Charges

In some cases, individuals charged with computer-related crimes may also face additional charges, such as:

Protect Your Rights with Proven Cyber Litigation Lawyers

Our Ohio cybercrime attorneys at Friedman Nemecek Long & Grant, L.L.C. bring decades of collective experience and vast resources to defend clients facing all types of computer crime allegations, including those under the CFAA and other federal or state statutes.

Why Choose Us? Cybercrime charges are complex and carry life-altering penalties. Our attorneys, Eric Nemecek and Ian Friedman, are recognized leaders in this ever-evolving area of law:

  • Eric Nemecek: Co-Chair of the American Bar Association’s Cybercrime Committee
  • Ian Friedman: Renowned author, professor, and speaker on computer and internet crimes

Our legal team’s extensive knowledge, resources, and connections with expert witnesses can be invaluable when facing federal prosecutors, who often have unlimited resources and specialized cybercrime enforcement units.

Need Help?

If you’re facing a federal cybercrime charge, our award-winning legal team is ready to defend your rights. We proudly serve clients in Cuyahoga County, Geauga County, and beyond.

Contact us for a free and confidential consultation to learn more about how we can help.

Internet & Computer Crime Defense Lawyers

The federal government has a special interest in investigating and prosecuting crimes involving computers and the internet. Whether they concern long-standing crimes committed through new means, such as fraud and identity theft, or high-tech offenses targeting:

  • Computer systems
  • Protected computers
  • Sensitive data
  • The government itself

Cybercrimes warrant substantial federal intervention and aggressive prosecution. They also create the potential for severe and life-altering penalties for anyone accused.

At Friedman Nemecek Long & Grant, L.L.C., our cybercrime lawyers are recognized leaders in this field. We bring our experience and insight to defend clients in federal court, where the stakes are highest.


Accused of a cybercrime? Call (216) 928-7700 or contact us online for a FREE and confidential consultation.


Big Firm Power, Small Firm Attention

We are a Cleveland firm making a global impact. Having represented individuals and corporate entities all over the country and as far as Europe, Asia, and South America our firm has a legacy of success that reaffirms our ability to effectively defend clients. Our experience and knowledge retained over years of success as criminal lawyers gives our firm confidence in approaching cases of all sizes.

If you are looking for criminal defense lawyers in Cuyahoga, Geauga, Franklin, Lake, Summit, Lorain and Lucas Counties and surrounding areas with proven skills that can produce results, look no further than our firm. Choosing the right legal counsel can feel daunting. Our firm strives to secure consistent results, provide superior services, and offer genuine solutions that can make us the trusted – and preferred – choice for individuals throughout Ohio.

Friedman Nemecek Long & Grant, L.L.C. was founded to bridge the gap between large firms and solo practitioners. We deliver the personalized representation of a solo practitioner coupled with the vast resources of a large firm. You need a team on your side to even the playing field. Our team of professionals has the resources, manpower and all necessary means to provide you comprehensive diligence in representation.