Patituce & Associates, LLC - Akron, OH
Patituce & Associates, LLC is an elite criminal defense and OVI defense law firm in Akron, Ohio, led by Joseph Patituce, one of only eight board-certified criminal trial specialists in the state. Available 24/7, the powerhouse team of former prosecutors has defended over 20,000 cases with a 95% trial success rate.
Elite Criminal Defense and Strategic Trial Advocacy in Akron, Ohio
When you are accused of a crime or under active police investigation, your future depends entirely on the caliber of your legal defense. At Patituce and Associates, LLC, we deliver aggressive, elite representation for individuals facing high-stakes criminal charges in state and federal courts throughout Northeast Ohio. Led by renowned trial attorney Joseph Patituce, our firm stands apart as a powerhouse defense team composed of former felony prosecutors and public defenders. We understand the inner workings of the prosecution's office and use this inside knowledge to spot weaknesses in their evidence, challenge police protocols, and build trial-ready defense strategies. Available 24/7, we are always prepared to take your call and fight for your constitutional rights when the stakes are highest.
Decades of Combined prosecutorial and Defensive Experience
Founder and managing partner Joseph Patituce is a highly recognized trial lawyer and one of only eight board-certified criminal trial specialists in the state of Ohio. He has handled more than 20,000 criminal matters over his two-decade career, taking over 400 cases to trial with a near-perfect success rate. This exceptional board certification from the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA) represents the highest standard of trial skill, ethical conduct, and legal expertise. At Patituce and Associates, LLC, we specialize in representing clients across these primary practice areas:
- Criminal Defense Lawyers: Defending clients against serious felony indictments, including murder, vehicular homicide, assault, weapons violations, and public contract fraud.
- DUI and OVI Defense Lawyers: Challenging breathalyzer accuracy, field sobriety tests, and officer traffic stop procedures to protect your driving privileges and prevent jail time.
- Drug Crimes and Trafficking: Advocating for clients accused of drug possession, cultivation, distribution, and major federal trafficking conspiracies.
- Domestic Violence and Protection Orders: Providing aggressive, strategic defense against false accusations, domestic violence charges, and civil protection orders.
- Family Law and Divorce Division: Guiding families through complex contested divorces, asset division, child custody battles, child support adjustments, and post-decree modifications.
- Direct Appeals and Post-Conviction Remedies: Fighting for your freedom even after a conviction, specialized in federal habeas corpus petitions and appellate court appeals.
The Board-Certified Advantage and the 'We Refuse to Lose' Mentality
We approach every case with a trial-tested, strategic plan under our firm's core philosophy: we refuse to lose. Unlike many defense lawyers who push their clients to accept quick, unfavorable plea bargains to avoid trial, our attorneys prepare every single case with the expectation of presenting it to a jury. We employ full-time medical consultants and accident reconstruction experts to dissect and challenge the state's forensic evidence. For all personal injury and wrongful death matters, we operate on a strict contingency fee structure, meaning you will never pay any upfront or out-of-pocket costs unless we win your case. For criminal defense, domestic relations, and other civil matters, we offer secure online billing, accepting credit cards, wire transfers, and providing flexible payment plans to ensure elite representation remains within reach.
Visit Our Akron Office
Our Akron office is located in the Canal Place complex at 520 S Main St, Suite 2511, Akron, OH, offering convenient downtown access and free on-site private parking. While we are proud to serve residents of Akron, Fairlawn, and the broader Summit County, our firm has offices in Toledo, Beachwood, and Cleveland, allowing us to actively represent clients across Northeast Ohio. Do not wait to seek help while investigators build a case against you. Contact Patituce and Associates, LLC today to schedule your private, completely free initial consultation, and let our powerhouse team begin building your strategic defense.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
The office of Patituce & Associates, LLC is located at 520 S Main St, Suite 2511, Akron, OH 44311 inside the historic Canal Place complex. This location is situated just south of the downtown business core along the historic S Main St.
Building Location
This is a massive, multi-story historic commercial office and industrial complex known as Canal Place (the former B.F. Goodrich tire manufacturing plant). It has been converted into a modern business park right next to the Ohio & Erie Canalway Towpath Trail.
Parking Details
Ample complimentary visitor parking is available in the large surface public parking lot directly in front of the building (Canal Place Lot), which accommodates over 800 vehicles.
Public Transit
Served by METRO RTA Route 29 (South Main); nearest stop is at S. Main St & Canal Place.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the main lobby of the Canal Place complex. Follow the directional signage for Building 25, and proceed to find Suite 2511 on the appropriate floor level.