Robert Botnick | Shaker Heights Criminal Defense Lawyer

Attorney Robert Botnick was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, where he attended Orange High School in Pepper Pike. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Miami University and returned to Cleveland to earn his law degree from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law at Cleveland State University.

Following his admission to the Ohio Bar in 2004, Mr. Botnick served as a Cuyahoga County prosecutor for seven years handling serious felony cases, including murder, rape, arson, drug trafficking, computer crimes, and theft-related offenses, among numerous other crimes.

Mr. Botnick has tried over 60 felony trials in his career, including many that received special attention from local and national media outlets. In 2012, Mr. Botnick was admitted to practice law in the United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio.

Mr. Botnick is currently representing clients on federal, felony, and misdemeanor state charges, OVI and traffic offenses, as well as delinquency matters in juvenile court.

Mr. Botnick is married to his former law school classmate and fellow attorney, Abby, and they have two children together. He is an avid technology enthusiast, coaches little league baseball, enjoys rock and jazz, and spending time with his family.

Position	Organization	Location	Duration
Owner	The Botnick Law Firm, LLC	Cleveland, OH	Present
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney	Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office	Cleveland, OH	2005-2012

School	Degree	Major	Graduation
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University	J.D.	Law School	2004
Miami University Of Ohio	Bachelors		2001

State / Court	Date
Ohio	2004

• National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2018 - Present
  Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association | Member | 2017 - Present
  Miami University Glee Club Alumni Advisory Board | Trustee | 2015 - Present
  F.R.E.E. Mental Health Docket (South Euclid) | Advisory Committee Member | 2015 - Present
  National College of DUI Defense | Member | 2015 - Present
  Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2014 - Present
  Cuyahoga Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | President | 2012 - Present
  Ohio State Bar Association | Member | 2011 - Present

• Best DUI Lawyers in Cleveland | Expertise | 2020
  Client's Choice - Criminal Defense | Avvo | 2014-2016 | 2019
  Top 10 Under 40 | National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys | 2014-2015 | 2018
  Marcus Fellow | Edna and Nat Marcus Leadership Institute | 2008

• State of Ohio vs. S_______
  PLEA TO PHYSICAL CONTROL - NO JAIL, POINTS, OR SUSPENSION.

• City of Mayfield Heights vs. H_______
  DRUG EVIDENCE SUPPRESSED - CASE DISMISSED.

• State of Ohio vs. G_______
  DISMISSED.

• City of Parma vs. A_____________
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• The Botnick Law Firm | When Can I File for a Judicial Release? | 2012
  The Botnick Law Firm | Keeping Juveniles In Juvenile Court with HB 86 | 2012
  The Botnick Law Firm | DWT: Driving While Texting - Now Illegal in Ohio | 2012

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