Joseph C. Patituce
Top rated Criminal Defense attorney in Cleveland, Ohio
Patituce & Associates, LLC
Practice areas: Criminal Defense, DUI-DWI, White Collar Crimes; view more
Licensed in Ohio since: 2006
Education: Cleveland State University Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
Selected to Rising Stars: 2014 - 2016, 2019 - 2021 Call today:
440-471-7784
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600 Superior Avenue EastSuite 1358
Cleveland, OH 44114 Visit website
Joe Patituce is a nationally recognized Cleveland criminal defense attorney, former Cuyahoga County prosecutor, and one of only eight board-certified criminal trial specialists in Ohio. In addition to holding board certification in criminal trial law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA), Joe serves as Chair of the NBTA committee responsible for evaluating and approving criminal trial specialists nationwide. He is also a long-standing Board Member and former Strike Force Chair for the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (OACDL).
Over his 20+ year career, Joe has handled more than 20,000 criminal cases and taken over 400 to trial before a jury, maintaining a near-perfect success rate of 95%. As founder and managing partner of Patituce & Associates, he leads a powerhouse team of former felony prosecutors and public defenders who bring rare prosecutorial insight to every case.
Joe specializes in defending high-stakes state and federal matters, ranging from DUI/OVI and drug offenses to white-collar crimes, complex federal investigations, and homicide charges. He is also certified by the Commission on Appointment of Counsel in Capital Cases to handle death penalty defense. His landmark case results include a nationally covered Rule 29 triple-murder acquittal, convictions reversed on appeal, and precedent-setting victories before the Supreme Court of Ohio.
Admitted to practice in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Kentucky, and multiple federal courts—including the U.S. Supreme Court—Joe is the defense lawyer other attorneys and legal professionals trust for expert insight and trial representation.
"I practice criminal law to help people obtain justice for themselves and their families. Every case is a fight, and we refuse to lose."
Available 24/7 for Free Consultations.
Practice areas
Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Criminal Defense: White CollarFocus areas
Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, Criminal Law - Federal, DUI/DWI, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, False Accusations, Felony, Juvenile Delinquency, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Parole, Probation, Prosecution, Sex Offenses, Tax Evasion, Theft, White Collar Crime
- 70% Criminal Defense
- 20% Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
- 10% Criminal Defense: White Collar
First Admitted: 2006, Ohio
Professional Webpage: https://www.patitucelaw.com/team/joseph-c-patituce/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Kentucky Bar Association
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- New York State Bar Association
- Supreme Court of the United States
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio
- Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court Southern District of Ohio
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court Northern District of Ohio
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- State v. Tevin Biles-Thomas (Triple-Murder Acquittal): Joe secured a rare Rule 29 acquittal in a nationally covered triple-murder and felonious-assault case, successfully demonstrating that the prosecution had not met the legal standard required for conviction., 2021
- State v. Scott (Vehicular Homicide Acquittal): By leveraging enhanced video analysis and expert accident reconstruction, Joe Patituce proved that the decedent, not his client, caused the fatal crash, resulting in a full acquittal., 2024
- State v. Scott (Landmark DNA Appellate Win): Joe persuaded the Supreme Court of Ohio to redefine the standard for post-conviction DNA testing in circumstantial-evidence cases, establishing a statewide precedent that broadens access to justice for the wrongfully convicted., 2022
Special Licenses / Certifications
- NBTA Board Certified as a Criminal Trial Specialist, 2017
Educational Background
- State University of New York, Geneseo University, B.S.
- Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, J.D.
Awards
Avvo Client's Choice Award: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com
Avvo Top Contributor: This award is granted to attorneys who have significantly contributed to Avvo.com by answering questions in the Q&A forum, publishing legal guides, or other meaningful contributions to the Avvo community.
These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.
“Go to for Criminal Law in Ohio.”
“Great Criminal Defense Lawyer!”
Office location for Joseph C. Patituce
600 Superior Avenue East
Suite 1358
Cleveland, OH 44114
Phone: 440-471-7784
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2014 - 2016, 2019 - 2021
