Practice areas: DUI-DWI, Criminal Defense, 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
Free Consultation Patituce & Associates, LLC
600 Superior Avenue EastSuite 1358
Cleveland, OH 44114 Visit website
Joe Patituce is a nationally recognized defense attorney, former prosecutor, and one of only eight board-certified criminal trial specialists in Ohio. Over the last two decades, he has handled more than 20,000 cases and tried more than 400 before a jury, with a success rate close to 95%.
A former prosecutor in Cuyahoga County, Joseph brings insider knowledge of how the state builds its cases, allowing him to identify weaknesses and craft powerful defense strategies from the start. He leads a team of former prosecutors and public defenders, giving clients the depth of courtroom experience and strategic insight few firms can match.
Joseph has successfully represented clients in some of Ohio’s most complex and high-profile criminal cases, with victories that include homicide acquittals, precedent-setting appeals, and federal sentencing reductions. Licensed in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Kentucky, and multiple federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, Joe is equipped to handle cases ranging from serious state felonies to complex multi-jurisdictional federal investigations.
Consistently recognized as a top criminal defense lawyer by peers and clients alike, Joseph is widely regarded as a trusted authority in Ohio criminal law. If you've been arrested for a crime anywhere in Ohio, or are currently under investigation, call Patituce & Associates to speak directly with Joe in a free consultation. He is available 24/7 and specializes in cases involving DUI/OVI, drug crimes, sex crimes, federal crimes, white collar crimes, theft crimes, violent crimes, and more.
"I practice criminal law to help people obtain justice for themselves and their families. Every case is a fight, and we refuse to lose."
Practice areas
Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense: White CollarFocus areas
Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, Criminal Law - Federal, DUI/DWI, Drug & Alcohol Violations, False Accusations, Felony, Juvenile Delinquency, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Parole, Probation, Prosecution, Sex Offenses, Tax Evasion, Theft, Traffic Violations, White Collar Crime
- 20% Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
- 70% Criminal Defense
- 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.
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
