Fred Rafidi

Fred Rafidi is a managing partner and attorney at Rafidi Jackson, LTD, located in Hubbard, Ohio. He serves clients in the counties of Mahoning and Trumbull and its surrounding areas in Ohio, concentrating his practice primarily on criminal defense along with cases including estate planning, probate, business transactions, visitation and paternity, traffic law defense, and divorce and custody.

In 2006, Mr. Rafidi obtained his bachelor’s degree in political science and criminal justice from Youngstown State University. He graduated cum laude with a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the Western Michigan University – Cooley Law School.

Practicing law since 2010 in Ohio, Mr. Rafidi defends his clients and strives to prove them innocent of false convictions ranging from petty thefts and traffic violations to complex felonies. He tries to minimize the penalties for his clients who are convicted of state and federal offenses including drug offenses, violent crimes, sexual abuse and more. He is also authorized to appear before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio.

With almost 12 years of experience, Mr. Rafidi also represents and prepares legal paperwork for corporates, business owners, professionals and families in cases related to business planning, management and transaction. Experienced in the field of business, he provides his clients with learned advice to run businesses efficiently in compliance with the law along with ways to try and maximize profits. Additionally, he helps individuals negotiate a fair share of marital property after divorce and make a fair arrangement for child custody and support.

Mr. Rafidi is an active member of the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws’ Legal Committee. He was recognized for his commitment to work with a Professional Involvement badge by the Lawyer Legion in 2022.