Martin James McManus

Top rated Criminal Defense attorney in Toledo, Ohio

McManus & McManus Attorneys at Law
Martin James McManus
McManus & McManus Attorneys at Law

Practice areas: Criminal Defense, DUI-DWI, Estate Planning & Probate; view more

Licensed in Ohio since: 1987

Education: The University of Toledo College of Law

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2025 - 2026

McManus & McManus Attorneys at Law

709 Madison Ave
Suite 303
Toledo, OH 43604 Visit website
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Martin James McManus is a seasoned attorney in McManus & McManus Attorneys at Law, based in Toledo, Ohio, with a practice that extends to Southern Michigan. He has developed a comprehensive legal practice, adeptly handling cases in both state and federal courts. His legal acumen covers a wide range of practice areas, including but not limited to personal injury, wrongful death, motor vehicle accidents and an array of criminal defense cases from misdemeanor to felony charges, white collar criminal defense and juvenile delinquency.

A Toledo native, Mr. McManus pursued his undergraduate studies at the University of Notre Dame, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1982. He returned to Toledo to attend the University of Toledo College of Law, where he obtained his Juris Doctor in 1988. Since then, he has built a robust legal career, joining the practice established by his father.

A hallmark of Mr. McManus's approach is his readiness to take cases to trial, a propensity that has significantly benefited his clients, particularly those facing criminal charges or seeking redress for personal injuries. His courtroom prowess and thorough preparation have been central to his success in securing favorable outcomes.

In addition to his trial work, Mr. McManus is deeply committed to each of his clients, adopting a personal approach by treating each case with the utmost importance. This client-centered strategy ensures that every individual he represents receives dedicated and relentless advocacy, tailored to their specific legal needs. He has been rated “Very Good” on Avvo.

Beyond his legal practice, Mr. McManus is actively involved in the legal community and maintains admissions to several prestigious courts, including the Ohio State Bar, the State Bar of Michigan, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Michigan.

Practice areas

Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Estate Planning & Probate, Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Appellate

Focus areas

Animal Bites, Appeals, Arrest & Arraignment, Assault, Assault & Battery, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, DUI/DWI, Debt, Dram Shop Laws, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Estate Planning, Expungement, Failure to Pay Child Support, False Accusations, Felony, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Juvenile Delinquency, Living Wills, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Overdrawn Bank Account, Parole, Personal Injury - Defense, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Power of Attorney, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Probate & Estate Administration, Probation, Prosecution, Sex Offenses, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Tax Evasion, Theft, Toxic Mold, Traffic Violations, Trucking Accidents, Trusts, Wills, Wrongful Death

  • 30% Criminal Defense
  • 20% Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
  • 20% Estate Planning & Probate
  • 20% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
  • 10% Appellate

First Admitted: 1987, Ohio

Professional Webpage: https://www.mcmanusandmcmanus.com/attorney/mcmanus-martin-ja...

Bar / Professional Activity

  • Ohio, 1988
  • Federal Bar Association
  • Toledo Bar Association
  • Ohio State Bar Association
  • Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of Michigan
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit
  • Michigan

Pro bono / Community Service

  • Member of the Aegis Council for tuition assistance of St. John’s Jesuit High School & Academy, Toledo, Ohio
  • Rotary Club of Toledo
  • Saint Benedict Catholic School, Vice-Chairperson on the Board of Trustees

Educational Background

  • University of Notre Dame, B.A., 1982

Honors

  • Rated “Very Good” on Avvo

Office location for Martin James McManus

709 Madison Ave
Suite 303
Toledo, OH 43604

Phone: 419-922-8172

Selections

2 Years Super Lawyers
  • Super Lawyers: 2025 - 2026

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