Frey, Ronald L. Esq.

Current Employment Position(s)

Attorney

Lawyer Overview

A partner of the Friedman & Frey, L.L.C. team, Mr. Frey is a skilled litigator across varying areas of criminal defense. He has served as lead counsel in high profile and complex cases at courts at all levels across the country, and has a well-deserved reputation for bringing ingenuity, aggressiveness, and a comprehensive technique to client matters.

Mr. Frey understands that many cases are won or lost before the parties and their lawyers even enter a courtroom, which is why he puts painstaking preparation into each and every case, leaving no aspect to chance. His ability to organize and interpret large and complex amounts of information enables him to effectively present unique defenses to judges or juries.

Mr. Frey is held in high regard by his peers, and as a result serves as trial counsel in disciplinary matters involving allegations of unethical conduct by other attorneys.

Mr. Frey has lectured and written on timely topics affecting the practice of criminal law, such as electronic evidence and trial preparation. Additionally, he is an Adjunct Professor of Legal Studies, teaching Criminal Law and Criminal Forensics.

Areas of Practice

• Criminal Law

West Practice Categories

Criminal Defense

Bar Admissions

• Ohio, 2004
• U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio
• U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio
• U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit

Professional Associations and Memberships

• The United States Supreme Court Historical Society, 2009 - Present (Member)
• Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Board of Directors)
• National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Member)
• Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Alumni Association (Life Member)
• Cleveland Bar Association (Member)
• Cleveland Bar Association, 2005 - Present (Trial Committee)

Honors and Awards

• Ohio Rising Stars, 2010
• Ohio Super Lawyers, 2010

Classes and Seminars

• Adjunct Instructor, UCAP - Criminal Law and Forensics, Ursuline College, Pepper Pike, Ohio, 2007 - Present
• Speaker, Criminal Law, Cleveland Marshall College of Law, Pathways to Practice Program
• Speaker, Effectively Defending Cases Involving the Computer, Cuyahoga County Defense Lawyers Association, Cleveland, OH, 2010
• Speaker, Creative Solutions to Common Problems, Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Cleveland Marshall College of Law, Cleveland, OH, 2008
• Speaker, Marvelous Monday - Criminal Law, Cleveland Marshall College of Law, Cleveland, OH, 2008
• Speaker, Utilizing Electronic Evidence in a Closed Discovery System, Cincinnati Defense Lawyers Association, University of Cincinnati College of Law, Cincinnati, OH, 2008

Pro Bono Activities

• Trial & Appellate Counsel, Cleveland Metro Bar Association Disciplinary Committee, 2005 - Present
• Speaker: Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers & Cleveland Marshall College of Law, 2008 - Present

Past Employment Positions

• Ursuline College, Adjunct Professor - UCAP, 2007 - Present

Education

• Cleveland State University, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland, Ohio
  Honors: cum laude
  Honors: Dean's List
  Law Review: Cleveland Marshall College of Law, Editor
• John Carroll University, University Heights, Ohio, 2001
  B.A.
  Honors: Dean's List
  Major: Economics
• Richmond University, London, England
  Summer Semester (International Business Environment and the European Union)
• John Carroll University, University Heights, Ohio, 2001
  B.S.B.A.
  Major: Finance

Offers Free Initial Consultation

Accepts Credit Cards

Published Works

• Battered Women Syndrome as a Sword for the Prosecution, Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, January, 2007
• There's an App for That, Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers: The Vindicator, Spring, 2011
• Article of Interest, Battered Woman Syndrome As a Sword For The Prosecution; State v. Haines (2006), WL 3813763, 2006-Ohio-6711, A Shield For The Defense Is Now a Sword For The Prosecution, Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2007

Address

1304 West 6th Street
Cleveland, OH 44113-1304

Office Hours

8 am to 5 pm

Phones

216-928-7700
800-480-9541
216-367-9558

Faxes

216-556-9779

Emails

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Websites

http://www.iannfriedman.com
http://www.faflegal.com