Associate Criminal Defense Attorney

About Our Firm

At Patituce & Associates, we believe no criminal case is hopeless
. Our team is built on courtroom strength, strategic advocacy, and relentless client defense. We are a trial-focused criminal defense firm that refuses to back down when clients’ freedom, reputation, and future are on the line.

• Handled 20,000+ criminal cases
• Taken 400+ jury trials
• Achieved a 95% trial success rate
• Brought 70+ years of combined experience
• Served as a former prosecutor
• Earned national media recognition

We are hiring an Associate Criminal Defense Attorney to join our growing Ohio defense team. This position offers immediate, hands‑on courtroom experience across a wide range of misdemeanor and felony matters, including high‑stakes litigation. Associates work directly with senior staff, handling cases from arraignment through trial, while developing advanced litigation, trial, and negotiation skills. We are seeking driven associate attorneys ready to step into serious cases and develop into elite trial lawyers.

Our busy law firm continues to grow, and we are looking for talent that works hard to represent clients well. The best candidate will work seamlessly with partners, other associates, and administrative staff in an effort to effectively serve clients. If you have excellent research and writing skills, can easily use today’s technology, and communicate effectively across all levels, we would love to connect!

$85,000 - $130,000 yearly commensurate with experience