Susan Moran | Cleveland Criminal Defense Lawyer

In the last two years I had two clients wrongly accused of rape. If convicted they both faced life in prison. In the one case, through my cross-examination, I showed that the accuser was lying. In the other case I discovered that the DNA evidence was flawed and got the accuser to admit that she was not telling the truth. Both clients were acquitted. Additionally, a few months ago I got a client acquitted of felonious assault with a rule 29 dismissal of all charges at the close of the State's case.

I built my successful practice through hard work, dedication, and extreme disdain for loosing.

They should look for a "straight shooter," a lawyer who will honestly tell them what they are up against but one who is not afraid of the challenge should that be in the client's best interest.

Local knowledge is very helpful. Fortunately I've discovered that when I'm not local other locals are happy to give me the rundown on the local jurisdiction.

I can tell the client what they are facing, the obstacles in their case, and how to avoid pitfalls before it is too late.

I would need to know the facts of the case, if the person has a prior conviction, and whether there are defenses to the accusations.

The most obvious is that I am a woman which I feel is an advantage in that it allows me to utilize a different style, one that has proven very successful. Additionally, I am respected in the legal community by prosecutors, lawyers, and judges, which only helps my client's cause. I have 20 years of experience as a trial lawyer, as well as 20 years experience as a successful appellate lawyer which keeps me apprised of the many changes in the law. I am also a law professor at Case Western College of Law.

The most rewarding aspect of my job is winning the fight for my clients. As a criminal defendant you are almost assured an uphill battle and are often the underdog. I love coming from behind and winning!

My other interests are politics, the environment, art, physical fitness, family, and community.

I'm very involved in the community, volunteering for service in Appalachia every summer to repair homes, as well as serving as the co-chair of the school levy committee which we just passed this last election.

• Member | Ohio Eighth Judicial District Conference.
  Member | Cuyahoga Criminal Defense Lawyers Association                
  Member | Ohio State Bar Association                          
  Member | Federal Bar Association                         
  

• Cum Laude Ohio University   1996
  

• State v. Allen
  DATE: August 26, 2010 CASE: I was able to reverse a client's conviction under the theory of allied offense and remand the case for re-sentencing.

• IN RE: C.K. A MINOR CHILD
  DATE: April 11, 2002 CASE: Parental rights restored

• What Would Jesus Say? - The Scene Magazine
  CASE:High profile rape accusation against a prominent Baptist minister, acquitted on all charges. DATE:August 23, 2006

• State of Ohio v. Steven Ivory
  CASE: Felonious assault with a gun, conviction reversed under sufficiency analysis. Defendant released from prison. DATE: October 22, 2015

• State v. Andre
  CASE: Andre felonious assault conviction reversed, case dismissed DATE: January 8, 2015

• http://www.cleveland19.com/story/30634944/attorney-expresses-concern-over-rice-reports
  
  http://www.cleveland19.com/clip/12104076/tamir-rice-case-civil-lawsuit-options
  
  http://www.cleveland19.com/story/31052247/wrongfully-imprisoned-man-tells-his-side
  
  

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