Robert Botnick | Shaker Heights Criminal Defense Lawyer

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About Robert

Attorney Robert Botnick was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, where he attended Orange High School in Pepper Pike. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Miami University and returned to Cleveland to earn his law degree from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law at Cleveland State University.

Following his admission to the Ohio Bar in 2004, Mr. Botnick served as a Cuyahoga County prosecutor for seven years handling serious felony cases, including murder, rape, arson, drug trafficking, computer crimes, and theft-related offenses, among numerous other crimes.

Mr. Botnick has tried over 60 felony trials in his career, including many that received special attention from local and national media outlets. In 2012, Mr. Botnick was admitted to practice law in the United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio.

Mr. Botnick is currently representing clients on federal, felony, and misdemeanor state charges, OVI and traffic offenses, as well as delinquency matters in juvenile court.

Mr. Botnick is married to his former law school classmate and fellow attorney, Abby, and they have two children together. He is an avid technology enthusiast, coaches little league baseball, enjoys rock and jazz, and spending time with his family.

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Experience

Owner

The Botnick Law Firm, LLC

Present

Cleveland, OH

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office

2005-2012

Cleveland, OH

Admission

Verified Ohio

2004

Education

Miami University Of Ohio

Bachelors

2001

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Member
    2018 - Present
  • Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association Member
    2017 - Present
  • Miami University Glee Club Alumni Advisory Board Trustee
    2015 - Present
  • F.R.E.E. Mental Health Docket (South Euclid) Advisory Committee Member
    2015 - Present
  • National College of DUI Defense Member
    2015 - Present
  • Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Member
    2014 - Present
  • Cuyahoga Criminal Defense Lawyers Association President
    2012 - Present
  • Ohio State Bar Association Member
    2011 - Present
Honors / Awards
  • Best DUI Lawyers in Cleveland Expertise
    2020
  • Client's Choice Criminal Defense Avvo
    2014-2016 / 2019
  • Top 10 Under 40 National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
    2014-2015 / 2018
  • Marcus Fellow Edna and Nat Marcus Leadership Institute
    2008

Notable Work

Cases

State of Ohio vs. S_______

PLEA TO PHYSICAL CONTROL - NO JAIL, POINTS, OR SUSPENSION.

City of Mayfield Heights vs. H_______

DRUG EVIDENCE SUPPRESSED - CASE DISMISSED.

State of Ohio vs. G_______

DISMISSED.

City of Parma vs. A_____________

DISMISSED.

City of Parma vs. A_____________

DISMISSED.

Publications

The Botnick Law Firm When Can I File for a Judicial Release?

2012


The Botnick Law Firm Keeping Juveniles In Juvenile Court with HB 86

2012


The Botnick Law Firm DWT: Driving While Texting Now Illegal in Ohio

2012

Founded 2012

The Botnick Law Firm, LLC Highlights

Traffic, Immigration, Criminal, Divorce & Family Law, Motor Vehicle

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