Erin Branham
Associate Attorney- Profile
Attorney Erin Branham’s career of law and service began while working as a legal runner with a criminal defense firm in Winter Park, Florida while obtaining her undergraduate degree. After earning her bachelor's degree from the University of Central Florida, Erin volunteered with AmeriCorps, working as a member in Newark, New Jersey.
While enrolled at the University of Cincinnati College of Law, Erin worked as a fellow with the Ohio Innocence Project. While there, she combed through records and interviewed witnesses while investigating the post-conviction innocence of claims of multiple individuals. Erin also worked with the Ohio Justice & Policy Center, assisting survivors of human trafficking to seal their criminal records. She contributed to the preparation of judicial release motions and participated in record-sealing clinics. Erin also had the privilege of serving as a judicial extern for the Honorable Magistrate Judge Stephanie K. Bowman in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.
Erin joined Patituce & Associates as an associate attorney in the Post-Conviction practice group in 2021. She is licensed to practice throughout the State of Ohio and focuses her work on post-conviction investigation and litigation. She advocates before the Ohio Parole Board and participates in litigation throughout Ohio in the trial and appellate courts on issues related to judicial release, constitutionally-based claims, and claims related to newly discovered evidence.
Real Stories
Client Testimonials-
Professional, courteous, knowledgeable and tough.
“Joe's team, especially our attorney, Ashley did a great job of defending my son against a serious assault charge. They were with us every step of the way through a very intimidating legal process, ...”
- Patricia -
I owe my future Patituce & Associates
“I recently was charged with a DUI that could have ruined my career, my relationship with my family, and my personal relationship. I am so thankful that I called Patituce & Associates, and my attorney ...”
- Andrew -
He saved my son
“I am so very glad that I hired them to defend my son. They were prompt, professional, and caring. At first I was a little worried that one of the bigger firms in Ohio wouldn't be personable, they were ...”
- LaToya -
Great advocate in a hard situation
“I hired Joe and his team after consulting with two other attorneys. Joe was fair and I appreciated his honesty in the consultation process. He was able to convince the court to have my breath test ...”
- Banes -
Highly Recommend lawyer
“I was charged with an extreme DUI BAC of over .3. Joe was able to successfully argue that the fault of the BAC was due to the hospital using alcohol on the needles and my arm when drawing my blood and ...”
- Brandon
Real Results
Recent Victories-
Charges Avoided Federal Analogue Drug Charges: Unindicted
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Not Guilty at Trial Attempted Murder/Felonious Assault: State v. Brandon Betliskey
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Felonies Reduced to a Misdemeanor Mortage Fraud: State v. Bankston (Case 554763)
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Felonies Reduced to a Misdemeanor Fraud: State v. Bailey
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Sentence Reduced to 55 Months United States v. Pugh, 1:16-cr-00291-BYP.
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Dismissed State v. Levanduski
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Evidence Suppressed, State Lost the Appeal DUI / OVI: City of Cleveland v. Oles
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Prosecutor Dismissed the OVI Charges OVI: Bay Village v. Keller
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Reduction in Charges and Client Avoided Mandator OVI: State v. Shaver, Elyria
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Not Guilty at Trial Felonious Assault / Attempted Murder: State v. Brandon Betliskey
