Lauren Wazevich
Associate Attorney- Profile
Lauren Wazevich began her career at Patituce & Associates in her first year of law school, working as a law clerk. As a student, Lauren helped to secure a victory in the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals which reversed the denial of a habeas corpus petition. After successfully passing the Ohio bar exam, Lauren joined the firm as an Associate Attorney focusing on appellate and post-conviction litigation.
Lauren handles a variety of matters arising after conviction, including, but not limited to, direct appeals, judicial releases, federal habeas corpus petitions, parole hearings, and other post-conviction remedies. Recently, with the enactment of new juvenile sentencing provisions, Lauren has focused on juvenile issues arising under SB 256, which includes advocacy before the Ohio Parole Board and sentencing hearings.
Lauren received her bachelor’s degree from Kent State University in Psychology, which included an internship at the Public Defenders Service of Washington D.C. After graduation, Lauren earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. She is licensed to practice throughout the State of Ohio and in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio.
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
