“I have known Joe for over a decade, being part of this team and helping our clients is what I do. I enjoy working with Joe and Megan to manage this office and deliver results for our clients.”

- Sue McCort

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Suzanne McCort

Office Manager / Paralegal
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Suzanne “Sue” McCort has been a paralegal at Patituce & Associates since 2012. Because she is considered one of our most valuable staff members, she is also our office manager.

Sue earned bachelor’s degrees in Criminal Justice and Sociology from Ashland University. After graduating college, she worked as a personal clerk for Judge Peter Sikora before joining our firm.

Whether you have any questions about your case, need to further information about your court appearance, or simply need to reach out to one of our attorneys, look no further than Sue to provide valuable help.

Education
  • B.S. Criminal Justice & Sociology Ashland University - Undergraduate School
  • National Board of Trial Advocacy
  • Avvo 10.0
  • DUIDLA
  • Best Law Firms US News
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • Super Lawyers
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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
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Real Results

Recent Victories
  • Charges Avoided Federal Analogue Drug Charges: Unindicted
  • Not Guilty at Trial Attempted Murder/Felonious Assault: State v. Brandon Betliskey
  • Felonies Reduced to a Misdemeanor Mortage Fraud: State v. Bankston (Case 554763)
  • Felonies Reduced to a Misdemeanor Fraud: State v. Bailey
  • Sentence Reduced to 55 Months United States v. Pugh, 1:16-cr-00291-BYP.
  • Dismissed State v. Levanduski
  • Evidence Suppressed, State Lost the Appeal DUI / OVI: City of Cleveland v. Oles
  • Prosecutor Dismissed the OVI Charges OVI: Bay Village v. Keller
  • Reduction in Charges and Client Avoided Mandator OVI: State v. Shaver, Elyria
  • Not Guilty at Trial Felonious Assault / Attempted Murder: State v. Brandon Betliskey
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