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James L. Burdon
Ohio Criminal Defense
Attorney
"Akron’s
premier criminal-defense lawyer… his
defense is about the best money can
buy."
- Bob Dyer, Akron
Beacon Journal
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Voted as one of “The Best
Lawyers in America” for
criminal defense since 1989.
Since 1989, Burdon has been
selected for inclusion in
The Best Lawyers of America.
Published biennially, The
Best Lawyers in America
lists the top U.S. lawyers
compiled through a
peer-review survey in which
16,000 leading attorneys
cast “votes” on the legal
abilities of other lawyers
in their specialties. Burdon
is among a distinguished
group of attorney who have
received this honor for ten
years or longer.
Best Lawyers has gained the
respect of the legal
profession, the media, and
clients as the most
reliable, unbiased source of
legal referrals anywhere. It
has received accolades from
presidents of the American
Bar Association, been
frequently featured in the
U.S. media and excerpted
in regional and metropolitan
newspapers and magazines.
American College of Trial
Lawyers – Member since 1994
The American College of
Trial Lawyers, founded in
1980, recognizes excellence
among trial lawyers. The
College includes members
from every segment of the
civil and criminal trial bar
of the United States and
Canada. Its purpose, in
addition to identifying and
recognizing outstanding
trial lawyers, is to improve
the standards of trial
practice, the administration
of justice and the ethics of
the profession. Invitation
to membership is extended by
the Board of Regents, the
governing body of the
College, only after careful
examination of the nominee’s
experience, skill, ability
and ethical standards.
Attorney James Burdon
represents clients
throughout Ohio, providing
comprehensive representation
throughout arrest, trial and
appeals when facing felony
or misdemeanor charges
related to:
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DUI - Drunk Driving
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Drugs |
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Murder - Manslaughter
- Vehicular Homicide |
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Sex Crimes - Rape -
Sexual Assault |
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Theft – Robbery –
Burglary – Shoplifting -
Auto Theft |
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Gun Charges |
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Parole – Probation –
Bail |
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White Collar Crimes |
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Conspiracy
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Gambling |
Education And
Experience
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The University
of Akron, School
of Law, Akron,
Ohio (J.D.) |
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Ripon College,
Ripon,
Wisconsin, (B.A.
Economics) |
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Summit County
Secret Service
Officer, Summit
County, Ohio,
Prosecutor’s
Office |
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Assistant
Prosecuting
Attorney, Summit
County, Ohio |
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Chief Assistant
Summit County
Prosecutor,
Criminal
Division, |
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Partner, Burdon
& Merlitti, present. |
Civic Involvement
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St. Vincent –
St. Mary High
School, Chairman
of the Executive
Board of
Trustees.
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St. Vincent –
St. Mary High
School
Foundation,
President. |
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Hall of Honor,
Summit County
Catholic Youth
Organization (CYO). |
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St. Vincent
Parrish,
Athletic
Director, 17
years. |
"Akron’s
premier criminal-defense lawyer… his
defense is about the best money can
buy."
- Bob Dyer, Akron
Beacon Journal
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Early in his
career, James Burdon earned
a reputation as the “Best
Criminal Lawyer” in
town. A reputation supported
by an impressive track
record of representing the
areas most notorious cases
and success in the
courtroom.
An experienced TRIAL lawyer,
James Burdon possesses a
commanding knowledge of Ohio
criminal law and can defend
clients at all levels of the
state and Federal courts.
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For over 30
years has
practiced
exclusively in
criminal
litigation as a
prosecutor and
thereafter as a
partner in the
law firm of
Burdon &
Merlitti. |
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Tried over one
hundred thirty
cases to juries. |
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Represented twenty-six homicide defendants – including six jury acquittals, two not guilty by reason of insanity, three dismissals, one not charged, several resulting in lesser offenses.” |
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Has represented
clients in
Summit, Stark,
Portage,
Cuyahoga, Wayne,
Mahoning,
Carroll,
Guernsey,
Columbiana,
Lake, and
Franklin
counties. |
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Argued state
criminal appeals
before the 5th,
8th, 9th and
11th District
Court of
Appeals. |
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Argued cases
before the
Supreme Court of
the State of
Ohio. |
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Defended
criminal clients
in the United
States district
Court, Northern
District of
Ohio, including
bank frauds, and
other “white
collar”
offenses. |
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Prosecuted
federal appeals
before the 6th
Circuit Court of
Appeals. |
Representing Clients
Across Ohio
Akron
criminal defense
attorney, James Burdon,
has been successfully
representing individuals
charged with criminal
offenses for the past
thirty years. Although
based in Akron, Ohio,
Mr. Burdon represents
clients in the
municipal, state and
federal courts
throughout Ohio,
including Summit, Stark,
Portage, Cuyahoga,
Wayne, Mahoning,
Carroll, Guernsey,
Columbiana, Lake, and
Franklin counties.
The best
criminal defense.
If you or a family member is
facing criminal charges, secure the best
possible legal counsel that you can.
From drunk driving to homicide, Jim
Burdon has the experience, track
record and reputation as one of Ohio's
best defense attorneys.
Voted as
one of
“The Best Lawyers in America” for
criminal defense since 1989.
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HONORS
• Selected for inclusion in the national publication, The Best Lawyers In America, 1989 – present.
• Admitted as a Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers, 1994 – present.
• Outstanding Alumni Award, The University of Akron, School of Law, 1995.
• Northern Ohio Live, Top Lawyers, 2003 - present.
• Cincinnati Magazine, Ohio Super Lawyers, 2004 - present.
• Ohio Super Lawyers Magazine,
2004-present.
• Akron Life and Leisure Magazine,
2004-present. |