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Anthony Koukoutas

Massillon,OH

Summary

Dedicated legal professional offering expertise 27 years of experience in law. Proven success in building trusting rapport with clients and offering sound legal advice in clear and universal terms. Hardworking and dedicated to client advocacy. Adept at developing positive rapport with people. Presents evidence clearly and practices sound and thorough case analysis techniques. Adept at navigating legal systems, leveraging resources and communicating with clients. Thorough understanding of precedents and regulations.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Criminal Defense Attorney

Self-employed
02.2009 - Current
  • Developed strong working relationships with opposing counsel, fostering a collaborative environment for dispute resolution.
  • Represented clients in court hearings and in negotiations with other parties.
  • Represented clients in administrative proceedings before government agencies.
  • Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
  • Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations.
  • Secured acquittals or reduced charges in numerous cases by skillfully cross-examining prosecution witnesses to expose inconsistencies or inaccuracies in their testimonies.
  • Utilized alternative dispute resolution methods when appropriate, achieving successful outcomes without the need for lengthy court proceedings.
  • Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients on business and legal transactions.
  • Achieved favorable case outcomes by meticulously reviewing evidence, researching legal precedents, and developing tailored defense strategies.
  • Built strong relationships with clients, earning their trust through consistent support and guiding them through the complexities of the legal system.
  • Developed a comprehensive understanding of clients'' unique circumstances and tailored legal representation accordingly, leading to more favorable outcomes.
  • Protected clients'' constitutional rights by challenging unlawful searches or seizures and filing motions to suppress evidence.
  • Researched, wrote and filed motions, writs and briefs for each case.
  • Interviewed and selected jurors to verify competency and lack of biases, presenting challenges for cause to dismiss unfit candidates.
  • Maintained high ethical standards while representing clients accused of serious crimes, ensuring a fair trial process for all parties involved.
  • Maintained relationships with investigators by collecting facts and evidence, obtaining documents by subpoena and negotiating with prosecutors, probation officers, and victims.
  • Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
  • Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.

Education

M.D. - Tax Law

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
08.1997

J.D. - Law

Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH
05.1996

Skills

  • Juror Selection
  • Case Law and Outcome Analysis
  • WestLaw proficiency
  • Discovery and Document Review
  • Strategy Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Reviewing documents
  • Discovery processes
  • Collaboration and Teamwork
  • Federal Court System
  • Criminal defense
  • Efficient researcher
  • Courtroom Presence
  • Legal Interpretation and Adaptation
  • Legal Analysis
  • Legal Research
  • Creative and Critical Thinking
  • Policy Knowledge
  • In-depth knowledge of criminal law
  • Court preparation
  • Legal Compliance
  • Cross-examination techniques
  • Criminal Law
  • Court Procedures
  • Case analysis
  • Client Representation and Advisement
  • American Bar Association (ABA)
  • Legal Advisory
  • Westlaw
  • Practice Management
  • Case management proficiency
  • Investigation tactics
  • Document Review
  • Building Trust and Relationships
  • Plea bargain knowledge
  • Trial experience
  • Presenting Evidence
  • Legal Case Management
  • Legal Research and Review
  • Criminal Investigations
  • Case interpretation
  • Organization and Administration
  • Judgement and Decision Making
  • Courtroom Procedures
  • Legal writing
  • Knowledge of Federal and State Laws
  • Negotiation

Accomplishments

NOTABLE CASES

Federal Cases

US v. Terrence Jordan

Case No. 1:2021 CR 521

Jury Trial with Judge Benita Y. Pearson

Found Guilty by Jury

US v. William Dozier

Case No. 5:2021 CR 571

Pled to Bank Robbery

US v. Jimmie Washington

Case No. 5:2021 CR 882

Pled to Felon in Possession of a Firearm

US v. David Simmers

Case No. 5:2020 CR 129

Pled to Receipt and Distribution of Child Pornography

US v. Wilbert Booker

Case No. 4:2020 CR 603

Pled to Conspiracy to Distribute Drugs


DEATH PENALTY CASES

State v. Robert Luke Served as Co-Counsel

Stark County - Jury Recommended Life without Parole

Case No. 2003 CR 0597

State v. Edward Lang Served as Co-Counsel

Stark County Jury Recommended Death

Case No. 2006 CR 1824A

State v. Justin Lucas Served as Co-Counsel

Stark County

Case No. 2006 Cr 1136B

Jury Recommended Life with Possibility of Parole after 30 Years.

State v. Darnell Goodgame Served as Lead Counsel

Stark County Client Pled to 3-Judge Panel and Received Life without Parole.

Case No. 2008 CR 1249

State v. Terrence Maya Served as Lead Counsel

Stark County Client Pled to 3-Judge Panel and Received Life Without Parole.

Case No. 2008 CR 0914A

State v. William Perry Served as Lead Counsel

Stark County Client Pled to 3-Judge Panel and Received Life Without Parole.

Case No. 2008 CR 2062

State v. Jeffrey Phillips Served as Lead Counsel

Stark County Jury Recommended Life Without Parole

Case No. 2010 CR 0772

State v. William Butcher Served as Co-Counsel

Portage County Judge Dismissed Death Specifications

Case No. 2010 CR 0288

State v. Daniel Smith Served as Lead Counsel

Stark County Client Pled to 3-Judge Panel and Received Sentence of Life with Possibility of Parole after 30 Years.

Case No. 2011 CR 0972A

State v. Leeroy Rogers Served as Lead Counsel

Stark County Client Pled to 3-Judge Panel and Received a Sentence of Life with the Possibility of Parole after 50 Years.


NON-DEATH PENALTY CASES

State v. Elvis Wooten Client Found Not Guilty of Aggravated Murder but Guilty of Lesser Charges.

Stark County

Case No. 2007 CR 1903B

State v. Courtney Walton Jury Convicted Client of Murder

Stark County

Case No. 2011 CR 0918

State v. Nicholas Catazaro Client Pled to Aggravated Murder.

Portage County

Case No. 2018 CR 1026

State v. Josiah Eutsey Jury Convicted Client of 1 Count of Murder But Aquitted on 2nd Count.

Stark County

Case No. 2019 CR 2233

State v. Mary Guarendi Client Pled to Murder

Stark County

Case No. 2021 CR 1085A

State v. Darcell Anthony Client Pled to Murder

Stark County

Case No. 2022 CR 0962A

NON HOMICIDE CASES

State v. Randy Vento Client Kidnapped, Raped and Attempted to Kill 11 Year Old Child. Child Found guilty by Jury and Sentenced to Life Without Parole.

Tuscarawas County

Case No. 2016 CR 06 0167

State v. Anthony Siple Client Charged with Rape, Felonious Assault, Sexual Battery, and Pandering.

Stark County Client on Video Having Sexual Intercourse with Victim Who was Allegedly Intoxicated.

Case No. 2021 CR 1869A Jury Found Client Guilty of Rape and Felonious Assault: Guilty of Sexual Battery and Pandering.

State v. Enrique Durham Client Charged with 2 Counts of Rape and 2 Counts of Gross Sexual Imposition.

Tuscarawas County Found Guilty of All Charges

2022 CR 08 0291


Timeline

Criminal Defense Attorney

Self-employed
02.2009 - Current

M.D. - Tax Law

University of Florida

J.D. - Law

Ohio Northern University
Anthony Koukoutas