David Hunter
Perrysville,Ohio
Summary
Seasoned attorney with several years of litigation and legal drafting experience. Adept at establishing trust and rapport with clients through strategic communication techniques. Dedicated to delivering expert representation and counsel through comprehensive legal knowledge and research.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Law Director
Ashland City Law Director's Office
Ashland, OH
01.2000 - Current
- Managed criminal prosecution of offenses from arraignment through pre-trial and motion hearing to jury trial.
- Represented City as Assistant Law Director in prosecuting criminal offenses within jurisdiction.
- Conducted appellate work on assigned cases.
Attorney at Law
Law Office of David M. Hunter
Loudonville, Ohio
02.1999 - Current
- Represented clients in court proceedings such as hearings, trials, mediations, arbitrations, depositions and appellate work.
- Handled legal work across criminal law, juvenile law, domestic relations law, and civil matters, contributing to case resolutions.
- Drafted and filed legal documents, motions, pleadings, and other papers with local and state court systems.
- Researched case law to strengthen legal arguments and inform strategies.
- Managed law firm operations, overseeing staff and budget to ensure efficient practices.
Attorney
Law Office of Ronald P. Forsthoefel and Associates
Loudonville, Ohio
12.1996 - 02.1999
- Represented clients in court across civil, domestic, juvenile, and criminal matters, advocating for their rights and interests.
- Prepared persuasive legal memoranda, motions and briefs synthesizing facts, evidence and legal authorities.
- Filed appeals to challenge judgments and seek favorable outcomes.
- Conducted legal research to inform and strengthen case strategies.
Education
Juris Doctorate Degree -
University of Toledo College of Law
Toledo, Ohio01.1996
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Political Science, History, Business Administration
Ashland University
Ashland, Ohio01.1991
Skills
- Legal research
- Legal drafting
- Court representation
- Trial preparation
- Criminal law experience
- Appellate advocacy
- Case management
- Client relationship management
Community Service
- Loudonville Lions Club, 1998 to Present, President, 07/01/2003 to 06/30/2005, 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2024 Treasurer, 01/01/2005 to 06/30/2020
- Mohican Area Community Fund Board of Trustees, 2000 to 2009 and 2011 to 2017, President, 01/01/2015 to 01/01/17
- McMullen School HOSTS Reading Program, 2001 to 2008
- Ashland County Bar Association, 1996 to Present, Treasurer, 1999 to 2000 and 2017 to present, Vice President, 2001 to 2002
- Loudonville Hanover Lodge of Masons,2006 to Present, President of Board of Trustees, 2009 to 2012
- Loudonville-Perrysville School Board, 2008 to Present
- Ashland County- West Holmes Career Center, 2010 to Present
- Mansfield Shrine Club, 2010 to Present
- Ashland County Council on Aging, 2017 to Present
- Ashland Bookcase Inc., 2018 to Present, Chairman, 2018 to Present
- Law Library Board, 2011 to Present, President 2018 to present
- Advocates for Families Board, 2025 to present
Timeline
Assistant Law Director
Ashland City Law Director's Office
01.2000 - Current
Attorney at Law
Law Office of David M. Hunter
02.1999 - Current
Attorney
Law Office of Ronald P. Forsthoefel and Associates
12.1996 - 02.1999
Juris Doctorate Degree -
University of Toledo College of Law
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Political Science, History, Business Administration
Ashland University