# The Elkhatib Law Office

> The Elkhatib Law Office is a Cleveland, Ohio criminal defense and civil litigation firm led by trial attorney Issa M. Elkhatib. It serves Cuyahoga, Lorain, Portage, Summit, and Lake County courts across Northeast Ohio, handling violent crimes, sex crimes, OVI/DUI, weapon, and drug charges.

Founded in 2019, the firm is trial-ready: it prepares each case for hearing or trial and uses investigation, digital evidence, and motion practice. Consultations are free and the office is reachable 24/7.

## Services

- [Violent Crimes](https://issalegal.com/practice-areas/cleveland-violent-crimes-attorney): Defense against violent felony allegations
- [Homicide](https://issalegal.com/practice-areas/cleveland-violent-crimes-attorney/homicide-lawyer): Homicide defense
- [Murder Defense](https://issalegal.com/practice-areas/cleveland-violent-crimes-attorney/murder-defense-lawyer): Murder charge defense
- [Manslaughter Defense](https://issalegal.com/practice-areas/cleveland-violent-crimes-attorney/manslaughter-defense): Manslaughter charge defense
- [Assault Defense](https://issalegal.com/practice-areas/cleveland-violent-crimes-attorney/assault-defense-lawyer): Assault charge defense
- [Domestic Violence](https://issalegal.com/practice-areas/cleveland-violent-crimes-attorney/domestic-violence-lawyer): Domestic violence defense
- [Robbery Defense](https://issalegal.com/practice-areas/cleveland-violent-crimes-attorney/robbery-defense): Robbery charge defense
- [Kidnapping Defense](https://issalegal.com/practice-areas/cleveland-violent-crimes-attorney/kidnapping): Kidnapping charge defense
- [Menacing by Stalking](https://issalegal.com/practice-areas/cleveland-violent-crimes-attorney/menacing-by-stalking): Menacing by stalking defense
- [Sex Crimes](https://issalegal.com/practice-areas/cleveland-sex-crimes-lawyer): Sex offense defense
- [OVI / DUI](https://issalegal.com/practice-areas/cleveland-dui-attorney): OVI and DUI defense
- [Weapon Charges](https://issalegal.com/practice-areas/cleveland-weapon-charges-lawyer): Firearms and weapons offense defense
- [Drug Crimes](https://issalegal.com/practice-areas/cleveland-drug-crimes-lawyer): Possession and trafficking defense
- [White-Collar Crimes](https://issalegal.com/practice-areas/cleveland-white-collar-crimes-lawyer): Fraud and financial crime defense
- [Theft Crimes](https://issalegal.com/practice-areas/cleveland-theft-crimes-lawyer): Theft and shoplifting defense
- [Federal Crimes](https://issalegal.com/practice-areas/cleveland-federal-crimes-lawyer): Federal criminal defense
- [Juvenile Crimes](https://issalegal.com/practice-areas/cleveland-juvenile-crimes-lawyer): Defense of minors in juvenile court
- [Civil Protection Orders](https://issalegal.com/practice-areas/cleveland-civil-protection-order-lawyer): CPO and civil stalking protection order representation
- [All Practice Areas](https://issalegal.com/practice-areas): Full list of criminal defense and civil litigation services

## About

- [About the Firm](https://issalegal.com/about-us): Founding (2019), mission, and trial-ready approach
- [Issa Elkhatib](https://issalegal.com/about-us/issa-elkhatib): Founder and lead trial attorney; Ohio license (2018), education, awards, and associations

## Results & Reviews

- [Case Results](https://issalegal.com/case-results): Outcomes including dismissed murder charges and an appellate reversal
- [Testimonials](https://issalegal.com/testimonials): Client reviews and platform links

## Contact

- [Contact Us](https://issalegal.com/contact): Cleveland office, phone, hours, and free consultation intake form

## Social Profiles

- [Google Business Profile](https://maps.app.goo.gl/FMTyrdxfa8D2mnjq5): Cleveland office — address, hours, directions, and Google reviews
- [Avvo](https://www.avvo.com/attorneys/44113-oh-issa-elkhatib-5065486.html): Attorney profile — Ohio license, practice areas, and client reviews
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/issa-e-92b165b4): Issa Elkhatib professional profile and credentials
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Elkhatiblaw): Firm page — updates and reviews
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/issalegalcle/): Firm updates and case highlights
- [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/issalegal): Firm posts and updates
- [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-elkhatib-law-office-cleveland): Business listing and reviews

## Optional

- [Blog](https://issalegal.com/blog): Articles on Ohio criminal law, gun laws, warrants, DUI/OVI, and defendant rights
- [News](https://issalegal.com/news): Firm news and media mentions
- [Areas We Serve](https://issalegal.com/areas-we-serve): Cleveland-area communities the firm serves
- [Akron Criminal Defense](https://issalegal.com/areas-we-serve/akron-criminal-defense-attorney): Akron service-area page
- [Brooklyn Criminal Defense](https://issalegal.com/areas-we-serve/brooklyn-criminal-defense-attorney): Brooklyn service-area page
- [Cleveland Heights Criminal Defense](https://issalegal.com/areas-we-serve/cleveland-heights-criminal-defense-attorney): Cleveland Heights service-area page
- [East Cleveland Criminal Defense](https://issalegal.com/areas-we-serve/east-cleveland-criminal-defense-attorney): East Cleveland service-area page

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Updated: 2026-07-24