# The Elkhatib Law Office

> The Elkhatib Law Office is a criminal defense law firm in Cleveland, Ohio. It defends adults and juveniles charged with felonies and misdemeanors in Cuyahoga County and across Northeast Ohio, and in federal court.

The firm was founded in 2019 by trial attorney Issa M. Elkhatib, admitted to the Ohio bar in 2018. Its team is Issa M. Elkhatib (Managing Attorney), Emily Korona-Luscher (Associate Attorney), Shaleika Vargas (Of Counsel) and Rose Marie Roman Caban (Paralegal). Most cases are in Cuyahoga, Lorain, Portage, Summit and Lake counties; the firm also handles federal criminal cases, civil protection orders, personal injury, property damage and business law matters. The first consultation is free, and the phone line is answered 24/7. Office staff speak Spanish. The only office is at 2012 W 25th St #501, Cleveland, OH 44113; phone (216) 334-3444.

## Services

- [Criminal Defense Practice Areas](https://issalegal.com/practice-areas): every criminal and civil matter the firm handles
- [Cleveland Violent Crimes Attorney](https://issalegal.com/practice-areas/cleveland-violent-crimes-attorney): defense against violent felony and misdemeanor charges in Ohio
- [Cleveland Homicide Lawyer](https://issalegal.com/practice-areas/cleveland-violent-crimes-attorney/homicide-lawyer): homicide charges, penalties, and defenses such as self-defense
- [Cleveland Murder Defense Lawyer](https://issalegal.com/practice-areas/cleveland-violent-crimes-attorney/murder-defense-lawyer): defense against murder charges in Ohio
- [Cleveland Manslaughter Lawyer](https://issalegal.com/practice-areas/cleveland-violent-crimes-attorney/manslaughter-defense): voluntary and involuntary manslaughter charges
- [Cleveland Lawyers for Assault Charges](https://issalegal.com/practice-areas/cleveland-violent-crimes-attorney/assault-defense-lawyer): misdemeanor and felony assault charges
- [Cleveland Vehicular Assault Lawyer](https://issalegal.com/practice-areas/cleveland-violent-crimes-attorney/vehicular-assault-defense-lawyer): vehicular assault charges arising from crashes
- [Cleveland Domestic Violence Lawyer](https://issalegal.com/practice-areas/cleveland-violent-crimes-attorney/domestic-violence-lawyer): domestic violence charges under Ohio R.C. 2919.25
- [Cleveland Robbery Defense Lawyer](https://issalegal.com/practice-areas/cleveland-violent-crimes-attorney/robbery-defense): robbery and aggravated robbery charges
- [Cleveland Kidnapping & Abduction Lawyer](https://issalegal.com/practice-areas/cleveland-violent-crimes-attorney/kidnapping): kidnapping and abduction charges in Ohio
- [Cleveland Menacing by Stalking Attorney](https://issalegal.com/practice-areas/cleveland-violent-crimes-attorney/menacing-by-stalking): menacing by stalking charges under Ohio R.C. 2903.211
- [Cleveland Sex Crimes Lawyer](https://issalegal.com/practice-areas/cleveland-sex-crimes-lawyer): rape, sexual battery, gross sexual imposition and offenses involving minors
- [Cleveland Rape Defense Lawyer](https://issalegal.com/practice-areas/cleveland-sex-crimes-attorney/rape-defense-lawyer): defense against rape charges in Ohio
- [Cleveland Sexual Battery Attorney](https://issalegal.com/practice-areas/cleveland-sex-crimes-attorney/sexual-battery-lawyer): defense against sexual battery charges
- [Cleveland Gross Sexual Imposition Lawyer](https://issalegal.com/practice-areas/cleveland-sex-crimes-attorney/gross-sexual-imposition): defense against gross sexual imposition charges
- [Cleveland Unlawful Sexual Conduct with a Minor Lawyer](https://issalegal.com/practice-areas/cleveland-sex-crimes-attorney/unlawful-sexual-conduct-with-a-minor): charges of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor
- [Cleveland OVI/DUI Attorney](https://issalegal.com/practice-areas/cleveland-dui-attorney): traffic stops, chemical tests and police procedure in OVI cases
- [Cleveland Weapon Charges Attorney](https://issalegal.com/practice-areas/cleveland-weapon-charges-lawyer): firearm offenses, weapons under disability and firearm specifications
- [Cleveland Drug Crimes Lawyer](https://issalegal.com/practice-areas/cleveland-drug-crimes-lawyer): drug possession, trafficking and manufacturing charges
- [Cleveland Theft Crimes Lawyer](https://issalegal.com/practice-areas/cleveland-theft-crimes-lawyer): theft, burglary, breaking and entering and related property offenses
- [Cleveland Shoplifting Lawyer](https://issalegal.com/practice-areas/cleveland-theft-crimes-lawyer/shoplifting-lawyer): shoplifting charges in Cleveland courts
- [Cleveland White Collar Crimes Lawyer](https://issalegal.com/practice-areas/cleveland-white-collar-crimes-lawyer): fraud, forgery, embezzlement and identity theft charges
- [Cleveland Federal Crimes Lawyer](https://issalegal.com/practice-areas/cleveland-federal-crimes-lawyer): representation in federal criminal court
- [Cleveland Juvenile Crimes Lawyer](https://issalegal.com/practice-areas/cleveland-juvenile-crimes-lawyer): defense of minors charged in Ohio juvenile court
- [Cleveland Civil Protection Order Lawyer](https://issalegal.com/practice-areas/cleveland-civil-protection-order-lawyer): respondents in civil protection order hearings

## About

- [Cleveland Criminal Defense Lawyer](https://issalegal.com/): the firm's home page, its practice areas, team and results
- [About The Elkhatib Law Office](https://issalegal.com/about-us): the firm's history, approach and team
- [AI & LLM Structured Data for The Elkhatib Law Office](https://issalegal.com/ai-info): the firm's facts, people, services, credentials and profiles in one place
- [Issa M. Elkhatib](https://issalegal.com/about-us/issa-elkhatib): founder and managing attorney; violent, sex and weapon crimes; J.D., Cooley Law School

## Results & Reviews

- [Case Results](https://issalegal.com/case-results): the firm's published case outcomes
- [Murder Charges Dismissed Through Social Media Alibi Evidence](https://issalegal.com/case-results/wrongful-murder-charges-dropped-social-media-alibi): murder charge dropped on Facebook Live and geolocation alibi evidence
- [Protection Order Reversed on Appeal for Due Process Violations](https://issalegal.com/case-results/protection-order-reversed-appeal-due-process-violations): Eighth District reversal in S.L. v. M.E.H., 2024-Ohio-5482
- [High-Profile Case Favorably Resolved with Tesla Digital Evidence](https://issalegal.com/case-results/charges-reduced-to-minor-misdemeanor-with-digital-evidence): Rocky River road rage case contested with Tesla vehicle data
- [Hinkle: OVI Charges Dismissed After Fourth Amendment Suppression Motion](https://issalegal.com/case-results/ovi-charges-dismissed): OVI dismissed after evidence from an anonymous-tip stop was suppressed
- [Full Acquittal at Bench Trial in Cleveland Domestic Violence Case](https://issalegal.com/case-results/domestic-violence-acquittal-self-defense-bench-trial): not guilty verdict on self-defense at a bench trial
- [Tavarez: Domestic Violence Case Dismissed](https://issalegal.com/case-results/domestic-violence-case-accusation-exposed): domestic violence accusation by a former partner dismissed before trial
- [False Domestic Violence Accusation Dismissed](https://issalegal.com/case-results/false-domestic-violence-accusation-dismissed): false domestic violence accusation dismissed before trial
- [Testimonials](https://issalegal.com/testimonials): clients' own accounts of working with the firm

## Contact

- [Contact Us](https://issalegal.com/contact): the Cleveland office, phone answered 24/7, contact form and free consultation

## Social Profiles

- [Google Business Profile - Cleveland](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Elkhatib%20Law%20Office%20%7C%20Cleveland%20Criminal%20Defense&query_place_id=ChIJTzcFjULxMIgRq_xs5aXf2oM): the Cleveland office at 2012 W 25th St #501
- [Avvo](https://www.avvo.com/attorneys/44113-oh-issa-elkhatib-5065486.html): Issa M. Elkhatib's attorney profile and client reviews
- [Super Lawyers](https://profiles.superlawyers.com/ohio/cleveland/lawyer/issa-elkhatib/ce804fb5-00b0-43b8-96b2-7772e9a9cf64.html): Issa Elkhatib's profile and practice areas
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/issa-e-92b165b4): Issa Elkhatib's professional profile
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Elkhatiblaw): the firm's page
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/issalegalcle/): the firm's posts
- [X](https://x.com/issalegal): the firm's posts
- [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-elkhatib-law-office-cleveland): the firm's business listing

## Optional

- [Areas We Serve](https://issalegal.com/areas-we-serve): the cities and counties of Northeast Ohio the firm covers
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- [Criminal Defense Attorney Cleveland Heights](https://issalegal.com/areas-we-serve/cleveland-heights-criminal-defense-attorney): criminal defense for people charged in Cleveland Heights
- [East Cleveland Criminal Defense Attorneys](https://issalegal.com/areas-we-serve/east-cleveland-criminal-defense-attorney): criminal defense for people charged in East Cleveland
- [Blog](https://issalegal.com/blog): articles on Ohio criminal law, charges and defendants' rights