Colleen Del Balso, Attorney at Law, has more than 20 years of litigation experience representing individuals and small businesses throughout Northeast Ohio in criminal and juvenile defense, personal injury, premises liability, auto accidents, wrongful death, contract disputes, consumer claims, and business litigation. When she takes on your case, you can trust she believes in your cause and will fight tirelessly to secure the justice you deserve.
EDUCATION
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law,
Juris Doctorate
Cleveland, Ohio
1998 – 2001
Ohio Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business/Managerial Economics
Delaware, Ohio
1994 – 1998
BAR ADMISSIONS
• Ohio Supreme Court, 2002
• United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio
• United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio
• United States Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Ohio
PROFESSIONAL HONORS AND AWARDS
• Selected as an “Ohio Super Lawyers – Rising Star,” Law & Politics Magazine, 2011-2015 – the top 2.5 percent of attorneys age 40 and under in Ohio
PRACTICE AREAS
• Criminal Defense
• Juvenile Defense
• Personal Injury
• Premises Liability
• Auto Accidents
• Wrongful Death
• Contract Disputes
• Consumer Claims
• Business Litigation
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
• Ohio State Bar Association, 2002 – Present
• Geauga County Bar Association, 2002 – Present
Law Day Committee Member
• Ohio Association for Justice (OAJ), Member, 2002 – Present
• Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, 2002 – Present
LEGAL PHILOSOPHY
Colleen Del Balso is a passionate advocate for constitutional rights, fairness of the legal system, and guiding her clients through challenging times with legal knowledge, compassion, and advocacy. Through her tenacious efforts, Colleen has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to defending civil liberties enshrined in the U.S. Constitution. Her victories in cases involving illegal searches, seizures, and arrests have fortified constitutional protections and upheld the rule of law.
Please Note: Each case is unique and results depend upon the specific facts and circumstances of each individual case. Past results do not guarantee similar outcomes in future cases.