Terry Sherman

Terry Sherman Law was founded in 1978. He is licensed to practice criminal defense law in state & federal courts of Ohio. He is a frequent lecturer at the Ohio State Bar Association on the topics of; opening statements, direct and cross examination, and closing argument.

Areas of Practice:

Criminal Defense
Drug Charges
Domestic Violence
DUI
Embezzlement
Insurance Fraud
Money Laundering
Sex Charges
Violence Charges
Weapons Charges

Awards:

Best Lawyers in America, 2004 – 2023
Ohio Super Lawyer, 2004 – 2024
Martindale Hubbell 5 stars (the highest rating given in the legal peer review)
AVVO Rating 9.5 Superb Top Attorney – Criminal Defense
National Lawyers Association – Top 100 Lawyers

Bio:

1978 – today: Private criminal defense practice.
1972 – 1978: Tried felony cases representing the state of Ohio as an Asst Franklin Cty prosecutor
1971 – 1972: Law Clerk Judge William Thomas of U.S. District Court (Northern District of Ohio)

Admissions:

Ohio Bar Association
U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio
U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio
U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit – U.S. Supreme Court

Previous Employment:

Judge Hon. William K. Thomas of the US District Court (Northern District of Ohio), Law Clerk
Franklin County, Ohio, Assistant Franklin County Prosecutor

Memberships:

American Bar Association
Ohio Bar Association
Columbus Bar Association
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Central Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Education:

Ohio University – Business Administration
The Ohio State University College of Law (cum laude)