Joseph Patituce is one of Ohio’s most formidable criminal defense attorneys. He is a nationally recognized trial lawyer, former prosecutor, and one of only eight board-certified criminal trial specialists in the state.
As the founder and managing partner of Patituce & Associates, he has built a reputation for taking on the cases others consider “unwinnable” and delivering results when the stakes are highest.
A Former Prosecutor with Insider Knowledge
Before dedicating his practice to criminal defense, Joe worked as a prosecutor in Cuyahoga County. He knows exactly how the state builds its cases and where critical weaknesses often lie. This insider knowledge gives his clients a powerful, real-world advantage the moment their case begins.
Under his leadership, Patituce & Associates has grown into a powerhouse team that includes multiple former felony prosecutors and public defenders. Together, they provide clients with a depth of prosecutorial insight and defensive strategy that few firms can match.
