# Mishak Law

> Elite Ohio trial firm handling divorce, family law, and criminal defense across Lorain County and Northeast Ohio. Led by Matthew A. Mishak, former Chief Prosecutor of Vermilion Municipal Court, with 22+ years of trial experience. Phone: (440) 678-0000.

## Firm

- [Home](/): Firm overview, practice areas, and contact.
- [About](/about): Firm history, philosophy, and Fireproof / EOS operating system.
- [Our Story](/about/our-story): How Matthew Mishak built the firm.
- [Our Team](/our-team): Attorneys and operations staff.
- [Why Mishak](/why-mishak): Differentiators vs. typical Ohio firms.
- [Our Promise](/our-promise): Commitments to every client.
- [Service Areas](/service-areas): Counties and cities served.
- [Case Results](/case-results): Verified outcomes (with mandatory disclaimers).
- [Reviews](/reviews): Client and Google reviews.
- [Accolades](/accolades): Awards and professional recognition.
- [Press](/press): Media appearances and commentary.
- [Pricing](/pricing): Fee philosophy and minimum-fee disclaimers.
- [FAQ](/faq): Common client questions.
- [Contact](/contact-us): Phone, address, intake form.

## Practice Areas — Criminal Defense

- [Criminal Defense](/criminal-defense): Felony, misdemeanor, OVI, drug, theft, assault, and domestic violence defense.
- [OVI / DUI Defense](/practice-areas/ovi-dui): Ohio OVI law, ALS, license, and trial strategy.
- [Felony Defense](/practice-areas/felony-defense): Indictment, grand jury, plea, and trial.
- [Drug Offenses](/practice-areas/drug-offenses): Possession, trafficking, and diversion.
- [Domestic Violence](/practice-areas/domestic-violence): R.C. 2919.25 charges and CPO interplay.
- [Expungement & Record Sealing](/expungement): Eligibility under R.C. 2953.32.
- [Just Arrested?](/just-arrested): What to do in the first 24 hours.

## Practice Areas — Family Law

- [Family Law](/family-law): Divorce, dissolution, custody, support, modifications.
- [Divorce Guide](/divorce-guide): Lead-magnet guide (Q3 2026).
- [Modifications](/modifications): Post-decree custody and support modifications.
- [Civil Protection Orders](/family-law/protection-orders): Petitioner and respondent representation under Civ.R. 65.1.
- [Protection Orders — Petitioner](/protection-orders/petitioner): Same-day ex parte filings.
- [Protection Orders — Respondent](/protection-orders/respondent): Defense against CPO petitions.

## Court Guides

- [Elyria Municipal Court](/courts/elyria-municipal-court): Jurisdiction, judges, and procedures.
- [Lorain Municipal Court](/courts/lorain-municipal-court): Local-court guide.
- [Vermilion Municipal Court](/courts/vermilion-municipal-court): Local-court guide.
- [Avon Lake Municipal Court](/courts/avon-lake-municipal-court): Local-court guide.
- [Oberlin Municipal Court](/courts/oberlin-municipal-court): Local-court guide.

## Blog

- [Blog](/blog): Long-form legal analysis and commentary.
- [Why Cheap OVI Lawyers Cost You More](/blog/cheap-ovi-attorney): Hidden costs of bargain OVI representation.
- [First 24 Hours After an OVI Arrest](/blog/first-24-hours-after-ovi-arrest-ohio): Step-by-step guide.
- [Be Politely Uncooperative](/blog/be-politely-uncooperative): How to interact with police.
- [Ohio Marijuana OVI](/blog/ohio-marijuana-ovi): Marijuana metabolites and per-se OVI law.
- [Ohio Civil Protection Order Guide](/blog/ohio-civil-protection-order-guide-lorain-cuyahoga-erie): What happens after a CPO is filed.
- [Divorce and the IRS](/blog/divorce-and-the-irs): Tax consequences of divorce.
- [Ohio SB174 Family Law Reform](/blog/sb174-family-law-reform): The biggest family law overhaul in decades.
- [Ohio Rule 54 Reform](/blog/rule-54-reform): Civil litigation impact analysis.
- [Deepfakes in Court](/blog/deepfakes-family-law): AI-generated evidence implications.

## Optional

- [Client Code of Conduct](/client-code-of-conduct): 31-point safety and stability guide.
- [Resources](/resources): Ohio legal resources, calculators, and flowcharts.
- [Privacy Policy](/privacy-policy)
- [Terms of Service](/terms-of-service)
- [Disclaimer](/disclaimer)