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Mr. Klammer shares the vision of The Klammer Law Office, Ltd. with the firm’s other attorneys in that every legal dispute requires a careful attention to detail, sophisticated investigation of the underlying facts, and a firm wide evaluation of the merits of the matter. As with every attorney in the firm, Mr. Klammer has handled criminal matters ranging from juvenile delinquency to adult murder - every attorney at The Klammer Law Office, Ltd. is privileged to claim the same level of experience. Experience as a former assistant county prosecutor, allows Mr. Klammer to fully evaluate the central issues and design a defense strategy best suited for the dispute. With in excess of 35 appellate disputes to his name, Mr. Klammer is mindful of your rights beyond trial to appeal. This strategic understanding of litigation, allows Mr. Klammer to apply the same critical analysis to land use and personal injury disputes. As the Law Director to a local municipality, Mr. Klammer routinely evaluates the constitutionality of zoning regulations and classifications, as well as the appropriateness of governmental administrative proceedings. A considerable portion of his practice is dedicated to litigation as to the constitutionality of zoning classification and land use rights. He has represented municipalities in the attack on zoning regulations and pursued plaintiffs claims against the government that the land use regulations are illegal. This breadth of experience, offers Mr. Klammer a unique perspective in land use litigation and property rights. Practice Areas Criminal defense, land use and property rights, election law, governmental law, and personal injury. Education
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Noteworthy Litigation Criminal Dispute-Attempted Murder: As lead attorney for the defense and upon trial of an indictment for two counts of attempted murder; two counts of felonious assault; and two counts of vehicular assaults, the defendant was acquitted on all counts and convicted of the lesser included offense of misdemeanor assault . Criminal Dispute-Attempted Murder: As lead attorney for the defendant charged with attempted murder involving a fire arm. Matter was resolved as a misdemeanor obstruction of official business and the defendant was fined $100.00. Criminal Dispute-Nine Counts Illegal Processing Drug Documents: As lead attorney for the defense and upon trial of an indictment charging nine counts of illegal processing drug documents, the defendant was acquitted on all counts. Land Use and Zoning Dispute: As attorney for the defendant-business owner and upon trial to the Court, all claims brought by the local municipality against the business owner were dismissed at the close of the City’s evidence. The defendant was not required to present a defense. Land Use and Zoning Dispute: As co-counsel to the special counsel to a As an experienced former assistant county prosecutor and graduate of the National College of District Attorneys, Career Prosecutors Course, Mrs. Klammer has the breadth of experience to evaluate and understand legal disputes with the gravest of consequences. For instance, from 2000 until 2003, while an assistant prosecutor, Mrs. Klammer was a critical component of the team focused on the prosecution of three individuals charged with a brutal murder, burglary and felonious assault. Ultimately, two of the criminal defendants would enter guilty pleas and the lone hold out was convicted after a jury trial of aggravated murder, attempted aggravated murder, and aggravated robbery. Each of the pleas and convictions were affirmed on appeal. When she left the county prosecutor’s office, she was described succinctly as a”tremendous trial lawyer.” Mrs. Klammer joined The Klammer Law Office, Ltd. as a partner, and focuses her practice on criminal defense, land use litigation, and domestic relations disputes. In 2004, she was appointed special prosecutor by a local municipality to investigate alleged criminal wrongdoing by various past and present city officials. In addition to a number of appellate disputes, she successfully argued before the Ohio Supreme Court in 2002. As an experienced litigator, Mrs. Klammer quickly expanded her practice to include plaintiff and defense roles in land use and construction litigation, and domestic relations disputes, and to advocating for injured persons in personal injury matters. She shares the philosophy of The Klammer Law Office, Ltd. that as a boutique firm, disputes must be carefully evaluated and strategies mindfully designed. Practice Areas Criminal defense, land use and property rights, personal injury, and domestic relations. Education
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Noteworthy Litigation Criminal Prosecutions - Aggravated Murder and Attempted Aggravated Murder: As the assistant prosecuting attorney responsible for all case management, pleadings, and appeals for the state on each of three defendants involved, and upon the bindover and subsequent trial of the only defendant who did not enter a guilty plea on an indictment for two counts of aggravated murder, one count of each attempted aggravated murder and aggravated robbery, defendant Holder was convicted of aggravated murder, one count of each attempted aggravated murder and aggravated robbery. The remaining defendants entered pleas of guilty to all charges. Discretionary Appeal to Ohio Supreme Court by the State of Ohio : As the assistant prosecuting attorney responsible for the appeal of a decision of the court of appeals, the discretionary appeal was allowed by the Ohio Supreme Court and the court of appeals decision vacated following argument. From 1999 until 2003 while as an assistant county public defender, Ms. Klammer was responsible for the defense of some of the most serious crimes under Ohio law. During the period of her career she handled in excess of 500 criminal and quasi-criminal cases in the juvenile, municipal, common please and appellate courts. In 2003 she entered the private practice of law as a partner of The Klammer Law Office, Ltd. Shortly thereafter, Ms. Klammer was appointed the prosecutor for a local municipality with the largest police department in the county; in fact, she has the privilege of being appointed the first female prosecutor in the municipality’s 200 year history. When combined with her experience as a defense attorney, this experience as a prosecutor allows Ms. Klammer to evaluate criminal defense cases from a unique and more comprehensive perspective. Ms. Klammer also routinely accepts appointments from local courts to act as Guardian ad Litem to protect children during legal proceedings. Guardian ad Litem is simply latin for “guardian at law;” in this capacity, Ms. Klammer is charged with the great responsibility of protecting the best interests of the child during the proceedings. Ms. Klammer would describe this as not only a “very real responsibility, but also a true privilege.” As a partner at The Klammer Law Office, Ltd. she has expanded her practice from criminal defense to land use and property rights disputes, construction disputes, governmental and constitutional law disputes, and personal injury matters. Carefully defining her practice in this manner, allows Ms. Klammer to apply her skill as a litigator and strategist to fully evaluate the merits of any such matter. In addition to her license in the state of Ohio, Ms. Klammer is also admitted to the bar of the state of Oregon. Practice Areas Criminal defense, land use and property rights, construction disputes, and personal injury. Education
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Joseph “Randy” Klammer
Darya Jeffreys Klammer
Lisa M. Klammer