Attorney R. Paul Cushion represents clients in both civil and criminal cases. Mr. Cushion has successfully tried thousands of cases in state and federal courts in Ohio and in front of the U.S. Supreme Court.
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- Criminal defense: As a former state prosecutor, attorney R. Paul Cushion understands criminal charges from both the prosecution and the defense point of view. He understands what prosecutors are trying to do and will protect your rights at every stage of the process.
- Civil rights violations: Individual civil rights are what this nation was founded on. Your civil rights are still important today, and we will help you protect them. We handle cases of false arrest, excessive force, police misconduct, denial of the right to counsel and other civil rights violations.
- DUI/DWI defense: Just because you failed a field sobriety or Breathalyzer test does not mean that the state can convict you of driving under the influence. Lawyer R. Paul Cushion offers a free initial consultation to evaluate your case and explore possible defenses.
- Casino law: We represent people who have been charged with crimes or been injured in a casino. We also represent casino owners who have been victimized by scams and cheaters.
If you are involved in a civil or criminal case, the decisions you make are lifetime decisions that could affect your life many years into the future. Those decisions cannot be made lightly. As your attorney, R. Paul Cushion will keep you informed at every stage of your case. He will advise and explain possible outcomes, but you will make the final decisions.
Contact Cuyahoga County Criminal Law and Civil Rights Lawyer Paul Cushion
For more information or to schedule a free initial consultation, call Cleveland attorney R. Paul Cushion toll free at 888-314-0558 or fill out the contact form on this website.


