Nathaniel G. Szep, Criminal Defense Attorney in Fairview Park, Ohio
Over 16 years of legal practice · focused on Criminal Defense, Employment, and Family Law
PartneratPolito Burke Rodstrom Szep LLP
Fairview Park, OH
Practicing criminal defense in Fairview Park since 2010.
- 16+
- Years practicing
- 1
- Bar admission
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Nathaniel G. Szep is a partner based in Fairview Park, OH. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Employment, and Family Law. Nathaniel has over 16 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Polito Burke Rodstrom Szep LLP.
- Based in
- Fairview Park, OH
- Experience
- over 16 years
- Known for
- Criminal Defense · Employment · Family Law
- Handles Criminal Defense, Employment, and Family Law matters from Fairview Park, OH.
- Over 16 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Nathaniel G. Szep: Nathaniel G. Szep is a partner based in Fairview Park, OH. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Employment, and Family Law. Nathaniel has over 16 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Polito Burke Rodstrom Szep LLP.
Areas of practice
Nathaniel's practice areas in Fairview Park
Nathaniel concentrates on criminal defense, employment, family law, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Nathaniel handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Criminal Defense
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Employment
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Family Law
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Personal Injury
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Criminal Defense cases in Fairview Park, Ohio
Nathaniel takes criminal defense matters in Fairview Park, Ohio. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Nathaniel agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in Fairview Park, Ohio
Nathaniel takes employment matters in Fairview Park, Ohio. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Nathaniel agrees to represent you.
Family Law cases in Fairview Park, Ohio
Nathaniel takes family law matters in Fairview Park, Ohio. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Nathaniel agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Fairview Park, Ohio
Nathaniel takes personal injury matters in Fairview Park, Ohio. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Nathaniel agrees to represent you.
Biography
Nathaniel G. Szep, criminal defense attorney serving Fairview Park
Nathaniel G. Szep is a partner based in Fairview Park, OH. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Employment, and Family Law. Nathaniel has over 16 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Polito Burke Rodstrom Szep LLP. Nathaniel works from Fairview Park, Ohio and takes on criminal defense matters across the region.
Nathaniel G. Szep earned his BA from The Ohio State University and Juris Doctor from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law at Cleveland State University. His primary areas of practice are personal injury, criminal defense, domestic relations, and the needs of small businesses. He frequently appears for clients in the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas and numerous municipal courts across Cuyahoga and Lorain Counties. Nathaniel resides with his wife and their three children in Lakewood, Ohio, and is an active member of St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church. When he is not practicing law, he can be found on the sidelines of a football field, basketball court, lacrosse field, or recital hall in the Northeast Ohio area.
Courts Frequented
Licensed to practice in all Ohio counties, including:
• Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas
• Lorain County Court of Common Pleas
• Municipal Courts across Northeast Ohio
Get to know Nathaniel
Nathaniel resides with his wife and their three children in Lakewood, Ohio, and is an active member of St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church. When he is not practicing law, he can be found on the sidelines of a football field, basketball court, lacrosse field, or recital hall in the Northeast Ohio area.
Experience and Professional Associations
• Delegate, Conference of the Eighth Judicial District
• Commissioner, Lakewood Civil Service Commission
• Lecturer, West Shore Bar Association; Cuyahoga Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
How Nathaniel handles criminal defense matters
Nathaniel G. Szep earned his BA from The Ohio State University and Juris Doctor from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law at Cleveland State University. His primary areas of practice are personal injury, criminal defense, domestic relations, and the needs of small businesses. He frequently appears for clients in the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas and numerous municipal courts across Cuyahoga…
Who Nathaniel represents
Nathaniel reviews new inquiries case-by-case for criminal defense, employment, and family law matters in Fairview Park and the surrounding Ohio area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Nathaniel studied and practices
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University
J.D. Concentration · 2009
The Ohio State University
B.A. Political · 2006
Jurisdictions
Nathaniel's state bar admissions
Ohio
2010 · ACTIVE
Nathaniel studied at J.D. Concentration in Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University and B.A. Political in The Ohio State University.
Law school and academic background
Nathaniel completed J.D. Concentration in Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University and B.A. Political in The Ohio State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Nathaniel runs in Ohio is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Nathaniel G. Szep's office in Fairview Park
Nathaniel's primary office is at 21300 Lorain Road, Fairview Park, OH, 44126. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Polito Burke Rodstrom Szep LLP
21300 Lorain Road
Fairview Park, OH 44126
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How to hire Nathaniel G. Szep — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new criminal defense attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Nathaniel usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Nathaniel charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Nathaniel's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Nathaniel will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a criminal defense attorney in Fairview Park, Ohio
A short list to run through before you commit: How many criminal defense matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Nathaniel
Nathaniel discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in criminal defense practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every criminal defense matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Nathaniel confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Nathaniel's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many criminal defense practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Nathaniel G. Szep
How much does it cost to hire Nathaniel for a criminal defense case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Nathaniel walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Nathaniel offer a free consultation?
Nathaniel charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Nathaniel's office. Some criminal defense attorneys offer free consults — check Nathaniel's current terms during booking.
How long do criminal defense cases in Ohio typically take?
Simple criminal defense matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Nathaniel gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Nathaniel take my case if I'm outside Fairview Park?
Nathaniel is licensed in Ohio. Matters governed by Ohio law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Nathaniel will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Nathaniel?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Nathaniel will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Nathaniel accepting new criminal defense clients right now?
Nathaniel's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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