Diane Menashe

Diane Menashe is a nationally recognized criminal defense and trial attorney based in Columbus, Ohio, whose extensive courtroom experience, strategic advocacy, and high-stakes litigation skills distinguish her among the top trial lawyers in the United States. She serves as Partner at The Menashe Law Group LLC, where she represents individuals facing some of the most serious criminal charges and complex civil matters in both state and federal courts.

Ms. Menashe has tried more than 150 criminal and civil cases to jury verdict, a track record that underscores her command of trial strategy, persuasive storytelling, and meticulous preparation. Her practice encompasses high-level criminal defense, including state and federal felony cases, white-collar crime defense, juvenile representation, internal investigations, parole hearings, and judicial release motions.

Her legal acumen is widely recognized by her peers. Ms. Menashe is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL) and the International Academy of Trial Lawyers (IATL), honors reserved for experienced, exceptional trial advocates. She has also been repeatedly selected for inclusion in the publication “Best Lawyers” for her work in criminal defense and commercial litigation, and has been named an Ohio SuperLawyers honoree for criminal defense.

In addition to her trial practice, Ms. Menashe is deeply engaged in legal education and professional mentorship. She is a recurring faculty member of the Harvard Law School Trial Advocacy Workshop, where she teaches alongside some of the nation’s foremost trial lawyers and judges, helping to shape the next generation of trial advocates. Ms. Menashe holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Purdue University and earned her Juris Doctor from Tulane University Law School.

Beyond her law practice, Ms. Menashe is involved in community leadership and service. She has served on the Chief of Police’s Advisory Panel for Columbus, the Greater Columbus Sports Commission board, and various civic and nonprofit boards, including Dress for Success, where she contributed as a board member and development chair. Diane Menashe’s experience includes representing clients in nationally publicized, high-profile cases, including the defense of Michael David McKee, an Illinois surgeon, charged in a widely reported Ohio homicide case involving his ex-wife and her dentist husband.

Diane Menashe is widely regarded as a talented and highly effective criminal defense attorney, known for her courtroom skill, leadership in trial advocacy education, and experience across both criminal and civil matters. Together, these strengths have established her as a trusted advocate for her clients and a respected leader within the legal community.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, The Menashe Law Group LLC
• Member, Ohio State Bar Association
• Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL)
• Fellow, International Academy of Trial Lawyers (IATL)

Licensed State

• Ohio

Education

• Tulane University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Purdue University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Awards & Badges