John J. Dowell

John J. Dowell is an attorney with Goldberg Dowell & Associates, LLC in Cleveland, Ohio. His practice focuses on criminal defense law, representing individuals who face criminal charges and the legal consequences that can follow an accusation or prosecution. His work involves protecting clients’ rights throughout criminal proceedings and helping them understand the issues affecting their cases. The firm emphasizes careful trial preparation in its approach to criminal defense, and he works within a practice dedicated to defending people facing serious legal problems in Ohio.

John earned his B.S. in Biology from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania in 2005. He later earned his J.D. from Cleveland State University, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in 2010. He was admitted to the Ohio bar in 2011. His scientific undergraduate education and subsequent legal training provided a foundation for analyzing evidence, legal arguments, and procedural questions that arise during criminal cases. Since entering the profession, he has developed his legal career around representing defendants and working through the procedural and evidentiary issues involved in criminal litigation.

John assists clients as they move through a justice system that can involve investigations, charging decisions, court appearances, negotiations, motions, and trial preparation as a criminal defense attorney. His official attorney page specifically identifies criminal defense as his practice area. Goldberg Dowell & Associates, LLC concentrates on criminal defense and maintains dedicated practices involving state and federal drug crimes and white-collar crimes. His role at the firm places him within a litigation-focused environment where preparation and close examination of the government’s case are central to defending clients.

John J. Dowell has professional involvement with the American Bar Association, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, and Ohio Bar Association. Through his criminal defense practice, he works with individuals dealing with potentially significant consequences involving their freedom, record, employment, and future. His practice remains centered on providing legal representation during criminal proceedings and preparing cases with attention to the evidence, applicable law, and procedural requirements that can affect the outcome of a prosecution.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Goldberg Dowell & Associates, LLC
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
• Member, Ohio Bar Association

Licensed State

• Ohio

Education

• Cleveland State University, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
  BS in Major: Biology

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