Tad Orval Hoover

Tad Orval Hoover is a partner attorney at The law firm of Hoover Kacyon, LLC, where he represents clients across family law, criminal and traffic defense, and real estate matters. He is known for a litigation-focused approach that balances strong courtroom advocacy with practical solutions. Throughout his career, Tad has guided individuals and families through complex legal issues, working to protect rights, reduce conflict, and achieve efficient outcomes whenever possible.

Tad earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Ohio University and his J.D. from the University of Akron School of Law. His legal education provided a strong foundation in litigation, statutory interpretation, and trial practice, preparing him to handle matters that demand precision, preparation, and sound legal judgment.

Tad has built an extensive family law practice, handling high-asset divorce cases, custody and visitation disputes, interstate and international custody matters, and post-decree enforcement actions since beginning his legal career in 2011. He regularly represents clients in contested proceedings and has successfully taken cases from initial filing through trial. When appropriate, he also negotiates favorable settlements that limit court involvement and reduce emotional and financial strain for clients.

Tad has significant experience in criminal and traffic defense, as well as family law. He has negotiated favorable plea outcomes, secured not guilty verdicts in jury trials, and defended clients facing misdemeanor and felony charges, including theft, assault, drug offenses, and weapons violations. He also assists eligible clients with record sealing and expungement to help them move forward without lasting legal barriers.

Tad Orval Hoover also leads the firm’s real estate practice group, representing clients in landlord-tenant disputes, eviction actions, and property-related litigation. His combined legal and business insight allows him to provide practical guidance that helps clients protect property interests and minimize future legal risk.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Hoover Kacyon, LLC
• Member, Ohio State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Ohio

Education

• University of Akron School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Ohio University
  Bachelor’s Degree

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