Columbus Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, and Family Law Attorneys
Experienced counsel for litigation matters in Ohio
Under the Sixth and Seventh Amendments of the United States Constitution, you are guaranteed the right to a jury of your peers. If you are facing a moment where you must exercise that right – because you have been hurt through another’s negligence, or are charged with a crime, or are trying to protect the best interests of your child – you deserve to have a litigation team with experience, knowledge, and resources on your side.
Soroka & Associates, LLC is that team. We handle a wide array of litigation needs on behalf of personal injury, criminal defense, and family law clients in Columbus and throughout Central Ohio. We take on the tough cases that other firms may not be equipped to handle, and prepare every case for a jury. When you need someone to fight for you, your future, and your family, call us: we are ready to help.
Experienced Columbus personal injury lawyers on your side
A serious personal injury causes more than just bodily damage and pain: it creates the potential for an avalanche of financial hardships. Even an injury that heals with time can leave you unable to work or afford health insurance for your family, putting the life you built at risk. When that injury was the result of another person’s negligence, you do have legal options that can help you protect your future.
Our Columbus personal injury lawyers are here to help you pursue those options. Soroka & Associates handles complex personal injury lawsuits involving catastrophic injuries such as:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Burn injuries
- Traumatic amputations
- Organ damage
- Loss of vision and/or hearing
- Wrongful death
- Carbon monoxide poisoning
- Child injuries
- Multiple compound fractures
- Permanent scarring & disfigurement
Our team handles complex litigation stemming from:
- Defective products, including auto parts, railroad defects, defective medical devices, dangerous medications, and toxic tort claims
- Unsafe premises, including claims for negligent security, dog bites, sexual assault, and pool accidents leading to drowning
- Construction site accidents on behalf of non-employees and other third parties
- Bad faith actions against insurance companies
If you were affected by the train derailment in East Palestine, contact us for help.
You don’t have to suffer alone. When you are injured, we can help.
Your choice for car, truck, and motorcycle accident claims in Columbus
There were 269,682 vehicle accidents in Ohio in 2021; almost 23,000 of them were in Franklin County alone. Thousands of people suffered injuries in these wrecks, and more than 1,200 lost their lives.
Soroka & Associates handles all manner of vehicle accident claims on behalf of the injured, including:
Whether you were hit by a negligent driver, sustained injuries in a work zone, or need to file a claim against the government citing road defects as the cause your injury, Soroka & Associates can help. We understand that the insurance companies are only interested in protecting their bottom line, and will try to lowball your settlement offer or deny your claim altogether. We’re not afraid to go head-to-head with these national insurers in a jury trial to get the best possible outcome for you – and they know it. You don’t have to settle for the crumbs they offer; our Columbus accident injury attorneys here to help you get the justice you deserve.
Effective defense strategies for people facing
criminal charges in and around Columbus
A criminal conviction can cost you thousands of dollars in fines and fees, and years of your life spent in prison. It can also cost you future employment, your security clearance or professional license, your right to carry a firearm, and your access to government benefits like student loans or housing assistance.
At Soroka & Associates, we know what’s at stake. Our Columbus criminal defense attorneys represent clients facing felony and misdemeanor charges in state or federal courts. Contact us immediately if you are accused of:
- Assault, including aggravated assault and domestic violence charges
- Drug crimes, including trafficking, possession, or anything related to prescription medications
- Murder, manslaughter, or homicide, including vehicular homicide
- Sex crimes, including rape, sexual battery, gross sexual imposition, or registration as a sex offender
- Burglary or robbery
- “White-collar” crimes such as fraud, money laundering, or embezzlement
- Arson
Our team also represents college students and minors facing charges in the juvenile system. We also represent clients accused of parole or probation violations, and provide post-conviction relief services.
What you should know about Ohio’s use of RICO charges
RICO stands for “Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act,” and is typically used to target organized crime. In Ohio, however, “engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity,” a statute based on the RICO Act, can cover a wide range of criminal accusations – far more than what the federal law generally covers. In Ohio, the state level racketeering and organized crime offenses are charged under R.C. 2923.32, also referred to as Engaging in Pattern of Corrupt Activity. These violations commonly coincide with allegations of murder, drug trafficking, theft, and various other crimes of deception. The government must prove the existence of an enterprise, to sustain a conviction under R.C. 2923.32. Whether you are accused of corruption charges by Ohio or are facing federal RICO charges, call us as soon as you can so we can get started on your case.
Experienced help for Columbus drivers facing OVI charges
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is illegal in Ohio. While the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) limit is .08, you can be charged with operating a vehicle impaired (OVI) if law enforcement even suspects that you are impaired behind the wheel. You can even be convicted of OVI when your BAC is below the legal limit.
Our Columbus OVI defense lawyers understand what a conviction can cost you – not only in fees and fines, but in terms of your job or career, your financial stability, and your future. We represent first-time and repeat OVI offenders in criminal court as well as in Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) hearings. Call Soroka & Associates today if you are facing OVI charges.
Helping Columbus clients protect their families
before, during, and after divorce
Few experiences in life are as emotionally powerful as divorce. Perhaps you are worried about whether you’ll get to keep your children with you, or what will happen to the home you built with your spouse. You may be worried about the loans you’ve taken out for school or home renovations, or how you will survive if you haven’t worked outside the home in years.
These concerns are valid, and it’s why you want a Columbus family law attorney on your side – the sooner, the better. With our litigation experience and compassion for our clients, Soroka & Associates will do what we can to resolve matters as quickly as possible. Contact us to learn how we can assist you with:
- Divorce, including divorce planning and legal separation
- Child custody and parenting time concerns
- Property division, including complex property division associated with significant assets
- Spousal support, also known as alimony
- Order modification and enforcement
Meet the Columbus trial attorneys of Soroka & Associates
Our team believes that you deserve to know what all of your options are, so you can make an informed decision about the route you want to take. When we believe that your best option is a jury trial, we tell you. If we think you’re being offered a just settlement or a fair compromise, we tell you that, too. We don’t recommend that our clients take an unfair settlement because it’s convenient or coerce clients into a plea bargain that isn’t in their best interests. It wouldn’t be ethical.
At Soroka & Associates, we prepare cases for jury trials because we know it’s the right thing to do. Our willingness to take cases to trial often puts us in a better position to negotiate from the start, because opposing counsel knows we’re serious about what we do. You deserve every possible chance at a better future, and our team is prepared to fight for those chances on your behalf.
Skilled counsel for personal injury, criminal defense, and family law clients in Columbus
Don’t settle for anything less than what is right and just. Let Soroka & Associates help. Our initial consultation is always free. Please call 614-358-6525 or fill out our contact form to get started. Serving Columbus and Central Ohio.