James C Connell

Attorney James C. Connell focuses his practice exclusively on criminal defense, including felonies, misdemeanors and OVI cases. With nearly a decade of experience defending a wide array of clients as a criminal practitioner in the Youngstown area, Jim’s knowledge of the intricacies of Ohio’s criminal court system leads him to the best path to favorable resolutions.

Known by his clients as a strong advocate, Jim is committed to a client-centered approach aimed at protecting his clients’ legal rights. Jim pursues all defenses available in every case and remains committed to vigorously pursuing litigation when necessary.

Attorney Connell earned his undergraduate degree from Youngstown State University, where he majored in Criminal Justice, with an Area of Concentration in Legal Processes. He subsequently attended Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan. During his final summer of law school he interned at the Washtenaw County Office of the Public Defender, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. After obtaining his Juris Doctor, Jim returned to Northeast Ohio, where he was admitted to the Ohio bar in 2013. He has been in courtrooms ever since.

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Ohio

Supreme Court of Ohio Office of Attorney Services

Since 2013

United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio

Since 2015

Associate Attorney

Weisenburger Law Offices, LLC

2022 - 2024

Attorney

Attorney James C. Connell

2013 - 2022

Legal Intern

The Washtenaw County Office of the Public Defender

2012 - 2012

Western Michigan University Cooley Law School

J.D. (2012) | Law

2009 - 2012

Youngstown State University

B.S. (2001) | Criminal Justice/Legal Processes

1996 - 2001

Ohio State Bar Association

Member

2022 - Current