By Sue September 19, 2011
I highly recommend attorney Rumes as he handled my case with speed and efficiency. He made all the difference in the outcome. Thank you!! ...read more
By GAYLE ALLYN September 06, 2011
Mr. Rumes has handled several cases for me over the years. He has always done a wonderful job and I have been been very satisfied with the outcomes. ...read more
Practice Areas: Criminal Law Juvenile Law DUI & DWI Traffic Tickets Professional Experience: Owner, Kevin Wayne Rumes: Attorney At Law 1999-Current Prosecuting Attorney: City of Cleveland 1998-2001 Education: Cleveland State University J.D. Law Baldwin-Wallace College M.A. Law Professional Associations: Member, Ohio State Bar Fees: Checks & Credit Cards Accepted: All Credit Cards accepted through PayPal. Free Consultation Attorney Kevin Wayne Rumes: (330) 241-7110 Now Serving All Counties in Ohio. ...read more
By Attorney Kevin Wayne Rumes November 04, 2015
When a lawyer hears a legal discussion on the radio or TV, it is remarkable how many misconceptions about an area of law exists. Happens often as we shake our heads at the assumptions and the perpetuation of false concepts engendered by various talk shows hosts, etc. Instead of stating “I don’t know”, they often speculate and disseminate information that is not only wrong, but dangerous; information that can result in a criminal conviction. Nowhere has this been more pervasive than in the arena of weapons laws; guns and knives specifically. We’ve all heard it: Knives with blades over 4″/2″/3″ are illegal. Switchblades are illegal. Guns must be carried in a certain way, etc. I was recently at a sporting goods store where an employee at the knife counter was giving about 20 minutes of legal advise; all of it was horribly wrong. He was discussing “county knife laws” as if the County passed laws. The people listening to him likely took his word as gospel as they assume he knows of what he speaks. This is a dangerous assumption. When someone tells you what “the law” is on such issues, look at the law. Laws are often general and you need to research cases to know how the law is interpreted and specifically applied. However it is easy to read whether e.g., switchblades are illegal in Ohio. What constitutes a weapon under law? Read the law. You will be better informed than asking another who knows only the misinformation they have heard-go to the source. I’ve found that many people assume the law is what they believe it should be; not what it is. They assume the law must be a certain way because that is what seems fair to them. The law does not work this way. It is interesting that the law tends to fit the speaker’s already held belief. When I was a prosecutor in Cleveland a conviction for carrying a concealed weapon carried a six-month mandatory jail sentence. This means the judge must impose a six-month sentence, no exceptions. The consequences can be great. Is your Past Haunting You? Recent changes in criminal law have rendered eligible many people, previously ineligible, to have their record sealed. In this day of sophisticated computer communication, that 1971 marijuana charge may haunt you in your search for all types of jobs. Many people discover convictions they forgot about when applying for jobs and submitting to background checks; convictions not found just a couple of years past. The Ohio legislature recognized need to allow for “clean slates” and have loosened the requirements for the sealing of records. I would be happy to discuss with you your options regarding past matters, and offer a free consultation. Attorney Kevin Wayne Rumes Phone: (330) 241-7110 ...read more
By Attorney Kevin Wayne Rumes August 05, 2015
Getting a divorce is never a pleasant experience. The cost of attorneys and court fees adds to the stress of the divorce. If both parties are in agreement with no party contesting any part of the divorce, you can file for a DYI uncontested divorce. ...read more
International divorce law can be complicated because national divorce laws vary from one another. If the couple is from different countries, one country's divorce laws may have jurisdiction over the couple in regards to the division of property and custody of children. ...read more