WHY HIRE LAYBOURNE LAW?
It's simple...EXPERIENCE, PASSION and RESULTS.
Serious charges require serious preparation.From the start of an investigation through trial, Laybourne Law will use their experience, knowledge and tenacity to achieve the best possible result.
We will fight for your future. Just ask the long list of extremely satisfied former clients throughout Northeast Ohio.
Serious charges require serious preparation.From the start of an investigation through trial, Laybourne Law will use their experience, knowledge and tenacity to achieve the best possible result.
We will fight for your future. Just ask the long list of extremely satisfied former clients throughout Northeast Ohio.
When your freedom is at stake, you can't afford to have a lawyer that doesn't regularly try cases to a jury.
Jeff Laybourne has handled over 100 jury trials and achieved numerous Not Guilty verdicts, dismissals and charge reductions.
While we are exceedingly experienced at trial, sometimes the best result is achieved before charges are even filed. Representation from the best criminal defense lawyer in Akron isn't expensive, it's priceless.
Jeff Laybourne has handled over 100 jury trials and achieved numerous Not Guilty verdicts, dismissals and charge reductions.
While we are exceedingly experienced at trial, sometimes the best result is achieved before charges are even filed. Representation from the best criminal defense lawyer in Akron isn't expensive, it's priceless.
August 2026CHARGES DISMISSED
Murder charges dismissed after Trial and lengthy Court of Appeals battle.
Murder charges dismissed after Trial and lengthy Court of Appeals battle.
May 2026NOT GUILTY
Not guilty verdicts on all charges in Aggravated Murder trial.
Not guilty verdicts on all charges in Aggravated Murder trial.
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Built for the courtroom. Grounded in the community.
Since 2005, Jeff Laybourne has defended people in Ohio courts against charges ranging from OVI and misdemeanors to the most serious felony allegations. His courtroom work includes complex, closely watched jury trials and multiple acquittals and dismissals. Jeff has established himself as one of the best criminal defense attorneys in Northeast Ohio and Akron.
EDUCATION Walsh Jesuit H.S, Marquette University, University of Akron School of Law, J.D.
PROFESSIONAL Former Chair, Akron Bar Criminal Law Section; Former Trustee, Akron Bar Association
ADMISSIONS Ohio | State and Federal Defense
Since 2005, Jeff Laybourne has defended people in Ohio courts against charges ranging from OVI and misdemeanors to the most serious felony allegations. His courtroom work includes complex, closely watched jury trials and multiple acquittals and dismissals. Jeff has established himself as one of the best criminal defense attorneys in Northeast Ohio and Akron.
EDUCATION Walsh Jesuit H.S, Marquette University, University of Akron School of Law, J.D.
PROFESSIONAL Former Chair, Akron Bar Criminal Law Section; Former Trustee, Akron Bar Association
ADMISSIONS Ohio | State and Federal Defense