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Ian is a Life Member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Life Membership recognizes a demonstrated commitment to criminal defense and the mission of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Contact Information
- Cleveland, OH
- www.fanlegal.com
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Biography
Ian N. Friedman is the Founder and Managing Partner at the law firm of Friedman Nemecek Long & Grant, L.L.C., which is based in Cleveland, Ohio. His practice is focused on criminal, cyber, and white-collar matters. He is a frequent author and lecturer on matters related to criminal justice. He has represented individuals and entities across the United States and has defended cyber claims in Europe, Asia, and South America. Ian is a past-President of the American Board of Criminal Lawyers, Cleveland-Metropolitan Bar Association, Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and Cleveland-Marshall Law Alumni Association. He is an Adjunct Professor at the Cleveland State University College of Law where he has taught Cybercrime since 2006.
EXPERT WITNESS QUALIFICATIONS
- Court Qualified Expert: Criminal Trial Law, Criminal Law, Evidentiary Effects on Juries and Ohio Criminal Rule 16
- Criminal Justice Expert Witness: Legal Malpractice, Criminal Procedure, Rules of Evidence and Ethics, State and Federal Cases
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONSÂ
- International Society of Barristers, Fellow, 2024.
- American Board of Criminal Lawyers, President, 2018.
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Lawyer’s Assistance Strike Force Committee, Member, 6th Circuit, 2026
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Champion Magazine Advisory Board, 2008-Present.
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Life Member, 2004-Present.
- Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, President 2019-2020.
- Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, President, 2008-2009.
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Education
- Undergraduate: Ohio University, 1994
- Law School: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, 1997
Bar Information
Supreme Court of The United States
Practice Areas
- Federal Practice
- Juvenile Defense
- Sex Crimes
- White Collar Crime
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