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Matthew C. Bangerter

Matthew C. Bangerter, Esq., is the lead attorney and owner of Fortress Law Group, LLC, where he focuses on criminal defense, OVI/DUI, and appellate matters. Licensed in Ohio since 2007, he represents clients in Willoughby and Cleveland. A graduate of The University of Akron School of Law, Mr. Bangerter combines 18 years of courtroom experience with advanced scientific training to analyze complex evidence. He has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2014 to 2017 and remains active in state and local bar associations.

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What is the Difference Between OVI and DUI in Ohio?

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Last Modified on Oct 15, 2021

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Operating a Vehicle while Impaired (OVI) are serious criminal charges in Ohio. While OVI is…

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What is an Expungement?

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Last Modified on Jan 15, 2021

What is an Expungement? If you’ve been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, you likely have a blemish on your criminal…

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They Didn’t Read Me My Miranda Rights. Is My Case Dismissed?

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Last Modified on Jan 06, 2020

“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of…

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What is a “Terry” Stop?

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Last Modified on Jan 06, 2020

Bob had just come home from college to his hometown in Willoughby, Ohio and was enjoying a night out on the…

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About the Willoughby Municipal Court

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Last Modified on Jan 06, 2020

            At the end of the strip in downtown Willoughby sits a majestic and relatively new building.  Inside the building you…

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About the Painesville Municipal Court

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Last Modified on Jan 06, 2020

Creative sentencing.  That is the most common phrase associated with the retired Painesville Municipal Court Judge Michael Cicconetti.  Throughout his time…

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