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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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About the Mentor Municipal Court

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Last Modified on Jan 06, 2020

The Mentor Municipal Court is presided over by Judge John Trebets and serves the jurisdictions of Mentor and Mentor-on-the-Lake in Ohio.…

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About the Lake County Court of Common Pleas

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Last Modified on Jan 06, 2020

Sitting in the heart of Lake County Ohio, majestically overlooking the charming square in Painesville, Ohio, is the Lake County Court…

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Can Police Search My House?

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Last Modified on Jan 03, 2020

It’s a cold winter day with numerous lake effect snow warnings for the snow belt area of northeast Ohio.  You’ve just…

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Physical Control… What Does It Mean?

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Last Modified on Oct 22, 2019

Picture a quaint little town with excellent restaurants serving a wide variety of wonderfully prepared food and a multitude of drinks…

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Ohio Fake ID Laws

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Last Modified on Oct 22, 2019

  When J.R.R. Tolkien created the world of the Shire, he didn’t attach age restrictions to joining in on the pastime…

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What Are the Best DUI Defense Strategies?

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Last Modified on Mar 27, 2017

A DUI arrest can be devastating — particularly if it leads to a conviction. Steep fines, potentially losing your driver’s license,…

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