About

Willis Legal Services, LLC, founded via Jay S. Willis in Portsmouth, Ohio, offers a wealth of judicial experience in Family Law, Criminal Law, and Appellate matters. Learn extra approximately Mr. Willis' history and dedication to his community.

Willis Legal Services, LLC was installed via Jay S. Willis, a fantastically skilled legal professional placed in Portsmouth, Ohio. With a background as a Magistrate in Scioto County Domestic Court and later as a Judge appointed via the Governor of Ohio, Mr. Willis brings a unique perspective to his non-public practice.

Mr. Willis' return to personal exercise is marked by way of a willpower to supplying awesome legal services to customers going through numerous criminal troubles. His cognizance areas consist of Family Law, Criminal Law, and Appellate topics, making sure that customers receive comprehensive representation.

Having graduated magna cum laude from Capital University and incomes his Juris Doctor from Capital University Law School, Mr. Willis has a strong educational foundation in law. With years of personal exercise enjoy, coupled along with his time as a Magistrate and Judge, he's nicely-equipped to deal with complex criminal instances.

Throughout his career, Jay S. Willis has served in numerous legal roles, which include Criminal Defense Lawyer, Personal Injury Plaintiff's Lawyer, Special Prosecutor, Guardian ad Litem, Magistrate, and Judge. This diverse background permits him to technique instances from more than one perspectives, making sure thorough representation for his customers.

In addition to his prison work, Mr. Willis is actively involved in his community in southern Ohio. He has served at the Portsmouth Little Theatre Board of Governors and presently sits on the Rotary Club of Portsmouth's Board of Directors. His dedication to network involvement extends to working with youngsters thru the Portsmouth Area Children's Theatre and coaching the Portsmouth High School Mock Trial Team.

With a robust emphasis on own family, Mr. Willis has been fortunately married for twenty years and has faculty-age children. His willpower to his circle of relatives and network is reflected in his professional and civic endeavors, making him a depended on and respected discern in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Legal Issues

Appeals & Appellate

Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

Divorce

Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father s Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Juvenile Law

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Experience

• Managing Lawyer
  Willis Legal Services, LLC
  2013
• Judge
  Scioto County Domestic Relations Court
  2012
• Magistrate
  Scioto County Domestic Relations Court
  1999
• Sole Proprietor
  Jay S. Willis, Lawyer at Law
  1995

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