The Meranda Law Firm has two office locations - one in downtown Columbus, Ohio, and the other in downtown Newark, Ohio. Our firm is committed to providing high quality, affordable, and personal legal representation to achieve the most advantageous outcome in your case. We understand that effective communication between a lawyer and a client is of utmost importance. Our focus is to assure that every client receives personal attention and is an active participant in the decision making process. Whenever possible, we will attempt to resolve matters amicably and efficiently through settlement or mediation. But, when necessary, our lawyers are prepared to fight vigorously and aggressively in order to defend your case in court.

Our firm represents and advises clients in a variety of areas including: Criminal Defense, DUI/OVI, Domestic Relations, & Juvenile Law. For your convenience, we have flexible appointment schedules, including evening and weekend appointments. We look forward to working with you.

Zachuary Meranda, Managing Partner
Rossia Meranda, Partner
Edward Itayim, Associate

Spanish, Arabic

Newark Office:
3 North 3rd Street
Newark, Ohio 43055

Columbus Office:
729 South 3rd Street
Columbus, Ohio 43206

Ohio

Social Security Disability
Immigration / Naturalization
DUI / DWI Traffic
Criminal Defense
Juvenile Law
Divorce, Marriage, Alimony
Child Custody, Support, Adoption

I began my legal career at the Washtenaw County Public Defender's Office. My passion for Criminal Defense grew with each moment as I witnessed a system that left me as the last line of defense. This is a responsibility that I take very seriously. My time as a Public Defender allowed me to gain experience essential to the practice of Criminal Law.

My career path then took me to Crabbe, Brown & James, LLP, in downtown Columbus, Ohio. This experience required extensive research and writing on complex legal issues. At Crabbe, Brown & James, LLP, I honed two very important legal skills. First, this position polished my writing skills to ensure that I mastered one of the single most valuable skills an attorney possesses, the ability to write persuasively. Secondly, I learned that in order to be a successful attorney you need to pay close attention to detail, mastering this skill has enabled me reach winning verdicts for my clients.

In pursuit to gain as much experience and legal knowledge as possible early in my career, I began working for Scotts Miracle-Gro Company as a contract lawyer. At Scotts, I assisted in all facets of Federal EPA investigations and audits of pesticide products manufactured and sold by an $8 billion dollar consumer products company. I was directly involved in reviewing and analyzing information related to pesticide registration.

After longing to have more personal relationships with clients, I decided to start The Meranda Law Firm. The two biggest areas of law that I thought directly impacted people's lives was Criminal Defense and Domestic Relations. Therefore, I began a firm completely dedicated to zealous representation in these two areas of law. Now with two other passionate attorney's working at my firm, clients can rest assured that their legal concern is handled by lawyers committed to getting what the clients want. The Meranda Law Firm is always available for our clients 24/7.

Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio

Thomas M. Cooley School of Law, Lansing, Michigan

State Bar of Ohio & United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio

Ohio

American Bar Association, Ohio Bar Association, Columbus Bar Association, Licking County Bar Association, Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and American Trial Lawyers Association

American Bar Association, Ohio Bar Association, Columbus Bar Association, Licking County Bar Association, Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and American Trial Lawyers Association

Licking County Pro Bono Clinic

Attorney Edward A. Itayim, an associate at The Meranda Law Firm, served this country for 8 years in the United States Marine Corps