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Our Values and Approach
At Horwitz & Horwitz we strongly believe that having a legal problem does not make you a bad person—and that bad things can and do happen to good people. In line with this approach, we are dedicated to helping those facing criminal charges or financial difficulties. We personally handle your case from start to finish, never “handing off” your case to a paralegal or secretary. We are committed to developing positive relationships with our clients and to being available to you in your time of need. We will comprehensively assess your situation, answer your questions thoroughly, and make sure you understand all the benefits and risks of each option.
Focuses of Our Legal Blog
If you have questions regarding a potential bankruptcy case or you or your child have been charged with a criminal offense, we invite you to take a look at our blog. Often, you will find answers to your own questions on our blog pages.
Jonathan Horwitz is a dedicated, experienced criminal defense lawyer who provides strong advocacy for those accused of a criminal offense. This includes juveniles who have been criminally accused. While at the University of Cincinnati College of Law, Jonathan completed an externship with the Cincinnati ACLU and a judicial externship with Judge Burton Perlman of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Ohio. Jonathan also worked part-time in the Hamilton County Probate Court. After graduating from law school, Jon began his distinguished career with the Montgomery County Prosecutors Office, working there for more than ten years. During his last four years at the prosecutor’s office, Jon specialized in prosecuting complex, white-collar crimes. This gives him a significant advantage when defending those accused of these white-collar crimes, providing a unique insight into what the prosecutor is thinking, and anticipating their next move.
Barbara Horwitz is a highly skilled, experienced bankruptcy attorney who specializes in helping people get past their current financial difficulties. Barbara has practiced bankruptcy for twenty-three years in the Bankruptcy Courts for the Southern District of Ohio in Dayton and Cincinnati. Barbara dedicates her practice to ensuring the bankruptcy process is as easy and stress-free as possible. Barbara received her Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Law. While there, she served on Law Review for two years and had two of her law review articles selected for publication. While working for thirteen years as an associate attorney in the Offices of Myron A. Wolf, Barbara practiced bankruptcy law, personal injury law, estate law, family law, and general litigation. Barbara has also practiced extensively before the Court of Appeals for the Twelfth District of Ohio, with her arguments often resulting in rulings in favor of her clients.
Does Being on Pretrial House Arrest Count Towards Jail Time Credit?
This is a question that I am commonly asked. Consider the following hypothetical scenarios: Brett is arrested for a criminal offense and booked into the county jail. Within the time period set by statute, the court holds a hearing and sets bail (an amount of money which Brett must pay to be released from jail […]
