Compassionate Counsel for Family and Protective Law Matters
Serving Lucas County and Surrounding Areas
Meet David C. Shook
Trusted Toledo Attorney
With 34 years of legal experience, I’ve dedicated my career to helping clients navigate challenging legal matters with clarity and confidence. Since beginning my practice in 1990, I’ve operated my own firm for years, briefly joining another firm from 2022 to early 2025 before reestablishing my independent practice. I focus on Family Law, OVI defense, Custody disputes, Protection Orders (DVCPOs/CPOs), Motions to Show Cause, and Divorce/Dissolution cases. My approach combines deep legal knowledge with practical solutions tailored to your needs.
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Violating a Protection Order in Ohio: Penalties, Defenses, and What If the Protected Person Contacts You First?
A protection order is a court order, not an agreement between two people. That distinction catches many Ohioans off guard. The person who asked for the order may call, text, or show up at your door, sometimes wanting to reconcile. But the order binds only you,…
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Shared Parenting vs. Sole Custody in Ohio: What the Court Approves and the 30-Day Plan Deadline
Many Ohio parents walk into a custody case assuming the judge will choose an arrangement for them. Under current law, shared parenting doesn’t happen automatically. It has to be requested, and a written plan has to be filed on time. Miss that step, and the court…
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How Quickly Can You Get a Protection Order in Ohio?
If you ask for emergency protection in a domestic violence case in Ohio, the judge has to hear your case the same day you file it. This is a legal requirement, not a courtesy. A temporary order can be signed before you leave the courthouse and…
