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Thomas M. DiCaudo

Thomas M. DiCaudo is a seasoned criminal defense attorney based in Akron, Ohio, with over three decades of legal experience. He earned both his Juris Doctor and Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from the University of Akron. Admitted to the Ohio Bar in 1988, Mr. DiCaudo began his legal career at the Akron City Prosecutor’s Office, where he swiftly advanced from Assistant Prosecutor to Assistant Chief Prosecutor. In these roles, he supervised courtroom prosecutors, led liquor enforcement initiatives, and provided legal counsel on serious felony cases to multiple police departments within the Akron jurisdiction.

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Thanksgiving 2012 DUI/OVI Checkpoints
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Last Modified on Jun 12, 2026

Authorities have announced that they will be operating OVI/DUI checkpoints in the following areas over the 2012 Thanksgiving holiday: Parma, Ohio – Wednesday, November 21, 2012. A checkpoint will be operated in Parma on Ridge Rd. from 7pm to 12am. Brunswick, Ohio – Wednesday, November 21, 2012. A checkpoint will be operated on Center Road […]

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November 9-11, 2012 DUI/OVI Checkpoints
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Last Modified on Jun 12, 2026

Law enforcement has announced that there will be OVI/DUI checkpoints in the following areas this weekend: As always, the Attorneys from DiCaudo, Pitchford & Yoder recommend that you designate a driver if you plan on drinking over this weekend. For more information or legal advice, contact a knowledgeable Attorney from DiCaudo, Pitchford & Yoder today.

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Halloween 2012 DUI/OVI Checkpoints
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Last Modified on Jun 12, 2026

Authorities have announced that they will be operating OVI/DUI checkpoints in the following areas over the 2012 Halloween weekend: More information about Halloween checkpoints will be provided as it becomes available. As always, the Attorneys from DiCaudo, Pitchford & Yoder recommend that you designate a driver if you plan on drinking over the weekend. For […]

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New Bill To Protect Child’s Right To Counsel Introduced In The Ohio General Assembly
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Last Modified on Jun 12, 2026

On October 10, 2012, Rep. Tracy Maxwell Heard, introduced House Bill 597 to the Ohio General Assembly in response to the Ohio Supreme Court’s recent decision, In re M.W. (2012), 2012-Ohio-4538, 2011-0215, holding that a child is not entitled to legal representation during custodial interrogations conducted prior to the filing of a criminal complaint. In […]

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October 19-21, 2012 OVI/DUI Checkpoints
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Last Modified on Jun 12, 2026

Law enforcement has announced that there will be OVI/DUI checkpoints in the following areas this weekend: As always, the Attorneys from DiCaudo, Pitchford & Yoder recommend that you designate a driver if you plan on drinking over this weekend. For more information or legal advice, contact a knowledgeable Attorney from DiCaudo, Pitchford & Yoder today.

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Chardon High School Shooter Asserts Insanity Defense
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Last Modified on Jun 12, 2026

T.J. Lane Earlier this year, Ohio teenager T.J. Lane shot five fellow students at Chardon High School, three of whom died. Now, Lane’s defense attorneys are contending that he was insane at the time and should not be convicted. Lane entered a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity on Monday. Lane’s attorney, Mark […]

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September 28-30, 2012 OVI/DUI Checkpoints
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Last Modified on Jun 12, 2026

Law enforcement has announced that there will be OVI/DUI checkpoints in the following areas this weekend: As always, the Attorneys from DiCaudo, Pitchford & Yoder recommend that you designate a driver if you plan on drinking over this weekend. For more information or legal advice, contact a knowledgeable Attorney from DiCaudo, Pitchford & Yoder today.

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August 24-26, 2012 OVI/DUI Checkpoints
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Last Modified on Jun 12, 2026

Law enforcement has announced that there will be OVI/DUI checkpoints in the following areas this weekend: As always, the Attorneys from DiCaudo, Pitchford & Yoder recommend that you designate a driver if you plan on drinking over this weekend. For more information or legal advice, contact a knowledgeable Attorney from DiCaudo, Pitchford & Yoder today.

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Judge Considers Mistrial In Drew Peterson Murder Trial
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Last Modified on Jun 12, 2026

Judge Edward Burmila of the Illinois Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court has again been called upon by defense attorneys for Drew Peterson to declare a mistrial in following improper conduct by prosecutors. Peterson is on trial for first-degree murder for his suspected involvement in the 2004 death of his third wife, Kathleen Savio. Savio’s death was […]

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August 17-19, 2012 OVI/DUI Checkpoints
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Last Modified on Jun 12, 2026

Law enforcement has announced that there will be OVI/DUI checkpoints in the following areas this weekend: As always, the Attorneys from DiCaudo, Pitchford & Yoder recommend that you designate a driver if you plan on drinking over this weekend. For more information or legal advice, contact a knowledgeable Attorney from DiCaudo, Pitchford & Yoder today.

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