Ohio Unemployment Appeals
If you’ve been denied unemployment benefits, the system can feel overwhelming. You don’t have to face it alone.
Your employer will have a lawyer. The hearing officer is a lawyer. You should have one, too.
With over 20 years focused on unemployment appeals, I know the system inside and out. Here’s how I can help:
Your best chance to win is at the UCRC hearing. Make sure you have an experienced advocate by your side.
Unemployment Appeals Attorney
If you've been denied unemployment benefits in Ohio, it's crucial to have legal representation. Your employer will likely have an attorney, and the hearing officer will be an attorney—you should have one, too.
With over 20 years of experience focused on unemployment appeals, I know how to navigate the ODJFS and UCRC process to give you the best chance at winning.
What I Do for You
Your best chance to win is at the UCRC hearing. Make sure you have an experienced advocate on your side.
The Appeal Process
- Initial Determination: The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) makes a decision based on statements from you and your employer.
- Redetermination: You must file a written appeal within 21 days. ODJFS often upholds its initial decision.
- Appeal to UCRC: A formal hearing is held before an administrative law judge, often by phone.
- The Hearing: This is where cases are won. I will present evidence, conduct testimony, and cross-examine witnesses.
- Decision & Further Appeals: While further review or court appeals are possible, your best chance to win is at the first hearing.
Most unemployment cases involve more than $10,000 in potential benefits. Don’t risk losing what you’ve earned — make sure you have experienced representation.