About
Willis Legal Services, LLC, founded via Jay S. Willis in Portsmouth, Ohio, offers a wealth of judicial experience in Family Law, Criminal Law, and Appellate matters. Learn extra approximately Mr. Willis' history and dedication to his community.
Willis Legal Services, LLC was installed via Jay S. Willis, a fantastically skilled legal professional placed in Portsmouth, Ohio. With a background as a Magistrate in Scioto County Domestic Court and later as a Judge appointed via the Governor of Ohio, Mr. Willis brings a unique perspective to his non-public practice.
Mr. Willis' return to personal exercise is marked by way of a willpower to supplying awesome legal services to customers going through numerous criminal troubles. His cognizance areas consist of Family Law, Criminal Law, and Appellate topics, making sure that customers receive comprehensive representation.
Having graduated magna cum laude from Capital University and incomes his Juris Doctor from Capital University Law School, Mr. Willis has a strong educational foundation in law. With years of personal exercise enjoy, coupled along with his time as a Magistrate and Judge, he's nicely-equipped to deal with complex criminal instances.
Throughout his career, Jay S. Willis has served in numerous legal roles, which include Criminal Defense Lawyer, Personal Injury Plaintiff's Lawyer, Special Prosecutor, Guardian ad Litem, Magistrate, and Judge. This diverse background permits him to technique instances from more than one perspectives, making sure thorough representation for his customers.
In addition to his prison work, Mr. Willis is actively involved in his community in southern Ohio. He has served at the Portsmouth Little Theatre Board of Governors and presently sits on the Rotary Club of Portsmouth's Board of Directors. His dedication to network involvement extends to working with youngsters thru the Portsmouth Area Children's Theatre and coaching the Portsmouth High School Mock Trial Team.
With a robust emphasis on own family, Mr. Willis has been fortunately married for twenty years and has faculty-age children. His willpower to his circle of relatives and network is reflected in his professional and civic endeavors, making him a depended on and respected discern in Portsmouth, Ohio.
Legal Issues
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father s Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Juvenile Law
Certificates
No Certifications
Languages
Accepted Jurisdictions

Experience
- Managing Lawyer
Willis Legal Services, LLC
2013 - Judge
Scioto County Domestic Relations Court
2012 - Magistrate
Scioto County Domestic Relations Court
1999 - Sole Proprietor
Jay S. Willis, Lawyer at Law
1995
Education

Graduation year: 1992

Graduation year: 1988
Associations

Current

2011 - Current

2010 - Current

1995 - Current

2010 - 2012

1999 - 2012