About ALV Legal Assistance

Empowering through education and legal assistance.

30+

22

Trusted

Locally

Your Story. Your Rights. Your Fight.

Judge Edward Wade, Jr.

Focused on Under-represented People of Greater Cleveland and Cuyahoga County

ALV Legal Assistance

ALV Legal Assistance was and Founded by Lonnie Bray EL and was inspired by guidance from Judge Edward Wade, Jr. and being a student at Cleveland State University School Of Law.

Edward Wade, Jr. and Lonnie Bray EL met in Cleveland, Ohio. EL observed one of Wade’s cases when he was working criminal defense law, mostly in Greater Cleveland and Cuyahoga County and said, “I could have done better than that?”

Wade responded, “Show me,” and stared with his eyebrows raised way up.

Then EL earned two college degrees, three university degrees, won five criminal state cases and swayed judgment in US Federal Court. Then EL went to Law School at Cleveland State University, formerly known as Marshal and with renewed confidence in his 15+ years of studying Law, opened ALV Legal Assistance, Focused on Under-represented People of Greater Cleveland and Cuyahoga County.

Judge Edward Wade Jr.

Lonnie Bray EL, M. F. A., M.A., B.A., A.S.

Lonnie Bray EL, M. F. A., M.A. B.A., A.S. is an independent scholar, expert on Court Records Procedures, Administrative Law - Indigenous People, and Strategy, a master story crafter, and Head Legal Assistant.

Credentials

Master of Fine Arts in Writing - Lindenwood University.
Master of Arts in Communications in Digital and Media Communications.
Master of Teach English as a Second Language - Arizona State University.
Bachelor of Arts in English | Creative Writing - Magna Cum laude - Cleveland State University.
Associate of Science Cum laude - Cuyahoga Community College.
Chess Expert, United States Chess Federation.

Awards and Honors

FIL International Book Fair Featured Author, 2023.
Over 60 National and International Film Awards, including for Best
Director, Best Film, Best Short Film, Best Experimental Film, and Best Story.
Multiple National Poetry Awards.

Words from the ceo

"When it comes to Entertainment Law, Contracts, Patents, Trademarks, you want me, because I know angles from working in the film business.
"When it comes to Civil Litigation, I believe in Your Story, Your Rights, and Your Attack, even if you’re defending.
"When it comes to Criminal Defense, I believe in Your Story, Your Rights, and Your Defense. I’ve been on the other side of the table. I faced 25 years, fought, and won, and you want me, because I can teach you how.

"Telling me everything is the best thing you can do."

Tell Me Your Story Now

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