Introduction
David Scott Anthony and John Nicholas Zomoida Jr. built their practice around a specific tension that many firms claim to resolve but few actually do: the personal attention of a small firm combined with the resources of a larger one. Anthony & Zomoida operates from two offices in Northeast Ohio, one in Broadview Heights and one in Poland, providing 24/7/365 direct attorney access to clients dealing with bankruptcy, family law, and criminal defense. Free consultations are available always, without exception.
The firm’s geographic spread across Northeast Ohio reflects the reality of the region it serves. Cuyahoga County in the west, Mahoning County in the east near the Pennsylvania border, and the counties in between represent distinct communities with distinct courts and legal cultures. Attorneys who know those courts are more useful to clients than attorneys who are merely licensed to appear in them.
Practice Areas
Bankruptcy
The bankruptcy practice at Anthony & Zomoida covers Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases for individuals and families in Northeast Ohio. The firm specifically identifies credit card debt and job loss as common triggers for bankruptcy consultations, which reflects where many clients actually find themselves: carrying debt that was manageable until something changed, and now looking for a legal path forward.
Chapter 7 bankruptcy eliminates most unsecured debts, including credit card balances, through a liquidation process that, for most individuals with limited assets, does not result in loss of property. Chapter 13 is a reorganization that allows filers to keep assets while repaying debts through a court-approved plan over three to five years. Which option is appropriate depends on income, assets, and the nature of the debt. The firm works through those factors with each client to identify the right approach.
Family Law
Ohio family law is guided by the “best interests of the children” test in custody matters, a standard that sounds simple but is applied through a detailed multi-factor analysis. Judges consider the child’s existing relationships, each parent’s ability to provide a stable home, the child’s adjustment to community and school, and other factors specific to the child’s situation. Anthony & Zomoida represents parents in custody and visitation proceedings with an understanding of how Ohio courts apply this standard.
The family law practice covers divorce, including property division and spousal support in addition to custody and visitation. Ohio is an equitable distribution state, meaning marital assets are divided fairly rather than necessarily equally. The firm also handles prenuptial agreements, which are worth addressing before a marriage rather than after.
Criminal Defense
Criminal defense cases require an attorney who can be reached when the situation demands it. The firm’s 24/7/365 attorney access is particularly relevant in criminal defense, where arrests happen at all hours and initial decisions about bail, cooperation with police, and legal strategy need to be made quickly. Anthony & Zomoida handles criminal defense matters for clients across its Northeast Ohio service area.
Attorney Profiles
David Scott Anthony
David Scott Anthony is a founding attorney of the firm, practicing in Northeast Ohio across bankruptcy, family law, and criminal defense. His role in building a practice with offices in both Broadview Heights and Poland reflects a commitment to serving clients across the full geographic range of Northeast Ohio.
John Nicholas Zomoida Jr.
John Nicholas Zomoida Jr. is a co-founding attorney whose partnership with David Anthony established the firm’s dual-office structure and its practice across multiple legal areas. Together, the two attorneys provide the continuity of a firm where the same professionals who started the practice remain actively involved in client cases.
Location and Service Area
Anthony & Zomoida operates from two office locations. The Broadview Heights office is at 1000 West Wallings Road, Suite A, Broadview Heights, OH 44147, and can be reached at 440-627-6315. The Poland office is at Town One Square, 40 S. Main Street, Poland, OH 44514, and can be reached at 330-259-0043.
The firm serves an extensive list of communities across Northeast Ohio: Cleveland, Broadview Heights, Parma, Seven Hills, North Royalton, Strongsville, Brecksville, Independence, Middleburg Heights, Youngstown, Poland, Boardman, Austintown, Warren, Campbell, Akron, Stow, Cuyahoga Falls, Barberton, and Kent. The counties served include Cuyahoga, Mahoning, Summit, Medina, Portage, Trumbull, and Lorain.
More information is available at anthony-zomoida.com
Client Focus
The “big firm resources with small firm personal attention” description captures something real about how the firm positions itself, but the operational detail that most directly serves clients is the 24/7/365 attorney access. This is not voicemail. It is not an answering service. It is attorney access around the clock, every day, including holidays. For a client who is arrested on a Saturday night or who receives a threatening letter on a Sunday afternoon, that availability matters.
Free consultations, available always, remove the financial barrier to a first conversation. Many potential clients are uncertain whether they have a problem worth discussing with an attorney. The firm removes cost as a reason not to find out.
The two-office structure serves clients in both the Cleveland and Youngstown metropolitan areas without requiring long drives to a single central location. For communities in the eastern and western parts of the service area, having an office closer to home is a practical benefit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, and how does the firm determine which fits my situation?
Chapter 7 eliminates eligible unsecured debt through a liquidation process, while Chapter 13 provides a repayment plan that runs three to five years and allows you to keep assets you might lose in Chapter 7. Eligibility for Chapter 7 depends on passing the means test, which compares your income to the Ohio median. If your income is too high for Chapter 7, or if you have assets you want to protect, Chapter 13 may be the better path. The firm discusses both options during the free consultation and identifies which makes sense for your specific financial picture.
How does Ohio’s “best interests of the children” standard work in custody cases?
Ohio courts evaluate a detailed list of factors: the wishes of the child (with appropriate weight given the child’s age), each parent’s relationship with the child, the child’s adjustment to home, school, and community, each parent’s willingness to facilitate the child’s relationship with the other parent, and other relevant considerations. There is no formula that produces a predetermined outcome. The firm works with clients to understand how the relevant factors apply to their specific situation and to present those facts effectively in court.
Does the firm handle divorces involving significant assets or business ownership?
The firm handles divorce matters including property division, which involves equitable distribution of marital assets. For cases involving business interests, real estate, or other complex assets, valuation and division require additional analysis. The firm can address these matters and identify when additional financial expertise is appropriate.
Can I reach an attorney after business hours if I have been arrested or have an urgent legal question?
Yes. The firm provides 24/7/365 attorney access. This is not limited to emergencies or specific practice areas. Clients and prospective clients can reach an attorney at any hour, on any day. The Broadview Heights number is 440-627-6315 and the Poland number is 330-259-0043.
Does the firm serve Youngstown-area clients, or is the practice concentrated in the Cleveland area?
The firm serves both areas. The Poland office, located in Mahoning County near Youngstown, serves clients in the eastern part of the service area including Youngstown, Poland, Boardman, Austintown, Warren, and Campbell. The Broadview Heights office serves the greater Cleveland area. Clients in Akron, Summit County, and surrounding communities are also served.
Closing
Two offices, two founding attorneys, and a service area spanning seven counties across Northeast Ohio: Anthony & Zomoida is built for clients who live where the legal need is rather than where a single downtown office is most convenient. The 24/7/365 attorney access resolves the gap that most law firms leave for after-hours emergencies, and the permanent free consultation policy removes the hesitation that keeps people from making the first call.
Broadview Heights: 440-627-6315. Poland: 330-259-0043. More information is at anthony-zomoida.com