John A Boyd, Attorney in Mansfield, Ohio

John A. Boyd,
Attorney at Law

Attorney Boyd is committed to providing individuals and businesses with high quality legal representation.


Licensure

  • 2011: United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio
  • 2008: United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio
  • 2005: State of Ohio

Employment

  • 2015-Present: Owner, Attorney Boyd Law Office, Ltd.
  • 2014-2015: Human Resources Director, Kokosing Construction Company, Fredericktown, Ohio
  • 2008-2014: Attorney, Tarkowsky-Boyd Law Office
  • 2005-2008: Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Adult Felony Trial Team, Richland County Prosecutor's Office

Education

  • 2005: Juris Doctorate, The University of Akron, School of Law (Full Tuition Scholarship, Negotiation Competition Team Member, Street Law Student Teacher)
  • 2002: B.A. English, Magna Cum Laude, The Ohio State University (Dean's List)
  • 2000: Appointed to the United States Military Academy at West Point


Certifications and Professional Societies

  • Member, Ohio State Bar Association
  • Member, Richland County Bar Association
  • Critical Response Team Member for the United States Conceal Carry Association
  • OSHA 30 Hour Certification, January, 2015
  • Former Member, American Bar Association
  • Former Member, National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives
  • Former Member, National Association of Disability Representatives
  • Former Member, Ohio Jail Advisory Board

Trial Experience

Attorney Boyd has tried approximately twenty (20) adult felony criminal jury trials, with experience both as a prosecuting and defense attorney. He achieved a notable defense jury acquittal of a client charged with F-1 Rape in Richland County Case No. 2010-CR-749. He also achieved a defense appellate decision in the Fifth District Court of Appeals for a prison inmate convicted of F-1 sex offenses with sexually violent predator specifications in Case No. 2009-CA-86. Attorney Boyd works hard to defend the rights of the accused.


Federal Experience

In federal court, Attorney Boyd has successfully resolved cases arising under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and private disability insurance arising under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). He has also successfully defended debtors in bankruptcy cases against creditors who opposed the debtors' proper petitions to discharge their debts.


Personal Interests

John is an active member of his church, Ontario Christian Fellowship in Ontario, Ohio. He is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association and the Richland County Bar Association. In his free time, he enjoys roasting coffee, piloting radio controlled helicopters, and spending time with his family. Thank you for taking the time to learn about the attorney. He is interested in taking the time to get to know you, learn about your circumstances, and help you achieve a favorable legal result.