Our Staff

At Hartwig Law LLC, not only will you have an award-winning attorney working with you at every step of the way, but you will also have a legal team working to achieve the best possible results for you in your criminal defense case, personal injury claim, or other legal matter. Individually and as a team, we deliver legal services with excellence, integrity, and passion.

Frank L. Cassese – Attorney

A native of the Mahoning Valley, Frank L. Cassese graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School before attending the Ohio State University (B.A., 2008). He earned his law degree from the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in 2014.

Prior to becoming a lawyer, Frank completed an internship with the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms, clerked for Mahoning County Common Pleas Judge John Durkin and worked at DeBartolo Sports and Entertainment, Inc. He also assisted in the management of Cassese’s M.V.R. Restaurant, a landmark Youngstown restaurant that is owned by his family.

After law school, Frank L. Cassese took a position with the local law firm of Betras, Kopp & Harshman. Throughout his time at BKH, Frank gained tremendous experience in both criminal and civil litigation. In 2016, Frank joined Hartwig Law to expand his focus in the areas of criminal defense, personal injury, and domestic relations.

Attorney Cassese is licensed to practice law in Ohio as well as the United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio. He is a member of the Mahoning County Bar Association, the Nathaniel R. Jones American Inn of Court, the Ohio Association Criminal Defense Lawyers (OACDL), and the Ohio State Bar Association.

Frank L. Cassese resides in Youngstown with his wife Jessica.

Simonne Aniceti – Paralegal

Simonne Aniceti began her paralegal career with Attorney Hartwig when she joined Hartwig Law at its start in 2012. She is a graduate from Penn State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing and obtained her Paralegal Certificate from CCAC in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Simonne Aniceti has over 10 years of customer service experience and enjoys working directly with clients, managing their files, and assisting with their questions and needs. In her spare time, she enjoys playing the piano and watching the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Sydney Jones – Legal Assistant

Sydney Jones is currently a full-time student at Youngstown State University. She has been on the Dean’s list every semester that she has been at YSU. She is a Criminal Justice major with two minors in Women’s & Gender Studies and Africana Studies. Sydney is Vice President of the National Organization for Women: YSU Chapter, and she is a member of Sisters with a Vision at Youngstown State. She attended Campbell Memorial High School, where she graduated as Valedictorian in 2014. She plans to attend law school in 2018 with an interest in Human Rights. Sydney joined Hartwig Law in April of 2016, at the end of her Sophomore year at Youngstown State. In her spare time, Sydney enjoys spending time with friends and her dog, Sadie.

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