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Thomas Cesta

Powell, OH

Licensed for 19 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Bankruptcy & Debt

Language

English

About

I was born in Columbus, but we moved soon after. I grew up in Arizona then joined the military. From 1987 to 1990 I was a medic in the 82nd Airborne of the US Army, with service in Honduras. During the Persian Gulf War in 1991 I was assigned at Fort Letterman Army Medical Center. I then joined the Navy Reserve, and I was assigned to a Marine Corps Company as a Corpsman.  During this time I attended Arizona State University and graduated with a BA in English. It was also during this time that I met my wife.After college I attended Capital University Law School on a full-ride scholarship. This brought me back to Columbus. I was on the Dean’s list every year and I earned two concentrations, including one in Dispute Resolution. After law school, my wife and I returned to Arizona where I became a prosecutor before going into private practice. But my wife and I missed Columbus, so once again we packed up everything.As an attorney, I believe clients have the right to expect access and communication from their attorneys. Law is a service industry, and good customer service is key.As an Ohio Attorney Tom is ready to help his clients through financial and legal difficulties.

Practices Areas

Bankruptcy & Debt

Criminal Defense

Car Accident

Language

English

Contact

Cesta Legal, PLLCPO Box 1208Powell, OH, 43065PO Box 1208Powell, OH, 43065

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Scott
June 6, 2017

I would highly recommend Tom from Cesta Legal. Filing bankruptcy has to be one of the scariest financial things a person can go through. There is no way I would have gotten through it with out Tom. From start to finish he was there every step of the way. You are dealing directly with the lawyer, not a paralegal, or other admin. If you want the best help to get through one of the toughest times of your life. This is your guy!

anonymous
February 3, 2017

Tom is an excellent, experienced, and compassionate attorney. He assisted me with a Chapter 13. I was humiliated and embarrassed when I went to see him for our first consult. He was so very kind and helpful and not judgmental at all. All ended well and he was there for any questions I had throughout the process. I highly recommend him.

Robert and Tracy
December 27, 2016

We HIGHLY recommend Tom Cesta, of Cesta Legal. After trying for nearly 15 years to have our own business, we finally accepted the fact it was not going to make it. Sadly, we had borrowed money for our business that we had personally guaranteed and we were concerned for our home and family. We knew we had to do a bankruptcy which is a stressful situation. We visited a few attorneys and found Tom Cesta to be the most likable and we thought; heart felt honest attorney we had met. He is soft spoken and very kind. We also found Tom to be very professional, knowledgeable, and informative. He answered all of our questions and explained "bankruptcy law" in easy to understand terms for two people who were quite nervous and fearful about doing a bankruptcy. He advised us and led us to choices he felt would help better our life. We had over whelming questions during the whole process but Tom was very attentive to our needs, concerns and very patient with us. We are both very thankful for finding Tom who made a very stressful and life changing event, smooth and easy.

Jessica
October 25, 2016

I would recommend Cesta Legal to anyone. Tom is the most helpful attorney I have ever met. He made the whole process so easy to cope with legally, mentally and emotionally. I have had to deal with a few different law firms this last couple of years and Cesta Legal is the only one that truly took a personal approach to handling my case.

anonymous
November 11, 2014

A friend of mine recommended that I contact Tom Cesta, at Cesta Legal, PLLC to help resolve a pressing legal matter that I had been presented with by a renter of a house I own. Tom Cesta was very professional, knowledgeable, and informative. He answered all of my questions and explained "the law" in easy to understand terms. I also appreciate that he discussed his fees upfront and estimated what resolving an issue such as mine would likely cost. Without any hesistation, I highly recommend Tom Cesta of Cesta Legal, PLLC to handle your legal concerns.

Julie
September 28, 2014

I have nothing but great things to say about my experience with Thomas J. Cesta! He was very professional and upfront with me from the minute I walked in the door of his office. Throughout my bankruptcy process, he was very knowledgeable, kept me informed of every step and was very personal and compassionate in a not so great situation to be in. I always felt like I knew what was going on with my case and he followed through up until the very end to let me know in a final email that it had been closed. He was also very quick to answer any questions I had. I would highly recommend Thomas to anyone needing legal assistance.

Alex
September 5, 2014

Tom Cesta was recommended to me by a family member. He is very knowledgeable and professional . I was very pleased with the out come of my case. I would recommend him to anybody.

Robert
August 14, 2014

My wife and I had just moved here from Michigan and were in need of a lawyer who had bankruptcy experience. We were very embarrassed about the situation we were in and really didn't know any lawyers in Arizona. I met with 4 different firms before I found Mr. Cesta and we were glad we choose him. The other firms did not make us feel important and tried to tell us whatever they could to get our business. Mr. Cesta actually sat down with us and made us feel like we were his only clients. He was always available to answer any questions we had, either in person or on the phone, and he helped us take our embarrassing situation and move on to start our new lives in Arizona. I highly recommend Mr. Cesta to anyone in need of a lawyer or just looking for some legal advice.

Robin
June 30, 2014

I choose Cesta Legal because I was truly looking for a law firm that I would be working with the actual attorney on more of a personal and professional level. Tom Cesta was indeed that. Tom explained my process every step of the way. He answered any questions I had plus more, and gave great professional advice along the way and even after my case was all settled. If you want someone that will show an interest in making sure that all your needs are met, makes their selves verses an assistance available for questions, and who truly shows concern I would recommend contacting Cesta Legal. If ever I’m in need of legal assistance again I would go back to this firm.

anonymous
June 13, 2013

Quick and clarifying responses to all my comments and questions/doubts. Thank you.

Scott
June 6, 2017

I would highly recommend Tom from Cesta Legal. Filing bankruptcy has to be one of the scariest financial things a person can go through. There is no way I would have gotten through it with out Tom. From start to finish he was there every step of the way. You are dealing directly with the lawyer, not a paralegal, or other admin. If you want the best help to get through one of the toughest times of your life. This is your guy!

anonymous
February 3, 2017

Tom is an excellent, experienced, and compassionate attorney. He assisted me with a Chapter 13. I was humiliated and embarrassed when I went to see him for our first consult. He was so very kind and helpful and not judgmental at all. All ended well and he was there for any questions I had throughout the process. I highly recommend him.

Robert and Tracy
December 27, 2016

We HIGHLY recommend Tom Cesta, of Cesta Legal. After trying for nearly 15 years to have our own business, we finally accepted the fact it was not going to make it. Sadly, we had borrowed money for our business that we had personally guaranteed and we were concerned for our home and family. We knew we had to do a bankruptcy which is a stressful situation. We visited a few attorneys and found Tom Cesta to be the most likable and we thought; heart felt honest attorney we had met. He is soft spoken and very kind. We also found Tom to be very professional, knowledgeable, and informative. He answered all of our questions and explained "bankruptcy law" in easy to understand terms for two people who were quite nervous and fearful about doing a bankruptcy. He advised us and led us to choices he felt would help better our life. We had over whelming questions during the whole process but Tom was very attentive to our needs, concerns and very patient with us. We are both very thankful for finding Tom who made a very stressful and life changing event, smooth and easy.

Jessica
October 25, 2016

I would recommend Cesta Legal to anyone. Tom is the most helpful attorney I have ever met. He made the whole process so easy to cope with legally, mentally and emotionally. I have had to deal with a few different law firms this last couple of years and Cesta Legal is the only one that truly took a personal approach to handling my case.

anonymous
November 11, 2014

A friend of mine recommended that I contact Tom Cesta, at Cesta Legal, PLLC to help resolve a pressing legal matter that I had been presented with by a renter of a house I own. Tom Cesta was very professional, knowledgeable, and informative. He answered all of my questions and explained "the law" in easy to understand terms. I also appreciate that he discussed his fees upfront and estimated what resolving an issue such as mine would likely cost. Without any hesistation, I highly recommend Tom Cesta of Cesta Legal, PLLC to handle your legal concerns.

Julie
September 28, 2014

I have nothing but great things to say about my experience with Thomas J. Cesta! He was very professional and upfront with me from the minute I walked in the door of his office. Throughout my bankruptcy process, he was very knowledgeable, kept me informed of every step and was very personal and compassionate in a not so great situation to be in. I always felt like I knew what was going on with my case and he followed through up until the very end to let me know in a final email that it had been closed. He was also very quick to answer any questions I had. I would highly recommend Thomas to anyone needing legal assistance.

Alex
September 5, 2014

Tom Cesta was recommended to me by a family member. He is very knowledgeable and professional . I was very pleased with the out come of my case. I would recommend him to anybody.

Robert
August 14, 2014

My wife and I had just moved here from Michigan and were in need of a lawyer who had bankruptcy experience. We were very embarrassed about the situation we were in and really didn't know any lawyers in Arizona. I met with 4 different firms before I found Mr. Cesta and we were glad we choose him. The other firms did not make us feel important and tried to tell us whatever they could to get our business. Mr. Cesta actually sat down with us and made us feel like we were his only clients. He was always available to answer any questions we had, either in person or on the phone, and he helped us take our embarrassing situation and move on to start our new lives in Arizona. I highly recommend Mr. Cesta to anyone in need of a lawyer or just looking for some legal advice.

Robin
June 30, 2014

I choose Cesta Legal because I was truly looking for a law firm that I would be working with the actual attorney on more of a personal and professional level. Tom Cesta was indeed that. Tom explained my process every step of the way. He answered any questions I had plus more, and gave great professional advice along the way and even after my case was all settled. If you want someone that will show an interest in making sure that all your needs are met, makes their selves verses an assistance available for questions, and who truly shows concern I would recommend contacting Cesta Legal. If ever I’m in need of legal assistance again I would go back to this firm.

anonymous
June 13, 2013

Quick and clarifying responses to all my comments and questions/doubts. Thank you.

Scott
June 6, 2017

I would highly recommend Tom from Cesta Legal. Filing bankruptcy has to be one of the scariest financial things a person can go through. There is no way I would have gotten through it with out Tom. From start to finish he was there every step of the way. You are dealing directly with the lawyer, not a paralegal, or other admin. If you want the best help to get through one of the toughest times of your life. This is your guy!

anonymous
February 3, 2017

Tom is an excellent, experienced, and compassionate attorney. He assisted me with a Chapter 13. I was humiliated and embarrassed when I went to see him for our first consult. He was so very kind and helpful and not judgmental at all. All ended well and he was there for any questions I had throughout the process. I highly recommend him.

Robert and Tracy
December 27, 2016

We HIGHLY recommend Tom Cesta, of Cesta Legal. After trying for nearly 15 years to have our own business, we finally accepted the fact it was not going to make it. Sadly, we had borrowed money for our business that we had personally guaranteed and we were concerned for our home and family. We knew we had to do a bankruptcy which is a stressful situation. We visited a few attorneys and found Tom Cesta to be the most likable and we thought; heart felt honest attorney we had met. He is soft spoken and very kind. We also found Tom to be very professional, knowledgeable, and informative. He answered all of our questions and explained "bankruptcy law" in easy to understand terms for two people who were quite nervous and fearful about doing a bankruptcy. He advised us and led us to choices he felt would help better our life. We had over whelming questions during the whole process but Tom was very attentive to our needs, concerns and very patient with us. We are both very thankful for finding Tom who made a very stressful and life changing event, smooth and easy.

Jessica
October 25, 2016

I would recommend Cesta Legal to anyone. Tom is the most helpful attorney I have ever met. He made the whole process so easy to cope with legally, mentally and emotionally. I have had to deal with a few different law firms this last couple of years and Cesta Legal is the only one that truly took a personal approach to handling my case.

anonymous
November 11, 2014

A friend of mine recommended that I contact Tom Cesta, at Cesta Legal, PLLC to help resolve a pressing legal matter that I had been presented with by a renter of a house I own. Tom Cesta was very professional, knowledgeable, and informative. He answered all of my questions and explained "the law" in easy to understand terms. I also appreciate that he discussed his fees upfront and estimated what resolving an issue such as mine would likely cost. Without any hesistation, I highly recommend Tom Cesta of Cesta Legal, PLLC to handle your legal concerns.

Julie
September 28, 2014

I have nothing but great things to say about my experience with Thomas J. Cesta! He was very professional and upfront with me from the minute I walked in the door of his office. Throughout my bankruptcy process, he was very knowledgeable, kept me informed of every step and was very personal and compassionate in a not so great situation to be in. I always felt like I knew what was going on with my case and he followed through up until the very end to let me know in a final email that it had been closed. He was also very quick to answer any questions I had. I would highly recommend Thomas to anyone needing legal assistance.

Alex
September 5, 2014

Tom Cesta was recommended to me by a family member. He is very knowledgeable and professional . I was very pleased with the out come of my case. I would recommend him to anybody.

Robert
August 14, 2014

My wife and I had just moved here from Michigan and were in need of a lawyer who had bankruptcy experience. We were very embarrassed about the situation we were in and really didn't know any lawyers in Arizona. I met with 4 different firms before I found Mr. Cesta and we were glad we choose him. The other firms did not make us feel important and tried to tell us whatever they could to get our business. Mr. Cesta actually sat down with us and made us feel like we were his only clients. He was always available to answer any questions we had, either in person or on the phone, and he helped us take our embarrassing situation and move on to start our new lives in Arizona. I highly recommend Mr. Cesta to anyone in need of a lawyer or just looking for some legal advice.

Robin
June 30, 2014

I choose Cesta Legal because I was truly looking for a law firm that I would be working with the actual attorney on more of a personal and professional level. Tom Cesta was indeed that. Tom explained my process every step of the way. He answered any questions I had plus more, and gave great professional advice along the way and even after my case was all settled. If you want someone that will show an interest in making sure that all your needs are met, makes their selves verses an assistance available for questions, and who truly shows concern I would recommend contacting Cesta Legal. If ever I’m in need of legal assistance again I would go back to this firm.

anonymous
June 13, 2013

Quick and clarifying responses to all my comments and questions/doubts. Thank you.