DiCaudo, Pitchford & Yoder

Founded in 2003, DiCaudo, Pitchford & Yoder is a progressive Firm with experienced and trusted personal injury and criminal law attorneys. Our Firm has been guided by the core values of innovation, client service, and integrity. Our progressive thinking allows us to provide clients with alternative fee arrangements and utilize the latest practice methods and technology available.

The attorneys' diverse background and different experiences enables us to represent a diverse range of personal injury and criminal law cases. Our commitment to excellence in client service includes investing the time to listen to our clients and thoroughly understanding their legal issues and concerns.

DiCaudo, Pitchford & Yoder has quickly risen to one of Akron’s preeminent Firms. We pride ourselves for hard work and client satisfaction. Innovative strategy with an eye to the future allows this firm to continue to stay one step ahead of the competition. We are a dynamic law firm that adapts to change and will continue to look for more efficient and cost effective ways to represent our clients. We are dedicated to continuing to provide the best legal representation and superior legal service that our clients deserve.
Members of the Firm

Thomas M. DiCaudo

Thomas M. DiCaudo graduated from Walsh High School in 1979. He then attended the University of Akron where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree focusing on Accounting. Mr. DiCaudo attended the University of Akron School of Law graduating in the top of his class and was admitted to the practice of law in Ohio in 1988.

After being admitted into the practice of law, Mr. DiCaudo accepted a position with the City of Akron Prosecutor’s Office.

Mr. DiCaudo was an Assistant Prosecutor from November 1988 to January 1990. He was promoted to the position of Police Legal Advisor in January 1990.
Mr. DiCaudo served the jurisdictions of Akron, Bath, Fairlawn, Springfield, Richfield, Lakemore, Mogadore and the University of Akron police departments.

Mr. DiCaudo was promoted to Assistant Chief Prosecutor in 1991. Mr. DiCaudo supervised courtroom prosecutors, was in charge of liquor enforcement and advised police departments on murders and other high level felonies.

In June 2008, Mr. DiCaudo took his vast experience and knowledge of the law and joined Attorney Reid Yoder. Together they formed the law firm DiCaudo & Yoder.

Mr. DiCaudo focuses his present practice in criminal/civil litigation, corporate/business law and estate planning.

J. Reid Yoder

J. Reid Yoder graduated from Firestone High School in 1996. He attended University of Miami and graduated with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Political Science in 2000. Mr. Yoder attended the University Of Akron Law School and received his Juris Doctorate in 2003.

He accepted employment with the City of Akron Prosecutor’s Office after graduating. Mr. Yoder honed his skills as a trial attorney for over four years at the Prosecutor’s Office. He has lectured at the Akron Police Academy on numerous topics including criminal procedure and police testimony.

In 2007, Mr. Yoder left the Prosecutor’s Office and began his career in private practice. Mr. Yoder has excelled while in private practice and in 2008 expanded his Firm joining forces with Thomas DiCaudo.

Mr. Yoder has tried numerous high profile cases and is certified by the Ohio Public Defenders Office to handle Capital Murder cases. Mr. Yoder’s practice is focused on personal injury, criminal law, collections and Juvenile/Domestic Relations work.
He is a member of the Charles Scanlon Inn of Courts and the Akron Bar Association.

Nicholas J. Horrigan

Nicholas Horrigan graduated from the Ohio State University in 2007 with in Strategic Communication and from the Akron University School of Law in 2010 with a While at Akron, Mr. Horrigan was an associate editor for the Akron Law Review and clerked for Summit County Court of Common Pleas Judge Elinore-Marsh Stormer.

In 2011, Mr. Horrigan accepted a position as an associate attorney with DiCaudo & Yoder, LLC. Mr. Horrigan is an active member of the Ohio Bar Association and the Akron Bar Association.

Mr. Horrigan's practice is focused on criminal defense, civil litigation, and debt collection.