Costa Krinas is a first-generation Greek-American, originally from Sylvania, a graduate of Southview High school, and has resided in Northwest Ohio most of his life.  In 2008, Costa earned his Juris Doctor from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School where he was a senator for the Student Bar Association and a student representative of the American Bar Association.  During Law School, Costa also successfully completed an international law program with Penn State University, Dickinson School of Law under the guidance of United States Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts.  Following graduation, Costa successfully passed the bar exam, and was admitted to practice law in Ohio in 2009. In 2002, Costa earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Toledo, majoring in Political Science.  While attending school he was a member and president of the Beta Rho chapter of the Alpha Sigma Phi fraternal organization. Currently, Costa has a general practice at both the Municipal and Common Pleas levels in the greater northwest region of Ohio.  He handles most civil litigation including personal injury, Landlord Tenant, and Contracts.  He also handles other areas of practice including Juvenile Law, Domestic Relations Law, Probate Law and Criminal Defense.  He is currently a member of the Toledo Bar Association and the Wood County Bar Association.

Education

  • Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, Michigan
    • Juris Doctor – 2008
    • Honors: Student Bar Association, Senator
    • Honors: American Bar Association, Student Representative
    • Honors: International Law Program, Penn State University, Dickinson School of Law, United States Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts
  • University of Toledo
    • B.S., Bachelor of Science – 2002
    • Major: Political Science

Professional Associations

  • Toledo Bar Association, Member
  • Wood County Bar Association, Member

Bar Admission

  • Ohio, 2009

Fraternities or Sororities

  • Alpha Sigma Phi