Rebecca M. Thomas
Attorney at Law
My Approach
My focus is in Probate Court which includes: Adoptions, Estates, Wills and Estate Planning, Guardianships, and Power of Attorney. I help families through the complex legal matters in all phases of life. Changes are never easy. Whether you have experienced the sorrow of the loss of a loved one or the joy of a new child through adoption, I am here to help you navigate those complex emotions and legal issues.
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About me
I was born in Warsaw, Indiana. I graduated from Mentone High School, Mentone, Indiana in 1968. I attended Cedarville College, Cedarville, Ohio for 2 years and received my bachelor’s degree from Grace College, Winona Lake, Indiana in 1972. I taught first grade in the North Miami School District for 3 years. I received my Master’s degree from Indiana University, Ft. Wayne campus, in 1976 then attended Valparaiso University School of Law in 1989-90 and received my Juris Doctorate in 1992 from the University of Akron School of Law. I was admitted to the Ohio State Bar in 1992.
I began practicing law in Mansfield, Ohio in 1992. In 2003, I became the first elected Law Director for the City of Ontario and held this position through 2009 when I did not seek reelection.
