Daniel J. Schubert, Esq.

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Daniel Schubert is a fearless litigator and relentless advocate for his clients. Armed with his significant jury trial and litigation experience, Dan represents clients in a wide range of legal issues with a primary focus on criminal defense and personal injury litigation. Licensed in Ohio, Kentucky, and Federal Court, Dan works tirelessly to provide his clients with the best possible representation and individualized attention that each case deserves. 

A graduate from the University of Dayton School of Law, Dan was a member of the Dayton Law Review, Moot Court, and Moot Court Board, and graduated with honors in Advocacy and Dispute Resolution. Following law school, Dan worked as an attorney for the Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy (DPA) for 12 years, six of which he served as the Directing Attorney of the Covington Trial Office. In this capacity, Dan gained extensive trial and litigation experience representing clients across Northern Kentucky. 

In 2018, Dan was honored with the DPA Gideon Award for demonstrating extraordinary commitment to equal justice and courageously advancing the right to counsel. In 2020, Dan received the DPA Public Advocate’s Award for continuing in his commitment to fight against injustice and secure a fair and reliable process for disadvantaged people accused or convicted of a crime. In private practice, Dan continues to demonstrate his unwavering commitment to justice, fairness, and dignity in the representation of all of his clients. 

University of Dayton School of Law, Dayton, Ohio (2006 – 2009)

Juris Doctor, May 2009

• Graduated with Track Honors and Pro Bono Honors
• Staff Writer, University of Dayton Law Review 2008-2009
• Co-Justice of Walter H. Rice Competition, Moot Court Board 2008-2009
• Member of 2007-2008 Moot Court Team
• Finalist in Walter H. Rice Moot Court Competition 2007
• CALI Award: Criminal Law and Criminal Trial Evidence Lab 

Thomas More College, Crestview Hills, Kentucky (2001 – 2005)

Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice, 

• Dean’s List Honor Roll 6 out 8 Semesters at Thomas More College
• Four Year Starter on the Football Team and Team Captain Senior Year

• State of Ohio (2009)
• Commonwealth of Kentucky (2010)
• Federal – Southern District of Ohio (2022)
• Federal – Eastern District of Kentucky (2022)

• Jury Trial Advocacy, Litigation Persuasion Institute, DPA, Faubush, KY 2019 (Faculty)
• Jury Trial Advocacy, Litigation Persuasion Institute, DPA, Faubush, KY 2017 (Faculty)
• Capital/Death Penalty Litigation, DPA, Frankfort, KY 2015
• Capital/Death Penalty Jury Selection, DPA, Frankfort, KY 2015
• Jury Trial Advocacy, Litigation Persuasion Institute, DPA, Faubush, KY 2010 (Attendee)
• Kentucky Circuit, District, and Juvenile Court Practice and Procedure, DPA, Frankfort, KY (multiple weeks 2010)
• National Public Defender Training Program Scholarship Recipient, University of Dayton School of Law, Dayton, OH 2007

Mabjish Law, PLLC (Offices in Cincinnati, Ohio and Covington, Kentucky)

• Attorney – Criminal Defense and Personal Injury (2022 – Present)

Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy, Covington, Kentucky

• Directing Attorney for the Covington Trial Office (2016 – 2022)
• Staff Attorney III for the Covington Trial Office (2014 – 2016)
• Staff Attorney II for the Covington Trial Office (2011 – 2014)
• Staff Attorney I for the Covington Trial Office (2010 – 2011)

Montgomery County Common Pleas Court, Juvenile Division, Dayton, Ohio

• Judicial Clerk for the Honorable Nick Kuntz (September 2007 – May 2009)

Hamilton County Common Pleas Court, Cincinnati, Ohio

• Law School Externship with Honorable Beth A. Myers (May 2007-July 2007)

University of Dayton School of Law, Dayton, Ohio

• Teaching Assistant for the Academic Excellence Program (AEP) (2007 – 2009)

• Public Advocate Award – Department of Public Advocacy (2020)
• Gideon Award – Department of Public Advocacy (2018)
• Continuing Legal Education Award – Kentucky Bar Association ( 2011, 2016, 2020, 2021)
• “10 Best” KY Criminal Law Attorneys for client satisfaction – American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys (2014 and 2015)
• Excellence in Advocacy in Juvenile Law – Department of Public Advocacy (2010)