Justin obtained his law degree from the University of Akron School of Law, where he was a member of the Akron Law Review and Phi Delta Phi (International Legal Honor Society). He completed his coursework in the evening while working full-time as a forensic scientist for the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI). After seven years in the forensic biology/DNA section of the crime laboratory, Justin transitioned to full-time work as an attorney. Prior to law school, Justin obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree with Distinction in Forensic Biology, with a minor in Biochemistry, from Ohio Northern University. While at ONU, he held several leadership positions in various academic, social and athletic organizations. Justin has an active license to practice law in the State of Ohio. He is also a member of the Akron Bar Association and the Ohio State Bar Association.