About Vaughn & Associates in Independence, OH

Rooted in Independence, we serve clients with integrity, compassion, and more than two decades of legal experience.

How It All Began

Vaughn & Associates, LLC was founded on the belief that every person deserves clear, practical legal guidance during life’s most challenging moments. After years of diverse practice experience, Attorney Ann S. Vaughn built the firm around a focused passion for family law and client-first representation. Over the past 24+ years, she has guided individuals and families across Northeast Ohio through deeply personal legal issues with honesty, strength, and empathy. Built on the belief that service starts with people, not transactions.

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Mission Highlight

Our mission is to provide compassionate, results-driven representation rooted in communication, clarity, and an unwavering commitment to doing what’s right.

The Values That Define Us

Integrity

We are honest, straightforward, and transparent in every step of the process. Clients always know where their case stands and what comes next.

Service

Our team is dedicated to responsive, attentive support — from calendar reminders to immediate updates after every court appearance.

Experience

With more than 24 years of practice, we draw from extensive legal knowledge to help clients make informed, confident decisions.

Community

We serve families across Northeast Ohio with deep respect for local courts, cultures, and communities, including bilingual support for Spanish-speaking clients.

Compassion

We approach every matter with empathy and patience, understanding that legal challenges carry emotional weight for every client.

The People Behind Our Work

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Ann S. Vaughn

Lead Attorney

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Alicia Letz-Cantillo

Immigration Co-Counsel

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Hibba Elder

Senior Legal Assistant / Law Clerk

Proudly Serving Independence & Beyond

We assist clients throughout Cuyahoga, Lorain, Summit, Lake, Medina, and Geauga counties with trusted family law representation grounded in local knowledge and personal care. Our federal immigration and bankruptcy practice allows us to serve individuals nationwide from our Independence, OH and Winter Springs, FL office locations. Attorney Vaughn is licensed in Ohio, with the Florida office designated for convenience in federal cases only. We remain committed to ethical practice, clear communication, and community-centered service across every matter.

Ready to Connect?

Our team proudly serves clients in Independence & Beyond with the dedication, transparency, and compassion that define our firm. Let’s talk about how we can support your next step with clarity and confidence.