Greg's Education & Experience

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts in History
    Wittenberg University
    August 2006 - May 2010
    Springfield, Ohio

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance
    Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Jetter School of Business
    September 2010 - May 2012
    Columbus, Ohio

  • Juris Doctor (JD) in Litigation
    Western Michigan University
    September 2012 - January 2015
    Ann Arbor, Michigan

Legal Experience

  • Magistrate
    Champaign County Municipal Court
    June 2023 - Present
    Urbana, Ohio

    • Appointed by the Presiding Judge to oversee criminal, civil, and legal matters within the court's jurisdiction.

  • Attorney/Owner
    Harvey Law LLC
    September 2022 - Present
    Urbana, Ohio

    • Owns and operates a law office, litigating a range of criminal offenses, including murder and various felony and misdemeanor charges, with a docket of approximately 95 cases continually. Serves as Guardian ad Litem in Family and Domestic Relations Courts.

  • Partner
    MacGillivray, Estes, & Harvey, LLP
    March 2018 - September 2022
    Bellefontaine, Ohio

    • Litigated criminal offenses, proceeded to jury and bench trials, and maintained a docket of approximately 70 cases. Served as Guardian ad Litem in Family and Domestic Relations Courts and provided legal counseling for local businesses.

  • Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
    Champaign County Prosecutor's Office
    October 2015 - March 2018
    Urbana, Ohio

    • Prepared and advocated for the State’s position in all criminal and Department of Job & Family Services cases, regularly litigating 300-400 cases annually.

  • Attorney at Law
    Gregory L. Harvey, Attorney at Law
    August 2015 - October 2015
    Urbana, Ohio

    • Maintained a docket of approximately 50 cases, representing clients in various legal matters.

  • Associate Attorney
    The Meranda Law Firm, LTD
    May 2015 - August 2015
    Columbus, Ohio

    • Assisted in a variety of legal matters, providing representation and support to clients.

  • Student Attorney
    Washtenaw County Public Defender Office
    September 2013 - April 2014
    Ann Arbor, Michigan

    • Gained hands-on experience in legal representation while advocating for clients in criminal cases.

Certifications and Recognitions

  • Ohio Super Lawyer - Rising Star (2023, 2024, 2025)

  • Guardian ad Litem & Guardianship Certifications
    Supreme Court of Ohio (2015-present)

  • Certified SKYWARN Weather Spotter
    National Weather Service (2017 - Present)

  • Graduate, Finding Words: Interviewing & Preparing Children for Court
    Ohio Attorney General’s Office (2016)

Community Involvement

  • President & Board Member, Champaign County Bar Association (2015-present)

  • Board Member, Champaign County Law Library Board (2016-2018; 2020-Present)

  • Board Member, Champaign/Logan Counties Drug & Alcohol Board (2018-2022)

  • Member, Champaign County Republican Executive & Steering Committees (2020-2023)

  • Past President & Member, Champaign County Republican Club (2021-Present)

  • Board Member & President, Champaign County Historical Society (2018-2022)

  • Trustee, First Presbyterian Church of Urbana (2023-Present)

  • Long-Serving Member, Local Masonic Temple

  • Trustee, Champaign County Arts Council