Cleveland Attorney Accused of Killing Client Faces New Motions

Gregory Moore's lawyer files requests ahead of upcoming trial for the 2013 murder of Aliza Sherman.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 2:53pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a broken cell phone screen reflecting a faint light, conceptually illustrating the key evidence in the case against the former Cleveland attorney accused of murdering his client.As the trial of the former Cleveland attorney accused of killing his client approaches, the stark forensic evidence at the heart of this long-unsolved case comes into focus.Cleveland Today

Several new motions have been filed by the lawyer for the former Cleveland divorce attorney Gregory Moore, who is accused of fatally stabbing his client Aliza Sherman in 2013. Moore's trial is set for September 14, and his lawyer has filed paperwork requesting the return of Moore's seized iPhone to aid in trial preparation. Moore was arrested in 2025 and charged with aggravated murder, conspiracy, murder, and kidnapping in Sherman's unsolved case.

Why it matters

This high-profile case has drawn significant attention in Cleveland, with the 2013 murder of Sherman going unsolved for over a decade before Moore's indictment. The new motions filed by the defense highlight the ongoing legal battle as the case heads to trial, raising questions about the evidence and Moore's potential defense strategy.

The details

In February, a judge granted a motion to return Moore's iPhone that was seized in a 2014 search warrant, which the defense says is necessary for trial preparation. Moore is accused of fatally stabbing Sherman when she went to his office for an appointment on March 24, 2013. He was arrested in 2025 after a Cuyahoga County Grand Jury indicted him, and he posted a $2 million bond in July 2025. The judge has placed restrictions on Moore, including prohibiting him from having firearms, a passport, and traveling outside of Ohio.

  • Moore's pre-trial is scheduled for April 9, 2026.
  • Moore's trial is set for September 14, 2026.
  • Moore was arrested by U.S. Marshals in Austin, Texas on May 2, 2025.
  • Moore posted a $2 million bond and was released from jail on July 3, 2025.
  • Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O'Malley filed an emergency motion for GPS monitoring for Moore on July 7, 2025.

The players

Gregory Moore

A 52-year-old former Cleveland divorce attorney accused of fatally stabbing his client, Aliza Sherman, in 2013. He has pleaded not guilty to charges of aggravated murder, conspiracy, murder, and kidnapping.

Aliza Sherman

A Cleveland woman who was fatally stabbed when she went to Moore's office for an appointment on March 24, 2013. Her murder went unsolved until 2025 when Moore was indicted.

Kira Krivosh

The Cuyahoga County judge presiding over the case, who has placed restrictions on Moore such as prohibiting him from having firearms, a passport, and traveling outside of Ohio.

Michael O'Malley

The Cuyahoga County Prosecutor who filed an emergency motion in 2025 to request GPS monitoring for Moore after he was released on bond.

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What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on April 9 whether to grant the defense's motions, including the request to return Moore's seized iPhone, ahead of the September 14 trial date.

The takeaway

This case highlights the complex legal maneuvering and ongoing tensions as the 2013 murder of Aliza Sherman finally heads to trial over a decade later. The new motions filed by the defense raise questions about the evidence and Moore's potential defense strategy, underscoring the high stakes and emotional toll of this long-unsolved homicide.