Former Cleveland Divorce Attorney Returns to Court for Pre-Trial Hearing in Decades-Old Aliza Sherman Murder Case

Former attorney Gregory Moore appeared in a Cleveland court Wednesday as he awaits trial for the 2013 stabbing death of his client, Aliza Sherman.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 4, 2026, 6:30 AM EST

Source: The information in this article was sourced from WOIO

Legal Maneuvers in a Twelve Year Cold Case

The Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas convened Wednesday for a pre-trial hearing involving Gregory Moore, a former Cleveland divorce attorney facing charges for the 2013 murder of his client, Aliza Sherman. Moore, now 52, has been at the center of a protracted legal battle since a secret grand jury indictment finally broke the case open in May 2025. This latest court appearance follows a strategic victory for the defense last month, when Judge Kira Krivosh granted a motion to return Moore’s iPhone. The device was originally seized during a search warrant in 2014, and Moore's legal team argued that access to the phone was a vital necessity for their adequate preparation for the upcoming trial.

The Fatal Appointment at Erieview Plaza

The accusations against Moore stem from a violent incident on March 24, 2013, when Aliza Sherman arrived for a scheduled appointment at Moore’s downtown Cleveland office. Prosecutors allege that Sherman was fatally stabbed during her visit to the Erieview Plaza building. Despite the high profile nature of the crime, the investigation stalled for over a decade, leaving the Sherman family without answers. The breakthrough occurred only last year when U.S. Marshals apprehended Moore in Austin, Texas, following the secret indictment. The arrest marked a major turning point for Cleveland Police and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, who had faced significant roadblocks throughout the cold case inquiry.

Bond Conditions and GPS Monitoring Disputes

Following his arrest and extradition, Moore was released from custody in July 2025 after posting a substantial 2 million dollar bond. The release sparked immediate backlash from the victim’s close friends and family, with Sherman’s best friend, Jan Lash, expressing deep anger and disappointment over Moore’s ability to secure his freedom. In response to the release, Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O’Malley filed an emergency motion to ensure the defendant was strictly monitored. Judge Krivosh subsequently ordered Moore to wear a GPS tracking device and imposed severe travel restrictions, prohibiting him from leaving the state or country and banning the possession of firearms.