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    Ohio Has 4687 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 13262 Reviews

    Robert F. Healey

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    Robert F. Healey

    5.0295 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Can a talented Defense Lawyer Make A Difference? See my reviews below to get the answer.
    Rating:  10
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    Zachuary Thorpe Meranda

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    Zachuary Thorpe Meranda

    4.9125 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    The Meranda Law Firm will protect you and your rights in the complex criminal process.
    Rating:  9.9
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    Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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    Steven Tyler Fox

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    Steven Tyler Fox

    5.091 reviews
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    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Steve has 18 years of experience as a criminal defense lawyer.
    Rating:  10
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    Stevin James Groth

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    Stevin James Groth

    4.728 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents
    Call anytime, 24/7/365. We will return your call.
    Rating:  10
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    Charles Matthew Rittgers

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    Charles Matthew Rittgers

    5.038 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Award-Winning Criminal Defense Law Firm With Locations Throughout Ohio. Call Us For A Consultation Today. Available 24/7.
    Rating:  10
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    Daniel James Sabol

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    Daniel James Sabol

    5.019 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Skilled. Knowledgeable. Aggressive. Call Today.
    Rating:  10
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    Nicholas Dominic Graman

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    Nicholas Dominic Graman

    4.810 reviews
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    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Nick Graman is an Ohio native who graduated cum laude from Xavier University. Nick graduated from the University of Cincinnati College of Law where he served as the business manager for the University of Cincinnati Law Review. He also clerked for ...
    Rating:  10
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    Brad Joseph Groene

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    Brad Joseph Groene

    4.818 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Cincinnati native Brad J. Groene is a compassionate and industrious legal advocate who has been practicing law in the greater Cincinnati metropolitan area for five years. Brad’s sole practice areas comprise criminal defense, OVI / DUI and traffic ...
    Rating:  9.9
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    William Richard Gallagher

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    William Richard Gallagher

    4.929 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Appeals and more
    Aggressive Representation In State & Federal Court. Call Today.
    Rating:  10
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    Peter Josiah Lancione Binning

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    Peter Josiah Lancione Binning

    5.015 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Your Future Is Worth Defending. Call My Office Today For A Free Consultation. I Will Fight For You!
    Rating:  10
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    Ronald David Yarwood

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    Ronald David Yarwood

    4.934 reviews
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    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Representation with passion and vision. Help is a phone call away.
    Rating:  10
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    Bruce Williams

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    Bruce Williams

    4.936 reviews
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    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Wills & Living Wills
    The outcome of your case will affect the rest of your life. I offer experienced, honest hard work and experience as a trial lawyer and jury lawyer.
    Rating:  9.7
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    Ryan L. DeBra

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    Ryan L. DeBra

    4.733 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation
    Dedicated to guiding clients through difficult times.
    Rating:  10
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    Joseph Carmen Patituce

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    Joseph Carmen Patituce

    4.8126 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    We defend all State & Federal Charges! Put A TEAM Of Former Prosecutors To Work For You
    Rating:  10
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    Richard Jay Goldberg

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    Richard Jay Goldberg

    5.012 reviews
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    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime and more
    Experienced, Professional and Respected. We have been providing Legal Representation to the Cincinnati area for over 45 years. Call us Today for a Free Consultation!
    Rating:  10
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    James Shields Sweeney

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    James Shields Sweeney

    4.929 reviews
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    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Attorney James Sweeney provides personal, aggressive, representation to individuals throughout Ohio.
    Rating:  9.4
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    Charles Henry Rittgers

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    Charles Henry Rittgers

    4.813 reviews
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    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Our law firm has the results to prove that your case is in good hands when you work with us.
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Stephen Probst

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    Michael Stephen Probst

    4.916 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI
    Experienced Columbus Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney for all Serious Felony and Misdemeanor Charges
    Rating:  10
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    Stephenie N. Lape

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    Stephenie N. Lape

    5.013 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Appeals
    Aggressively representing clients with honesty and integrity.
    Rating:  10
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    Frank Anthony Malocu

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    Frank Anthony Malocu

    5.084 reviews
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    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation and more
    Free Consultation, Affordable Fees, National Trial Lawyers Top 100; Top 10 Attorney NACDA.
    Rating:  10
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