Andrew Hugh Stevenson

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Andrew Hugh Stevenson

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 33 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Lancaster, OH
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime

301 East Main Street, Lancaster, OH

About Andrew

Biography

Experienced, Effective and Dedicated Criminal Defense of Felonies and Misdemeanor for Over 20 Years

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

50%
Sex Crime 20%

20%
DUI and DWI 15%

15%
Violent Crime 15%

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 33 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1992

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Indiana for 32 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 1993

Inactive In Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Andrew H. Stevenson

301 East Main Street, Lancaster, OH, 43130

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Andrew H. Stevenson

14 N. Court Street, Suite 302, Athens, OH, 45701

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Online Presence

Other places you can find Andrew online.

Andrew Hugh Stevenson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

49 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | January 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Would Hire Again... BUT Hope We Do Not Ever Need To

Andrew was hired for our son who was facing being charged with a crime that he did not commit. In a panic, we called Andrew. He arranged to meet with us and our son quickly and had the right tools there for our son to tell his side of events without wasting time. Time was of the essence and import...ant decisions needed to be made quickly. He calmed us and gave a detailed plan of what he needed to do. Additionally, his assistant Heather, expedited calls and shared in the calming of us. Most importantly, he believed in our son and knew that he would not do what he was accused of doing. Thanks to Andrew, our son is looking forward to the future.

Posted by Jodi Kay Chambers | October 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Family

Highly recommended

Knowledgable. Knew how the system was going to work and the best path to see us through. Compassionate. Understood the challenges we were going to face as a family as well as individually and provided the hard facts we needed to face them head on. Gets results. Pushed forward, was proactive and utili...zed resources that gave us results.

Posted by Dale and Karen | August 26, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Help when needed the most!

Our family is from WV but our 21 year old son was arrested in the State of Ohio on 3 felony drug charges. We retained the counsel of Andrew Stephenson to defend our son against these charges and DEFEND is exactly what he did! This incident occurred in February 2015 and just a little over 6 months l...ater Andrew had his case completely resolved with the court. Not only were the results favorable for our son but he was able to get 2 of the felonies completely dismissed. We feel that he worked very hard and negotiated with the prosecution on our son's behalf and was able to avoid having our young son become a convicted felon!!! We will be forever grateful to Andrew for that. He was always available to take our calls and answer every question we had concerning our son's case. If you are ever in need of a criminal defense attorney, Andrew Stephenson would be the right one for you!

Posted by Kim | August 11, 2015 | Criminal Defense

My Pleasure!

I found Mr Stevenson through the internet to represent my son who is in Denver and I'm in NJ, scary situation to begin with. Andrew made me feel relaxed from the beginning he told me of the chances of my son having to return to Oh to appear in court but I remained hopeful. My son has come so far fr...om that time and truly deserved a break. Andrew was able to get the case dismissed. I would like to thank the prosecutor and judge for giving my son a clean slate and keep the job he just got!

Posted by anonymous | June 19, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Professional, Thorough, Direct

Andrew helped us through an absolutely horrible situation. Being completely innocent of a crime but being placed through the Fairfield County proverbial legal ringer is nothing short of a nightmare. Andrew represented us well and was responsive to all of our questions and concerns in a timely fashi...on. I would highly recommend him for anyone that finds themselves trapped in a bad situation, especially in Fairfield County.

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Andrew Hugh Stevenson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ajmeri Hoque

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Holly Regoli

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Mr. Stevenson if you are in need of an attorney for any criminal matter. He is one of the best in the area."

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David Thomas

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I strongly endorse Andrew Stevenson. He is a talented and hard working criminal defense lawyer. I worked closely with Andrew in an extremely difficult murder case in 2010 and 2011, and was impressed with his legal ability, attention to detail, and compassion for his client."

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Michael Gerace

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Awesome attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Lee Thompson

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Mr. Stevenson for a number of years. Mr. Stevenson is one of the top criminal defense attorneys in our area. I have no problem not endorsing him, but I have also recommended clients to him in the past."

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Joseph Ostrowski

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Stevenson exemplifies the very best attributes of an active attorney and displays a high level of professionalism, confidence and skill we should all aspire to. Honesty, dedication and a love of the law, which means. giving back to others who lack our understanding of the law and a benefit from our inherent desire to provide solutions to problems. The thousands years of combined legal experience of professionals activity participating in this forum represent some of the very best of our profession, which is after all, at its base is desire to help those in need. This Attorney’s experience and knowledge, I believe, demonstrates that there is a desire to provide accurate advice and obtain appropriate results for clients. Most importantly, this Attorney is willing to help complete strangers (as is the case in this forum) with their legal problems for which we collectively provide useful information, thereby demystifying the legal process as much as possible. I would recommend"

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Jason Sarver

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Very knowledgeable and helpful."

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Robert Calesaric

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Andrew and I have worked together on cases and at State seminars. Andrew thinks outside the box to come up with successful and innovative ideas."

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David Thomas

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Jon Saia

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Lee Thompson

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2010

SuperStar Seminar, OACDL

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Attorney, Andrew H. Stevenson

Associations

2012 - Present

National Trial Lawyer Association - Top 100

Member

2001 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1999 - Present

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Past President

1998 - Present

Fairfield County Bar Assocation

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

2 counts Rape, Burglary, Kidnapping

All charges DISMISSED

Murder

Reckless Homicide

Possession of Heroin

Case was DISMISSED

Cultivation of Marijuana (Felony)

Misdemeanor

Felony Vehicular Assault

Case DISMISSED

Domestic Violence (multiple)

Cases DISMISSED - multiple cases

3 Counts Rape

Assault with probation

Child Abuse

Case DISMISSED

Felony Failure to Stop After Accident

Minor Misdemeanor Traffic Offense

Possession of Cocaine

Diversion/DISMISSED (multiple cases)

Possession of Marijuana

Diversion/DISMISSED (multiple cases)

Unlawful Sexual Contact with Minor

Misdemeanor with Probation

CPS Temporary Custody

DISMISSED/Full custody to parents

Domestic Violence (multiple)

Minor Misdemeanor - multiple cases

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Education

1997

Indiana University

PhD - Doctorate

1992

University of California, Hastings College of the Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

Miami University of Ohio

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

Legal Update

Cell Phones: Friend or Foe - The Forensic Analysis of Cell Phones

2015

Instituting Evidence Based Practices in Sex Crime Defense

Understanding and Defending DNA in Sex Cases

2013

DNA Evidence

How to Effectively Challenge DNA Evidence in Court

2012

Death Penalty Seminar

DNA Evidence: Lawyers Guid to Understanding

2010

MLK Seminar

Jury Selection

2010

Fairfield County Bar Association

Rule 16 Discovery

Publications

2010

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys (OACDL) Tuna Fish on Rye with a Side of Jail - President's Message

1997

University of Michigan Press The Role of Self-Control in Delinquency

Languages

English

Activity

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