Gus John Lazares

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Gus John Lazares

also known as Gus J. Lazares, Gus Lazares

5.0
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 11 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Lebanon, OH
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

12 East Warren Street, Lebanon, OH

Virtual Consultation Available

About Gus

Biography

For Gus, success means fighting every battle that matters—and winning when it counts. He believes injured clients and grieving families deserve a lawyer who prepares relentlessly, stands firm under pressure, and refuses to back down until justice is delivered.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Protecting Your Freedom. Challenging Everything. Call For A Consultation!

50%
Personal Injury 50%

We Fight. You Recover. Call For A Consultation!

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

30%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2017

Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 11 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2014

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima

12 East Warren Street, Lebanon, OH, 45036

Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima

3734 Eastern Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45226

Our Offices Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima

121 West High Street, Oxford, OH, 45056

Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima

9078 Union Centre Blvd. Suite 350, West Chester, OH, 45069

Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima

401 Scott St., Covington, KY, 41011

Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima

4555 Lake Forest Drive Suite 650, Cincinnati, OH, 45242

Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima

3805 Edwards Road Suite 550, Cincinnati, OH, 45209

Gus John Lazares's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great Attorney!

Gus clearly explained everything I needed to know every step of the way. There were never any surprises. His communication is prompt. He also knew what to do in every situation. He has developed great rapport with the people at the courthouse and is well respected. I don't think the outcome of my cas...e could have gone any better thanks to Gus.

Posted by Sheela | June 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Excellent and Trust worthy Lawyer

I would like to take this opportunity to tell that Gus is an excellent and throughly outstanding lawyer , he is very detailed oriented and kept me informed with every aspect through out the process . I would like to extend my special thanks and Kudos to Gus and his firm. He is a real asset to the law... firm and having him as a lawyer will give total peace of mind . I could not ask for a better attorney . I sincerely appreciate all the support , help and professionalism that I recivied from Gus. What an amazing and knowledgeable lawyer !!!

Posted by anonymous | May 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Gus Lazares - An Outstanding Criminal Defense Attorney

Gus is an outstanding attorney. He represented my son in a criminal case. He listened, asked questions for clarity, defined precisely what my son needed to do to support his case, made issues visible. He was also realistic in explaining possible outcomes. His entire staff works seamlessly togethe...r ... they never leave you hanging and they get back to you promptly, even on weekends and late evenings. Gus is a positive person and in addition to supporting my son, he acted as a great role model. The outcome of my son's case was the best possible scenario ... even the judge commented on the outstanding legal representation we had and the prosecuting attorney and police officer worked with Gus toward a good outcome because of the prework that Gus had my son do and also because of the positive, fair relationship that Gus had cultivated with the entire legal network. I would highly recommend Gus and the legal firm he works with.

Posted by anonymous | May 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Great guy, really tries to help

He and his partner will do as much as they can to help you with your problems. Always responds to emails or text and provides answers for any questions.

Posted by Ryan | May 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Fantastic Lawyer

Gus did a thoroughly outstanding job in every aspect of the case. He was always very quick to respond, made himself available, and was extremely patient in explaining the status and details/developments of my case. I felt that Gus was always looking out for me every step of the way and I knew that I ...was in good hands. I would highly recommend Gus.

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Kathryn Wallrabenstein

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Gus Lazares is the epitome of a professional and knowledgable criminal defense attorney. We competed together in trial competitions in undergraduate school and law school and working with him has certainly helped me keep my own trial skills sharp! I highly recommend Gus to anyone who needs criminal defense representation."

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Jaime Glinka

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Gus is a fantastic trial attorney. His mastery of the rules of evidence and his demanding courtroom presence make him one of the best of the best."

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Paul Rogers

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Gus is an absolutely top notch public speaker. His creativity and work ethic make him stand out from other attorneys. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."

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Kathryn Wallrabenstein

Criminal defense lawyer

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Paul Rogers

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Jaime Glinka

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Honors

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George A. Spiegelberg Award for Nation’s Top Oral Advocate, American College of Trial Lawyers

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CALI Award for Top Grade in Depositions, Pretrial Litigation, Appellate Advocacy and Lawyers & the Media

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All-American Mock Trial Attorney Award, American Mock Trial Association

Associations

Ohio Association for Justice

Member

Cincinnati Bar Association

Member

Education

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The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

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Miami University of Ohio

Languages

English

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