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Ohio lawyer James A. Dearie has been a practicing attorney since 1993. He has represented clients in civil, criminal, and traffic cases at all levels of the Ohio court system, including the Ohio Supreme Court. He is an active member of the Ohio State Bar Association, the Warren County Bar Association, and the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Jim was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. In 1990, he graduated with honors from the University of Notre Dame, with a BA in Economics. In 1993, he graduated with honors from the University of Georgia School of Law. After graduating law school, Jim served a one-year clerkship with a U.S. District Court Judge in Montgomery, Alabama. He then served four years in the U.S. Army as a Captain in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.
Upon leaving the Army in 1999, Jim went into private practice, representing business and individual clients throughout southwestern Ohio. He currently serves on the executive committee of the Warren County Criminal Justice Board, and as as an elected member of Lebanon, OH City Council and the Mary, Seat of Wisdom, High School Studies Group, Inc. Hie has also served recently on the board of directors for Elizabeth's New Life Center.
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Chat withState: Ohio
Acquired: 2000
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State: Georgia
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
12 East Warren St., Lebanon, OH, 45036
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Posted by anonymous | October 30, 2022 | Hired Attorney
He is the go to attorney. I was relieved from the time he took over my case. He is always responsive when you try to reach him, regardless of the time. He walks you through all the options, listens to you patiently and informs you about the pros and cons of each outcome in order to decide the approac...
Posted by anonymous | May 8, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Thank you Jim for handling my case with understanding, compassion and professionalism. I am Human, I made a mistake and Jim Dearie helped me through it. I promised myself never to meet Jim under those circumstances again but if I or anyone ever needs legal help, I would definitely recommend Jim Dear...
Posted by anonymous | May 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney
A few years ago, my chronically ill daughter was reported as truant by her school, and a case was brought against her, my husband, and myself. Even though I am an attorney, I knew I needed a lawyer with the right experience and skill to help us out of a very stressful and delicate situation. Jim was ...
Posted by Nicole | April 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Jim Dearie really fought for me when it looked like I had zero chance of beating a shoplifting charge that could have completely ruined my life. I had priors but the charge was unwarranted and I did not intentionally do anything wrong. Unfortunately it is really hard to convince people of the truth w...
Posted by anonymous | February 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Jim Dearie's services were very appreciated by our family. He was thorough, professional,and very helpful. The circumstances were complex and he guided us well through the litigation process. I would strongly recommend his services.
"Jim Dearie is a tireless advocate defending people accused of crimes, including OVI/DUI. I have referred clients to him and have seen the great results first-hand. If I send someone to Jim, I can rest completely assured that they will be protected. If you are charged with a crime or driving under the influence in Warren County or Butler County, call Jim, he will take care of you."
"Jim Dearie is a thorough and effective advocate for his clients. He will work hard for you and serve you well! I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jim is an attorney of the highest ethical caliber. He uses his experience in the local courts to defend his clients and ensure their cases are presented in the best possible light."
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2017
Top Rated Attorney, Avvo
2017
Distinguished Law Firm for High Professional Achievement, Martindale
2016 - Present
Partner, Dearie, Fischer & Mathews
2014 - 2016
Partner, Dearie, Fischer & Dame
2011 - 2014
Partner, Dearie & Fischer LLC
2007 - 2010
Owner, James A. Dearie, Attorney at Law
2001 - 2006
Associate, Rittgers & Rittgers
1999 - 2001
Associate, Faruki, Gilliam & Ireland, LLP
1994 - 1999
JAG Officer, Captain, Judge Advocate General Corps, United States Army
2012 - Present
Republican Central Committee, Warren County, OHMember
2011 - Present
Lebanon Ohio City CouncilCouncil Member
2007 - Present
Warren County Criminal Justice BoardBoard Member
2007 - Present
Ohio Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2010 - 2017
Mary, Seat of Wisdom High School Studies GroupBoard Member
2005 - 2014
Elizabeth's New Life CenterBoard Member
A win for my client, showing that blood test for blood alcohol content must follow Ohio law even when the blood was taken for purposes of medical treatment.
Argued successfully before the Supreme Court of Ohio on my client's behalf on a civil procedure issue, urging the Court that objections filed prior to a magistrate' decision could not be thrown out for being filed too early.
1993
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2017
2011
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2007
Estate Planning and End of Life Legal Issues and Documents
2016
2016
English
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