Ryan Nelson is a battle-tested trial attorney with more than two decades on the front lines of the courtroom. After earning his degrees from Wittenberg University and University of Cincinnati, he spent 23 years at the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office, rising to Assistant Chief Prosecuting Attorney and trying well over 100 jury trials—including murder, rape, robbery, arson, and other high-stakes felony cases.
Ryan knows how the prosecution builds cases—because he did it. Now he uses that insider knowledge to attack the state’s case, challenge evidence, and defend clients facing serious charges. His experience in DUI/OVI law is especially deep; he has trained law enforcement and prosecutors across Ohio and handled complex, high-exposure cases, including DUI-related homicides.
He prepares every case for trial, applies pressure from day one, and doesn’t back down when the stakes are highest. Ryan’s approach is direct: anticipate the prosecution, expose weaknesses, and fight to win.
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Practice Areas
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State: Ohio
Acquired: 1997
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12 East Warren Street, Lebanon, OH, 45036
3734 Eastern Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45226
121 West High Street, Oxford, OH, 45056
9078 Union Centre Blvd. Suite 350, West Chester, OH, 45069
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4555 Lake Forest Drive Suite 650, Cincinnati, OH, 45242
3805 Edwards Road Suite 550, Cincinnati, OH, 45209
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Posted by Hazel Powell | September 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney
dedicated, thorough, and relentless when it comes to justice.
“Cincinnati is fortunate to have Ryan Nelson, a prosecutor whose integrity and expertise set a world-class standard.”
Posted by Juan | February 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney
When in need RYAN NELSON indeed.
Ryan is one of the most helpful and determined Lawyer I’ve ever hired. He says what he means and means he says, and hold himself highly accountable when it comes to his profession. He is truly an outstanding guy and a great asset in the courtroom. For peace of mind, I highly recommend.
Posted by Alec | February 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
A lawyer willing to speak to you while not charging you by every minute
Ryan was down to earth and very willing to talk from the moment I had my first phone call with him, he gave me 4 months of living my life normally and time to set my life back to a place I could be happy with after a major life changing incident in my life and a guaranteed ovi, we were not able to ge...
Posted by anonymous | February 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Great Lawyer
On 28 June 2024, I entered a plea to being in physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. I was given a suspended sentence, ordered to pay a fine and court costs and that was it. The court was not inclined to issue a suspension or order any jail time. All in all, an exce...
Posted by Angela | January 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney | State, Local And Municipal Law
Principled client service
Ryan helped me successfully resolve a county citation issue. He was very principled and justice-oriented. I felt like he championed my issue from the perspective of insisting the county do the "right" thing. His communications are clear and concise. His documentation process is comprehensive. ...
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2021 - 2023
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