Tanner Duncan

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Tanner Duncan

also known as James Tanner Duncan

5.0
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 6 years

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

12 E. Warren Street, Lebanon, OH

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About Tanner

Biography

When Your Freedom or Future Is on the Line—We Fight to Win.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Your Freedom Is Worth the Fight. Your Freedom Is Worth the Fight. Call For A Consultation!

50%
Personal Injury 50%

Serious Injuries. Relentless Representation. Call For A Consultation!

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2026 2025 2024
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Licenses

Licensed in Kentucky for 4 years

State: Kentucky

Acquired: 2021

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Ohio for 6 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2019

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima

12 E. Warren Street, Lebanon, OH, 45036

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Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima

3734 Eastern Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45226

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121 West High Street, Oxford, OH, 45056

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

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401 Scott St., Covington, KY, 41011

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

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Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima

3805 Edwards Road Suite 550, Cincinnati, OH, 45209

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Tanner Duncan's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

104 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 31 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by Tim | March 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Mr. Duncan was fantastic.

As this was my first time run in with the law, I had zero idea of what to expect. Mr. Duncan expertly walked me through all of the details and avenues of defense that were available. As a result, I was confident that I got the best outcome possible.

Posted by William | March 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

THE BEST!!

Tanner kept me from being incarcerated. If you want the best of the best here’s your guy. He made a impossible possible for me. He will fight for you when no one’s looking. Get Tanner get the best results.

Posted by James | January 22, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Exceeded expectations!

I was arrested for a DUI that looked very bad but I had not been drinking nor under the influence. The ramifications were much worse for me than it would have been for any other person due to my situation and thought all hope was lost and I had no chance. But Tanner Duncan, with his close attention t...o detail, found a discrepancy…and in the end, I came out of the situation even better than I had hoped for or could have ever imagined. Tanner exceeded my expectations and I would absolutely recommend him to anyone that is in a bind or needs help with a legal matter! I’m so glad that I made that call to him the night of my arrest.

Posted by Richard | December 29, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

On trial

I loved tanner duncan. He really did a lot of work on my case. I told him my story. He asked questions. Days following he asked more in-depth questions related to he interview people brought witnesses up. He gave me options on the case. He got my charges reduced. I would have went to jail if it was n...ot for tanner. I owe him my freedom. Yes a great lawyer

Posted by anonymous | November 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A Wonderful Ally

A perfect storm of events led me to having my worst moment play out publicly. Law enforcement became involved and in that minute- my life was turned upside down. Despite a completely clean background, a loving and stable home life, and a successful career- my freedom was taken away from me in vario...us forms. It was a very dark time for myself and my family. I reached out to Tanner who quickly became my ally and partner throughout the entire experience from start to finish. He was knowledgeable, efficient and very proactive in my case. Communication was always excellent. Tanner made sure that I was informed every step of the way and that I was always aware of my choices and possible outcomes. Finding yourself involved in the judicial system is an extremely humbling experience. There is so much fear and anxiety to navigate through. It feels entirely beyond your control and unbelievable. The final outcome was truly the best possible one that I could have hoped for. I have learned a lot through this experience and one lesson I will take with me is how important and crucial it is to have a great attorney by your side during a time like this. I highly recommend Tanner to anyone who finds themselves in need of representation.

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Tanner Duncan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jacqueline Mayer

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Tanner is smart, talented, hard-working, and kind. I appreciate his vigorous representation of his clients."

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Aaron Levinson

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tanner is a fantastic criminal defense attorney. He is hardworking and dedicated to getting his clients the best outcome. He is well known in most courts in the Greater Cincinnati area and that reputation carries over to his interactions with judges and prosecutors. Would highly recommend."

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Joseph Suhre

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Tanner is a bright, motivated, and aggressive lawyer. He cares deeply about his clients and works tirelessly to get the best result possible. I endorse Tanner without reservation."

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Derrick Harris

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Not only does Tanner have the intelligence and experience to aggressively represent his clients at the highest level, he genuinely cares about his clients and the outcome they receive. I would stand next to Mr. Duncan in any type of criminal matter with confidence."

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Aaron Levinson

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Honors

2019

Cum Laude, Northern Kentucky University - Salmon P. Chase College of Law

2019

Dean's List, Northern Kentucky University - Salmon P. Chase College of Law

2019

Order of the Barristers, Northern Kentucky University - Salmon P. Chase College of Law

2019

Law Review - Associate Editor, Northern Kentucky University - Salmon P. Chase College of Law

2018

Dean's List, Northern Kentucky University - Salmon P. Chase College of Law

2018

Law Review - Associate Editor, Northern Kentucky University - Salmon P. Chase College of Law

2017

Dean's List, Northern Kentucky University - Salmon P. Chase College of Law

2016

Dean's List, Northern Kentucky University - Salmon P. Chase College of Law

Work Experience

2025 - Present

Trial Attorney, Rittgers & Rittgers

2021 - 2025

Trial Attorney, Suhre & Associates, LLC

Associations

Northern Kentucky Bar Association

Ohio State Bar Association

Kentucky Bar Association

Education

2019

Northern Kentucky University - Salmon P. Chase College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2014

University of Cincinnati

BS - Bachelor of Science (History)

Speaking Engagements

2024

The Lawyers' Club of Cincinnati FBI NICS Appeals

2024

Legal Methods - Guest Speaker

Criminal Defense Practice

Languages

English

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