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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+ 2

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

Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima

3734 Eastern Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45226

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

Tanner Duncan's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

103 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Kindra | May 04, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Amazing Law Firm

Tanner made my expungement process so easy. He was recommended to be through an attorney in Indiana. Communication was amazing. Jennifer Kell did an amazing job answering questions I had! Highly recommended!

Posted by anonymous | March 09, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Charges Dismissed and Peace of Mind Restored

I’m extremely grateful for the outstanding representation provided by Tanner Duncan in my BUI case. Thanks to his deep knowledge of the law and strategic approach, the original charges were dismissed, and what could have been a misdemeanor was reduced to minor infractions. He was professional, respon...sive, and reassuring throughout a very stressful time. I highly recommend Tanner Duncan to anyone in need of a skilled and dedicated criminal defense attorney.

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.

Posted by anonymous | October 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent Service

Having to go to court for the first time was a scary and emotionally draining experience. However, with Attorney Tanner Duncan, we navigated all the obstacles and landed on a favorable decision which had no impact on our immigration application. Attorney Duncan was not only very attentive to detai...l, but was also available and showed up when we needed him. He accepted our call at midnight and was ready to present us at court the following morning. It is without doubt that attorney Tanner Duncan is a way to go. All you need is to follow his advice, and all will be alright. For anyone needing professional legal service from a well experienced criminal attorney, Tanner Duncan is your best choice.

Posted by anonymous | April 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Extremely satisfied

While searching for a criminal defense lawyer we came across Mr. Duncan and his law firm. We did some research and are extremely pleased that we have chosen Mr. Duncan to defend my fiancé. He immediately responded to our inquiry and gave us a reasonable quote. He asked a lot of questions to get a ...good background on the case and immediately showed his knowledge in the area. He reassured us that if there was something he wasn’t familiar with that he had multiple colleagues that he could lean on. He did a great job with communication and letting us know what to expect. He was very transparent throughout the process. We are very very pleased on the outcome of our case and would recommend this firm and Mr Duncan highly.

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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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