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Nicholas Dominic Graman
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Biography
Nick Graman is an Ohio native who graduated cum laude from Xavier University. Nick graduated from the University of Cincinnati College of Law where he served as the business manager for the University of Cincinnati Law Review. He also clerked for Ohio's Twelfth District Court of Appeals while in school.
Mr. Graman concentrates on criminal defense. He has an extensive criminal defense practice in Warren County, Hamilton County, Clermont County, and Butler County. He is trained and certified in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing and prepared to aggressively defend DUI charges. In addition to DUI cases, Mr. Graman handles all felony and misdemeanor charges, including domestic violence, theft, and drug offenses.
Mr. Graman has a strong record of success in defending criminal cases. He has worked out various misdemeanor plea deals for clients who were facing lengthy prison sentences and felony convictions, including clients who were facing first and second degree felony charges. He is also prepared to litigate if a favorable plea deal is not reached. For example, Mr. Graman has received a not guilty verdict in a jury trial for a man facing 8 years in prison when the last plea offered by the prosecution was a 4 year prison term.
Mr. Graman also has an extensive and successful appellate practice. He has argued in several appellate courts across Ohio as well as multiple times before the Supreme Court of Ohio. As a result of Mr. Graman's success in the Ohio Supreme Court, defendants who successfully complete a treatment program are now eligible to have their records immediately sealed.
Based on his experience and success, Mr. Graman has been selected numerous times to the Ohio Super Lawyers Rising Stars list and has been named a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers. Mr. Graman has also been a speaker at Ohio seminars on criminal defense topics and has been published in the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers magazine.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Criminal Defense
100%
18 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2016
Licenses
Licensed in Ohio for 18 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
Nicholas Dominic Graman's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | October 7, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Felony Charge Facing Deportation
Nicholas Graman has helped me tremendously these past 2 years. I was facing a very serious felony and faced deportation and years in prison. We were confident in our ability to win at trial but received a resolution before trial and a deal where the felony was dropped and took a misdemeanor with no j...
Posted by Jeff | December 7, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Out of Town Case
I hired Nick Graman to represent me in a case in Lebanon, Ohio. I was from out of town and not familiar with any lawyers in the area so I consulted reviews of firms on this and other sites. I found the many positive reviews of Rittgers and Rittgers and Nick Graman to be absolutely accurate. Nick was ...
Posted by Michelle | May 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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Representation of OVI
Mr. Graman was extremely knowledgeable, professional, and prepared. He informed me of what to expect from the very beginning and was able to lower the charge for me, which was an almost impossible feat in my situation.
Posted by gary | January 8, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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Mr. Graman's Performance Review
I felt very confident from the initial meeting. He did an excellent job conferring with the magistrate and I received a better outcome then i had expected.
Posted by anonymous | January 8, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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OVI
Nick was extremely helpful throughout my situation with an OVI. He was very informative with giving me insight on how the case would play out. He did a good job at getting most of my charges dropped. I would recommend him as a lawyer.
Nicholas Dominic Graman's Lawyer Endorsements
"Nick Graman is dedicated to his clients, who have found themselves charged with crimes. He is an excellent lawyer with outstanding negotiation and courtroom skills. If you need a lawyer in the Warren County area for a criminal matter, call Nick, he will take care of you."
"Nick is a great attorney who is dedicated to his clients."
"I have witnessed Nick's client-focused representation in action a number of times. He truly goes the extra mile for clients and has a comprehensive knowledge of criminal law and procedure."
"I work with Nick on a daily basis. He is always prepared and is extremely thorough in handling every case. He is not only a true legal scholar, but a tough advocate. I endorse him without qualification."
"Nick is a great lawyer who goes the extra mile for his clients. He is trustworthy, hard working and has a great understanding of criminal defense law. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I often run into Nick in several different courthouses throughout southwest Ohio. I see first hand how client first oriented he is, and how overly prepared he is for each case. He goes the extra mile for his clients, and his results show that. I highly recommend this attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Kick for several years now. He has impressed me with not only his legal knowledge but with his passion and the zeal that he has when representing his clients. Nick leaves no stone unturned in order to provide the best legal defense for each and every one of his clients."
"Nick is a highly competent lawyer that advocates aggresively for his clients. He is an attorney whose legal opinion I trust and would rely on when representing my own clients. An individual charged with a crime can rest assured that if Nick is on their case, their case will be handled the RIGHT way."
"Excellent attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyers Rising Star, Ohio Super Lawyers
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyers Rising Star, Ohio Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyers Rising Star, Ohio Super Lawyers
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyers Rising Star, Ohio Super Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyers Rising Star, Ohio Super Lawyers
2011
NHTSA Certification for Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, La Pier & Associates
2008
University of Cincinnati Law Review, University of Cincinnati College of Law
2004
Dean's List, Xavier University
2003
Dean's List, Xavier University
2002
Dean's List, Xavier University
2001
Dean's List, Xavier University
Work Experience
2025 - Present
Attorney, Meadows Law Firm
2007 - 2025
Attorney, Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima
Associations
2007 - Present
Ohio State Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. Bogan
Case dismissed following motion to suppress
State v. Niesen-Pennycuff
After argument, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled in my client's favor and she was able to have her record sealed.
State v. Wyatt
The defendant was found not guilty on all counts.
State v. Tillis
Case dismissed following motion to suppress.
State v. Brock
Not Guilty Verdict
State v. Deaton
Not Guilty Verdict
State v. Johnson
Not Guilty Verdict
State v. Kuhn
Not Guilty Verdict
Education
2007
University of Cincinnati
law
2004
Xavier University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Ninth Annual Ohio Juvenile Defender Leadership Summit
Hard Questions: Living on the Bindover Edge
Publications
2017
Website
Ohio's new red light law
2016
2016
2016
Website
Drug Convictions and Student Aid
2016
2016
2016
Website
Ohio Driving While Texting Laws
2016
2016
2016
Website
Ohio's New Good Samaritan Law
2016
2015
Website
The Hidden Dangers of Sexting
2015
2013
Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys (OACDL) Vindicator
The Constitutionality of Ohio's Death Penalty
Languages
English