Adam Boyd Bleile

Adam Boyd Bleile

4.8
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 26 years

Sex crime Lawyer at Cincinnati, OH
Practice Areas: Sex Crime, Criminal Defense

810 Sycamore St., Floor 5, Cincinnati, OH

About Adam

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 10%

Sex crime defense

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Kentucky for 25 years

State: Kentucky

Acquired: 2000

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Ohio for 26 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Bleile & Dawson

810 Sycamore St., Floor 5, Cincinnati, OH, 45202

Bleile & Dawson

15 W Center Street, Suite 200, Lawrenceburg, IN, 47025

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Adam Boyd Bleile's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

40 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 10 of 11 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Brad | March 17, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Legal issue

Wanted to write this review to say thanks to Adam. He listened to me from the very beginning of my case and always kept me informed. He never pressured me into anything. He gave me a sense of control over my life. I could not be happier with the way everything was handled. Adam is a top notch at...torney.

Posted by Mike | March 17, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Kept me from a bogus DV charge

Adam walked me through every step of the process and kept me well informed during the entire case. I had never been in any sort of trouble in my entire life and it was rather scary now knowing how everything worked. He want above and beyond what I had expected from an attorney. He kept me calm and in...formed for the short period of time while my case was pending. While giving me my options without a lot of legal talk and without sugar coating everything he took care of business and helped defend me. My case was dismissed and I was never more thankful for the help Mr. Bleile provided me.

Posted by anonymous | March 17, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

was in over my head

I had so many lawyers and paper work coming at me I didn't know what to do. A friend of mine recommended adam bleile, I took everything to him, he made it easy to understand and where I was at. Thanks to him and his knowledge I won my case. If you want someone to talk to you like a person and not jus...t another case number I couldn't recommend anyone higher.

Posted by Mule Deer | April 25, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes

The very best at what he does

If you want a lawyer that will be in your corner every step of the way Adam is your man. He will not sleep until your case is resolved. The best way to describe him is very confident and knowlegeable. He will not steer you wrong or lead you on like other lawyers. He will be straight forward with ...you and keep you well informed of your case. If you are in any trouble Adam is your man. Thank you Adam I owe you my life.

Posted by anonymous | February 11, 2010 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

disappointed client

I entrusted Mr. Bleile with my traffic court case and spent a lot of time and money with him during that time. When I checked my driving record recently, I learned that the citation was never taken off of my record, contrary to the reassurances of Mr. Bleile. I contacted Mr. Bleile to discuss the mat...ter and found him to be defensive and unhelpful. Two words: Shady...BEWARE!

Adam Bleile

Replied last July 23, 2011

This client called me about three o'clock in the afternoon out of the blue almost three years after her case was closed. She got upset when I did not remember any details of the case as the file was in storage due to age. When she was getting upset I stopped everything I was doing to see if I could understand the situation. I contacted the court and pulled all public records and my computer files to see what I could do. I did remember the case when I reviewed the information I could gather but I did not remember exact details. After locating the file a couple days later I remember the case well and I found she was charged with pretty serious traffic offenses (driving under suspension, driving without insurance, crossing over center of traffic and speeding). She was looking at many points on her driver's license, large fines and getting her license suspended. The police officer had written notes on the back of the ticket that she was rude and non compliant. When the court date came around, she did not appear at court for some reason. Both the prosecutor and the police officer were the nicest people but the officer had plenty to say about her mental stability. In order for me not to have to come back to court with this case or client, they agreed to drop everything but the speeding if she would show proof of insurance, show a valid license and pay the maximum fine (I think $100 plus about $75 court costs). After the prosecutor gave me the offer, I did get in contact with her by cell phone and asked her where she was and she told me she didn't know she had to be in court. I was amazed at her concluding this in any way. However, she did agree to the deal and had her insurance and license faxed to me at court. She ended up with a speeding ticket and she did not have to appear after all (which was amazing in itself). Going back to the afternoon phone call from her, I was trying to sort out what was going on with her case. I ended up running out of time that day because the court closed at 4. I told her there was little I could do that day without my file in front of me and the court being closed. She became irate. She was yelling at me telling me I guaranteed her this would go away and not be on her record. At that point I had to stop her as those words never come out of my mouth especially as it is not possible to have this "taken off her record". The law just does not work that way. If anyone reading this ever calls me, you will find I will never mislead you nor will I ever "guarantee" an outcome. If you want a guaranteed outcome, call someone else. She was also becoming belligerent. I asked her to give me a day or two so I could get the file and contact the court. She was worked up and had no interest in calming down or waiting a day or two. The entire conversation I never cursed or showed her any disrespect but it was not reciprocal on her part. She ended the conversation by calling me names and telling me she will get me back (thus the above review) and hung up on me. To this day I would still be happy to resolve any issue she had. If there was a misunderstanding, I would be happy to fix it or come up with some solution to make things right. If anyone reading this retains me and you ever have a question or concern, please give me at least one day to sort things out. If you require concrete answers within an hour when I do not have the facts immediately available to me, I am not the attorney for you. This person did pay a couple hundred dollars to me for her case. If she was not happy with how her case was handled, despite her input or lack thereof, I would have given her the money back in a moment and been happy to part ways. I work very hard to make sure my clients are happy and informed. At this very moment, I still do not know what exactly she wanted me to do to make her happy. I was happy to try then and would still be willing to try now. However, I can only do so much without her input.

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Adam Boyd Bleile's Lawyer Endorsements

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Richard Turnbull

Sex crime lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Adam Bleile is an attorney of the highest caliber. Mr. Bleile's knowledge of the law as well as knowledge of practical matters put him a step above even the most competent of attorneys. This advanced knowledge and capable representation is why I would never hesitate to endorse this attorney. I know when I recommend Mr. Bleile to a client, they are receiving the best possible representation and whatever is required for a good outcome will be done."

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William Butler

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Adam Bleile. I have worked with him on numerous cases including federal cases one of which went to trial. He is an aggressive criminal defense lawyer who protects his client's constitutional rights without regard to personal consequences. It is extremely important to have a defense lawyer who will stand up for his client. Adam Bleile is that lawyer."

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Jeffrey Hale

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. Bleile for many years and have worked with him on several cases. Mr. Bleile is a knowledgeable and aggressive advocate for his clients."

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Robert Dziech

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Adam is a thoughtful but aggressive advocate for his clients. He truly cares for them and is willing to do anything possible for them. You will be well served if you hire Adam."

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Donald Aaron

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have know Adam as a practicing lawyer for more than 15 years. He has always had a strong interest in criminal law and zealously defending his clients. When I needed help on a tough sex crime case, I brought in Adam as co-counsel. He has a great rapport with jurors. He gets fired up in the courtroom -- he will not sit back and let the prosecutor or the legal system run over you. This may be the most important phone call you ever make. Call Adam today!"

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Ashley Witte Dawson

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"Adam Bleile aggressively defends his clients to the fullest extent. He is incredibly knowledgeable and well-liked within the legal profession. Adam's reputation along with his extremely high work ethic, professional demeanor, and expertise are truly impressive. I completely trust Adam to represent my own family members and close personal friends as I know he will achieve the best results possible. Adam is a true advocate for his clients and I fully endorse this attorney."

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Harvey Richman

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Adam treats everybody he meets like a friend. In his practice he oftentimes is challenged with highly emotional situations and has an incredible ability to remain calm and help his clients. He is diligent in his research of new law which enables him to present the absolute best defense possible for his clients."

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Michael Metherd

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Adam and I worked together on a rape case together. His criminal law and procedure knowledge is second to none. He knows how to evaluate a case for strengths and weaknesses and effectively develop case strategy. Adam takes extra care to make sure his clients understand all consequences of each decision. He advocates hard to get the best possible outcomes and is not afraid to go to trial fight for clients. I have recommended people to him before and will continue to do so in the future."

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William Krowl

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Bleile has always impressed me with his professionalism and ability to get the job done when it needs to be done. I have no doubt that he is a great attorney and will work hard for his clients."

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Paul Dickman

Litigation lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Adam is a great lawyer! I have worked with him, and against him, over the years. His success comes from his tenacity and drive. When he is seeking something for a client, he is a machine - and if you are on the other side - be prepared for a battle! That kind of zealousness for his clients combined with his thorough knowledge of the law - results in a lawyer who is very adept at achieving his clients' goals. When I see him on the other side in a case- I know I better be ready."

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Matthew Ernst

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Adam for over ten years and he brings his expertise and experience to every case when he enters the courtroom. Highly recommend Adam."

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Lee Berlin

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer without reservation. Adam is a brilliant attorney that I regularly seek out to consult with on sex crimes cases. His knowledge, skill, reputation and expertise in this field is at the very pinnacle of the profession. In the world of criminal defense, the sex crime case is without question the most difficult case a criminal lawyer will ever handle. Very few attorneys ever take a sex crimes case, and even fewer should take one. These cases are reserved for the elite of the profession, the courtroom assassins, the top 1 percenters, and Adam is definitely a number 1 shooter in this field."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Adam. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Robert Stiefvater

Criminal defense lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Adam for several years and have always been impressed with his aggressive defense of sex crimes. When my clients have legal issues in Cincinnati and the surrounding area, I tell them to call Adam. I recently referred a client who was being investigated for rape and pandering. Adam was able to steer the investigation away from the client and prevent the filing of charges. Adam consistently gets fantastic results and I have only received positive feedback from clients that I've referred."

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Merisa Bowers

Criminal defense lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Adam Bleile is the first attorney I call regarding sex crimes cases in Southern Ohio and Kentucky. Adam and his partners do not shy away from "bad facts" or cases that other attorneys would consider "indefensible." Adam zealously defends and treats with respect people who are accused of some of the worst crimes - importuning, GSI, rape, etc. He knows RSO laws thoroughly and will do what's necessary to obtain the best results possible."

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James Keller

Criminal defense lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have tremendous respect for Adam and the entire team at Bleile, Witte & Lape. Adam's knowledge of criminal law and sex crimes defense is excellent. I highly recommend him anyone in need of his services."

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2003

Certificate of Appreciation, West Side Community Counsel

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Partner, Bleile & Dawson

1997 - 2001

Attorney, Dinsmore & Shohl

1987 - 1990

Infantry, United States Army

Associations

2005 - Present

Greater Cincinnati Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2000 - Present

Kentucky Bar Association, Criminal Law Section

Member

1999 - Present

Ohio State Bar Association

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Life Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Ohio v. Sheldon

Not Guilty after trial

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Education

1999

University of Cincinnati

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

University of Cincinnati

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2005

Chapter Meeting of Safari Club International

Criminal Implications of Inport and Export of Game Trophies

Languages

English

Activity

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