Nicholas Klingensmith

Nicholas Klingensmith

also known as Nicholas Anthony Klingensmith

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 16 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Cincinnati, OH
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense

810 Sycamore, Cincinnati, OH

About Nicholas

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 80%

Former prosecutor for the City of Cincinnati, now a DUI Defense Attorney, Nicholas has a unique perspective when it comes to defending DUIs and can successfully negotiate pleas, argue motions to suppress, and take a DUI to trial. Call him now.

80%
Criminal Defense 20%

Attorney Klingensmith is more than capable of handling your criminal defense matter. As a former prosecutor for the City of Cincinnati, he tried hundreds of cases. He has also argued before the First District Court of Appeals. Call Nicholas now.

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 120 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Kentucky for 10 years

State: Kentucky

Acquired: 2016

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Licensed in Ohio for 16 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2009

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Location

Nicholas Klingensmith, Attorney at Law

810 Sycamore, Cincinnati, OH, 45202-1902

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Nicholas Klingensmith's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

29 Client Reviews

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Posted by Derek | December 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Very respected Lawyer and person

I was advised by a friend (another Lawyer) to contact Nick about my situation. Not only was Nick personable, he never made me feel uncomfortable about my situation. Even as bad as I felt about my poor decision. After our first meeting he made me feel at ease and explained every step of the process an...d how he would be handling the situation. Nick is well educated and up to date in the always changing OVI laws and was able to use a new law that even the Judge was not well versed in. (no disrespect to the Judge, just no one had used this new law/defense in his courtroom) After seeing Nick in the court house, not just the court room. You could see that he is a very well liked and respected Lawyer and person. Since he once was a prosecutor for Hamilton County he has many connections and friendships that have continued even after switching to private practice. I would highly recommend Nick to anyone in my situation because I feel you would get the best representation no matter what your situation may be.

Posted by anonymous | May 19, 2015 | DUI & DWI

Outstanding Representation

Nick is an outstanding attorney who represented me during my OVI charge. I found Nick online without any prior reference, but I'm very glad I chose him. He is very knowledgeable about Ohio OVI law and he was diligent throughout the whole process. Nick is down-to-earth and didn't make the legal pro...cess overwhelming. He was always available whenever I needed him which made the legal process less stressful. Nick was ultimately able to reduce my original charge to a lesser charge due to his knowledge, relationships, and negotiation skills. I would highly recommend Nick to anyone looking for an attorney with OVI expertise.

Posted by Michelle | June 05, 2014 | DUI & DWI

Great Lawyer!

Nick helped me through my OVI case. I never though I would get an OVI and was terrified I called other lawyers and they were very unresponsive and had fee structures all over the place. Nick was very understanding, he let me called and see him later in the day so I wasn't missing to much work and hel...ped me work though everything. Nick was very personable I loved him unique socks and his relaxed character. He even talked to me when I had questions about how to get my license back after my case was settled he was definitely there when I needed him and really knew what he was doing. I was really impressed with his knowledge not just of the law but of different court houses and everything else. I also thought it was cool I could pay him online!

Posted by Cynthia | March 07, 2014 | Criminal Defense

I would definitely recommend Nick Kingensmith as a very competent Criminal Attorney

Nick was great to work with. He kept me informed every step of the way, but in an easy to understand, everyday person manner. Not all legalese. But when required to, did completely explain the law to me on a need to know basis. He is professional when he must be, but very easygoing and puts you at ea...se when you are working with him. He goes over everything essential for the courtroom and even practices with you to help you feel prepared. He definitely knows his stuff and has a lot of knowledge of the specific workings of the court system, judges, police etc. and puts them to work to help you. He is comforting and reassuring but also lays out the options exactly as he sees them, and gives you his best advice, but also allows you to make your own decisions. He did a great job on my case and got it dismissed. He had predicted this may happen, there again, he knew the case. I would highly recommend Nick to anyone with a criminal case. I felt his fees were extremely fair. I had recent experience with a divorce attorney, which should have been an easier case, and she actually did a terrible job and her fees were exorbitant. So I definitely had a recent comparison. I was extremely happy with his work on my case.

Posted by Michael | March 07, 2014 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Traffic Ticket, plea to a non moving violation, Great success with Nick Klingensmith

I contacted Mr. Klingensmith from a random internet search for a traffic lawyer in Cincinnati. I spoke with him over the phone a couple times and felt he seem knowledgeable on the traffic law as it pertained to my case of a simple speeding ticket. I have a relatively clean record to start with and ...I was very polite with police Officer who stopped me. So I think that helped to get my ticket pled down from a moving violation. That plea was my primary concern. The fines were not the issue. I need to keep a clean driving record for my career path. But I couldn't be happier with the outcome and the service Mr. Klingensmith provided. He took care of everything for me. Being from out of town. I didn't have time to come back on my own, and I didn't just want to role over and pay this ticket by mail. All I had to do was contact him, pay my lawyer fees, and mail a check to the Hamilton Co. courts when it was over. He kept me informed through out the whole process. I would certainly recommend his services and will call on him again if I ever get into any traffic trouble in Ohio again. Thanks for your excellent work Nick. I could not have asked for anything more.

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Nicholas Klingensmith's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brad Groene

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have seen Nick at work as a prosecutor as well as a defense attorney. He is tremendously knowledgeable when it comes to OVI law. He gets his clients great results. I highly recommend him."

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Jay Wampler

Unknown lawyer | Sep 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Nick works hard for his clients and is a tremendous lawyer. I highly recommend Nick to anyone."

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Alexander Durst

Criminal defense lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I absolutely endorse this lawyer. His experience as a prosecutor is a huge asset to his criminal defense practice, and he is a very good attorney."

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John Treleven

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nick consistently represents clients in an effective matter in regards to OVIs and criminal matters. He has a thorough understanding of the process and law to effectuate the best results for his clients."

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Mark Wieczorek

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Nick since he was prosecutor with the City of CIncinnati. He is an excellent lawyer and advocates aggressively for each and every client. I endorse this lawyer."

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William Housley

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Talented and intense attorney concerned with achieving great results for his clients."

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Robert Herking

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nicholas Graman

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nick has a unique perspective defending criminal cases due to his former position as a prosecutor. I have seen him rely on this experience in the courtroom to obtain excellent results for his client."

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Matthew Ernst

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeffrey Hale

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John O'Brien

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Jeffrey Meadows

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I first met Nick when he was an assistant prosecutor for the City of Cincinnati. Nick was able to use the opportunity to prosecute as a learning experience before launching his career as a defense attorney. Accordingly, he has not only developed skill necessary to successfully defend OVI cases, he also has relationships from his time as a prosecutor that assist in the pre-trial process."

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Soumyajit Dutta

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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William Oswall

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Shane Herzner

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nick is professional and hard working. Nick has no problem fighting a case or working out a good plea for his clients. He is a great addition to the DUI/Criminal Defense attorney community!"

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Gregory Mathews

Expungement lawyer

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John Treleven

Criminal defense lawyer

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Nicholas Graman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Robert Herking

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Matthew Ernst

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Jeffrey Hale

Family lawyer

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Jeffrey Meadows

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Soumyajit Dutta

Criminal defense lawyer

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Brad Groene

Criminal defense lawyer

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Shane Herzner

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2014

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2009

Cum Laude, Salmon P. Chase College of Law

N/A

Deans List, University of Cincinnati

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Partner, Treleven & Klingensmith

2012 - Present

Attorney, Nicholas Klingensmith, Attorney at Law

2010 - 2012

Prosecutor, City of Cincinnati

2006 - 2010

Law Clerk, Hamilton County Court Of Common Pleas

2004 - 2006

Clerk, Katz, Teller, Brant & Hild, A Legal Professional Association

Associations

2014 - Present

Greater Cincinnati Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Attorney Member

2014 - Present

American Bar Association

Attorney Member

2014 - Present

American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

Attorney Member

2012 - Present

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Attorney Member

2012 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Attorney Member

2011 - Present

Voices From the Heart

2009 - Present

Cincinnati Bar Association

Attorney Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. O.S. (Not Guilty Jury Verdict)

Not Guilty

State v. Mackey

Affirmed

State v. Martin

Affirmed

State v. G.T.

DUI reduced to Reckless Driving

State v. J.R.

Reduced to Physical Control after Motion to Suppress

State v. B.W.

OVI reduced to Reckless Driving

State v. R.B.

DUI Reduced

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Education

2014

La Pier and Associates

Certificate of Completion

2009

Northern Kentucky University

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

University of Cincinnati

BBA

1999

Elder High School

Speaking Engagements

2012

Moore Law TV Show DUI

2011

Citizens on Patrol

Community Policing

2011

Boy Scouts of America

Career Day

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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