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I fight for my you as I protect my own family! I work to serve clients to set an example for our children to follow.
April 2014, our triplet daughters were born. Words cannot describe how fulfilling they are. On April 1, 2015, their 96 year-old grandfather, John Newburger, flew in to meet his one year-old granddaughters. January 1, 2020, John spent his 100th birthday with his triplet granddaughters and taught them to play billiards.
Prior to entering law school, I coached college students for competitive public speaking tournaments. One of those students, Armond Dunn, was disabled in a car crash. Armond was left with physical disabilities and his speech was impaired. When Armond Dunn qualified for the national collegiate public speaking championships, the Associated Press covered this “Miracle Kid” and his story became the subject of a national radio broadcast by Paul Harvey. The experience of coaching Armond Dunn, and all of the student public speaking competitors, ultimately motivated me to enter law school to strive to apply my communication background to the practice of law.
Point is, I will take your case seriously and fight for your best outcome.
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Licensed in Ohio for 24 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 2001
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Craig A. Newburger, J.D., Ph.D.
9435 Waterstone Blvd, Suite 140, Cincinnati, OH, 45249
Craig Newburger
477 Forest Edge Dr, South Lebanon, OH, 45065
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Craig Alan Newburger's Reviews
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Posted by Gabriel | July 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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A rememberable and personable experience.
Above and beyond efforts. Craig put just as much passion into his trade before he was hired, as he did after. Couldn’t be more pleased
Posted by Giovam | July 11, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
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Attorney that cares.
Mr Newburger took my case close to 2 years ago, he’s confident in what he’s doing and he cares, more than previous attorneys I had in the past, I had to reach out to him almost 2 years after my case and he had no problem reaching back out to me (in the same day) and devoting his time to helping me ge...
Posted by anonymous | April 23, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
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Highly recommend hiring him.
He did a great job with my case I highly recommend hiring him if you’re looking for a lawyer.
Posted by anonymous | March 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Not that great.
I received this guy as a public defender..I wish I wouldn't have. So if you can't afford a lawyer to begin with and get this guy. Don't let him represent you. Get a new one.
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Posted by anonymous | February 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Great lawyer
He did an amazing job. He got my m1 dropped to a minor misdemeanor payout ticket. Highly recommend. He is not afraid to go to triail
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Experience
Honors
2026
Most Popular Papers (1 of 2), Journal of The Association of Communication Admistration
2026
Most Popular Papers (2 of 2), Journal of the Association of Communication Administration
2024
Client's Choice, Avvo.com
2012
Clients' Choice Criminal Defense, Avvo.com
2011
Ohio Top Blog, Ohio Top Blog Aggregator
1998
Walter H. Rice Moot Court Champion, University of Dayton School of Law
1998
Leadership; Academic Performance; Cooperative Principles Award, Academic Excellence Program at the University of Dayton School of Law
1996
Partial Scholarship, University of Dayton School of Law
1983
Bronze Life Master, O324843, American Contract Bridge League
1978
Summer Fellowship, Purdue University
1974
McMicken Scholars Research Grant, University of Cincinnati
1974
Phi Beta Kappa; Summa Cum Laude; Highest Honors, University of Cincinnati
1974
Leadership, Omicron Delta Kappa
Work Experience
2002 - Present
Owner, The Law Office of Craig Newburger, Attorney
2001 - 2002
Attorney, Clinton County Public Defender
Associations
2002 - Present
Warren County Bar AssociationScholarship Committee Member, Association Member
2002 - Present
United States District Court Southern District of OhioMember
2019 - 2024
Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (OACDL)Diversity and Inclusion Comte., Membership Comte. Co-Chair
2019 - 2024
Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (OACDL)Co-Chair Speakers Bureau, Membership Committees.; Board
2016 - 2018
Cincinnati Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2016 - 2024
Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (OACDL)Assoc BD, Co-Chair Membership cmte. , 2021 NOM cmte.
2002 - 2003
Clinton County Bar AssociationMember
2002 - 2003
Ohio State Bar AssociationMember
2002 - 2003
American Bar AssociationMember
2002 - 2003
Association of Trial Lawyers of AmericaMember
2002 - 2012
Cincinnati Bar AssociationMember
2002 - 2019
Hamilton County Law Library AssociationMember
1983 - 1984
Oklahoma Speech Theatre Communication AssociationPresident, Member
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. L.A., Mason Municipal Court, CRA2600048
Robbery, F-2, dismissed.
State v. C.W., Mason Municipal Court, CRA2600058
Tampering With Evidence, F-3, dismissed.
State v. J.S., Mason Municipal Court, CRB2600057
Case dismissed.
State v. S.L.., Mason Municipal Court, CRB2500900
Case dismissed.
State v. M.E., Mason Municipal Court, CRA2500590
Felony 3 dismissed.
State v. J.S., Mason Municipal Court, CRB2600028
Criminal charge dismissed.
State v. D.D., Mason Municipal Court, CRA2500990
Felony dismissed.
State v. J.S., Mason Municipal Court CRB2600007
Case dismissed.
State v. M.B., Mason Municipal Court CRB1600873
Case dismissed.
State v. J.J., Mason Municipal Court, CRA2500874
Felony dismissed.
State v. D, S., Mason Municipal Court, CRA2500970
Felony dismissed.
State v. R.R., Clinton County Common Pleas, CRI 2025-5080
Two Felony 3s dismissed.
State v. D.R., Mason Municipal Court CRB2301076
Violation of a Protection Order, M-1, dismissed.
State v. T.J., Mason Municipal Court, TRD2502160A
First degree misdemeanor dismissed.
State v. J.S., Mason Municipal Court, CRB2500841
Misdemeanor dismissed.
State v. C.H., Mason Municipal Court, CRA2500785
Felony dismissed.
State v. J.M., Mason Municipal Court, TRD02020878
Hit/Skip, M-1, dismissed.
State v. S.H., Mason Municipal Court, CRB2400494
Domestic Violence charge dismissed.
State v. S.G., Mason Municipal Court, CRA2500391
F-4 Burglary reduced to M-1.
State v. J.H., Mason Municipal Court, 25CRA2300963
Felony reduced to a misdemeanor.
State v. C.M., Mason Municipal Court, TRC2500975
OVI reduced to Reckless Operation.
State v. N.C., 12th District Court of Appeals, CA2024-06-034
Sentence reversed.
State v. X.W., 12th District Court of Appeals, CA2024-05-027
Reversed in part.
State v. A.H., Clinton County Common Pleas, CRI20245180
Felony 4 dismissed.
State v. D.V., Mason Municipal Court, TRD2500261
M-1 dismissed.
State v. M.N., Mason Municipal Court, TRD2500281
Driving under OVI suspension dismissed.
State v. J.S., Mason Municipal Court, CRB2500106
Misdemeanor dismissed.
State v. M.H., Mason Municipal Court, CRA2500037
Two felonies reduced to misdemeanors.
State v. T.Z., Mason Municipal Court, CRA2400836
Felony 4 dismissed.
State v. J.C., Mason Municipal Court, CRA2400554
Felony reduced to M-4.
State v. J.L., Mason Municipal Court, CRA2400317
Felony 3 dismissed.
State v. J.G., Mason Municipal Court, CRB2400749-750
Not Guilty Verdict for Domestic Violence charge. Dismissal of Violation of TPO charge.
State v. T.S., Mason Municipal Court, CRA2400752
Felony reduced to misdemeanor.
State v. Z.T., Mason Municipal Court, CRB2400671
Two First Degree misdemeanors dismissed.
State v. D.L., Mason Municipal Court, TRC2403471
OVI amended to Physical Control.
State v. B.H., Mason Municipal Court, CRA2400692
Felony OVI Dismissed.
State v. B.W., Mason Municipal Court, CRB2400576
First Degree Misdemeanor Dismissed.
State v. L.G, Mason Municipal Court, CRB2400524
First Degree Misdemeanor Domestic Violence Dismissed.
State v. R.E., Mason Municipal Court TRD2002421
Misdemeanor dismissed.
State v. R.I., Mason Municipal Court, TRC2403141
OVI reduced to Reckless Operation.
State v. T. M., Mason Municipal Court, CRB2400511
Illegal Distribution misdemeanor dismissed.
State v. M.D., Mason Municipal Court, 24CRA00329
Felony reduced to misdemeanor.
State v. A.W., Mason Municipal Court, CRB0401168
Misdemeanor Theft charge dismissed. M-1.
State v. C.S., Mason Municipal Court, CRA2400536
Two felonies reduced to misdemeanors.
State v. B.R., Mason Municipal Court, 24CRB00356
Domestic Violence, M-1, dismissed.
State v. L.G., Mason Municipal Court, 24CRB00325
Domestic Violence, M-1, Dismissed.
State v. O.C., Mason Municipal Court, 24CRA00368
Felony dismissed.
State v. C. S., Clinton County Common Pleas Court, CRI 2023 5171
Felony 4 Domestic Violence reduced to misdemeanor. (M-1)
State v. E.J., Mason Municipal Court, 24CRA00403
Felony 4 Assault reduced to a misdemeanor.
State v. M.R., Clinton County Municipal Court, CRB 2400131
Domestic Violence, M-1, Dismissed.
State v. M.H., Mason Municipal Court, 24CRA00280
Felony 3 reduced to misdemeanor.
State v. C.H., Mason Municipal Court, 23CRA00760
1 Felony dismissed. 1 Felony reduced to misdemeanor.
State v. A.I., Mason Municipal Court, 24TRC00441
OVI reduced to Reckless Operation.
State v. K.T., Mason Municipal Court, 24CRB00122
Domestic Violence charge dismissed.
State v. X.W., 12th District Court of Appeals, CA2024-05-027
Reversed in part.
State v. B.H., Mason Municipal Court, 23TRC04098
OVI amended to physical control.
State v. J.T., Mason Municipal Court, 24CRA00131
F-5 reduced to M-1.
State v. S.S., Mason Municipal Court, 24CRA00173
F-2 reduced to M-1.
State v. C.R., Butler County Area 3, TRC2304409A
OVI reduced to Reckless Operation.
State v. M.C., Mason Municipal Court, 23TRC04292
OVI reduced to Reckless Operation.
State v. S.P., Mason Municipal Court, 23CRAOIO25
Felony reduced to 2nd Degree Misdemeanor.
State v. M.G., Clinton County Common Pleas, CRI 2023 5082
Felony reduced to second degree misdemeanor.
State v. D.M., Warren County Common Pleas, 23CR41107
Client found Incompetent to Stand Trial.
State v. A.C., Mason Municipal Court, 19CRA01032
Felony reduced to misdemeanor.
State v. P.A., Mason Municipal Court, 23CRB01003
Domestic Violence charge dismissed. M-1.
State v. A.C., Mason Municipal Court, 23CRB01097
Domestic Violence, M-1, Dismissed.
State v. O.H., Warren County Common Pleas, 23CR40828
Felony reduced to misdemeanor at trial.
State v. T.R., Mason Municipal Court, 23CRA01164
Felony reduced to misdemeanor.
State v. M.L., Mason Municipal Court, 23CRA01100; 23CRA01101
Felony 3 Strangulation charge dismissed. Felony Violation of Protection Order reduced to misdemeanor.
State v. D.K., Mason Municipal Court, 23TRC03832
OVI reduced to Reckless Op.
State v. P.B., Mason Municipal Court, 23CRA00597, 23CRB00598
Felony (F-5) dismissed. Misdemeanor (M-1) dismissed.
State v. B.H., Mason Municipal Court, 23CRA00936
Felony reduced to misdemeanor.
State v. Z. B., Warren County Common Pleas Court, 23CR40354
F-3 and F-5 charges reduced to single M-2.
State v. C.F. , Mason Municipal Court, 23CRA01023
Felony reduced to misdemeanor.
State v. R.P., Mason Municipal Court, 23CRA00475
Felony reduced to misdemeanor.
State v. T.K., Hamilton County Municipal Court, C/22/CRB/18676
M-1, Aggravated Menacing dismissed.
State v. A.W., Mason Municipal Court, 23CRA00866
Felony reduced to misdemeanor.
State v. S.T., Mason Municipal Court, 23TRC02168
OVI reduced to Minor Misdemeanor.
State v. A.B., Mason Municipal Court, 23CRA00735
Felony reduced to misdemeanor.
State v. K.B., Mason Municipal Court, 23CRA00739
Felony reduced to misdemeanor.
State v. C.A., Mason Municipal Court, 23CRA00704
Felony reduced to misdemeanor.
State v. W.K., Mason Municipal Court, 23CRB00719
3 criminal charges dismissed.
State v. J.W., Mason Municipal Court, 23CRA00698
Felony reduced to misdemeanor.
State v. R.M., Mason Municipal Court, 23CRB00074
Case dismissed.
State v. S.S., Mason Municipal Court, 23CRA00153
Felony Theft dismissed.
State v. G.M., Mason Municipal Court, 23CRA00311, 23CRA00312
Two Felonious Assault charges dismissed.
State v. R.M., Mason Municipal Court, 23TRC01169
OVI reduced to Reckless Operation.
State v. G.F., Mason Municipal Court, 22CRA00933
Felony reduced to misdemeanor.
State v. D.N., Mason Municipal Court, 23CRB00308
Charge dismissed.
State v. H.M., Warren County Common Pleas, 22CR39651
Felony reduced to misdemeanor.
State v. C.S., Mason Municipal Court, 23CRA00181
Two felonies dismissed.
State v. M.G., Mason Municipal Court, 23CRB00028
M-1 dismissed.
State v. G.F., Mason Municipal Court, 22CRA00996
Felony reduced to misdemeanor.
State v. M.C., Mason Municipal Court, 23CRB00032
Domestic Violence, M-1, dismissed.
State v. E.H., Mason Municipal Court, 21CRA00431
Felony 4 reduced to misdemeanor.
State v. H.S., Mason Municipal Court, 23CRA00015
Felony reduced to misdemeanor.
State v. C.G., Mason Municipal Court, 22CRB00316
Theft charge dismissed.
State v. J.F., Mason Municipal Court, 22CRA00904
Felony reduced to misdemeanor.
State v. C.R., Mason Municipal Court, 21CRB00538
Acquittal of Domestic Violence charge.
State v. E.B., Mason Municipal Court, 22CRA00253
Felony reduced to misdemeanor.
State v. D.H., Mason Municipal Court, 22CRA00628
Felony reduced to misdemeanor.
State v. C.C, Mason Municipal Court, 22CRA00706
Felony reduced to misdemeanor.
State v. V.C, Mason Municipal Court, 22CRA00713
Felony reduced to misdemeanor.
State v. B.H., Mason Municipal Curt, 22CRA00278
Felony reduced to misdemeanor.
State v. T.W., Warren County Common Pleas, 21CR38730
Felony 4 dismissed. Felony 4 reduced to misdemeanor.
State v. W.B., Mason Municipal Court, 14CRB00947
First Degree Misdemeanor Dismissed.
State v. D.H., Mason Municipal Court, 21CRA00724
Felony reduced to misdemeanor.
State v. D.T., Mason Municipal Court, 22CRA00707
Two felonies reduced to misdemeanors.
State v. T.G., Mason Municipal Court, 22TRC02537
OVI (DUI) reduced to Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle.
State v. S.C., Mason Municipal Court, 22TRC01796
OVI (DUI) reduced to Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle.
State v. A.P., Mason Municipal Court, 22TRC02382
OVI (DUI) reduced to Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle
State v. T.R., Mason Municipal Court, 22TRC01792
OVI (DUI) reduced to Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle
State v. A.S., Mason Municipal Court, 22CRA00481
Felony 4 Dismissed.
State v. T.C., Mason Municipal Court, 22CRA00404
Felony reduced to misdemeanor.
State v. S.G., Mason Municipal Court, 22CRB00209
Domestic Violence, M-1, Dismissed.
State v. F.B., Mason Municipal Court, 21CRB00915
Domestic Violence, M-1, Dismissed.
State v. A.M., Mason Municipal Court, 22CRA00012
Felony reduced to misdemeanor.
State v. C.S., Warren County Common Pleas, 21CR38665
Felony reduced to misdemeanor.
State v. S.J., Mason Municipal Court, 21CRB00602
First Degree Misdemeanor dismissed.
State v. K.H., Mason Municipal Court, 22CRA00075
Felony dismissed.
State v. G.B., Mason Municipal Court, 21CRB00845
Misdemeanor dismissed.
State v. S.B, Mason Municipal Court, 21CRA00916
Felony reduced to misdemeanor.
State v. A.M., Warren County Common Pleas, 21CR38367
Felony reduced to misdemeanor.
State v. P.T., Mason Municipal Court, 21CRB00506
Case dismissed.
State v. J.H., Mason Municipal Court, 21CRB00664
Misdemeanor dismissed.
State v. J.T., Warren County Common Pleas, 21CR38348
Felony reduced to misdemeanor.
State v. S.M., Mason Municipal Court, 13TRD05317
Criminal misdemeanor dismissed.
State v. P.B., Mason Municipal Court, 21CRB00278
Criminal misdemeanor dismissed.
State v. I.B., Mason Municipal Court, 20TRC03465
OVI reduced to Reckless Operation.
State v. L.M., Mason Municipal Court, 20CRB00526
Theft, M-1 Dismissed.
State v. K.S., Warren County Common Pleas, 20CR37029
Felony reduced to misdemeanor.
State v. J.S., Mason Municipal Court, 20TRD01265
M-1 reduced to Minor Misdemeanor pay out offense.
State v. B.M., Mason Municipal Court, 20CRA00927
F-2 reduced to M-1.
State v. J.W., Warren County Common Pleas, 20CR37027
F-5 reduced to M-2.
State v. T. H., Mason Municipal Court, 20CRA00829
Felony theft dismissed.
State v. S.M., Mason Municipal Court, 20CRB00322
Domestic Violence, M-1, Dismissed.
State v. J.C., Mason Municipal Court, 20CRB00502
Soliciting charge dismissed.
State v. G.G., Mason Municipal Court, 20TRC02138
OVI reduced to Reckless Operation.
State v. R. W., Mason Municipal Court, 20CRB00085
Case dismissed.
State of Ohio v. D. H., Twelfth Appellate District, CA2019-07-072
Trial court reversed. Remanded for further proceedings.
State v. S.M., Mason Municipal Court, 16TRC05217
OVI reduced to Reckless Operation.
State v. A.D., Mason Municipal Court, 19CRA01119
F-4 reduced to M-1.
State v. D.W., Mason Municipal Court, 18CRB01071
Charge dismissed.
State v. Q.E., Mason Municipal Court, 19CRB00667
Domestic Violence, M-1, dismissed. Violation of Protection Order, M-1, dismissed.
State v. D.M., Mason Municipal Court, 13CRA00292
Felony dismissed.
State v, B.C., 12th District Court of Appeals, CA2018-07-071
Court reversed in part.
State v. L.C., Hamilton County Common Pleas Court, B1703417
Two felony 3s and one felony 4 reduced to single misdemeanor.
State v. K.A., Mason Municipal Court, 19CRB00321
Domestic Violence charge dismissed.
State v. J.D., Hamilton County Municipal Court, C/18/CRB/9852
Misdemeanor dismissed.
State v. R.B., Mason Municipal Court, 19CRA00036
4th Degree Felony reduced to misdemeanor.
State v. A.J., Mason Municipal Court, 18CRB01074
First Degree Misdemeanor dismissed.
State v. R.C., Mason Municipal Court, 18CRB01164
First Degree Misdemeanor dismissed.
State v. M.H., Hamilton County Municipal Court, C/18/CRB/6148
Misdemeanor dismissed.
State v. D.R., Warren County Common Pleas, 2018CR34496
Probation Violation dismissed.
State v. J.T., Mason Municipal Court, 18CRA01002
Felony reduced to misdemeanor.
State v. G.H., Hamilton County Municipal Court, /18/CRB/11455
Misdemeanor dismissed.
State v. L.F., Hamilton County Municipal Court, /18/CRB/17083
First Degree Misdemeanor dismissed.
State v. H.S., Mason Municipal Court, 06CRB00460
First Degree Misdemeanor dismissed.
State v. A.H., Hamilton County Municipal Court, /18/CRB/7112
First Degree Misdemeanor dismissed.
State v. N.H., Hamilton County Common Pleas, B1707152
Felony reduced to misdemeanor.
State v. A.D., Hamilton County Common Pleas, B1707458
Felony reduced to misdemeanor.
State v. D.W., Hamilton County Municipal Court, 17/CRB/17681
Case Dismissed.
State v. E.E., Hamilton County Common Pleas, B1705781
Felony of the 4th Degree reduced to misdemeanor.
State v. R.J., Hamilton County Common Pleas, B1706386
Felony reduced to misdemeanor.
State v. C.D., Warren County Common Pleas, 17CR33431
Felony reduced to Misdemeanor.
State v. B. F., Warren County Common Pleas, 14CR29920
Felony dismissed.
State v. J.C., Mason Municipal Court, 17/CRB/01037
Not Guilty.
State v. D.D., Hamilton County Municipal Court, 17/CRB/15527
Charge dismissed.
State v. S.C., Hamilton County Municipal Court, 17/CRB/27020
Charge dismissed.
State v. T.P., Mason Municipal Court, 11CRA00532, 11CRB00533
Felony and misdemeanor dismissed.
State v. D.M., Mason Municipal Court, 17/CRA/00988
Felony reduced to misdemeanor.
State v. P.W., Mason Municipal Court, 17/CRA/00689
Felony reduced to Misdemeanor.
State v. W.C., Hamilton County Municipal Court, 17/CRB/6148
Charges dismissed.
State v. T.H., Mason Municipal Court, 17CRB00530
Inducing Panic and Disorderly Conduct misdemeanors dismissed.
State v. C.F., Clinton County Municipal Court, TRC1701240A
OVI reduced to Reckless Operation
State v. E.C., Mason Municipal Court, 17TRC02687
OVI reduced to Reckless Operation.
State v. R.W., Mason Municipal Court, 17CRB00347
Theft charge dismissed.
State v. J.R., Mason Municipal Court, 17CRA00207
F-2 Burglary reduced to two misdemeanors.
State v. J.B., Warren County Common Pleas, 16CR32498
Felony theft (F-5) reduced to misdemeanor.
State v. M.O., Hamilton County Municipal Court, /16/CRB/34014
Charge dismissed.
State v. M.R., Lebanon Municipal Court, CRA1601650
Felony firearm charge, F-5, reduced to misdemeanor payout without probation.
State v. M.A., Hamilton County Common Pleas, B1603171-A
Two felonies reduced to single misdemeanor.
State v. R.M., Hamilton County Municipal Court, /16/CRB/12303
Charge dismissed.
State v. D.B., Hamilton County Municipal Court, /16/CRB/23107
Not guilty.
State v. T.F., Hamilton County Common Pleas, B1507196
F-2 Felonious Assault reduced to Misdemeanor.
State v. M., Twelfth Appellate District, CA2012-09-091, 092
Trial court ordered to vacate the imposition of the AWA Tier III sexual offender status for kidnapping offense.
State v. J.J., Hamilton County Common Pleas, B1503696
Felony reduced to misdemeanor.
State v. K.B., B1404419-B, Hamilton County Common Pleas
F-1 reduced to misdemeanor.
State v. M.N., C/15/CRB/9350, Hamilton County Municipal Court
Dismissed
State v. T.W., /14/CRB/30149, Hamilton County Municipal Court
Charge dismissed.
State v. A.M., /15/CRB/135; State v. A.M., /15/CRB/136, Hamilton County Municipal Court
Charges dismissed.
State v. J.S., 2015CRB00314, Fairfield Municipal Court
Charge dismissed.
State v. N.P., 2014/TRC/00869, Loveland Mayor's Court
High Tier OVI Amended to Non OVI Offense
State v. M.S., /14/CRB/7816, Hamilton County Municipal Court
Charge dismissed.
State v. T.R., /13/CRB/12968, Hamilton County Municipal Court
Charge dismissed.
State v. M.P., C/14/CRB/15250, Hamilton County Municipal Court
Charge dismissed.
State v. B.H., C/14/CRB/10721, Hamilton County Municipal Court
Charge dismissed.
State v. M.R., 2013CRB01278, Warren County Court
Charge dismissed.
State v. R.W., B1307584, Hamilton County Common Pleas
Felonies reduced to misdemeanors.
State v. A.I, C/13/CRB/35213, Hamilton County Municipal Court
Charges dismissed.
State v. D. M., /13/CRB/34103, Hamilton County Municipal Court
Charge Dismissed.
State v. R.G., 13CRB01133, Mason Municipal Court
Charge Dismissed.
State v. L.L., /13/CRB/11341, Hamilton County Municipal Court
Charges dismissed.
State v. L.R., Hamilton County Municipal Court, /13/CRB/32929
Charge Dismissed.
Clinton County Municipal Court
Felony OVI reduced to misdemeanor.
State v. R.O., Warren County Common Pleas, 13CR29402
Felony Dismissed.
State v. A.V., Warren County Common Pleas, 13CR29323
Felony Dismissed.
State v. D.W., Hamilton County Municipal Court, /13/CRB/10388/
Charge dismissed.
State v. J.G., Hamilton County Municipal Court, C/13/CRB/17140
Charge dismissed.
State v. C.S., Hamilton County Municipal Court, C/13/CRB/7501
Charge dismissed.
State v. C.L., Hamilton County Municipal Court, /13/CRB/19590
Charges dismissed.
State v. T.P., Hamilton County Municipal Court, /13/CRB/12137
Successful Criminal Defense.
State v. C.V., Hamilton County Municipal Court, /13/CRB/840
Charges dismissed.
State v. K.B., Twelfth District Appellate Court, CA 2012-09-091, 092, Warren County Common Pleas 12CR27970
Court's decision reversed in part and remanded as to resentencing.
State v. R.Y., Hamilton County Municipal Court, /12/CRB/23671; /12/CRB/23672
Charges dismissed.
State v. S.M., Hamilton County Municipal Court, /12/CRB/19560
Charge dismissed.
State v. V.R., Hamilton County Municipal Court, /13/CRB/7462
Charge Dismissed.
State v. K.T., Hamilton County Municipal Court, /12/CRB/25421
Charge dismissed.
State v. L.S., Hamilton County Municipal Court, /12/CRB/31494
Charge dismissed.
State v. C.H., Hamilton County Common Pleas, B1206722
Not Guilty Both Felony Counts
State v. J.A., Hamilton County Common Pleas, B1206071-A
Charges dismissed.
State v. G.W., Hamilton County Common Pleas, B1206086
Charge Dismissed.
State v. R.B., Hamilton County Municipal Court, /12/CRB/33313
Charges dismissed.
Hamilton County Common Pleas
Felony reduced to Misdemeanor.
Hamilton County Common Pleas
Felony Reduced to Misdemeanor.
State v. Q. J., Hamilton County Municipal Court, /12/CRB/19225
Charges Dismissed.
State v. T.B., Hamilton County Municipal Court, /12/CRB/14778
Charge Dismissed.
Hamilton County Common Pleas
One felony count dismissed; Two felony counts reduced to misdemeanors.
State v. D.A., Hamilton County Municipal Court, C/12/CRB/2227
Charge Dismissed.
State v. D.A., Hamilton County Common Pleas, B1200590
Charges Dismissed.
State v. M.M., Hamilton County Common Pleas, B1108546
Charges Dismissed.
State v. D.C., Hamilton County Common Pleas, B1108534-B
Charges Dismissed.
State v. J.R., Hamilton County Municipal Court, /11/CRB/23338
Dismissal.
State v. A.C., 12th District Appellate Court, CA2010-12-021; CA2010-12-022
Court's decision reversed and remanded as to resentencing.
Mason Municipal Court
Felony Reduced to Misdemeanor.
Middletown Municipal Court
Felony Reduced to Misdemeanor.
Hamilton County Common Pleas
Felony Reduced To Misdemeanor.
Hamilton County Common Pleas
Felony Reduced to Misdemeanor.
State v. W.D., Hamilton County Common Pleas, B1104263
Charges Dismissed.
State v. T.Y., Hamilton County Common Pleas, B1103947
Dismissal.
State v. A.H., 12th District Appellate Court, CA2010-10-098
Successful Appeal.
State v. M.B., Hamilton County Common Pleas, B1006845
Not guilty all counts.
State v. J.M., Hamilton County Common Pleas, B1101978
Dismissal.
State v. K.H., Hamilton County Common Pleas, B1102929
Charges dismissed.
Hamilton County Common Pleas
Felony Reduced to Misdemeanor.
State v. L.W., Hamilton County Common Pleas, B 1008399
Dismissal
State v. C.W., Hamilton County Common Pleas, B1001964
Dismissal
State v. A.F., Hamilton County Municipal Court, B1004736-B
Dismissals
State v. D.A., Hamilton County Common Pleas, B1004311
Not Guilty Both Counts
State vs. J. C., B1001619, Hamilton County Common Pleas
Dismissal Both Counts
Hamilton County Common Pleas
Felony Reduced to Misdemeanor.
In the Matter: L.E.N., CA2009-03-002, 12th Appellate District
Court's Decision Reversed and Remanded
State vs. T.C., B0706490, Hamilton County Common Pleas
Not Guilty Reason Of Insanity
State vs. J. R., B0701705, Hamilton County Common Pleas
Dismissals Both Counts
State vs. W. M., 07CR24084, Warren County Common Pleas
Not Guilty Both Counts
State vs. J.H., B0700206, Hamilton County Common Pleas
Dismissed
Hamilton County Common Pleas
Felony Reduced to Misdemeanor.
State v. M.T., 06CRB00789-A, Mason Municipal Court
Not Guilty
State vs. B. V., B0604300, B0604536, Hamilton County Common Pleas
Not Guilty
State v. M. G., 06CRB00252-A , Mason Municipal Court
Not Guilty
Hamilton County Common Pleas
Felony Reduced To Misdemeanor
State v. B.C., /05/CRB/45813 Hamilton County Municipal Court
Not Guilty
State vs. B. A., B0508769, Hamilton County Common Pleas
Not Guilty
State vs. J. V., B0502668, Hamilton County Common Pleas
Dismissals of Both Counts
State vs. J. J., 05CRB00503-A, Mason Municipal Court
Not Guilty
State vs. J. B., 05CR22195, Warren County Common Pleas
Not Guilty
Hamilton County Common Pleas
Felony Reduced to Misdemeanor.
State v. B.G., B0402760, Hamilton County Common Pleas
Not Guilty Both Counts
Hamilton County Common Pleas
Felony Reduced to Misdemeanor.
In re S., 2003-Ohio-2371, CA2002-11-042
Preserved Father's right for new custody trial.
In re Sp., 2003-Ohio-713, CA2002-06-028
Custody case remanded in part.
State v. L. A., 03CRB00166-A, Mason Municipal Court
Not Guilty
State vs. P. C., 03CRB00891-A, Mason Municipal Court
Not Guilty
State vs. C. R., 03CRB00546-A, Mason Municipal Court
Not Guilty
State v. K.B., B0407613, Hamilton County Common Pleas
Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity
State vs. C.F., B0406260, Hamilton County Common Pleas
Not Guilty
State vs. S. E., 04CR21656, Warren County Common Pleas
Not Guilty
State v. M.B., 05CRB00455-A, Mason Municipal Court
Not Guilty
State v. D.M., C/05/CRB/24350, Hamilton County Municipal Court
Not Guilty
State v. I.B., Mason Municipal Court, 20TRC03465
OVI reduced to Reckless Operation.
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1999
University of Dayton School of Law, Walter H. Rice Moot Court Champion
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1983
Purdue University, Summer Fellowship
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1975
University of Cincinnati
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1974
University of Cincinnati, Phi Beta Kappa, Summa Cum Laude, Highest Honors, McMicken Scholars Research Grant
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2024
CLE
Criminal Law: Reverse 404(B) Evidence & Self Defense
2023
CLE
Not Offered For The Truth
2022
CLE
Competency and NGRI Defenses (Including Battered Woman Syndrome)
2021
CLE
Motions for Courts to Order Release of Witness Juvenile Records
2014
Ohio Divorce CLE
Infidelity and Divorce
2013
Ohio Divorce CLE
Restraining Orders, Contempt Actions, and Frivolous Conduct
2013
Ohio Divorce CLE
Using Experts For Property Division And Spousal Support
2001
Central States Communication Association Annual Meeting
Public Speaking
1996
National Communication Association Annual Convention
Chair Competitive Papers Program "Top Three"
1996
National Communication Association Annual Conference
Competitive Paper Presentation
1981
National Collegiate Speech Championship
Coaching the Disabled Speaker
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2026
Journal of the Association for Communication Administration
Editorial Board Member 2026-2015; 2002-1995 Terms
2025
Amazon.com
ARE BAD KIDS BORN OR MADE?
2025
Journal of the Association of Communication Administration
Most Popular Papers
2024
Vindicator, The magazine of the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, pp. 19-21.
Not Offered For The Truth: Flipping The Script
2024
University of Central Florida
UCF STARS
2024
Higher Education Administration Commons
Full-Text Articles in Higher Education
2024
JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNICATION ADMINISTRATION, Volume 41, 1–16
Lobbying as a Means for Expanding the Communication Instructional Base in Higher Education III
2024
Vindicator, The magazine of the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, pp. 16-18.
Reverse 404(B) Evidence; Bully With A Badge
2022
Vindicator, The magazine of the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, pp. 12-13.
Competency and NGRI Defenses: Miranda Waivers And Battered Woman Syndrome Issues Should Not Be Overlooked
2019
Vindicator, The magazine of the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, pp. 32-33.
Competency To Waive Miranda Rights
2019
Communication Education
Editorial Board - Guest Reviewer 2019, 2017; Editorial Board Member 2002-2000; 1996-1994 Terms
2019
Vindicator, The magazine of the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, pp. 18-19.
Defendant’s Motion For Court To Order Release Of Juvenile Records Of State’s Witness
2018
Journal of the Association for Communication Administration
Lobby as a Means for Expanding the Communication Instructional Base: A Second Look
2015
The Ethics and Mores of Race (consulted 2010, and cited for contribution to nationally published book)
Voting Rights and African Americans
2015
Journal of the Association for Communication Administration
Lobbying as a Means for Expanding the Communication Instructional Base: A View from the Outside Looking In
2014
Infidelity and Divorce "Waste Not, Want Not"; Cohabitation and Spousal Support; Spousal Support Modification Issues
Infidelity and Divorce
2013
Ohio Divorce Guide
Divorce Contempt Actions: Pre and Post Decree
2011
Ohio Divorce Guide
Ohio Spousal Support Calculations; Ohio Child Support Calculations
2011
Ohio Divorce Guide
Property Division and Spousal Support (“Alimony”)
2006
Innovative Higher Education Journal
Oral Communication Skills (Lead citations of nationally published work)
2001
Journal of the Association for Communication Administration
Hostile work environment: What communication administrators and educators can learn from communication-based law.
1998
Basic Communication Course Annual
Editorial Board, 1998-1997
1998
Race, Health Care and the Law
Voting Rights And African Americans
1998
Race, Health Care and the Law
Workplace Toxins and African Americans
1998
"Race and Racism in American Law": "Race, Health Care and the Law"
Reproductive Health Care: Workplace Toxins and the African American Worker
1997
Journal of the Association for Communication Administration
"Other-Campus" Faculty Participation in the Tenure/Promotion Review Process: External Validation for Internal Decision Making.
1996
Journal of the Association for Communication Administration
SCANS and the "Goals 2,000: Educate America Act"--External Validation for Expanding Communication Instruction Requirements across the Undergraduate Core Curriculum.
1996
Journal of the Association for Communication Administration
Administrator Beware: External Supervision Issues Regarding Human-Subjects Based Research.
1996
Basic Communication Course Annual, 1996-1994
Basic Communication Course Annual Editor
1996
American Press
Complex Problem Solving In Groups
1996
National Library of Australia
The Century Turns on the Basic Course: Two Remedies for Swelling Demands and Shrinking Resources
1994
The Speech Communication Teacher
Testing students' ability to distinguish facts from inferences.
1994
Journal of the Association for Communication Administration
Determining Reasonable Accommodations for the Learning Impaired: New Issues for Able-Bodied Communication Administrators.
1994
Basic Communication Course Annual
Self-Confrontation and Public Speaking Apprehension: To Videotape or Not to Videotape Student Speakers?
1993
Journal of the Association for Communication Administration
Departmental Textbook Publishing for the Introductory Communication Course: Pedagogical Boon or Exploitation?
1992
Basic Communication Course Annual
Video-Modeling and Pre-Performance Apprehension: Is Ignorance Bliss?
1992
The Speech Communication Teacher
"Wheelchairs, canes, and senility": Communicating with the elderly
1991
National Library of Australia
"Fast-Tracking": Ain't No Golden Parachute So Don't Slide off the Rainbow
1985
Public Relations Review
Self-concept, communication apprehension, and self-confrontation: A relational study.
1982
National Library of Australia
Student Self-Concept Modification in Communication Courses: An Exploration of the Sources of Conflicting Findings
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