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Jay Allen Adams

Licensed for 25 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Dayton, OH
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Juvenile, Litigation

500 E 5th St, Dayton, OH

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Licensed in Ohio for 25 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2000

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Ciceroadams, LLC

500 E 5th St, Dayton, OH, 45402-2914

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3.6 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jacob | April 06, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best lawyer in greene county

Always a call away and really fights for you been my lawyer for years has gotten several cases dismissed or reduced to nothing worth every penny and hes even a better friend great man

Posted by Mindy | May 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

A client for over 30 years

Pat hands down Jay Adams is the best attorney I have ever dealt with. He doesn't lie he tells it like it is he's very open about your case to you letting you know what to expect. I have used him over 30 years it started out with a divorce and child support and whatever bull my ex-husband tried to pul...l Jay fixed it 100%. I have had two of my sisters go to him as well as two friends and one guy for a divorce that was in the military and honestly I can't tell you what else. Jay Adams is worth every penny he charges and whether he likes it or not he is my attorney for life. Thank you Jay for everything you've ever done for me my family or anybody I recommended you to you're awesome......Mindy Harrison you know the one that was married to a Green county deputy I don't have to say any names you know exactly who I'm talking about LOL. I am getting ready to use another lawyer and his office who I haven't used yet but if she works for Jay I know she's okay I look forward to meeting Melissa

Posted by anonymous | December 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Not trustworthy

Does not return telephone calls. Neither does his paralegal. Does not keep you updated on your case. Did not get anything accomplished that he promised. He did not earn the money that I paid him in full. I would discourage you from hiring him, he makes a lot of promises at first and then you won't he...ar from him.

Posted by anonymous | April 14, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Worthless Attorney

In the beginning he was all fired up about my case, said it was a simple case, should take about a month....9 months later, I had my final hearing. Paid this man $2500.00 up front and the days I was required to go to court, all he did was sit back and let her side dictate what was going to happen. He... never kept me informed on anything that was going on and was impossible to reach and terrible at returning my calls. He acted like I was an idiot for calling and bothering him and his paralegal was just as rude. I've been waiting 3 months for my decree and his return phone call as to why I don't have it yet. Don't waste your time, money or energy on this lawyer because all you will get in return is frustrated.

Posted by anonymous | January 27, 2015 | Child Custody

Untrustworthy

I hired this attorney two to three years ago for a custody matter. He agreed to full custody case which included establishment of parenting time and the custody case itself. He allowed the defendants lawyer to establish parenting time with no rebuttal stating that we would focus on custody. Even whe...n the parenting time was not adhered to, he didn't fill charges. He was never prepared, never talked to any witnesses that I listed, hardly ever returned phone calls. After the establishment of parenting time, I decided that this attorney was not equipped to handle our represent my best interest. I paid 3500 up front for the entire two part process. He has not given the custody monies back after he was let go. He has not responded. Although he knows he did not completed any work on the custody hearing. Do not pay this attorney up front. Not an honest person with good work ethics.

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DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 16

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"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Jay for several years and he has a great reputation for doing very good Criminal Law Defense work - if you have a DUI question and his office is anywhere near you, I recommend him to you."

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University of Dayton School of Law

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