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John Hayes Rion
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Biography
John H. Rion is a member of a three-generation law firm in Dayton, Ohio. He is board certified in the field of criminal law, and he has been continuously listed in the Best Lawyers in America since 1983. He is the former president of the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
He has served for two terms as chairman of the Criminal Justice Committee of the Ohio State Bar Association. Mr. Rion has tried more than 300 felony jury trials, including capital cases. He frequently lectures at seminars for lawyers on the subject of constitutional law. Mr. Rion is a Fellow in, and on the Board of Governors of, the American Board of Criminal Lawyers. Mr. Rion has practiced in twenty-eight (28) states.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
30%
13 years
Divorce and Separation
30%
13 years
Federal Crime
30%
13 years
Appeals
10%
13 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Ohio for 56 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1970
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Location
Rion, Rion & Rion, Co. L.P.A.
130 W. 2nd St., Ste 2150, PO Box 10126, Dayton, OH, 45402
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Posted by anonymous | March 23, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Highly recommended
Kyle and John Paul have been a blessing to me and my family, their staff is always on top of their job and courteous. Could always count on seeing someone every week while I was locked up. Thank you guys!!
Posted by Andy S | March 01, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Great team of attorneys
I will recommend this firm represented me on wud charges and worked very hard for me. You can always get ahold of someone and almost always got a call back that day. John Paul in the court room has a commanding presence well worth the money thanks rion rion and rion!!
Posted by anonymous | April 29, 2008 | Divorce & Separation
Drumm vs. Drumm (Domestic Relations)
Mr. Rion and his law firm executed my 5-year divorce proceedings with the utmost of professionalism, expertise, fairness, and ethical conduct...with a bit of humor thrown in to take the edge off! I would highly recommend the Rions (John H., Jon Paul, et.al.) as expert litigators. They are superb.....
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"I highly endorse John Rion. He is one of the top criminal defense lawyers in the nation."
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Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Superstar '12, OACDL
2012
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2005
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2004
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
1988
Criminal Trial Advocacy, National Board of Trial Advocacy
1983
The Best Lawyers in America, The Best Lawyers in America
Associations
Ohio State Bar Association
Past Chairman
American Trial Lawyers Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Road Rage
Dismissed
Education
1969
University of Toledo College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2012
'The Trial' Techniques from the Top
Visions and Visionaries
Languages
English