Lucas Wayne Wilder

Lucas Wayne Wilder

4.9
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 24 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Dayton, OH
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

PO Box 574, 937-232-6250, Dayton, OH

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Practice Area

Criminal Defense 100%

Misdemeanors, felonies, appeals.

25 years | 700 cases

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 24 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2001

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Law Office of Lucas Wilder

PO Box 574, 937-232-6250, Dayton, OH, 45409

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Lucas Wayne Wilder's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

36 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Best of the best!!!

I would try to put in words what Mr Wilder did for my husband and I. Even though our case was stressful and life changing, he made it stress free with open communication, he answer all our questions he return our messages if he missed our call. It was never a moment where we wonder what is going on. ...I thank him for being friend, for being caring enough to go the extra mile. I definitely recommend Mr Wilder, no matter what you are going through he will put your mind at ease

Posted by Tyson | August 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great lawyer

I was charged with 2 counts of felonious assault after my family and I were attacked at our home and the attacker got injured. Needless to say he gave the police a bogus story. I felt like I was being completely railroaded, but Lucas helped me have hope that I had a chance to get a favorable outcome.... He kept me in the loop if there were any new developments and if I had any questions I could always reach out. I was on house arrest the entire time and he came to talk to me in person on several occasions. He also kept speaking with the prosecutor on my behalf. I ultimately decided to take a plea deal that he was able to negotiate. The deal was probation with no jail time. If I had gotten convicted of these charges I would have had to do no less than 5 years in prison. I’m glad we were able to find Lucas and I’m grateful for everything he has done for me and my family.

Posted by Marcy | February 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great defense attorney

Lucas did an amazing job handling my brother's case. He was very attentive and fought hard to make sure my brother received justice. My brother was wrongfully accused of a crime and was facing several years in prison. It was very difficult to prove my brother's innocence. Lucas fought to get the ch...arges dropped and I am happy to say my brother is home now. I highly recommend Lucas to any one looking for a great defense attorney.

Posted by anonymous | September 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Failed to go to bat for me

Lucas came off very pleasant at first and was happy to take my case. I asked for rates and he said just a percentage of win, should there be one. Upon filing a letter to the defendant I had to spell check Lucas' grammar several times (including the spelling of my name, etc). When the final draft was ...ready and sent off they fired back with false accusations about me which I proved to be incorrect. I did not hear from Lucas for a long time and finally contacted him. He said he wanted to speak with me about the case but then never scheduled it with me. When I inquired about what was going on he emailed me from his phone and told me he's very busy and it would be next week. I again did not hear from him. Eventually he told me that he was no longer taking my case because he didn't have the time to put into it if he may not get paid (this was a risk when he agreed to take my case, or I would have gladly paid fee's for him if he had asked me to). He basically told me it would take too long. I believe he was not equipped to handle my case and took on something too big. Either way, he did not go to bat for me, he failed me, let me down and was not polite about doing so. I know he has a lot of good reviews but my experience was awful and he was far from polite with me. I normally would not write a review like this but I'm extremely disheartened that the person that was supposed to help me, made things worse. Do not go to him if your case is any kind of intricate. He will say he will help you then just bail on you with zero explanation.

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Posted by Antwon | September 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Dayton's Finest

Lucas Wilder is one of the best in the business hands down. I couldn't have been blessed with a better lawyer! He's easy going, understanding, honest, straight forward and committed to what he does best, LAW! With no hesitation, I highly recommend anyone in need of legal aid to pay Lucas Wilder a vis...it, you won't regret it!!

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Pamela Pinchot

Employment and labor lawyer | Jun 07

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"Lucas is an outstanding trial attorney. He has been involved in a lot of big trials. Experience matters! If you want a lawyer who is up for the fight, Lucas is your man!"

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Michael Brush

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 17

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"I endorse this lawyer. Lucas works extremely hard for his clients and has the respect of all attorneys and Judges."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 08

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

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Anne Harvey

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 02

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Horwitz

Family lawyer | Feb 07

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Helen Wallace

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 07

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Fogt

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Wilder considers all angles of cases. His ability to analyze the issues and to foresee obstacles allows him to work cases with skill. Not only does Mr. Wilder have a good legal mind, but he is compassionate and understanding to his clients. He is also very good at communicating with his clients so that they understand their matter fully."

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Anthony Comunale

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 07

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ronald Burdge

Employment and labor lawyer | Apr 26

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"I endorse this lawyer. With his solid published answers to Avvo.com questions from people, the recommendations of clients and other attorneys for his work, and a great website, it is clear to me that attorney Wilder knows the law and cares about helping poeple understand their rights and obligations. If you have an employment law problem, I think he is your answer and I recommend him to you."

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Nicholas Gounaris

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. If you or a loved one have an employment or labor issue, you should retain Lucas! He is an outstanding lawyer, and is a tremendous advocate for his clients!"

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Frank Malocu

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 28

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Shawn Hooks

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have referred several clients to Lucas and they have all had very good things to say about his work."

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Antony Abboud

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 18

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2013

Law Day Counsel Award (Criminal Defense, Felony 1st/2nd degree), Montgomery County Common Pleas Court

2001

C.A.L.I. Excellence Award (Civil Trial Practice), University of Dayton School of Law

2001

C.A.L.I. Excellence Award (Law and Aging), University of Dayton School of Law

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Lucas Wilder

Associations

Dayton Bar Association (Employment Law Committee)

Dayton Bar Association (Criminal Law Committee)

Ohio State Bar Association

Federal Bar (District Courts; 6th Circuit)

Education

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University of Dayton School of Law

Juris Doctor

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University of Southern Indiana

B.A.

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