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    Stephen Ernest Palmer

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    Stephen Ernest Palmer

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    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime and more
    Seeking a respected, accessible criminal defense attorney who speaks your language, not legalese?
    Rating:  10
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    Robert James Beck

    Robert James Beck

    5.03 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Review: "Mr. Beck is a man of integrity and he's definitely one you'd want in your corner. I've never met a more honest, reliable, dependable, and compassionate attorney. Why can't they all be like Mr. Beck?! He's been representing my son, JG, and I never ..."
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    Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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    Gus John Lazares

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    Gus John Lazares

    5.06 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    For Gus, success means fighting every battle that matters—and winning when it counts. He believes injured clients and grieving families deserve a lawyer who prepares relentlessly, stands firm under pressure, and refuses to back down until justice ...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Daniel Frank Gigiano

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    Daniel Frank Gigiano

    5.023 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more
    Experienced. Knowledgeable. Aggressive.
    Rating:  8.6
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    Troy Dana Wisehart

    Troy Dana Wisehart

    4.715 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime
    Bio: When Troy’s clients come to him at their most vulnerable, he brings compassion. When they fear the stigma of criminal history, he treats them with respect. And when they put their future in his hands, he brings the good judgment, extensive knowled...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Jason Edwin Treherne

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    Jason Edwin Treherne

    5.02 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Jason E. Treherne represents clients facing felony and misdemeanor charges. Free consultation.
    Rating:  8.2
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    Craig William Smotzer

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    Craig William Smotzer

    5.09 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Violent Crime and more
    I defend clients accused of serious state and federal charges, including felonies, homicide, drug and weapons offenses, violent crimes, sexual assault, computer and financial crimes, DUI, traffic offenses, and all misdemeanors.
    Rating:  7.1
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    Joseph Anthony Halabi

    Joseph Anthony Halabi

    5.016 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "Joe did a great job at putting my best interests ahead of just closing the case. Most lawyers just want you money but joe really treated me with respect!"
    Rating:  8.9
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    Michael Owen Finnigan

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    Michael Owen Finnigan

    5.02 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Juvenile and more
    Knowledgable about the law and the practice in local courts!
    Rating:  9.4
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    Damon Lee Halverson

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    Damon Lee Halverson

    5.03 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family and more
    Over 15 years deliver results and bringing people a peace of mind.
    Rating:  8.6
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    Bryan Andrew Hawkins

    Bryan Andrew Hawkins

    4.958 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Bryan Hawkins grew up in Central Ohio and graduated from high school in Cincinnati. After earning a bachelors degree in History from The Ohio State University, he graduated cum laude from Capital University Law School. Shortly after passing the ba...
    Rating:  10
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    Ryan Lenward Nelson

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    Ryan Lenward Nelson

    4.936 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Ryan builds every case for trial—applying pressure from day one and never backing down when the stakes are highest. He dissects the prosecution’s strategy, exposes weaknesses, and takes the fight to them to win.
    Rating:  6.7
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    Rachelle D Summers

    Rachelle D Summers

    5.011 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: I represent clients in a variety of matters and am dedicated to each client right from the initial consultation. During this consultation I gather information from my client so that I know how to effectively defend them. From there, I keep an open...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Alberto Nestico

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    Alberto Nestico

    5.02 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Class Action and more
    Bio: Ohio personal injury lawyer Rob Nestico began his professional law experience with an insurance defense firm before switching to the plaintiff-side of personal injury. In 2005, along with Attorneys Kisling and Redick, Nestico became a founding par...
    Rating:  10
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    Shannon Suzanne Leis

    Shannon Suzanne Leis

    5.013 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Shannon took great deal of time to get to know me and what type of issues I was having with my case, she was able to make so the people that were harassing me for over year to stop, leave me alone, was able to get my case dismissed by proving ther..."
    Rating:  9.5
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    Paul Montague Laufman

    Paul Montague Laufman

    5.03 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights
    Review: "Paul was amazing! I was arrested and charged with 3 felonies. I called him late Sunday night and he showed right up. During the lengthy legal process Paul was in constant communication with my family and I. If I called he either answered or called..."
    Rating:  10
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    Kathryn Sarah Wallrabenstein

    Kathryn Sarah Wallrabenstein

    4.715 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Federal Crime
    Bio: Kathryn Wallrabenstein is a criminal defense attorney at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP. She has jury trial experience and represents clients charged with, and under investigation for, a range of offenses. Katie represents individuals and entitie...
    Rating:  10
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    Joseph William Shea

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    Joseph William Shea

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    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    We believe that the best outcome is achieved through meticulous preparation of each client's case.
    Rating:  10
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    Jonathan Newworth Garver

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    Jonathan Newworth Garver

    5.033 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Over 4 Decades Of Excellence Serving Clients In Criminal Defense/Traffic Violations.
    Rating:  7.0
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    Bret Jordan

    Bret Jordan

    5.05 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    Bio: For over 34 years, Mr. Jordan has dedicated his practice to defending individuals who have been charged with misdemeanor and felony crimes. He has represented clients charged with a felony in Cuyahoga County, Portage County, Geauga County, Lake Co...
    Rating:  9.6
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