Top Rated Ohio Criminal Defense Lawyers

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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Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 1 year

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more

Bio: Abagale (Abby) Bentley is a dedicated attorney at the Dominy Law Firm in Columbus, Ohio, specializing exclusively in criminal defense, including DUI/OVI charges, serious vehicular crimes, and traffic violations. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in ...

Rating: 6.1

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Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

Practice Areas: Real Estate, Personal Injury, Litigation and more

Review: "Immediatly attacked an urgent problem my son had .result couldnt have been better. The co defendent, Who had another lawyer, was charged arrested and convicted."

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Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Speeding and Traffic Ticket, Criminal Defense, Family and more

Review: "Greg and his staff has done an awesome job handling my divorce. His 30+ years experience allowed me to have an excellent outcome concerning the divorce, which I consider it to be a major win of the situation. He claimed that because I was a fair..."

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Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Administrative Law

Bio: Jeff Simpson earned his J.D. Degree from the University of Toledo in 2005. Mr. Simpson soon opened his own practice, where he has been working ever since. Mr. Simpson believed that in starting his own practice, he could be more effective in helpin...

Rating: 6.7

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Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Ethics & Professional Responsibility and more

Review: "Adam was great throughout the entire process and worked diligently to make the most out of a tough situation. He was there to answer any questions I had no matter how miniscule. I was very pleased with Adam and Larry from Zukerman Law and would de..."

Rating: 6.8

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Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "very direct and has a passion! Law office provided excellent service, demonstrating professionalism and personal attention to all details of my upcoming court date "

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Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Family, General Practice, Criminal Defense

Review: "I just needed a dissolution as my husband and I agreed on everything and got along well enough. I contacted a few attorneys including Mr. Watts and I decided to hire Mr. Watts to be my attorney because of the way he spoke, how detailed he was and ..."

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Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Education

Bio: I ACTUALLY GO TO COURT AND TRIAL - OFTEN I am an Ohio trial attorney focusing my practice on family law, juvenile court, and child-centered litigation, with approximately five years of criminal law experience and more than six years of daily court...

Rating: 6.2

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Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Wills and Living Wills, Probate, Family and more

Review: "Patti and her staff were helpful, thorough and made the filing of my bankruptcy a smooth process. Responds quickly to calls and emails and answered any questions I had. Would definitely recommend. A++"

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Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Family, Personal Injury, Juvenile Law and more

Review: "have used Mr Baca for criminal and also eeoc Civil Rights claim very good attorney and always looks out for your best interest the only attorney I will ever use"

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Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Juvenile and more

Bio: Married to Leanne and have four boys. Member of Ohio Army National Guard as a Judge Advocate. Deployed to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Rating: 7.5

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Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Contracts & Agreements and more

Review: "He's a great lawyer he picked up my 2 cases for free a F1 AGG burglary and he got me a no bill and a case just recently for a CCW and got it dropped to a misdemor 1 he works fast us consistent and very reliable thank you Donovan hill you are very ..."

Rating: 6.3

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Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Family and more

Bio: Thomas S. Molitierno is a 1978 graduate of the DefianceCollege and a 1982 graduate of Toledo University College of Law. He was admitted to practice in Ohio in 1982. He was also admitted to practice in the United States Bankruptcy Courts for the No...

Rating: 6.7

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