Top Rated Boone County, KY Criminal Defense Lawyers

In Boone County, Kentucky, there are 120 criminal defense lawyers available with 685+ reviews, ratings and specialties. Best‑reviewed attorneys appear first. Cities within the county are listed below for a more focused search.

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Boone County Has 120 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 685 Reviews

Boone County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury

Bio: Before opening Josh McIntosh Law, Josh worked as a federal Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable William O. Bertelsman of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky and as a felony prosecutor for the Kenton County Commonw...

Rating: 8.4

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Boone County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime

Bio: As a criminal defense attorney, I am passionate about my work. I strive to achieve the best results possible for my clients by fighting hard to protect their rights and reputation. I approach all cases in a proactive manner in order to aggressivel...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Boone County, KY

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Criminal Defense

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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Boone County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI

Bio: The attorneys at Summe & Summe, PSC are dedicated to fighting for the rights of injured victims. We are dedicated to our clients and want to understand how their injuries have affected their lives in all aspects. Too often, injury victims’ true lo...

Rating: 10

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Boone County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI

Bio: We are a firm in Northern Kentucky that handles every type of personal injury and criminal defense case, big or small. We routinely work on cases in Kentucky and Ohio, but are available to consult on cases nationwide.

Rating: 7.8

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Boone County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

19 yrs experience in N.Ky. with prosecutors, courts & judges. Call today for Boone, Campbell, Kenton

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(859) 888-2309

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Boone County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: I began practicing law on October 14, 1981. I was in private practice until February 14, 1984 when I joined the law firm of Busald Funk Zevely. I became a partner with the firm in 1986 and have practiced with Busald Funk Zevely since then. I have ...

Rating: 8.8

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Boone County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Slip and Fall Accident

Bio: James M. West’s entire legal career (26+ years) has been focused on representing clients with Personal Injury and Criminal Defense in Northern Kentucky. Mr. West has been an insurance defense car accident lawyer for insurance companies (State Farm...

Rating: 7.8

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Boone County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more

Bio: Since 1999, I represented clients in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for their family law issues, such as divorce and custody, as well as defended client charged with crimes for petty misdemeanors up through murder, and literally everythi...

Rating: 8.2

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Boone County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

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

We offer flexible evening and weekend appointments to better serve you. Call today so we can help!

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(859) 594-7361

Aaron M Beck's Website

Boone County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Divorce & Separation

Bio: I was born in Russia. I am a graduate of Moscow State University (master's degree in law). I practiced law in Moscow and Moscow Region, Russia, for four years before moving to the United States in 1998. Law is my true passion. I went to law school...

Rating: 6.7

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Boone County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Business and more

Bio: I graduated from Ursuline Academy high school in Blue Ash, OH in 2002, Northern Kentucky University in 2006, and Northern Kentucky University, Chase Law School in 2010. I have been practicing law in OH since 2010 and KY since 2011. I'm a member of...

Rating: 7.6

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Boone County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Wills & Living Wills and more

Bio: I started my own practice because I wanted to help clients on my terms. I represent clients in Boone, Kenton, Gallatin, Grant, Pendleton, and Bracken Counties. I currently utilize a virtual office for the convenience of my clients, which means tha...

Rating: 6.9

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Boone County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Real Estate and more

Bio: As a small business attorney, Jack serves as general counsel to many small and mid-sized corporations and has extensive experience counseling owners, executives, and officers in all areas of their business, including corporate formation, mergers a...

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(859) 594-7654

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Boone County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury

Review: "I was accused of FELONY child abuse and assault, incarecerated for twenty two months.there was an extensive investigation which took course over those many months.finally Sean Pharr flew in expert to testify on what he had found through said inves..."

Rating: 6.6

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Boone County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more

Bio: My entire practice of law has centered around Northern Kentucky. I have been lucky to have been a part of the legal system from many different view points. I started my legal career as an Assistant Public Advocate or what many know as a public def...

Rating: 8.3

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Boone County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Divorce & Separation and more

Review: "My recent experience with Mr. Green resulted with great success. I find him to be very diligent and knowledgeable in his study of the current laws encompassing divorce, child custody, business, and personal finance evaluations. While performing wi..."

Rating: 7.4

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Boone County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more

Bio: Wilbur M. Zevely is a partner in the Florence, KY law firm Busald Funk Zevely, PSC. He has practiced law since 1972. He concentrates his practice in criminal law, domestic relations, and DUI cases. He has defended thousands of clients in criminal ...

Rating: 9.9

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Boone County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Constitutional, Litigation and more

Review: "Chris advised my company on an international transaction involving complex environmental issues in the United States; because of his quick turn around, attention to detail, and understanding of our sensitivies, we were able to understand our risks..."

Rating: 4.2

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Boone County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy and Debt, General Practice, Criminal Defense

Review: "I have trusted Michael Lyons to educate me and represent me concerning the law, my rights, and the ins and outs of child custody. He has helped me achieve many positive results in maintaining my rights and privileges as a father and has given me ..."

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Boone County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more

Bio: Steve Doan is an entrepreneurial leader who understands what it means to practice law in an ever-changing social landscape. He graduated from Salmon P. Chase College of Law in 2012, where he excelled as a member of the Arbitration Team focusing on...

Rating: 6.6

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