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Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

Katelyn Mollett brings 11+ years of Ohio courtroom experience to Shark Law Firm, focusing on criminal defense and OVI matters. A former Hamilton and Clermont County prosecutor, she has handled hundreds of cases and provides strategic, dedicated re...

Rating: 6.6

Call for a consultation(513) 657-2315

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Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

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

Bio: Prior to joining Roderick Linton Belfance in 2015, Kristopher was the Managing Associate of his prior firm’s Cleveland Office. He became a partner in 2021 and a Shareholder in 2022. He focuses in Municipal law where he severes as Law Director for ...

Rating: 9.9

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Ohio

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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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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Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

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

Bio: Limited Clients. Proven Results. Robert G. Stiefvater is the Ohio solo attorney at Stiefvater Law, LLC in Brecksville. Licensed in Ohio since 2003. The office is at 8748 Brecksville Road, Suite 225. The practice accepts a limited number of files i...

Rating: 9.3

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Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Federal Crime

Review: "Our experience with Mr. Turbow was very positive. We have had limited experience in dealing with legal issues and Mr. Turbow guided us, instructed us in legal issues, was compassionate and caring to us. When we had to go to the courthouse for issu..."

Rating: 7.7

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Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

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

Bio: Former County Prosecutor now protecting the rights and defending the freedom of the accused. After serving five years as an assistant prosecutor, I have devoted the last 11+ years of my career representing those accused of criminal charges and OVI...

Rating: 8.5

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Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Education

Bio: As a former Cuyahoga County Prosecutor, Kiran Kovoor Mikhaiel brings invaluable experience and insider knowledge to her criminal defense practice at Mikhaiel Law. A lifelong Ohioan, Kiran leverages her comprehensive understanding of the state’s le...

Rating: 7.5

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Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Juvenile and more

We have represented clients charged with everything from misdemeanor littering, DUI, Assault, Drug cases to Felony Murder

Rating: 6.7

Call for a consultation(740) 688-6479

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Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Landlord & Tenant, Family and more

Bio: Kurt W. Bruderly (“Brewed-early”) received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Toledo College of Law, after first receiving his Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from the University of Michigan. While in law school, Kurt was coach of the Moot ...

Rating: 9.1

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Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney in 2026. An attorney with vast experience in criminal trial work! Let me get the result you deserve!

Rating: 8.6

Call for a FREE consultation(440) 530-9773

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Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

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

Bio: Attorney Nicholas G. Gounaris is a founding partner at the law firm. As a skilled attorney, Mr. Gounaris has experience handling cases involving all forms of complex litigation. Mr. Gounaris has successfully tried cases in Municipal, State and Fed...

Rating: 10

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Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and more

Bio: Brandon Duber brings a wealth of both civil and criminal law experience to Bentoff & Duber. Currently he focuses his practice on workers’ compensation, personal injury, criminal defense and medical malpractice. He represents those individuals...

Rating: 9.5

Call for a consultation(216) 859-1267

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Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: SRD Law Office, led by Attorney Sallynda Rothchild Dennison, provides aggressive criminal defense representation from its downtown Columbus office. Sallynda personally reviews every case and is committed to protecting her clients' rights, reputati...

Rating: 8.8

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Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more

Bio: Michael J. Streng is a partner at Bridges, Jillisky, Streng, Weller & Gullifer, LLC. The firm has been recognized by US News and World Reports as a Top Tier Law Firm in Ohio and maintains an AV Rating with Martindale-Hubbell. Michael is a...

Rating: 10

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Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals

Bio: A former prosecutor and Assistant Attorney General, Attorney Adam VanHo is recognized as one of Ohio's top criminal defense attorneys and one of the state's premier litigators. VanHo represents a wide variety of clients -- ranging from business ex...

Rating: 8.2

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Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation and more

Experienced aggressive representation on all felony and misdemeanor cases. Member of the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Rating: 8.8

Call for a FREE consultation(740) 214-8017

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Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

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

Review: "Josh went above and beyond to assist me in legal matters during a tough situation. Always easily accessible and willing to listen to me. Would recommend 100% to anyone looking for a hard working attorney."

Rating: 8.6

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Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Attorney Brock Schoenlein is recognized as a leader in Ohio DUI/OVI and Criminal Defense. His expertise and reputation for excellent results in his field set him above the rest when it comes to defending OVI, vehicular homicide, and drug cases at ...

Rating: 10

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Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 1 year

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Litigation and more

Bio: Attended University of Cincinnati undergrad for Criminal Justice. Attended Salmon P. Chase for law school. Spent a year with a limited license assisting prosecutors in Middletown Municipal Court. Performed and won nearly 20 trials in misdemeanors ...

Rating: 5.6

Call for a consultation(513) 547-4727

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Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Serious Defense. Strategic Advocacy

Rating: 6.5

Call for a FREE consultation(513) 440-3152

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Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Social Security, Litigation

Review: "Lester Postash is my ideal of a fine, ethical, and skilled lawyer. He is also one of the finest and most committed men I ever had the pleasure of dealing with both as a lawyer and later as a client. He has provided outstanding services to those I'..."

Rating: 6.7

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