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    Jeffrey R. McQuiston

    Jeffrey R. McQuiston

    4.47 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Commercial and more
    Bio: Jeff carries an impressive history within the "legal" realm. Starting with an education at DePauw and later Marquette University. This began the impressive 38 years of practice that Jeff has obtained. Along those 38 years Jeff has gained extensive...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Clayton James Crates

    Clayton James Crates

    5.03 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Juvenile
    Review: "Was professional and honest. Definitely going to keep the number if I ever need it for the future."
    Rating:  6.9
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    Robert Neil Harvey

    Robert Neil Harvey

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    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family
    Rating:  6.8
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    Thomas John Lucente

    Thomas John Lucente

    5.01 review
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Appeals
    Bio: I'm the Chief Public Defender for the Office of the Mercer County Ohio Public Defender. Before becoming a lawyer, I spent 30 years as a journalist, newspaper editor and newspaper columnist.
    Rating:  7.2
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    Mark Anthony Palermo

    Mark Anthony Palermo

    5.01 review
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Business and more
    Review: "This guy is a very good lawyer very knowledgeable and very giving I ask a question he gave a response very promptly called me we talked he gave me some advice. questions I asked that he answered and did not charge me I can say with some certainty ..."
    Rating:  6.1
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    Heather Lynn Keck

    Heather Lynn Keck

    5.01 review
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Corporate & Incorporation
    Bio: As a former prosecuting attorney, I have the experience and knowledge to help you with all of your criminal, traffic, juvenile, and OVI/DUI issues. Additionally, as a small business owner, I can help you with all of your small business legal trans...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Thomas Michael DiCaudo

    Thomas Michael DiCaudo

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    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Rating:  7.5
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    Anthony Theodore Kaplanis

    Anthony Theodore Kaplanis

    1.52 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "This attorney missed a court appearance and failed to demonstrate a commitment to me, his client. Look further for an attorney you can trust to show and do what he/she is supposed to do. It's not Tony Kaplanis that you want representing you."
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    Terri Sue King

    Terri Sue King

    5.01 review
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "My experience with Ms. King was eye opening and a realistic experience. She really cared about me n my case and went to bat 110% as my defense attorney once she seen the truth of my story. She is very approachable but a no nonsense woman off the r..."
    Rating:  7.2
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    James Jonathan Hofelich

    James Jonathan Hofelich

    5.01 review
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Corporate & Incorporation, General Practice and more
    Review: "Ive used James a few times for criminal and traffic defense. I have to say this man can get things done. EVERYTHING hes told me he can do, he has done. Exceptional experience. Better call James! He gets my vote. 100%"
    Rating:  6.5
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    Alan Lorne Weeter

    Alan Lorne Weeter

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    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Rating:  6.8
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    Richard Julio Perez

    Richard Julio Perez

    3.76 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Speeding and Traffic Ticket
    Review: "This was my first experience 2026 with Mr. Perez and I must say that he went above and beyond on this case. He reached out to me and shared updates concerning the trial and his gave his expert advise. I know that this man is genuinely honest, mo..."
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    Brynn Ashley Saunders Noe

    Brynn Ashley Saunders Noe

    5.01 review
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family and more
    Review: "Brynn represented me in a domestic relations case. She is a very good lawyer. She was very knowledgeable of domestic relations law. Attorney Brynn was always prepared to represent my case through several hearings. upon all, I trusted her and she ..."
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    Louis Martin Defabio

    Louis Martin Defabio

    5.01 review
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "Great lawyer, he's not all about the money. Lou genuinely cares and will do his best to keep you out of harms way, owe a lot to this man. I can't thank him enough."
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    Mohammad S. Abdallah

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    Mohammad S. Abdallah

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    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Business and more
    Bio: Attorney Mohammad Abdallah, born in upstate New York and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, holds a B.S. in Chemistry from Cleveland State University and a J.D. from the University of Akron School of Law, with a Certificate in Intellectual Property Law an...
    Rating:  6.1
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    James Cecil Staton

    James Cecil Staton

    1.01 review
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Rating:  7.0
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    Robert Rolf Whitney

    Robert Rolf Whitney

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    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile
    Rating:  6.9
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    Aviva Louise Wilcher

    Aviva Louise Wilcher

    5.02 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Juvenile and more
    Review: "by the time i hired her my case was to far down but she did her job and worked hard kept me in the loop and got me the best that i was able to get instead of yrs in prison"
    Rating:  6.4
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    Sean Patrick Martin

    Sean Patrick Martin

    3.29 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Estate Planning and more
    Bio: Currently Sean is practicing in Northeast Ohio and serves clients in Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Medina, Lorain, and Trumbull Counties. If you live outside of this geographical area, please contact me find to discuss representation. Call to...
    Rating:  8.0
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    John David Hill

    John David Hill

    5.01 review
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I have been practicing criminal defense in the Greater Cincinnati area--including Hamilton, Clermont, Butler, and Warren Counties--since 2013. I am licensed to practice in all courts of the State of Ohio as well as in the United States District Co...
    Rating:  7.1
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