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    Jeff Robert Laybourne

    Jeff Robert Laybourne

    4.723 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Landlord & Tenant
    Bio: With 20 years of experience in criminal defense, OVI/DUI defense and juvenile law, Jeff is uniquely prepared to aggressively pursue his clients’ interests. While specializing in the field of criminal defense, Jeff has successfully represented clie...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Scott Michael Lear

    Scott Michael Lear

    5.02 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "I had a complicated case. I was accused of doing something that I did not do. Mr. Lear believed in me and took care of the situation. The case was eventually dismissed. I recommend him to help you. You just need to trust his experience in the syst..."
    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 ..."
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Randall Puterbaugh

    Michael Randall Puterbaugh

    5.013 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Former prosecutor, elected official, adjunct professor, law firm partner, death penalty certified, NFL agent and Certified Title IX Investigator - having tried criminal cases at the municipal, county and federal levels and having handled matters f...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Michael Arthur Newland

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    Michael Arthur Newland

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    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Expungement and more
    Rating:  7.0
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    Gregory Lowell Harvey

    Gregory Lowell Harvey

    5.039 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: Prior to law school, I worked in multiple legal environments including: intern at Clark County Prosecutor's Office – Appellate Division, Law Clerk at a small general practice firm, Regulatory Analyst, and Compliance Analyst in the Regulatory Compl...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Jodie Drees Ganote

    Jodie Drees Ganote

    4.944 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I am an attorney who represents people who have been falsely accused or have made a tragic mistake and find themselves accused of a crime or a traffic violation in either Ohio or Kentucky. No matter what, it ends up being them against the GOVERNME...
    Rating:  10
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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:  9.5
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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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    David Craig Sheldon

    David Craig Sheldon

    4.823 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I have dedicated my career to helping both the injured and the accused. My thirty years of experience encompasses work as a plaintiff's attorney for Cleveland personal injury firms (Stuart I. Garson, Jones Day Reavis & Pogue, and Smith &...
    Rating:  10
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    Samuel Harry Shamansky

    Samuel Harry Shamansky

    4.450 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "Sam is an excellent lawyer. He has a very commanding presence inside the courtroom and prosecutors know it. Sam was extremely knowledgeable and reassuring."
    Rating:  9.1
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    Matthew Aaron Mishak

    Matthew Aaron Mishak

    4.883 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family
    Bio: Matthew A. Mishak is the Managing Attorney of Mishak Law, a premier technology-driven law firm serving Northeast Ohio. With over two decades of trial experience, Matthew provides elite representation in both Family Law and Criminal Defense matters...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Jamison Andrew Offineer

    Jamison Andrew Offineer

    5.029 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "In today’s world it can be rare to find an attorney like Jamison Offineer, who is truly understanding and compassionate not only in procuring the best outcome for you but also in assuaging your fears and anxieties about court procedures. It was al..."
    Rating:  8.7
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    Ellen Biscotti Rittgers

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    Ellen Biscotti Rittgers

    5.01 review
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Ellen Rittgers is a seasoned trial lawyer delivering strong results for nearly 40 years.
    Rating:  9.9
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    Robert Edward Calesaric

    Robert Edward Calesaric

    5.05 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: My practice is limited to three specific areas: DUI/OVI; Criminal Defense; and Personal Injury/Wrongful Death. If the case involves an automobile, than the odds are it is a case that I will litigate whether it is from the DUI Defense perspective o...
    Rating:  10
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    Miranda D Holbrook

    Miranda D Holbrook

    4.930 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: My name is Miranda Holbrook - and I am committed to DUI and criminal defense. I am licensed to practice in Ohio and Kentucky. I previously worked as a criminal prosecutor for 14 years and I truly believe that this background as a prosectuor allows...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Ajmeri Hoque

    Ajmeri Hoque

    5.04 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Ajmeri Hoque was born in Bangladesh and raised in New York. She and her family moved to Columbus, Ohio when she began her undergraduate career at The Ohio State University. While attending OSU, she fell in love with the city and decided to obtain ...
    Rating:  9.4
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    John Joseph Dowell

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    John Joseph Dowell

    5.08 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, General Practice
    Bio: John J. Dowell is an associate attorney at The Goldberg Law Firm.
    Rating:  7.0
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    Ross Teele Smith

    Ross Teele Smith

    5.062 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Attorney Smith was born and raised in Florida. He grew up in Winter Haven, which is immediately between Orlando and Tampa. He grew up playing baseball, basketball, soccer, tennis, and golf. However, he excelled in tennis and golf. He graduated fro...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Brandon James Henderson

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    Brandon James Henderson

    5.027 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Drug Crime, Car Accidents and more
    Need a passionate, knowledgeable, hard-working attorney? Call now for a free initial consultation!
    Rating:  10
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