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    73 criminal defense lawyers serve Amherst, OH. Compare the best based on 196+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Lorain County are listed below.

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    Matthew Aaron Mishak

    Matthew Aaron Mishak

    4.883 reviews
    Mishak Law - Amherst
    199 N. Leavitt Rd., Suite 200, Amherst, OH
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: OVER FIFTEEN YEARS OF EXPERIENCE THOUSANDS OF CASES HANDLED SEASONED TRIAL ATTORNEY FORMER CHIEF PROSECUTOR TOP 10% OF LAW SCHOOL GRADUATING CLASS For as long as I can remember I have had a passion for easing the lives of others by helping them ta...
    Rating:  8.6
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    John David Toth

    John David Toth

    3.73 reviews
    The Law Office of John Toth
    766 Park Ave., Amherst, OH
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, General Practice and more
    Bio: Experienced attorney working in criminal, domestic, and small business issues. I am former trial prosecutor with extensive criminal experience. I have dealt with cases ranging from marijuana sales, to major drug offenders, to rape & violent crimes...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Jeffrey G. Edleman

    Jeffrey G. Edleman

    5.01 review
    260 S. Main St., Suite 108, Amherst, OH
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation and more
    Review: "I've gotten a good few speeding tickets around the Northeast Ohio area, and Jeffrey has gotten all of them pled down, saving me from points on my license and higher insurance premiums. He charges a fair price for effective representation - well wo..."
    Rating:  6.6
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    Jd Daniel Tomlinson

    Jd Daniel Tomlinson

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    Criminal Defense Attorney near Amherst (Elyria)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Martin Joseph Conry

    Martin Joseph Conry

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    Attorney Martin J. Conry
    49969 Greystone Dr, Amherst, OH
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Bankruptcy and Debt, Business, Criminal Defense and more
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    Zachary Barnett Simonoff

    Zachary Barnett Simonoff

    4.913 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Amherst (Elyria)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice, Landlord & Tenant and more
    Bio: I am from New York and grew up on Long Island. I graduated from Plainview JFK in Plainview New York. I worked at the Old Bethpage Village Restoration during summers while I was in undergraduate at GWU. After Graduation from GWU I was in a post gra...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Troy Dana Wisehart

    Troy Dana Wisehart

    4.715 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Amherst (Vermilion)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: I am a native of Bedford, Michigan, just across the state line from Toledo, Ohio. When I'm not defending clients, I enjoy coaching high school basketball, supporting Cleveland, Ohio's pro sports teams, and taking walks with my family and our dogs....
    Rating:  9.6
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    Paul Andrew Griffin

    Paul Andrew Griffin

    5.01 review
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Amherst (Lorain)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: My practice is focused on all aspects of criminal law - from misdemeanors to felonies, totrials and appeals. I am a member of the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and have handled cases throughout Ohio in both Federal and State Courts.
    Rating:  8.0
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    Geoffrey Randall Smith

    Geoffrey Randall Smith

    5.01 review
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Amherst (Elyria)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Probate, DUI & DWI
    Review: "Mr. Smith helped me through a long, brutal personal injury case that ended in mediation with a better than expected settlement. He went the extra mile for me!"
    Rating:  7.8
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    Sean Alexander Boris

    Sean Alexander Boris

    5.05 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Amherst (Elyria)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I am a graduate of Case Western Reserve University School of Law. I have been licensed to practice law in Ohio since 2008. Since that time I have devoted my entire practice and career to criminal defense. I love being a criminal defense attorney. ...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Melissa Christine Kobasher

    Melissa Christine Kobasher

    5.02 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Amherst (Elyria)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, General Practice and more
    Review: "Melissa is very good at what she does. She takes the time to do her research and is very forward giving you your options which is in the best interest for you. And she doesn't over charge like most I dealt with. Looks young but doesn't back down f..."
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    Michael Joseph Kinlin

    Michael Joseph Kinlin

    4.04 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Amherst (Elyria)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "Mike represented me on a personal matter. Was a great attorney and a huge help. I would recommend Mike to anyone that needs a very good professional attorney"
    Rating:  6.9
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    Stephanie Smith Pinskey

    Stephanie Smith Pinskey

    5.01 review
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Amherst (Elyria)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Attorney Stephanie S. Pinskey is a life-long Lorain County resident that is dedicated to serving thearea's legal needs. Stephanie graduated fromMarion L. Steele High School in Amherst. After high school she was employed as a manager at several McD...
    Rating:  7.1
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    William E. Mooney

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    William E. Mooney

    4.913 reviews
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    Criminal Defense Attorney near Amherst (Elyria)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "I had no clue what to expect or anything about the legal process. Attorney Mooney kept me informed every step of the process. I was looking at 2 yrs and a felony 5. Attorney Mooney got me in a program known as Intervention in lue of Conviction. I ..."
    Rating:  6.6
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    Paul R. St. Marie

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    Paul R. St. Marie

    2.33 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Amherst (Elyria)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Review: "Attorney St. Marie was kind, courteous, sincere, listened to my needs, answered every question, completed what I needed done, and gave me sound advice. He helped me get answers I needed, and completed the work I needed done that was very detriment..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Margaret C. Lieux

    Margaret C. Lieux

    5.01 review
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Amherst (Elyria)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Wills & Living Wills, Juvenile
    Review: "I was blessed when Maggie Leux What is appointed by the courts to help me. She was able to do more for me than my retained lawyer did in 5 months . So happy I was able to fire him in time to walk out instead of sitting weeks trying to post bond. T..."
    Rating:  6.0
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    Michael David Doyle

    Michael David Doyle

    5.03 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Amherst (Elyria)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: 25 years legal experience
    Rating:  7.1
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    Jeffery Scott Brown

    Jeffery Scott Brown

    4.318 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Amherst (Elyria)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation
    Bio: Attorney Jeffery S. Brown served his country in the United States Marine Corp after graduating high school. In 1997, he graduated from Pennsyvania State University with a Bachelor of Science in Economics. In 2001, he graduated from the Thomas Cool...
    Rating:  7.3
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    Jack Wayne Bradley

    Jack Wayne Bradley

    3.715 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Amherst (Lorain)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Bradley represented me recently for a difficult OMVI case. Things looked gloomy for me. Throughout the case, Jack was easily accessible when I had questions. He was very punctual, well dressed, well spoken; and professional at all times. D..."
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    Jenifer Christine Berki

    Jenifer Christine Berki

    5.01 review
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Amherst (Elyria)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Juvenile and more
    Review: "Jenifer was an amazing attorney! One of the best in Lorain county! I would definitely recommend her to anyone!"
    Rating:  7.0
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