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    33 criminal defense lawyers serve Athens, OH. Compare the best based on 105+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Athens County are listed below.

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    Athens Has 33 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 105 Reviews

    Andrew Hugh Stevenson

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    Andrew Hugh Stevenson

    5.049 reviews
    Andrew H. Stevenson
    14 N. Court Street, Suite 302, Athens, OH
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Experienced, Effective and Dedicated Criminal Defense of Felonies and Misdemeanor for Over 20 Years
    Rating:  9.9
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    Zachary Lee Tidaback

    Zachary Lee Tidaback

    5.07 reviews
    Mollica Gall Sloan & Sillery Co. LPA
    35 North College Street, P.O. Box 958, Athens, OH
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation and more
    Bio: My practice concentrations are primarily in criminal defense, personal injury, family law matters, defending employers in workers' compensation claims and civil trial practice. I am originally from Bucyrus, Ohio, and graduated from Ohio University...
    Rating:  10
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    Kyle Chase Henderson

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    Kyle Chase Henderson

    2.36 reviews
    Henderson & Henderson Attorneys at Law
    188 North Lancaster Street, Athens, OH
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family and more
    Bio: Attorney Kyle C. Henderson received his law degree from the University of Dayton School of Law, and his bachelor’s degree from Ohio University. Kyle C. Henderson is a member of the American Bar Association, Ohio State Bar Association, Fairfield Co...
    Rating:  7.9
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    George Peter Mccarthy

    George Peter Mccarthy

    5.017 reviews
    Mollica Gall Sloan, Sillery & McCarthy Co. LPA
    P.O. Box 958, 35 N. College Ave, Athens, OH
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Dear Potential Client, I've built my practice around taking care of peoples legal problems since 1990 as a prosecutor and then as a criminial defense attorney as well as a general civil attorney since 2002. My clients find me easy to reach and I p...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Douglas Joseph Francis

    Douglas Joseph Francis

    5.01 review
    Office of The Ohio Public Defender
    184 N Lancaster St, Athens, OH
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I was facing a 10 year sentence, and that was while I had Buzz Ball for an attorney, and then I fired Buzz and got Douglas Francis, and he got me a better Plea Deal than I was offered through Buzz Ball and I'd paid Buzz Ball $12k, Douglas Francis ..."
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    Sky Pettey

    Sky Pettey

    5.01 review
    449 East State Street, Athens, OH
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "Help with my case 4 year ago. Will recommend him highly. Available to answer questions."
    Rating:  6.5
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    John Randall Cornely

    John Randall Cornely

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    Office of the Ohio Public Defender
    80 N. Court Street, Athens, OH
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Personal Injury
    Rating:  7.3
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    Kerry Robert Toy

    Kerry Robert Toy

    3.920 reviews
    Toy Law Office
    50 1/2 S Court St, Athens, OH
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Juvenile and more
    Review: "I’ve had an excellent experience working with Mr. Toy as my attorney. He is professional, patient, and always makes sure I fully understand every step of the process. He communicates clearly, responds quickly, and genuinely cares about getting the..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Michael Ray Huff

    Michael Ray Huff

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    Michael R Huff
    5131 Wooten Rd, Athens, OH
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice, Violent Crime and more
    Rating:  6.9
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    Todd Leroy Grace

    Todd Leroy Grace

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    Athens County Municipal Court
    8 E Washington St Ste 201, Athens, OH
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Keller Joseph Blackburn

    Keller Joseph Blackburn

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    Athens County
    Athens CO. Courthouse, 1 Scourt St, Athens, OH
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Kristi Buffington

    Kristi Buffington

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    184 N. Lancaster St., Athens, OH
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  6.6
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    Michael Joe Courtney

    Michael Joe Courtney

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    Ohio University
    19 E Circle Dr Ste 385, Athens, OH
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Employment and Labor, Government, Criminal Defense
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    Merry Margaret Saunders

    Merry Margaret Saunders

    Not yet reviewedReview Merry
    Athens County
    1 S Court St, Athens, OH
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Andrew Thomas Sanderson

    Andrew Thomas Sanderson

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    Athens County Prosecuting Attorney
    1 S Court St, Athens, OH
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Larry Scott Petroff

    Larry Scott Petroff

    2.52 reviews
    L. Scott Petroff Attorney At Law LLC
    8 N Court St Ste 306, Athens, OH
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals
    Review: "Scott helped me more with his consultation than most attorneys usually do. He couldn't take my case, but he went as far as helping me find another attorney."
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    Sabrina Jane Ennis

    Sabrina Jane Ennis

    Not yet reviewedReview Sabrina
    Athens County Courthouse, 1 S. Court St, 1st Floor, Athens, OH
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
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    Timothy Lowell Warren

    Timothy Lowell Warren

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    Athens County Prosecuting Attorney
    1 S Court St Rm 1, Athens County Courthouse, Athens, OH
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Lisa Ann Eliason

    Lisa Ann Eliason

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    City of Athens Ohio
    Law Admin. Building, East Washington St., Athens, OH
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Public Finance and Tax Exempt Finance
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    Susan Louise Gwinn

    Susan Louise Gwinn

    3.02 reviews
    Gwinn Susan
    86 Columbus Road Suite 101, Athens, OH
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Susan Gwinn grew up in Southeastern Ohio where she makes her home. Susan has brought litigation on behalf of individuals whose rights have been violated. Susan currently reperesents individuals and truck drivers who have traffic violations in Sout...
    Rating:  6.5
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