Top Rated Avon Lake, OH Criminal Defense Lawyers

60 criminal defense lawyers serve Avon Lake, OH. Compare the best based on 160+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Lorain County are listed below.

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Avon Lake Has 60 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 160 Reviews

158-A Lear Road, Avon Lake, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, General Practice

Review: "I would highly recommend this Attorney to anyone looking for honest, trustworthy representation. He genuinely cares about his clients and will work hard to fight for them. If I ever need representation in the future, I have no doubt in my mind who..."

Rating: 8.0

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VanDenBossche, Esq.
525 Avon Belden Rd, Avon Lake, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Commercial, Contracts & Agreements

Rating: 6.7

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Avon Lake, OH

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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Susan Cruzado Burge Attorney At Law
2406 Aqua Marine Blvd, Avon Lake, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile Law

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Law Office of James V. Barilla
32366 Birchwood, Avon Lake, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Civil Rights and more

Bio: Lorain County Attorney James V. Barilla has dedicated his life to the practice of law. For over two decades, he has built up relationships with his many clients while helping them in many areas of their lives. He cares about his clients, and maint...

Rating: 7.0

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3m Company
433 Windward Way, Avon Lake, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation

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G.M. Smith Co., LPA
33686 Walker Rd, P O Box 210, Avon Lake, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice

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31950 Krebs Rd, Avon Lake, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Ethics and Professional Responsibility, Personal Injury

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Joan E. Lissner
291 Dellwood Rd, Avon Lake, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Juvenile Law

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249 Crestwood Dr, Avon Lake, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Speeding and Traffic Ticket

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Avient Coproration
33587 Walker Rd, Avon Lake, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Intellectual Property, Patent Application, Trademark Application and more

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112 Westwind Dr, Avon Lake, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Appeals and more

Rating: 6.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Avon Lake (Sheffield Village)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Probate

Bio: Attorney Ortner was admitted to the bar in 1998. His goal is to provide an innovative approach to solving legal problems. Kenneth graduated from Firelands High School and graduated Magna cum laude from Ohio University and Magna cum laude from Clev...

Rating: 8.9

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Bremke Law, LLC
37040 Colorado Avenue, Avon, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Appeals and more

Bio: Giovanna has over ten years of experience and is experienced in a variety of legal matters including representing clients in both civil litigation, civil transactional work, appellate practice, and criminal defense. Giovanna actively represents in...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Avon Lake (Westlake)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Commercial, Immigration and more

Bio: Ms. Jiang has worked on all phases of business, from starting up to divestiture, and routinely advised companies on different issues related to merger and acquisition (M&A), restructuring the business, buying and selling asset/ownership, securing ...

Rating: 8.2

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2406 Aqua Marine Blvd, Avon Lake, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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Erin A. Downs LLC
37040 Colorado, Avon, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more

Bio: Thank you for considering me to be your help in a time of need. This is about you, not me. When we sit down together for our first appointment I will ask you three questions. First, what problem brought you to me. Second, what are your concerns, f...

Rating: 8.3

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Avon Lake (Westlake)

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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Criminal Defense Attorney near Avon Lake (Bay Village)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Family and more

Review: "Pat makes it his personal mission to walk you through every step of the legal process. Pat is very personal making sure that you feel comfortable and you have a friend on your side. Pat is detailed oriented, holds himself to a very professional st..."

Rating: 6.8

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Avon Lake (Westlake)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Contracts & Agreements, Appeals and more

Review: "If you have a legitimate claim and you want the best then Leigh is the one. Why settle for less when you can have the best. I was impressed with Mrs.Prugh knowledge and abilities. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her."

Rating: 7.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Avon Lake (Westlake)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Business

Bio: I am a former Assistant Cuyahoga County Prosecutor, where I prosecuted felony criminal charges in the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court and Juvenile Court. I now focus the majority of my practice in the area of white collar criminal defense. I re...

Rating: 8.8

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Which Criminal Defense lawyers have been licensed the longest in Avon Lake, OH?

Jeffrey Leahy Kocian 59 years licensed
Richard Davis McClure 53 years licensed
Bruce Tyler Wick 50 years licensed
James Michael Burge 50 years licensed
Edward Michael Janis 49 years licensed
James Lawrence Miraldi 48 years licensed
James R Columbro 48 years licensed
Darrel Anthony Bilancini 47 years licensed
Kreig J Brusnahan 44 years licensed
Leonard John Pappas 41 years licensed

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Which Avon Lake, OH Criminal Defense lawyers are newest to the area?

Joseph Richard Lucchesi 4 years licensed
Carl Michael Felice IV 5 years licensed
Matthew Richard Aberegg 5 years licensed
Andrew Charles Ortner 5 years licensed
Mark Anthony Palermo 8 years licensed
Jason Shankel Harless 9 years licensed
Douglas Gerald Walters 10 years licensed
Calin Serban Radoi 10 years licensed
Daniel Mccarthy Rogers 11 years licensed
Abeir Ali Faraj 11 years licensed

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Avon Lake, OH Criminal Defense Lawyers

Avon Lake Has 60 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 160 Reviews

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