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    Ohio Has 4909 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 13544 Reviews

    Robert F. Healey

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    Robert F. Healey

    5.0302 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Can a talented Defense Lawyer Make A Difference? See my reviews below to get the answer.
    Rating:  10
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    Dimitrios Makridis

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    Dimitrios Makridis

    5.01 review
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Personal Injury and more
    Criminal Cases Require A Strong Defense. Call Me Today to Fight For You! 330-286-7694
    Rating:  10
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    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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    Jack Gatlin

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    Jack Gatlin

    5.04 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Real Estate and more
    Bio: Jack focuses his practice in three main areas: complex litigation, municipal law, and representing family-owned and small businesses. He also possesses considerable experience in strategic business planning and consulting, as well as dispute resol...
    Rating:  10
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    R. Shane Herzner

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    R. Shane Herzner

    5.01 review
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Named A Rising Star by SuperLawyer Magazine. Named A Top 100 Trial Lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers. Former Assistant Prosecutor. NHTSA Certified. Attorney Shane Herzner is the founder of the Cincinnati DUI defense legal office, Shark Law Firm...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Steven Tyler Fox

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    Steven Tyler Fox

    5.091 reviews
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    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Steve has 18 years of experience as a criminal defense lawyer.
    Rating:  10
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    Charles Matthew Rittgers

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    Charles Matthew Rittgers

    5.038 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Award-Winning Criminal Defense Law Firm With Locations Throughout Ohio. Call Us For A Consultation Today. Available 24/7.
    Rating:  10
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    James William Reardon

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    James William Reardon

    5.02 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "Very professional, attentive, and knowledgeable. Highly regarded in his field."
    Rating:  8.9
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    Jack William Morrison

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    Jack William Morrison

    5.01 review
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Business and more
    Bio: Graduating with a Juris Doctorate from the University of Akron School of Law in 2005, Jack has been admitted to practice law in the State of Ohio since 2006. His legal career has been marked by a commitment to excellence and a comprehensive unders...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Daniel James Sabol

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    Daniel James Sabol

    5.020 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Skilled. Knowledgeable. Aggressive. Call Today.
    Rating:  10
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    William Richard Gallagher

    William Richard Gallagher

    4.929 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Appeals and more
    Bio: Born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, I am the oldest of 7 kids who was born in the house my father was born in. I have been a criminal defense lawyer since graduatting law school. I am an active sports fan who likes staying in shape, play...
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    Richard Jay Goldberg

    Richard Jay Goldberg

    5.012 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime and more
    Bio: I have been practicing criminal defense since 1975. I defend white collar, blue collar, and no collar cases in federal, state and local courts. I take great pride in my work for those accused of crimes or who are under investigation. I do everythi...
    Rating:  10
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    Nicholas Dominic Graman

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    Nicholas Dominic Graman

    4.810 reviews
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    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Bio: Nick Graman is an Ohio native who graduated cum laude from Xavier University. Nick graduated from the University of Cincinnati College of Law where he served as the business manager for the University of Cincinnati Law Review. He also clerked for ...
    Rating:  10
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    Frank Anthony Malocu

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    Frank Anthony Malocu

    5.084 reviews
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    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation and more
    Free Consultation, Affordable Fees, National Trial Lawyers Top 100; Top 10 Attorney NACDA.
    Rating:  10
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    Stephenie N. Lape

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    Stephenie N. Lape

    5.013 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Appeals
    Aggressively representing clients with honesty and integrity.
    Rating:  10
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    Bruce Williams

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    Bruce Williams

    4.936 reviews
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    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Wills & Living Wills
    The outcome of your case will affect the rest of your life. I offer experienced, honest hard work and experience as a trial lawyer and jury lawyer.
    Rating:  9.6
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    Ryan L. DeBra

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    Ryan L. DeBra

    4.634 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation
    Dedicated to guiding clients through difficult times.
    Rating:  10
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    James Shields Sweeney

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    James Shields Sweeney

    4.929 reviews
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    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Attorney James Sweeney provides personal, aggressive, representation to individuals throughout Ohio.
    Rating:  9.4
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    Morgan Raye Caruso

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    Morgan Raye Caruso

    5.040 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile
    Aggressive Criminal Defense. Call to discuss getting to the best outcome in your case.
    Rating:  8.9
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    Justin Aaron Sanders

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    Justin Aaron Sanders

    4.84 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Relentless dedication to my clients drives everything I do. When people come to me, they’re often facing the toughest moments of their lives—I step in to take the pressure off, handle the fight, and pursue the strongest result possible.
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Arthur Boske

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    Michael Arthur Boske

    4.623 reviews
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    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement
    You'll need a lawyer who's going to fight for you. Call now at 330.754.3212 today, stop worrying.
    Rating:  9.7
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