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    618 criminal defense lawyers serve Cincinnati, OH. Compare the best based on 3016+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Hamilton County are listed below.

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    Robert F. Healey

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    Robert F. Healey

    5.0300 reviews
    Minnillo Law Group Hyde Park Office
    2712 Observatory Ave., Cincinnati, OH
    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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    Jack Scott Gatlin

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    Jack Scott Gatlin

    5.04 reviews
    Gatlin Voelker
    Sawyer Point Building, 720 East Pete Rose Way Suite 300, Cincinnati, OH
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 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
    Shark Law Firm
    1136 St Gregory Street, Unit 110, Cincinnati, OH
    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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    Stephenie N. Lape

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    Stephenie N. Lape

    5.013 reviews
    Stephenie N. Lape, PLLC
    810 Sycamore Street, Sixth Floor, Cincinnati, OH
    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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    Charles Matthew Rittgers

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    Charles Matthew Rittgers

    5.038 reviews
    Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima
    3734 Eastern Avenue, Cincinnati, OH
    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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    William Richard Gallagher

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    William Richard Gallagher

    4.929 reviews
    Arenstein & Gallagher
    114 East 8th Street, Cincinnati, OH
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Appeals and more
    Aggressive Representation In State & Federal Court. Call Today.
    Rating:  10
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    Brad Joseph Groene

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    Brad Joseph Groene

    4.818 reviews
    Bradley J. Groene
    810 Sycamore St., Fl 3, Cincinnati, OH
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Cincinnati native Brad J. Groene is a compassionate and industrious legal advocate who has been practicing law in the greater Cincinnati metropolitan area for five years. Brad’s sole practice areas comprise criminal defense, OVI / DUI and traffic ...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Ryan L. DeBra

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    Ryan L. DeBra

    4.634 reviews
    DeBra Law, LLC
    4010 Executive Park Drive, Suite 240, Cincinnati, OH
    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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    Richard Jay Goldberg

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    Richard Jay Goldberg

    5.012 reviews
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    Schuh & Goldberg LLP
    2368 Victory Parkway, Suite 650,, Cincinnati, OH
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime and more
    Experienced, Professional and Respected. We have been providing Legal Representation to the Cincinnati area for over 45 years. Call us Today for a Free Consultation!
    Rating:  10
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    Justin Aaron Sanders

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    Justin Aaron Sanders

    4.84 reviews
    Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima
    3734 Eastern Avenue, Cincinnati, OH
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 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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    Charles Henry Rittgers

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    Charles Henry Rittgers

    4.813 reviews
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    Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima
    3734 Eastern Avenue, Cincinnati, OH
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Our law firm has the results to prove that your case is in good hands when you work with us.
    Rating:  10
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    Ellen Biscotti Rittgers

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    Ellen Biscotti Rittgers

    5.01 review
    Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima
    3734 Eastern Avenue, Cincinnati, OH
    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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    Scott Aaron Rubenstein

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    Scott Aaron Rubenstein

    5.022 reviews
    The Law Offices of Scott A. Rubenstein
    125 East Court Street, Suite 1000, Cincinnati, OH
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    You need a skilled and experienced trial/ appellate attorney. Please see my website for more details
    Rating:  10
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    Joseph Bernard Suhre

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    Joseph Bernard Suhre

    5.0298 reviews
    Suhre & Associates, LLC
    300 W 4th Street, Cincinnati, OH
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Call for a free consultation on your criminal case. Former Police officer and aggressive attorney.
    Rating:  10
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    Wesley Matthew Nakajima

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    Wesley Matthew Nakajima

    5.05 reviews
    Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima
    3734 Eastern Avenue, Cincinnati, OH
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Serious Charges Demand Serious Defense, Call For A Consultation!
    Rating:  9.2
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    Brian David Joslyn

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    Brian David Joslyn

    4.870 reviews
    Joslyn Law Firm
    1117 Broadway Street, Cincinnati, OH
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more
    Rated Top Lawyer in Criminal Defense. Experienced, Successful, and Knowledgeable Representation.
    Rating:  10
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    Bruce Kevin Hust

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    Bruce Kevin Hust

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    Shark Law Firm
    1136 St Gregory Street, Unit 110, Cincinnati, OH
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile
    Rating:  6.7
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    Arthur Norman Aubin

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    Arthur Norman Aubin

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    Gatlin Voelker
    720 East Pete Rose Way, Suite 300, Cincinnati, OH
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Health Care
    Rating:  6.9
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    Tanner Duncan

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    Tanner Duncan

    5.0107 reviews
    Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima
    3734 Eastern Avenue, Cincinnati, OH
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    When Your Freedom or Future Is on the Line—We Fight to Win.
    Rating:  7.1
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    Heather Nicole Geis

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    Heather Nicole Geis

    5.01 review
    Shark Law Firm
    1136 St Gregory Street, Unit 110, Cincinnati, OH
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "Heather was an advocate and ally during the difficult time of a divorce. She was incredibly responsive, courteous and offered tangible, relatable advice to move quickly to a collaborative and win-win resolution. She worked seamlessly with opposing..."
    Rating:  6.5
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