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Cleveland Has 817 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 2739 Reviews

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Kisling, Nestico & Redick
1111 Superior Ave Ste 520, Cleveland, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Class Action and more

Bio: Ohio personal injury lawyer Rob Nestico began his professional law experience with an insurance defense firm before switching to the plaintiff-side of personal injury. In 2005, along with Attorneys Kisling and Redick, Nestico became a founding par...

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(330) 785-7739

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The Law Office of Daniel M. Margolis, LLC
1360 W 9th St, Ste 200, Cleveland, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Education, Juvenile

Bio: Daniel M. Margolis was born and raised in Northeast Ohio. He obtained a B.A. from Carleton College and then attended theVermont Law School , where he focused his studies on criminal law and constitutional issues. He obtained his J.D. in 1996 and w...

Rating: 9.7

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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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Zukerman, Daiker & Lear, Co., L.P.A.
3912 Prospect Avenue East, Cleveland, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more

Review: "I had a complicated case. I was accused of doing something that I did not do. Mr. Lear believed in me and took care of the situation. The case was eventually dismissed. I recommend him to help you. You just need to trust his experience in the syst..."

Rating: 10

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Paul Daiker Law, LLC
7100 E. Pleasant Valley Rd., Suite 120, Cleveland, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: I am pleased to state that I have opened my own law firm, Paul Daiker Law, LLC, after more than 25 years at Zukerman, Daiker & Lear. I am continuing to represent clients in the areas of Criminal Defense, OVI/DUI Defense, Family Law, Personal Injur...

Rating: 10

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4403 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more

Over 4 Decades Of Excellence Serving Clients In Criminal Defense/Traffic Violations.

Rating: 7.0

Call for a consultation(216) 672-4023

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Milano Attorneys and Counselors at Law
2639 Wooster Rd, Cleveland, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and more

Bio: Jay Milano first spoke in court during a murder trial and has practiced at that level of intensity for 25 years. Initially concentrating on criminal defense, his clients have included Calvin Snoop Dogg Broadus, Hells Angels, sports figures, doctor...

Rating: 10

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The Goldberg Law Firm
323 W Lakeside, Suite 450, Cleveland, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, General Practice

Bio: John J. Dowell is an associate attorney at The Goldberg Law Firm.

Rating: 7.0

Call for a consultation(216) 282-0241

Ashley Jones Law
1220 West 6th Street, Suite 303, Cleveland, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Expungement and more

Bio: My entire practice is devoted to representing people have been accused of a crime. With offices in Cleveland and Akron, I have practiced in courts from Geauga County to Stark County, and nearly every court in between. In addition to being familiar...

Rating: 10

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The Law Office of Craig W. Smotzer, LLC
11510 Buckeye Road, Cleveland, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Violent Crime and more

I defend clients accused of serious state and federal charges, including felonies, homicide, drug and weapons offenses, violent crimes, sexual assault, computer and financial crimes, DUI, traffic offenses, and all misdemeanors.

Rating: 7.1

Call for a consultation(440) 703-6885

Craig William Smotzer's Website

50 Public Square - The Terminal Tower, Suite 1900, Cleveland, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Mr. Hustick has the knowledge and experience to handle all criminal defense matters, from minor traffic violations to serious felony charges.

Rating: 8.8

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1392 Som Center Road, Cleveland, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 55 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, General Practice

Bio: In 1996 he completed a 20 hour National Highway Traffic Safety Administration approved training course on Standard Field Sobriety Testing, and a 20 hour refresher course in June 1997. In 2004, Ken authored articles on "Law You Can Use" for the Ohi...

Rating: 9.6

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Patituce and Associates, LLC
600 Superior Ave East, Suite 1300, Cleveland, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Attorney Catherine R. Meehan is a partner at Patituce & Associates after joining the firm in August 2012. Not only does she handle many pretrial proceedings on behalf of our clients, but she also has experience taking cases to trial. When she isn’...

Rating: 9.0

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Kohrman Jackson & Krantz P.L.L.
1375 E. 9th Street, 29th Floor, Cleveland, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Education

Bio: Kristina is co-chair, along with Susan Stone, of KJK’s Student & Athlete Defense/Title IX Practice Group. For more than fifteen years, Kristina has protected and counseled clients during the most difficult periods in their lives. She has developed...

Rating: 9.6

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Laurence Arnold Turbow
4403 St. Clair Avenue, Suite 300, Cleveland, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Federal Crime

Review: "Our experience with Mr. Turbow was very positive. We have had limited experience in dealing with legal issues and Mr. Turbow guided us, instructed us in legal issues, was compassionate and caring to us. When we had to go to the courthouse for issu..."

Rating: 7.7

Call for a consultation(216) 539-0377

Laurence Arnold Turbow's Website

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1220 West 6th, Suite 203, Cleveland, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Federal Crime and more

Bio: My motto is sometimes bad things happen to good people. I am a US Airforce Vetern,Law Enforcement Specialist, Former Prosecutor, Probation Officer.

Rating: 7.4

Call for a FREE consultation(216) 298-1044

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Bentoff and Duber Co., L.P.A.
55 Public Square, Suite 1680, Cleveland, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and more

Bio: Brandon Duber brings a wealth of both civil and criminal law experience to Bentoff & Duber. Currently he focuses his practice on workers’ compensation, personal injury, criminal defense and medical malpractice. He represents those individuals accu...

Rating: 9.6

Call for a consultation(216) 859-1267

Brandon T. Duber's Website

Mikhaiel Law, LLC.
1220 West 6th Street, Suite #303, Cleveland, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Education

Bio: As a former Cuyahoga County Prosecutor, Kiran Kovoor Mikhaiel brings invaluable experience and insider knowledge to her criminal defense practice at Mikhaiel Law. A lifelong Ohioan, Kiran leverages her comprehensive understanding of the state’s le...

Rating: 7.5

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Jordan & Sidoti LLP
50 Public Sq Ste 1900, The Terminal Tower, Cleveland, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights

Bio: I graduated college cum laude where I was an Academic All-American athlete majoring in Psychology and Education. I continued my education at the CSU, Marshall School of Law. While in law school, I gained extensive legal experience as the first ass...

Rating: 8.4

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Valore & Gordillo LLP
21055 Lorain Road, Cleveland, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

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

Bio: As an Ohio attorney, I know the legal system is large, complex, and intimidating. I understand that interaction with government agencies is disorienting and the rules are unclear. If you, a family member, or a friend have been arrested, charged wi...

Rating: 7.9

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Bentoff & Duber Co., L.P.A.
55 Public Square, Suite 1680, Cleveland, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation, Personal Injury and more

Bio: Jim Falvey has over 20 years of experience in litigating cases. He has tried numerous cases to verdict and has also successfully negotiated multiple cases to seven figure settlements for his clients. For the past 12 years, Jim's practice has focus...

Rating: 7.9

Call for a consultation(216) 306-4382

James D. Falvey's Website

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