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    Ohio Has 4907 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 13561 Reviews

    Robert F. Healey

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    Robert F. Healey

    5.0303 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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    Zachuary Thorpe Meranda

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    Zachuary Thorpe Meranda

    4.9130 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    The Meranda Law Firm will protect you and your rights in the complex criminal process.
    Rating:  9.9
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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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    Ronald David Yarwood

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    Ronald David Yarwood

    4.934 reviews
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    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Representation with passion and vision. Help is a phone call away.
    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 34 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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    Stevin James Groth

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    Stevin James Groth

    4.728 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents
    Call anytime, 24/7/365. We will return your call.
    Rating:  10
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    Richard Jay Goldberg

    Richard Jay Goldberg

    5.011 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 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 19 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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    Brad Joseph Groene

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    Brad Joseph Groene

    4.818 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    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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    Benjamin L. Luftman

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    Benjamin L. Luftman

    4.336 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: I am believer that people accused of a criminal offense deserve the most competent and experienced legal counsel possible for a fair and reasonable cost of representation. My team of criminal defense lawyers vigorously defends the rights of Ohioan...
    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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    Edward Joseph Hartwig

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    Edward Joseph Hartwig

    4.970 reviews
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    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Personal Injury and more
    Excellence Integrity Passion
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Stephen Probst

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    Michael Stephen Probst

    4.917 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI
    Experienced Columbus Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney for all Serious Felony and Misdemeanor Charges
    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 14 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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    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 16 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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    Jack Gatlin

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    Jack Gatlin

    5.05 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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    William Hugh Nesbitt

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    William Hugh Nesbitt

    5.03 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Attorney William H. Nesbitt limits his private practice to Criminal Defense in Ohio state courts and Federal Court. Will focuses on government investigations, drug crime, intervention in lieu of conviction, sex offenses involving false sex abuse a...
    Rating:  9.5
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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 25 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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    Douglas Edward Riddell

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    Douglas Edward Riddell

    4.826 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Aggressive Criminal Defense. Affordable Flat Fees. Call for a Free Consultation
    Rating:  10
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    Joseph Donald Hada

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    Joseph Donald Hada

    5.029 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Experienced trial attorney handling all types of cases willing to protect and fight for you.
    Rating:  10
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