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    Cuyahoga County Has 816 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 2737 Reviews

    Jason Scott Rappaport

    Jason Scott Rappaport

    4.04 reviews
    Cuyahoga County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice, Litigation and more
    Bio: My practice focuses on litigation. I enjoy a good fight especailly if I am the underdog. Suprising clients with favorable outcomes is what drives me to work everyday.
    Rating:  6.8
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    Stephen W. Wolf

    Stephen W. Wolf

    4.04 reviews
    Cuyahoga County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I bring to your case the understanding brought by over thirty years in the criminal justice system. I am a retired police officer. That means that I participated in the investigation of crime. I understand how it works. More importantly, I underst...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Thomas James Kelly

    Thomas James Kelly

    4.04 reviews
    Cuyahoga County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Litigation
    Bio: Hi, I'm Tom Kelly. I have been in the practice of law for over 20 years. Since 2006, I've been partners with my father. We work well together. From him, I learned how to treat people with respect. More than that, I learned how to be an attorney wi...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Steven Larry Bradley

    Steven Larry Bradley

    4.04 reviews
    Cuyahoga County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Steve is great lawyer. I was fighting 6 counts of felony 1 charges and I walked away with probation, no jail time . Steve has always been reachable I can text him or call he will respond back . If you’re fighting serious charges I would recommend ..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Wendle Scott Ramsey

    Wendle Scott Ramsey

    4.04 reviews
    Cuyahoga County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "He's compassionate and dedicated. He stayed in contact with me and answered any questions I had. He's down to earth, I felt like family. I was honest about everything. Any paperwork he asked me for I got it to him immediately. He's diligent and pr..."
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    Kristina Walter Supler

    Kristina Walter Supler

    4.03 reviews
    Cuyahoga County Criminal Defense Attorney
    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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    Frederick Douglas Middleton

    Frederick Douglas Middleton

    4.01 review
    Cuyahoga County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "The criminal problems were handled quickly and completely by attorney Middleton located at 1325 Superior Building. Cleveland oh"
    Rating:  6.5
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    Ralph Thomas Skonce

    Ralph Thomas Skonce

    4.01 review
    Cuyahoga County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Personal Injury
    Review: "This is a very good lawyer. I had some difficulty getting him to respond to some standard questions about the process. However, over the course of the Bankruptcy term, he was excellent and professional."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Richard Steven Koblentz

    Richard Steven Koblentz

    4.01 review
    Cuyahoga County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Business and more
    Review: "Richard, is as loyal as they come. The interests of the client (me) come far before his own. He is honest and candid about legal issues immediately facing the client. I would recommend Richard to those who are looking for zealous representation."
    Rating:  9.4
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    James Vincent Barilla

    James Vincent Barilla

    3.911 reviews
    Cuyahoga County Criminal Defense Attorney
    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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    Henry Joseph Hilow

    Henry Joseph Hilow

    3.76 reviews
    Cuyahoga County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I am happy that i chose Mr. Hilow for my extremely delicate case, the future of my family was put in efficient and trustworthy hands. I was charged with 4 felonies 3rd degree and 3 misdemeanors 1st degree, including Child endangering, Obstructio..."
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    Richard Julio Perez

    Richard Julio Perez

    3.76 reviews
    Cuyahoga County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Speeding and Traffic Ticket
    Review: "This was my first experience 2026 with Mr. Perez and I must say that he went above and beyond on this case. He reached out to me and shared updates concerning the trial and his gave his expert advise. I know that this man is genuinely honest, mo..."
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    John David Toth

    John David Toth

    3.73 reviews
    Cuyahoga County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 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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    Kreig J Brusnahan

    Kreig J Brusnahan

    3.73 reviews
    Cuyahoga County Criminal Defense Attorney
    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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    Robert Hoyt Williams

    Robert Hoyt Williams

    3.73 reviews
    Cuyahoga County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation and more
    Review: "I was facing my second OVI with heavy jail time, yellow party plates, and a blower in my car. I lost my privileges to drive by the judge so I hired Mr Williams. He got me off with a 3 day hotel stay for alcohol education, and 1 years probation."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Denise Nancy Rini

    Denise Nancy Rini

    3.73 reviews
    Cuyahoga County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Child Support and more
    Bio: I am retired, though happy to refer to other attorneys. Most importantly, if you write a review, have the decency to sign your name. Cowards write anonymously, especially if the review isn't true! I was elected in November 2012 and was seated on J...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Allen Curry Hufford

    Allen Curry Hufford

    3.65 reviews
    Cuyahoga County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Family and more
    Bio: I aim to give good representation for an affordable rate. My goal in the practice of law has been to represent individuals who otherwise may not have found counsel.
    Rating:  7.5
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    John Snowden Pyle

    John Snowden Pyle

    3.52 reviews
    Cuyahoga County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "John Pyle is a man of integrity and he truly cares about his clients. He does his job because he cares for others and he does not represent you just for a compensation. When he works with you he can bring comfort in a stressful situation because h..."
    Rating:  9.1
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    Mary Josephine Hanson

    Mary Josephine Hanson

    3.410 reviews
    Cuyahoga County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Employment & Labor and more
    Bio: Ms. Hanson, an Ohio Attorney who graduated from Cleveland Marshall College of Law and Notre Dame College of Ohio, and a native of Ohio. She is currently in Private Practice and is the owner of a boutique trial practice in Cleveland, Ohio. Ms. Hans...
    Rating:  6.5
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    Nancy Therese Jamieson

    Nancy Therese Jamieson

    3.45 reviews
    Cuyahoga County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Car Accidents and more
    Review: "I was recently a client of Nancy Jamieson. I was facing a possible life sentence, over a lie. When I first found out about the charges, I watched my life pass before my eyes. I even contemplated suicide if I were to be gone the rest of my life. I ..."
    Rating:  6.6
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