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Criminal Defense Attorney near Independence (Cleveland)

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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Criminal Defense Attorney near Independence (Cleveland)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Federal Crime and more

Bio: Berkman Gordon Murray & DeVan was founded nearly 60 years ago and has always been at the forefront of criminal, civil and constitutional litigation and appeals. In addition to criminal and white collar defense, we represent plaintiffs in personal ...

Rating: 9.7

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Independence, OH

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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Criminal Defense

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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Criminal Defense Attorney near Independence (Cleveland)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Education, Employment & Labor and more

Bio: Mr. Long has earned a reputation as a fierce and loyal advocate for his clients in all case types. Prior to joining Friedman & Nemecek, L.L.C., Mr. Long served clients in varying criminal matters as well as in commercial, employment, civil rights,...

Rating: 9.4

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Independence (Cleveland)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 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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Criminal Defense Attorney near Independence (Cleveland)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Criminal Law is the focus of Daniel Williams. He represents clients throughout NE Ohio including Lake, Geauga and Ashtabula counties. After working tirelessly for the past three years advocating for the rights of indigent criminal defendants throu...

Rating: 9.9

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Independence (Cleveland)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime

Bio: For over 34 years, Mr. Jordan has dedicated his practice to defending individuals who have been charged with misdemeanor and felony crimes. He has represented clients charged with a felony in Cuyahoga County, Portage County, Geauga County, Lake Co...

Rating: 9.6

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Independence (Cleveland)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 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

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Independence (Cleveland)

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) 845-4291

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Independence (Cleveland)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 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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Criminal Defense Attorney near Independence (Cleveland)

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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Criminal Defense Attorney near Independence (Cleveland)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 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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Criminal Defense Attorney near Independence (Cleveland)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 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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Criminal Defense Attorney near Independence (Cleveland)

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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Criminal Defense Attorney near Independence (Cleveland)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Juvenile

Bio: Attorney and Robert Brown LLC Partner Jennifer (“Jenna”) Peyton received her Juris Doctorate from the Case Western University School of Law and is admitted to practice law in the State of Ohio. She is accepted to practice law before the US Distric...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Independence (Cleveland)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Education

Bio: Susan Stone is co-chair, along with Kristina Supler, of KJK’s Student & Athlete Defense/Title IX Practice Group. She and Kristina also co-chair the firm’s Criminal, Cyber & White-Collar Practice Group. Susan’s life work is to help students in cris...

Rating: 8.8

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Independence (Cleveland)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 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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Criminal Defense Attorney near Independence (Cleveland)

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: 7.8

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Independence (Cleveland)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

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

Bio: Former County Prosecutor now protecting the rights and defending the freedom of the accused. After serving five years as an assistant prosecutor, I have devoted the last 11+ years of my career representing those accused of criminal charges and OVI...

Rating: 8.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Independence (Cleveland)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Defective and Dangerous Products and more

Bio: Greetings from Cleveland, Ohio! I am the founder and principal member of a boutique law firm Lougovskaia Boop LLC. We are a full-service firm for small and medium-sized businesses. We represent clients in areas of business and construction dispute...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Independence (Cleveland)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

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

Uncompromising advocacy. Individualized services. Superior practice. Always.

Rating: 7.8

Call for a FREE consultation(440) 664-3364

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