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Criminal Defense Attorney near Independence (Cleveland)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Appeals and more

Bio: I am priviledged to serve as an adjunct professor of law at Case Western Reserve University School of Law. I instruct third year law students on the art of trying a case. My trial work is my greatest strength. Additionally, I have maintained my ow...

Rating: 7.6

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Independence (Cleveland)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: I am a former Cuyahoga County Assistant Prosecutor with experience defending clients charged with serious crimes in both State and Federal Court. Communicating with my clients and aggressively defending their rights to clear their good name is ess...

Rating: 7.8

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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 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 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Entertainment

Review: ":p he's the best he represented me and did the best job i he's been my lawyer now for everything since 2010 he is truely good at what he do and i also seen him work on otha people cases and do a really nice i mean really nice job!!! :) i would rec..."

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Independence (Brooklyn Heights)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, Civil Rights

Bio: Attorney Will Norman is a veteran of the United States Army, provides high quality, honest, and affordable legal services to our community in the greater Cleveland area. He has experience in municipal, state, and federal court, and has been succes...

Rating: 6.9

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Independence (Cleveland)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: I am a graduate of Case Western Reserve University School of Law. I have been licensed to practice law in Ohio since 2008. Since that time I have devoted my entire practice and career to criminal defense. I love being a criminal defense attorney. ...

Rating: 7.2

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Independence (Cleveland)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Landlord & Tenant and more

Bio: I became an attorney in 1996 because I wanted to be able to help people in their times of crisis. I remain available for questions directly to my cell phone, so that you can resolve those complex issues on your mind right now:...Feel free. For the...

Rating: 7.0

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Independence (Cleveland)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Banking, Business, Criminal Defense

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Independence (Cleveland)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Ethics & Professional Responsibility and more

Review: "I worked with Justin Winthrow, who is an attorney at the law firm of Michael C. Hennenberg. I had a few minor misdemeanors (4) and one misdemeanor 4th degree unlawful use of property. Most were open containers and disorderly conducts the m-4 was r..."

Rating: 8.8

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Independence (Cleveland)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Review: "Sam did everything I could have asked for! He was my third and final attorney. Beyond satisfied with how he represented me. He got me the best possible outcome and finalized my divorce as quick as possible. He was very attentive and always respond..."

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Independence (Cleveland)

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: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Independence (Cleveland)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: I am an aggressive criminal defense lawyer who handles cases in Federal, State and Local Courts throughout the State of Ohio.

Rating: 9.2

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Independence (Cleveland)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "He was very honest about everything. Fought very hard. Very knowledgeable about the law. Did an excellent job on the case. Did not back down from, prosecutors, police or any one else. Was very concerned about his client. If you want someone to hav..."

Rating: 6.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Independence (Cleveland)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, Litigation

Bio: John F. McCaffrey is a Partner in the Cleveland office of Tucker Ellis LLP where his practice focuses on complex business litigation, white collar criminal defense, and professional malpractice. He has tried more than 60 cases, including numerous ...

Rating: 9.3

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Independence (Broadview Heights)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation

Review: "Mr Anthony handled my interesting case with confidence and professionalism! He listened to everything i said and answered all my questions. Hes friendly, personable and very honest with you."

Rating: 7.1

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Independence (Cleveland)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "She is always working hard for. The clients that she has and if you had her as a lawyer you would get her all and even if your guilty you would know she tried her hardest you couldn't get a better lawyer."

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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 (North Royalton)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Review: "Ken Hurley is one of the most compassionate, smart, and decent lawyers for consumer level bankruptcy, divorce and municipal level work. I refer all my friends and clients to him. He personally helped me in a Rocky River municipal court matter th..."

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Independence (Cleveland)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

Rating: 9.6

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Independence (Cleveland)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

Bio: For 30 years, Mitchell J. Yelsky has aggressively defended clients charged with crimes in municipal, state and federal courts, and has represented clients in complex business litigations, throughout Ohio and the country. In addition to all Ohio co...

Rating: 6.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Independence (Cleveland)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "My lawyer did the research. Worked with me and the prosecutor and didn't give up. I got a great outcome. I deserved justice and I got it"

Rating: 6.7

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