Top Rated Lorain County, OH Criminal Defense Lawyers

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Lorain County Has 168 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 527 Reviews

Lorain County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Probate

Bio: Attorney Ortner was admitted to the bar in 1998. His goal is to provide an innovative approach to solving legal problems. Kenneth graduated from Firelands High School and graduated Magna cum laude from Ohio University and Magna cum laude from Clev...

Rating: 8.9

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Lorain County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Bio: Mr. Godinsky is the managing attorney of Godinsky Law LLC. He is a double Buckeye, receiving his undergraduate and law degrees from The Ohio State University. During law school, Mr. Godinsky spent his summers clerking for the Cuyahoga County Prose...

Rating: 8.2

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Lorain County, OH

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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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Lorain County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Appeals and more

Bio: Giovanna has over ten years of experience and is experienced in a variety of legal matters including representing clients in both civil litigation, civil transactional work, appellate practice, and criminal defense. Giovanna actively represents in...

Rating: 10

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Lorain County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Divorce & Separation and more

Review: "Grazyna is my lawyer of 20 years. Smart, competent and honest lawyer. I'm very pleased."

Rating: 7.2

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Lorain County Criminal Defense Attorney

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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Lorain County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation

Review: "Brent was my court appointed attorney. I am indigent and have had court appointed attorneys in the past, I have learned through those experiences to keep my expectations low. From the very first conversation with Brent I felt at ease and my first ..."

Rating: 6.3

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Lorain County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: 25 years legal experience

Rating: 7.1

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Lorain County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

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

Bio: Thank you for considering me to be your help in a time of need. This is about you, not me. When we sit down together for our first appointment I will ask you three questions. First, what problem brought you to me. Second, what are your concerns, f...

Rating: 8.3

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Lorain County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

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

Review: "I had him on a few case's and he is the best person that really works with you and. He will really look into what changes you have and know the best way to handle it "

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Lorain County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation

Review: "Ms. Parker is a phenomenal attorney. She assisted me with some accumulated traffic violations and saved me from spending a fortune on fees. She is very personable and passionate, and was able to find a loophole that another lawyer I consulted just..."

Rating: 6.5

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Lorain County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Bio: Carli Citraro is an associate attorney at Patituce & Associates where she works on cases ranging from DUI/OVI cases up to aggravated murder. She brings a rich history and background to the firm that is invaluable. Her past practice includes work a...

Rating: 7.5

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Lorain County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, General Practice and more

Review: "Melissa is very good at what she does. She takes the time to do her research and is very forward giving you your options which is in the best interest for you. And she doesn't over charge like most I dealt with. Looks young but doesn't back down f..."

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Lorain County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

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

Review: "I've had Brandon work for me a couple of times. He's very easy to talk with and professional. I highly recommend him."

Rating: 6.9

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Lorain County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

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

Review: "I had no clue what to expect or anything about the legal process. Attorney Mooney kept me informed every step of the process. I was looking at 2 yrs and a felony 5. Attorney Mooney got me in a program known as Intervention in lue of Conviction. I ..."

Rating: 6.6

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Lorain County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

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

Review: "I write this review not just because Attorney Corrigan was successful in getting relief that I hoped for, but because of his professionalism and dedication to my cause. He kept me reasonably informed regarding the developments in my case and he l..."

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Lorain County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

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

Bio: My practice is focused on all aspects of criminal law - from misdemeanors to felonies, totrials and appeals. I am a member of the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and have handled cases throughout Ohio in both Federal and State Courts.

Rating: 8.0

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Lorain County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

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

Review: "This guy is a very good lawyer very knowledgeable and very giving I ask a question he gave a response very promptly called me we talked he gave me some advice. questions I asked that he answered and did not charge me I can say with some certainty ..."

Rating: 6.1

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Lorain County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Probate, DUI & DWI

Review: "Mr. Smith helped me through a long, brutal personal injury case that ended in mediation with a better than expected settlement. He went the extra mile for me!"

Rating: 7.8

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Lorain County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Business, Criminal Defense, Litigation and more

Review: "My husband's attorney is excellent. He has represented him fairly, without any form of discrimination regarding his case. "

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Lorain County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Wills & Living Wills, Juvenile

Review: "I was blessed when Maggie Leux What is appointed by the courts to help me. She was able to do more for me than my retained lawyer did in 5 months . So happy I was able to fire him in time to walk out instead of sitting weeks trying to post bond. T..."

Rating: 6.0

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