Top Rated Newark, OH Criminal Defense Lawyers

34 criminal defense lawyers serve Newark, OH. Compare the best based on 247+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Licking County are listed below.

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Newark Has 34 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 247 Reviews

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Miranda Law Firm, LTD
33 West Main Street, Suite 205, Newark, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 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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Robert E. Calesaric Attorney at Law
35 South Park Place, Suite 150, Newark, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: My practice is limited to three specific areas: DUI/OVI; Criminal Defense; and Personal Injury/Wrongful Death. If the case involves an automobile, than the odds are it is a case that I will litigate whether it is from the DUI Defense perspective o...

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Newark, 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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Michael R. DalSanto, Attorney at Law
3 South Park Place, Suite 220, Newark, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

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

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Rating: 7.9

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The Law Office of Seth R. Smith, LLC
9 N 3rd St., Suite 201, Newark, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 4 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Bio: Born and raised in Licking County, Attorney Seth Smith earned his Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. He went on to graduate from Campbell University School of Law in Raleigh, North Carolina. On r...

Rating: 5.9

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Smith Law
61 W Main St, Newark, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Military Law, Family

Bio: I am a 2016 graduate of Capital University Law School. Before starting my legal career I spent eight years in the US Marine Corps. I believe everyone is entitled to adequate legal representation. The law can oftentimes be complex and confusing. I ...

Rating: 6.4

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The Law Office of Stacy J Jewell
3 N 3rd St, Newark, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

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

Bio: I handle DUI, Drug Offenses, Juvenile Defense, Theft Offenses, Divorce,Dissolution, Custody Rights, Shared Parenting, Visitation, Child Support, Adoption, Mediation, Wills,Living Wills, and Landlord/Tenant Evictions I was born and raised in Lickin...

Rating: 6.4

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Mcenaney Legal
23 1/2 South Park Place., Suite 207D, Newark, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile

Rating: 6.5

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Po Box 4937, Jenny R Gonzalez, Newark, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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Court of Common Pleas
75 E Main St, Newark, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile Law

Review: "Did not hire this attorney, state picked up charges. After meeting with him, he only cares about his own opinions, not that of the "victim" Carries his own personal beliefs into a case instead of what is the best outcome. Will never trust the Lick..."

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Licking County Prosecuting Attorney
20 S 2nd St, Newark, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Juvenile Law, Criminal Defense

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Licking County Municipal Court
40 W Main St, Third Floor, Newark, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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Licking County Prosecutor's Office
65 E Main St # 3, Newark, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Juvenile Law

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Licking County Prosecutor's Office
20 S 2nd St, Newark, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Litigation, Criminal Defense

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The Law Office of Jody Richter, LLC
35 S Park Pl Ste 202, Newark, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Juvenile Law

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Licking County Csea
65 E Main St, Newark, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Juvenile Law, Government, Criminal Defense

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John H. Obora
14 N Park Pl, Newark, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Juvenile Law, Estate Planning, Family and more

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James Matthew Dawson, Dawson Law Office
35 S Park Pl Ste 150, Newark, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice, Juvenile and more

Rating: 6.7

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Licking County Common Pleas Court
75 E Main St, Domestic Relations Division, Newark, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy and Debt, Estate Planning, Personal Injury and more

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Licking County Common Pleas Court
Courthouse, Newark, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Family, Litigation, Real Estate and more

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City of Newark Law Director
40 W Main St # 4, Newark, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Litigation and more

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Newest to the area 10

Most Reviewed 8

Best Reviewed 7

Which Criminal Defense lawyers have been licensed the longest in Newark, OH?

Roland Stewart Beck 62 years licensed
Paul Dunbar Rice 50 years licensed
Thomas Michael Marcelain 42 years licensed
John Henry Obora 40 years licensed
Gregory Erwin Carter 38 years licensed
Richard Paul Wright 38 years licensed
Stephen Baxter Wilson 37 years licensed
Julia Kristin Burkett 35 years licensed
William David Branstool 31 years licensed
Robert Edward Calesaric 31 years licensed

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Which Newark, OH Criminal Defense lawyers are newest to the area?

Seth Smith 4 years licensed
Brandon Christopher Keys 5 years licensed
Sierra Lily See 7 years licensed
Justin Michael Smith 8 years licensed
Rachel Marie Timoneri 9 years licensed
Phillip Christian Demarest 10 years licensed
Michael Stephen Cox Jr. 10 years licensed
David Wendell Swick III 10 years licensed
Carolynn Elainne Fittro 10 years licensed
Robert Michael Barga 10 years licensed

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Who are the most reviewed Criminal Defense lawyers in Newark, OH?

Zachuary Thorpe Meranda 122 reviews
Justin Michael Smith 93 reviews
Seth Smith 19 reviews
Robert Edward Calesaric 5 reviews
Stacy Jo Jewell 5 reviews
Michael Ryan Dalsanto 1 reviews
Duke E Frost 1 reviews
Gregory Erwin Carter 1 reviews

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Newark, OH Criminal Defense Lawyers

Newark Has 34 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 247 Reviews

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