Top Rated Portsmouth, OH Criminal Defense Lawyers

28 criminal defense lawyers serve Portsmouth, OH. Compare the best based on 11+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Scioto County are listed below.

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Portsmouth Has 28 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 11 Reviews

The Law Office of Karyn Justice, LLC
PO Box 204, Portsmouth, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Social Security, Elder Law and more

Rating: 9.7

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George L. Davis III Co., LLC
802 Masonic Temple Building, 602 Chillicothe Street, Portsmouth, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Banking, Litigation

Review: "George was fantastic in helping my fiancé during his custody battle with his ex. He was very responsive, knowledgeable, and aggressive in order to keep the case moving forward as it should. I highly recommend him; and he holds an excellent repu..."

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Portsmouth, 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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602 Chillicothe St Ste 224, Portsmouth, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Litigation, Juvenile Law, Family and more

Review: "I have Used Attorney Garaczkowski several times over the years and has served me very well. Her office staff is very helpful and great to work with. She currently is representing me in two different cases and I'm positive they will come out great ..."

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The Law Office of Valerie M. Webb, LLC
Po Box 1366, Portsmouth, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Family and more

Rating: 6.7

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Scioto County Court of Common Pleas
702 7th St Rm 307, Portsmouth, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Public Finance and Tax Exempt Finance, Criminal Defense

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Ruth A. Buckler
533 6th St, Portsmouth, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Juvenile Law

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Scioto County Prosecutor
612 6th St., Suite E, Portsmouth, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

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

Bio: Mr. Willis has been happily married to wife Brenda for twenty years and has two school-age children. He is actively involved in his community in southern Ohio, having served on the Portsmouth Little Theatre Board of Governors in the past, and curr...

Rating: 7.8

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Scioto County Prosecutor's Office
612 6th St Ste E, Portsmouth, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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The Law Office of Richard M. Nash, Jr.
526 7th St, Portsmouth, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

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

Rating: 6.5

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Office of Prosecuting Attorney
612 6th St, Suite E, Portsmouth, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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Jesse E. Scott, Attorney at Law LLC
613 Chillicothe Street, Portsmouth, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 3 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Family and more

Bio: Jesse is an attorney practicing throughout southern Ohio, in both state and federal courts. Jesse has succesfully litigated criminal cases, divoroce, child support, custody, and property disputes. Jesse is an Army veteran, and current Reserve Nava...

Rating: 6.4

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Law Offices of Jeffrey A. Kleha
602 Chillicothe St Ste 301, Portsmouth, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

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Richard W. Campbell
Po Box 1324, 1024 Kinney's Lane, Portsmouth, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

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

Rating: 6.5

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Chris Gerard, Atty At Law
607 Chillicothe St, Portsmouth, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy and Debt, Personal Injury and more

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Cassity/Brazinski
1118 Hutchins St Ste C, Portsmouth, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Juvenile and more

Rating: 6.7

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Scioto Co Common Pleas Ct-General Div
602 7th St Rm 209, Portsmouth, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Litigation, Criminal Defense

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Austin G. Ervin, Attorney at Law, LLC
602 Chillicothe Street, Suite 206, Portsmouth, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 3 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Child Custody and more

Review: "Mr. Ervin represented me in a civil action case for which I was seeking driving privileges. I had contacted him with information pertaining to my case and he responded in timely manner and was very straight forward and eager to figure out how and ..."

Rating: 5.6

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3107 Walnut St, Portsmouth, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

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

Rating: 6.2

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Scioto County Prosecutor's Office
612 6th St Ste E, Portsmouth, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Appeals, Juvenile Law, Family and more

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Marc E. May
2430 Edgewood Dr, P O Box 1091, Portsmouth, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Personal Injury, Juvenile Law and more

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Newest to the area 10

Most Reviewed 7

Best Reviewed 5

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

Rickey Lee Faulkner 46 years licensed
George Lewis Davis III 45 years licensed
Howard Henry Harcha III 43 years licensed
Aaron Reed Triplett 42 years licensed
Richard William Campbell 42 years licensed
Joseph Lee Hale 42 years licensed
Robert Tracy Hoover 37 years licensed
Richard Evan Wolfson 36 years licensed
Joan Marie Garaczkowski 34 years licensed
Mark Edwin Kuhn 31 years licensed

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

Jesse Earl Scott 3 years licensed
Austin Gage Ervin 3 years licensed
Trey-Robert Tuttle Trujillo 7 years licensed
Robert Shawn Stratton 10 years licensed
George Lewis Davis IV 17 years licensed
Justin Robert Blume 18 years licensed
Luke Dominic Brazinski 18 years licensed
Marc Everette May 19 years licensed
Julie Dawn Hutchinson 20 years licensed
Richard Michael Nash Jr. 21 years licensed

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Portsmouth, OH Criminal Defense Lawyers

Portsmouth Has 28 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 11 Reviews

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