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    63 criminal defense lawyers serve Powell, OH. Compare the best based on 141+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Delaware County are listed below.

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    James Shields Sweeney

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    James Shields Sweeney

    4.928 reviews
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    James Sweeney Law, LLC
    285 S. Liberty Street, Powell, OH
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Attorney James Sweeney provides personal, aggressive, representation to individuals throughout Ohio.
    Rating:  9.4
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    Ajmeri Hoque

    Ajmeri Hoque

    5.04 reviews
    The Law Offices of Ajmeri Hoque
    3982 Powell Rd Ste. 151, Powell, OH
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Ajmeri Hoque was born in Bangladesh and raised in New York. She and her family moved to Columbus, Ohio when she began her undergraduate career at The Ohio State University. While attending OSU, she fell in love with the city and decided to obtain ...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Thomas John Cesta

    Thomas John Cesta

    5.014 reviews
    Cesta Legal, PLLC
    PO Box 1208, Powell, OH
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Car Accidents
    Bio: I was born in Columbus, but we moved soon after. I grew up in Arizona then joined the military. From 1987 to 1990 I was a medic in the 82nd Airborne of the US Army, with service in Honduras. During the Persian Gulf War in 1991 I was assigned at Fo...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Adam Nazir Chaudry

    Adam Nazir Chaudry

    4.710 reviews
    Chaudry Law, LLC
    348 Day Light Ln, Powell, OH
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I hired him on a criminal case .. I just wanna say he is by far the best lawyer I have ever had he got felony's down to M1s he is a absolute best in the court room He is week worth the money.."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Eric Eastman Willison

    Eric Eastman Willison

    3.410 reviews
    Law Office of Eric E. Willison
    10681 Southwind Dr, Powell, OH
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Real Estate, Criminal Defense
    Review: "Eric provides outstanding service and we could not have been happier to have hired him - Luke"
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    Jonathan W. Klein

    Jonathan W. Klein

    5.01 review
    101 Heather Ln, Powell, OH
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Personal Injury, Juvenile Law, Family and more
    Review: "John Klein is a very knowledgeable lawyer who gives great advice. He is professional, compassionate, polite, and helpful. He will go out of his way to defend the client. He exhibits the best work ethics. He is always informative and respectful. I ..."
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    Richard Allen Cline

    Richard Allen Cline

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    Richard A. Cline & Co., LLC
    97 S. Liberty Street, Powell, OH
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Rating:  7.6
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    Jessica Faye Gemperline Miller

    Jessica Faye Gemperline Miller

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    4503 Bluebird Dr, Powell, OH
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Juvenile Law
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    Joel Michael Spitzer

    Joel Michael Spitzer

    1.76 reviews
    Joel M Spitzer
    97 S. Liberty St., Powell, OH
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Wrongful Termination, Civil Rights and more
    Review: "Joel was great to work with. He was prompt and responsive. He was available at all hours and days. He worked through my divorce finalizing things quickly with good command of the law."
    Rating:  6.6
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    Michael Robert Rankin

    Michael Robert Rankin

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    Self- Eff. 3.8.2025
    2432 Wyncourtney Ct, Powell, OH
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Administrative Law, Intellectual Property, Business and more
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    Laura Rayce Swisher

    Laura Rayce Swisher

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    Sybert, Rhoad, Lackey and Swisher
    153 S Liberty St, Powell, OH
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Administrative Law, Business and more
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    Charles William Kinkopf

    Charles William Kinkopf

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    Law Office of Charles W. Kinkopf
    660 Broadsworth Ct, Powell, OH
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Workers Compensation, Personal Injury, Litigation and more
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    Janice L. Hitzeman

    Janice L. Hitzeman

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    Ohio Division of Securities
    307 Winter Hill Pl, Powell, OH
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Litigation, Administrative Law, Banking and more
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    Timothy George Kromer

    Timothy George Kromer

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    2693 Racher Dr, Powell, OH
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 4 years
    Practice Areas:  Tax, Entertainment, Estate Planning and more
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    April Campbell

    April Campbell

    4.56 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Powell (Dublin)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I am a criminal defense and appellate lawyer, handling cases throughout Ohio. As a former prosecutor, I've handled thousands of cases, from driving offenses to serious felonies -- in hearings, trials, and on appeal. My most recent work includes ar...
    Rating:  10
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    Zachary Scott Gwin

    Zachary Scott Gwin

    5.07 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Powell (Dublin)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Litigation and more
    Bio: Zach concentrates his practice on criminal defense, family law, and civil litigation. Zach entered private practice after having spent four years with the Columbus City Attorney’s Office and more than two years as an assistant prosecutor on the tr...
    Rating:  8.1
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    James David Gilbert

    James David Gilbert

    5.02 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Powell (Dublin)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Jim is extremely easy to work with and made everything move smoothly in my case. Would highly recommend if you need legal representation in Ohio. He has connections across the state."
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    Charley Hess

    Charley Hess

    4.210 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Powell (Dublin)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Contracts & Agreements, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Graduated from Capital University in 1972; Ohio State University in 1974; and Capital University in 1981. Served in US Naval Reserve and US Army Reserve. I enjoy skiing, golfing, and athletics in general. Married, seven grandkids. Practice primari...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Beau William Chinn

    Beau William Chinn

    5.01 review
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Powell (Columbus)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding and Traffic Ticket
    Review: "My Lawyer was so helpful and dedicated to my case.Very professional,Excellent representation.I felt at ease from the start.I highly recommend him."
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    Abagale Barbara Bentley

    Abagale Barbara Bentley

    4.813 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Powell (Columbus)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 1 year
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Abagale (Abby) Bentley is a dedicated attorney at the Dominy Law Firm in Columbus, Ohio, specializing exclusively in criminal defense, including DUI/OVI charges, serious vehicular crimes, and traffic violations. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in ...
    Rating:  5.8
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