Top Rated Springfield, OH Criminal Defense Lawyers

34 criminal defense lawyers serve Springfield, OH. Compare the best based on 36+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Clark County are listed below.

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Springfield Has 34 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 36 Reviews

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Chris Wesner Law Office, LLC
150 N. Limestone St., Suite 219, Springfield, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy and more

Experienced Criminal Attorney. Friendly and Understanding.

Rating: 10

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Juergens & Juergens Attorneys at Law
1504 North Limestone Street, Springfield, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Bankruptcy & Debt and more

We work hard to exceed our clients' expectations.

Rating: 6.7

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Springfield, 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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Cole Acton Harmon Dunn
333 N. Limestone St., Suite 102, Springfield, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

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

Bio: I joined Cole Acton Harmon Dunn in 2002, after six years as a prosecutor. My litigation experience as a prosecutor has served my clients well in the courtroom. I represent my clients as I would want to be represented and have earned the trust of m...

Rating: 8.5

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Barnes Law, LLC
100 E Main St, Springfield, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy and Debt, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning

Review: "First off I want to say Mr. Barnes is a remarkable Attorney. I recently hired him to represent me in a child custody case. Even though I live in a different state and couldn't be there physically, Mr. Barnes kept me updated on every aspect of the ..."

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Cole Acton Harmon Dunn, LPA
333 N. Limestone Street, Suite 102, P.O. Box 1687, Springfield, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

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

Bio: Scott began his legal career as a Public Defender in Clark County. For two years he represented indigent defendants in Municipal, Juvenile and Common Pleas Court, which led to nearly 100 court and jury trials as well as appeals work before the Sec...

Rating: 8.1

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Joseph M. Juergens
20 N. Limestone St., Springfield, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Family and more

Review: "After having some difficulties to reach him at the beginning, everything went smoothly later. Mr. Juergens got this amended to an unsafe vehicle/equipment violation with no points on my driver's CDL. Very satisfied!"

Rating: 6.7

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Gregory K. Lind
22 N Limestone St, Springfield, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Juvenile Law and more

Review: "Greg and his staff has done an awesome job handling my divorce. His 30+ years experience allowed me to have an excellent outcome concerning the divorce, which I consider it to be a major win of the situation. He claimed that because I was a fair..."

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James Neil Griffin
50 E Columbia St, Magistrates Office, Springfield, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Review: "Accepted $1000 retainer and did little except appear in court one time. Was unprepared and did not seem to know what to do. "

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Clark County Common Pleas
101 N Limestone St, Springfield, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

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Doughty & Doughty
1 S Limestone St Ste G, Springfield, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury and more

Rating: 6.5

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Clark County Public Defender
50 E Columbia St Ste 101, Springfield, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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50 E Columbia St, Clark Co Pd's Office, Springfield, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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Clark County Prosecutor
50 E Columbia St Ste 449, Springfield, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile Law

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Clark County Municipal Court
50 E Columbia St, Springfield, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Government

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Clark County Public Defender
50 E Columbia St Ste 101, Springfield, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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Nowicki & Vonderwell LLC
202 North Limestone Street, Suite 250, Springfield, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Estate Planning

Bio: Twenty one years of experience as a litigator in the Ohio court system including multiple jury trial victories. Eric Michael Sommer is a highly experienced attorney with a solid record of success.

Rating: 6.9

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Clark County Probate Court
50 E Columbia St, 5th Flr, Springfield, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Personal Injury

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Clark County Juvenile Court
101 E Columbia St, Springfield, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile Law, Family

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20 S Limestone St Ste 245, Springfield, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

Practice Areas: Social Security & Disability, Criminal Defense, Business and more

Review: "Mark has consistently provided dependable and trustworthy advice in numerous circumstances. I have depended on his advice in numerous situations over the years and have yet to be disappointed with the outcome."

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2430 Saint Paris Pike Unit 25, Springfield, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice

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Newest to the area 10

Most Reviewed 10

Best Reviewed 8

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

Charles Nelson Ricketts 57 years licensed
Philip Elwood Pitzer 54 years licensed
Joseph Michael Juergens 53 years licensed
James Earl Heath 50 years licensed
James Neil Griffin 49 years licensed
Jon Alan Doughty 47 years licensed
Stephen Allen Schumaker 47 years licensed
Wolodymyr Strileckyj 46 years licensed
Mark Frampton Roberts 46 years licensed
John Robert Hammond 45 years licensed

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

John Michael Vervoort 7 years licensed
Melissa Mounteer Tuttle 12 years licensed
Zachary Scott Bayless 12 years licensed
Richard Delmar Barnes Jr. 12 years licensed
Seth Allenby Schertzinger 13 years licensed
Alice Kathleen Dewine 17 years licensed
Christopher Leroy Wesner 18 years licensed
Mark Jay Bamberger 18 years licensed
Michael Teilhard Edwards 18 years licensed
Brandin Dawn Marlow 22 years licensed

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Springfield, OH Criminal Defense Lawyers

Springfield Has 34 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 36 Reviews

Christopher Leroy Wesner