Top Rated Westlake, OH Criminal Defense Lawyers

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

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Westlake Has 98 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 247 Reviews

Lei Jiang LLC
26943 Westwood Rd, Westlake, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Commercial, Immigration and more

Bio: Ms. Jiang has worked on all phases of business, from starting up to divestiture, and routinely advised companies on different issues related to merger and acquisition (M&A), restructuring the business, buying and selling asset/ownership, securing ...

Rating: 8.2

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The Law Office of John Toth-
159 Crocker Park Blvd., 4th Floor, Westlake, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

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

Bio: Experienced attorney working in criminal, domestic, and small business issues. I am former trial prosecutor with extensive criminal experience. I have dealt with cases ranging from marijuana sales, to major drug offenders, to rape & violent crimes...

Rating: 7.4

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Westlake, 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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Prugh Law, LLC
Po Box 450678, Westlake, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Contracts & Agreements, Appeals and more

Review: "If you have a legitimate claim and you want the best then Leigh is the one. Why settle for less when you can have the best. I was impressed with Mrs.Prugh knowledge and abilities. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her."

Rating: 7.7

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The Paul Shipp Law Firm, LLC
1651 Crossings Pkwy., Suite D, Westlake, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Business

Bio: I am a former Assistant Cuyahoga County Prosecutor, where I prosecuted felony criminal charges in the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court and Juvenile Court. I now focus the majority of my practice in the area of white collar criminal defense. I re...

Rating: 8.8

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Shamberg & Associates
1991 Crocker Rd., Gemini Towers, Ste. 600, Westlake, OH

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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P.O. Box 451146, Westlake, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Child Support

Review: "Mr Marshall took my chpt 7 case back in august of 2019. I was in bad shape, I was getting garnished a lot of money out of each pay, was hard to live on my earnings. Mr Marshall not only helped with the chapter 7, but he even got all of my money ba..."

Rating: 7.2

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24441 Detroit Rd., Suite 200, Westlake, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Personal Injury

Rating: 7.5

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Ann F. Dewerth, Attorney/Counselor
24500 Center Ridge Rd Ste 160, Westlake, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

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

Review: "BEST LAWYERS EVER! No one would take my case, until Bill and Ann. They believed in me, took my case and worked endless hours collecting the truth to make me whole again. I will forever be grateful for their efforts. I would highly recommend both o..."

Rating: 6.4

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Westlake (Cleveland)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

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30200 Detroit Road, Westlake, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

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

Review: "Abeir was referred to me by an attorney in Michigan since I needed an attorney in Ohio. She got right back to me, made me feel immediately comfortable, took care of the matter appropriately and quickly. Very happy with her. I have referred her to ..."

Rating: 6.6

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Westlake (Cleveland)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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Brian Brochetti, Attorney at Law
24500 Center Ridge Road, Suite 170, Westlake, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation

Rating: 6.8

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Columbro Consultation Services, Inc.
24726 Meadow Ln, Westlake, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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Jump Legal Services
Po Box 450933, Westlake, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

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

Review: "Seriously, I thought I was losing my kids and Jesssica not only retained everything I was asking, but far more. She not only changed my life, but more importantly my happy kids."

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27388 Pineview Dr, Westlake, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Rating: 6.2

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Edward M. Janis Co., LPA
24500 Center Ridge Rd Ste 170, Westlake, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Tax

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27869 Ironwood Ct, Westlake, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 4 years

Practice Areas: Litigation, Criminal Defense

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Thomas C. Mays, Attorney at Law
1811 Sperrys Forge, apt, Westlake, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Insurance, Medical Malpractice and more

Rating: 6.5

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Jeffrey L. Kocian
25360 Westwood Rd, Westlake, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 59 years

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

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Integrity Investigations LLC
1992 Crocker Rd Ste 600, Westlake, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

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

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

Jeffrey Leahy Kocian 59 years licensed
Joseph Anthony Valore 55 years licensed
Richard Davis McClure 53 years licensed
James Matthew Cain 53 years licensed
Bruce Tyler Wick 50 years licensed
James Michael Burge 50 years licensed
Edward Michael Janis 49 years licensed
David Kyle Wehner 49 years licensed
James Lawrence Miraldi 48 years licensed
James R Columbro 48 years licensed

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

Joseph Richard Lucchesi 4 years licensed
Kyle Andrew Dillon 5 years licensed
Mark Anthony Palermo 8 years licensed
Richard Tadd Pinkston 9 years licensed
Jason Shankel Harless 9 years licensed
Douglas Gerald Walters 10 years licensed
Katie Lauren Fitzsimmons 10 years licensed
Calin Serban Radoi 10 years licensed
Daniel Mccarthy Rogers 11 years licensed
Abeir Ali Faraj 11 years licensed

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Westlake, OH Criminal Defense Lawyers

Westlake Has 98 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 247 Reviews

Lei Jiang