Top Rated Willoughby, OH Criminal Defense Lawyers

68 criminal defense lawyers serve Willoughby, OH. Compare the best based on 198+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Lake County are listed below.

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Willoughby Has 68 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 198 Reviews

Fortress Law Group, LLC
4124 Erie St., Willoughby, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Appeals

Bio: Having a competent defense attorney involved in your case as early as possible can make a significant difference in the outcome of your case. As a former Assistant Prosecutor in Lake County Ohio, I have experience with the strategies used by prose...

Rating: 10

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Ondrey & Roberts LLC
38109 Euclid Ave., Willoughby, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

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

Bio: Jared began his legal career in 2007 as an assistant prosecutor in Wayne County, Ohio. As an assistant prosecutor, he represented the State of Ohio in many criminal and civil cases. Being an assistant prosecutor allowed Jared to gain significant t...

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Willoughby, OH

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Kakish Law, LLC
38109 Euclid Avenue, Willoughby, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Jeffrey C. Kakish is an Attorney at Kakish Law, LLC who dedicates his practice to OVI/DUI, Criminal and Traffic Defense. He is a principled ambitious attorney, problem solver and leader deeply rooted in Northeast Ohio. Mr. Kakish displays great pe...

Rating: 9.9

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Martin Law Offices
P.O. Box 716, Willoughby, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

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

Bio: Currently Sean is practicing in Northeast Ohio and serves clients in Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Medina, Lorain, and Trumbull Counties. If you live outside of this geographical area, please contact me find to discuss representation. Call to...

Rating: 8.0

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Law Offices of Allison S. Breneman, Esq.
P.O. Box 829, Willoughby, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation

Review: "As of August of 2025 I had never in my 44 years of life had the need to retain an attorney well life sometimes gets a little crazy out of your control and I found myself in a situation where i needed reliable representation Allison was referred to..."

Rating: 6.6

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Dennis Loconti Law, LLC
4124 Erie St, Willoughby, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

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

Review: "After parting ways with my long time attorney, I was in a situation were I needed Legal Representation. After several referrals I chose Dennis. Man am I happy I did. He answered the phone after hours, was very clear in his communication and profes..."

Rating: 7.2

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Charles Ruiz-Bueno Co. LPA
36130 Ridge Road, Willoughby, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Lawsuits & Disputes and more

Review: "chuck took a cae for me that these so called top t.v lawyers would not take these so called best attorneys told me i did not have a case i looked in the yellow pages and called chuck. he was very patient and respectful. and took m case he always a..."

Rating: 8.0

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38052 Euclid Avenue, Suite 200, Willoughby, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: General Practice, Criminal Defense, Real Estate

Review: "Mr.alban helped me solve a very difficult criminal matter"

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Richard J Perez
4230 State Route 306 Ste 240, Willoughby, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Speeding and Traffic Ticket

Review: "This was my first experience 2026 with Mr. Perez and I must say that he went above and beyond on this case. He reached out to me and shared updates concerning the trial and his gave his expert advise. I know that this man is genuinely honest, mo..."

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Willoughby Municipal Court
4000 Erie St, Willoughby, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile Law

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Lallo & Feldman Co., L.P.A.
4230 State Route 306, Suite 240, Willoughby, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation, DUI & DWI and more

Rating: 8.8

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Wiles and Richards
37265 Euclid Ave., Willoughby, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, State, Local And Municipal Law, Workers Compensation

Rating: 6.5

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Law Offices of Lallo & Feldman Co., LPA
4230 Sr 306, Ste 240, Willoughby, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

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

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Willoughby (Mayfield Village)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile

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Rating: 8.9

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Law Offices of George N. Inman, LLC
36 Public Sq Ste 105, Willoughby, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Asylum, Immigration and more

Rating: 6.4

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Cooper Linda D
166 Main Street, Willoughby, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

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

Rating: 6.7

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Lallo & Feldman
Interstate Square Building I, 4230 Sr 306, Ste 240, Willoughby, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Personal Injury, Litigation and more

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Murray and Black
38109 Euclid Ave, Willoughby, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

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

Rating: 6.3

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Lawrence R. Hupertz, Attorney At Law
37265 Euclid Ave, Willoughby, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

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

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38109 Euclid Ave., Willoughby, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

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

Rating: 6.8

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

Robert Van Kirk Housel Jr. 52 years licensed
Richard Julio Perez 51 years licensed
Spiros Emanuel Gonakis 50 years licensed
Christian Henry Stickan 50 years licensed
Michael Joseph Feldman 49 years licensed
Robert Samuel Leach 47 years licensed
Joseph Andrew Humpolick 46 years licensed
John Ward Shryock 46 years licensed
Ernest Anthony Lallo 46 years licensed
Glenn Edward Forbes 46 years licensed

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

Patrick J. Sennish 7 years licensed
Daniel Rush O'Connor 8 years licensed
Zachary Hart Feldman 8 years licensed
Sean Patrick Martin 11 years licensed
Morgan Raye Caruso 12 years licensed
James Michael Smolinski 12 years licensed
Jessica Lynn Wright 13 years licensed
Tomas Jonas Tatarunas 14 years licensed
Ashley Marie Garrett 14 years licensed
Rochelle May Swan Hellier 14 years licensed

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Willoughby, OH Criminal Defense Lawyers

Willoughby Has 68 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 198 Reviews

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