Top Rated Zanesville, OH Criminal Defense Lawyers

28 criminal defense lawyers serve Zanesville, OH. Compare the best based on 115+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Muskingum County are listed below.

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Zanesville Has 28 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 115 Reviews

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3808 James Court, Suite #2, Zanesville, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation and more

Experienced aggressive representation on all felony and misdemeanor cases. Member of the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Rating: 8.9

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Micheli, Baldwin, Mortimer, McLendon & Whitacre
3808 James Court, Suite 2, Zanesville, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Estate Planning and more

Bio: Call me now for a free consultation. Available 7 days a week. If I am away from the office, leave a voicemail and I will return the call ASAP! I was born in Zanesville, graduated from Maysville High School, and happy to have returned to my hometow...

Rating: 7.5

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Zanesville, 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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Stolly Law Offices, Ltd.
P.O. Box 2878, Zanesville, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Education and more

Bio: James Thomas “Tommy” Stolly grew up in Bellefontaine, Ohio and graduated from Bellefontaine High School. Tommy earned his B.A. from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio and went on to earn his J.D. from Ohio Northern University in Ada, Ohio. Durin...

Rating: 7.4

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Graham & Graham
Po Box 340, 17 N 4th Street, Zanesville, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense

Review: "Can’t say enough good things. The guy is a Pro and undoubtedly the best attorney in the area. If you find yourself needing representation - call him. "

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The Law Office of Emily Strang Tarbert
50 N 4th St, Zanesville, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Juvenile Law

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1105 Maple Avenue, Zanesville, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "This is an incompetent court appointed attorney. The only people that go to him are the poor who are assigned to him by the courts in Zanesville OH. They appointed him to me regarding a criminal matter and he was very immature, unprofessional rude..."

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Zanesville (Zaneville)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy and Debt, Real Estate, Estate Planning and more

Review: "This lawyer does his job right. He obtains all the facts and does his homework before entering into the court room. He also fights hard for you. He was very nice with payment plans after retainer fee was paid. I highly recommend this lawyer."

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Graham & Graham Co., LPA
17 N 4th St, Po Box 340, Zanesville, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Family

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Po Box 400, 55 North Fourth Street, Zanesville, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

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

Review: "Excellent attorney. Mr. Baker did a great job for me and my family. I would highly recommend him for all legal needs."

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Muskingum County Common Pleas Court
401 Main St, Zanesville, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile Law, Speeding and Traffic Ticket

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401 Main St, Zanesville, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Juvenile Law, Criminal Defense

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Law Office of Stacey L. James
45 N 4th St, Zanesville, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Family, Juvenile Law, Litigation and more

Review: "Stacey did an excellent job with our case and still is. She was always so kind and willing to work with us. She fought for us in court like any client would expect and knows what’s she’s doing. She is very good at it too. Will continue to use Stac..."

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Muskingum County Dr Court
22 N 5th St, Zanesville, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

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

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Kevin Van Horn
715 Adair Ave, Zanesville, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

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

Review: "This lawyer did not represent us the way that he should have. He ignored everything we told him about the person on trial with legal documents and he still misrepresented us in court. He was very rude and snotty when we first met him. We droppe..."

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Zanesville (Thornville)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation and more

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Muskingum County Prosecutor
27 N 5th St, Zanesville, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years

Practice Areas: Project Finance, Employment and Labor, Criminal Defense and more

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Allen & Baughman
111 N 4th St, Allen & Baughman Attorneys, Zanesville, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 57 years

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

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Genesis Healthcare System
2951 Maple Ave, Zanesville, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Family, Litigation, Juvenile Law and more

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38-42 N. 4th St., Zanesville, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Arbitration, Litigation and more

Rating: 6.2

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27 North Fifth Street, P. O. Box 1187, Zanesville, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

Practice Areas: Family, Real Estate, Estate Planning and more

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Newest to the area 10

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Best Reviewed 7

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

John Reed Allen 57 years licensed
Joseph Anthony Palmer 53 years licensed
Herbert William Baker Jr. 49 years licensed
Miles Douglas Fries 47 years licensed
Dennis Michael Haddox 43 years licensed
Thomas Manget Mills 43 years licensed
David Alan Graham 42 years licensed
Kevin Ray Van Horn 40 years licensed
Elza M. Little 34 years licensed
Mark Eugene Kaido 34 years licensed

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

Aarica Danielle Eby 4 years licensed
Lucas Allen Howard 5 years licensed
James Thomas Stolly 6 years licensed
Keith Michael Melvin 8 years licensed
Gerald Verne Anderson II 11 years licensed
Adam Jay Grosshandler 12 years licensed
Marianne Elizabeth Graham 16 years licensed
Jenna Elisa Joseph 16 years licensed
Kristopher Keith Hill 16 years licensed
Emily Strang Tarbert 17 years licensed

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Zanesville, OH Criminal Defense Lawyers

Zanesville Has 28 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 115 Reviews

David Edward Mortimer