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    Thomas Michael Kollin

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    Thomas Michael Kollin

    5.02 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Appeals and more
    Bio: Attorney Thomas Kollin brings the insight gained from thousands of Ohio cases and a Top 100 National Litigator distinction to every matter he accepts. He couples fierce courtroom advocacy with genuine compassion, treating clients as people first w...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Scott Douglas Kruger

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    Scott Douglas Kruger

    3.02 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Scott was born and raised in Hamilton, Ohio and graduated Valedictorian of Hamilton High School in 1997. He was enrolled in the Honors Program at The Ohio State University where he graduated Cum Laude in 2001. Scott had the unique experiences of w...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Lucas Wayne Wilder

    Lucas Wayne Wilder

    4.934 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Phone:. Email: From 1994 thru 1998 I attended the University of Southern Indiana taking coursework towards a double major in Political Science and History. During the summer months I interned at the Vanderburgh County courthouse in Evansville, Ind...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Marcus Salvatore Sidoti

    Marcus Salvatore Sidoti

    4.98 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights
    Bio: I graduated college cum laude where I was an Academic All-American athlete majoring in Psychology and Education. I continued my education at the CSU, Marshall School of Law. While in law school, I gained extensive legal experience as the first ass...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Paul Montague Laufman

    Paul Montague Laufman

    5.03 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights
    Review: "Paul was amazing! I was arrested and charged with 3 felonies. I called him late Sunday night and he showed right up. During the lengthy legal process Paul was in constant communication with my family and I. If I called he either answered or called..."
    Rating:  9.0
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    Christopher Godinsky

    Christopher Godinsky

    5.09 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Mr. Godinsky is the managing attorney of Godinsky Law LLC. He is a double Buckeye, receiving his undergraduate and law degrees from The Ohio State University. During law school, Mr. Godinsky spent his summers clerking for the Cuyahoga County Prose...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Robert Gregory Walton

    Robert Gregory Walton

    5.019 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Criminal Defense The focus of my practice is criminal defense. I defend people charged with felonies and misdemeanors in state and municipal courts throughout Ohio. Much of my work is devoted to defending people charged with OVI and other vehicula...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Brien Keith Miller

    Brien Keith Miller

    5.089 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Nothing is more disgusting to me than a government that invades the privacy of its citizens. Fighting against government interference in the lives of citizens supports my libertarian approach to life. Nothing is more important to me than freedom. ...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Mark George Kafantaris

    Mark George Kafantaris

    5.03 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Bankruptcy & Debt
    Bio: We have represented many clients in difficult, novel, and sometimes unpopular cases. Our commitment is to provide sound guidance, zealous advocacy, and comprehensive counseling that is tailored to the client's needs. Please feel free to visit our ...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Mark Jon Wieczorek

    Mark Jon Wieczorek

    4.935 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family
    Bio: I’m Mark Wieczorek. I’m a grinder. Always have been and always will be. Growing up in a blue collar, lower middle class family, it was just a way of life. Dad sold clothes and mom worked as a secretary. They always said that the beauty of America ...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Matthew Thomas Ernst

    Matthew Thomas Ernst

    4.924 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Attorney Matthew T. Ernst is the owner of Ernst & Associates, LLC, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Mr. Ernst focuses his practice on criminal defense, representing clients accused of alcohol offenses, domestic violence, drug offenses, DUI/DWI, sex offenses, ...
    Rating:  10
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    Paul Gregory Croushore

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    Paul Gregory Croushore

    5.08 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Lawsuits & Disputes and more
    My primary focus is on appeals in civil, criminal, and administrative cases.
    Rating:  8.5
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    Susan Cheryl Stone

    Susan Cheryl Stone

    4.47 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Education
    Bio: Susan Stone is co-chair, along with Kristina Supler, of KJK’s Student & Athlete Defense/Title IX Practice Group. She and Kristina also co-chair the firm’s Criminal, Cyber & White-Collar Practice Group. Susan’s life work is to help students in cris...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Elisabeth Christine Jackson

    Elisabeth Christine Jackson

    5.020 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death and more
    Bio: Elisabeth possesses significant courtroom experience. Since being admitted to the Ohio Bar in 2016, she has successfully handled hundreds of cases in Northeast Ohio. She is a driven advocate with a track record of wins, in both jury and bench trials.
    Rating:  10
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    Tracy Allen Younkin

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    Tracy Allen Younkin

    4.719 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more
    Bio: Tracy A. Younkin graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry. He also received a Minor Certificate in Microbiology. While attending Capital University Law School, Tracy Younkin was a member of the Cap...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Peter James Scranton

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    Peter James Scranton

    3.54 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Facing criminal charges in Ohio? Peter James Scranton delivers aggressive defense backed by prosecutorial insight—handling felonies, misdemeanors, and complex cases with precision and care.
    Rating:  8.1
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    Jacob Aaron Estes

    Jacob Aaron Estes

    5.040 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Jacob A. Estes concentrates his areas of practice to criminal law, domestic relations, estate planning and all areas of probate. Jacob has over twenty years of experience working in the criminal justice system and he is passionate about helping ot...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Terry Keith Sherman

    Terry Keith Sherman

    5.04 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I have tried over 300 Jury Trials including atleast 15 Capital Murder Cases.
    Rating:  8.9
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    Steven Lane Spitler

    Steven Lane Spitler

    5.024 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Review: "Very professional & easy to work with. Responded to all my questions & concerns in a very timely manner. Would highly recommend Steve Spitler to anyone in need of an attorney."
    Rating:  8.7
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    Giovanna Victoria Bremke

    Giovanna Victoria Bremke

    5.06 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Appeals and more
    Bio: Giovanna has over ten years of experience and is experienced in a variety of legal matters including representing clients in both civil litigation, civil transactional work, appellate practice, and criminal defense. Giovanna actively represents in...
    Rating:  10
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