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Cleveland Has 817 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 2738 Reviews

Criminal Defense Attorney near Cleveland (Parma)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Lawsuits & Disputes and more

Bio: Ronald Annotico is dedicated to agressively representing clients who have been ticketed for OVI/DUI, injured by auto accidents, lead paint poisoning, and all other types of personal injury claims. Ronald is a member of the Ohio State Bar Associati...

Rating: 7.1

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Law Offices of Robert Smith, III, LLC
3615 Superior Ave E Ste 3101 D, Cleveland, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Employment and Labor, Personal Injury and more

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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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Criminal Defense Attorney near Cleveland (Fairview Park)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Real Estate and more

Review: "I have used Mr. Rodstrom's services for 2 separate issues several years apart. The first time was to safeguard my elderly aunt's assets. The second time was to write my will. I have found him to be extremely knowledgeable and professional. He tail..."

Rating: 7.5

Call for a consultation(440) 467-3806

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Cleveland (Brooklyn Heights)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, Civil Rights

Bio: Attorney Will Norman is a veteran of the United States Army, provides high quality, honest, and affordable legal services to our community in the greater Cleveland area. He has experience in municipal, state, and federal court, and has been succes...

Rating: 6.9

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Cleveland (Willoughby)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 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: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Cleveland (Strongsville)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Litigation

Bio: Hi, I'm Tom Kelly. I have been in the practice of law for over 20 years. Since 2006, I've been partners with my father. We work well together. From him, I learned how to treat people with respect. More than that, I learned how to be an attorney wi...

Rating: 8.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Cleveland (Seven Hills)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Business and more

Bio: I am an attorney admitted to practice in Ohio and California. I have experience working for clients large and small in civil matters in state and federal court across the country and criminal matters from traffic offense to serious felonies. Prior...

Rating: 7.9

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Cleveland (Brunswick)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

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

Bio: We represent a variety of persons and corporations in a lot of different matters. We like to say that we are similar to your Family Doctor. If you have any question, start with us and we will either take on your case or connect you to another atto...

Rating: 7.1

Call for a FREE consultation(330) 590-5084

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Cleveland (Beachwood)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Providing premier service at affordable rates -- I provide a full service, general practice law firm specializing in client satisfaction! Contact me and I will help resolve your legal issues.

Rating: 8.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Cleveland (North Olmsted)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Bio: Carli Citraro is an associate attorney at Patituce & Associates where she works on cases ranging from DUI/OVI cases up to aggravated murder. She brings a rich history and background to the firm that is invaluable. Her past practice includes work a...

Rating: 7.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Cleveland (Mayfield Village)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Criminal defense - felony, misdemeanor, traffic and juvenile

Rating: 6.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Cleveland (Avon)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more

Bio: Thank you for considering me to be your help in a time of need. This is about you, not me. When we sit down together for our first appointment I will ask you three questions. First, what problem brought you to me. Second, what are your concerns, f...

Rating: 8.3

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Cleveland (Beachwood)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights

Review: "Esq Jordan was not only concerned about the best legal outcome for me, but perhaps more so, he was concerned with me being mindful of having a good character and to always be mindful of my actions. I would recommend him to ANYONE in a heartbeat. H..."

Rating: 6.8

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Kurt Law Office
55 Public Square, Suite 1616, Cleveland, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Pamela D. Kurt received her Associate Degree at Lakeland Community College and continued her education at Cleveland State University, receiving her bachelor degree, magna cum laude, in Urban Studies Management in 2000. Later, Ms. Kurt graduated fr...

Rating: 7.6

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Cleveland (Fairview Park)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Review: "Marc is extremely thorough and will be a solid advocate for any client who retains him."

Rating: 6.6

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Cleveland (Rocky River)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Rating: 7.1

Call for a consultation(440) 472-1966

Criminal Defense Attorney near Cleveland (Willoughby)

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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Criminal Defense Attorney near Cleveland (Willoughby)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 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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Criminal Defense Attorney near Cleveland (Strongsville)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more

Bio: Sharlene Ramsey began her career as an attorney in the Franklin County Public Defender's Office. Upon returning home to the Cleveland area, she became an Assistant Medina County Prosecutor. She served in that office for five years as the county’s ...

Rating: 7.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Cleveland (Avon Lake)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, General Practice

Review: "I would highly recommend this Attorney to anyone looking for honest, trustworthy representation. He genuinely cares about his clients and will work hard to fight for them. If I ever need representation in the future, I have no doubt in my mind who..."

Rating: 8.0

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