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    Ohio Has 4698 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 13436 Reviews

    Robert F. Healey

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    Robert F. Healey

    5.0300 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Can a talented Defense Lawyer Make A Difference? See my reviews below to get the answer.
    Rating:  10
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    Dimitrios Makridis

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    Dimitrios Makridis

    5.01 review
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Personal Injury and more
    Criminal Cases Require A Strong Defense. Call Me Today to Fight For You! 330-286-7694
    Rating:  10
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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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    Jack Scott Gatlin

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    Jack Scott Gatlin

    5.04 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Real Estate and more
    Bio: Jack focuses his practice in three main areas: complex litigation, municipal law, and representing family-owned and small businesses. He also possesses considerable experience in strategic business planning and consulting, as well as dispute resol...
    Rating:  10
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    Joseph Overstreet

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    Joseph Overstreet

    5.03 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Business and more
    Bio: Joseph Overstreet represents clients in a wide range of domestic relations matters, including divorce, dissolution, custody, and post-decree changes involving child support or spousal support. What sets Joe apart is his ability to handle the finan...
    Rating:  8.7
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    R. Shane Herzner

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    R. Shane Herzner

    5.01 review
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Named A Rising Star by SuperLawyer Magazine. Named A Top 100 Trial Lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers. Former Assistant Prosecutor. NHTSA Certified. Attorney Shane Herzner is the founder of the Cincinnati DUI defense legal office, Shark Law Firm...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Steven Tyler Fox

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    Steven Tyler Fox

    5.091 reviews
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    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Steve has 18 years of experience as a criminal defense lawyer.
    Rating:  10
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    Zachuary Thorpe Meranda

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    Zachuary Thorpe Meranda

    4.9127 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    The Meranda Law Firm will protect you and your rights in the complex criminal process.
    Rating:  9.9
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    James William Reardon

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    James William Reardon

    5.02 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "Very professional, attentive, and knowledgeable. Highly regarded in his field."
    Rating:  8.9
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    Daniel James Sabol

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    Daniel James Sabol

    5.020 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Skilled. Knowledgeable. Aggressive. Call Today.
    Rating:  10
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    Jack William Morrison

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    Jack William Morrison

    5.01 review
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Business and more
    Bio: Graduating with a Juris Doctorate from the University of Akron School of Law in 2005, Jack has been admitted to practice law in the State of Ohio since 2006. His legal career has been marked by a commitment to excellence and a comprehensive unders...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Stevin James Groth

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    Stevin James Groth

    4.728 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents
    Call anytime, 24/7/365. We will return your call.
    Rating:  10
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    Charles Matthew Rittgers

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    Charles Matthew Rittgers

    5.038 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Award-Winning Criminal Defense Law Firm With Locations Throughout Ohio. Call Us For A Consultation Today. Available 24/7.
    Rating:  10
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    Benjamin L. Luftman

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    Benjamin L. Luftman

    4.336 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: I am believer that people accused of a criminal offense deserve the most competent and experienced legal counsel possible for a fair and reasonable cost of representation. My team of criminal defense lawyers vigorously defends the rights of Ohioan...
    Rating:  10
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    Peter Josiah Lancione Binning

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    Peter Josiah Lancione Binning

    5.015 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Your Future Is Worth Defending. Call My Office Today For A Free Consultation. I Will Fight For You!
    Rating:  10
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    William Richard Gallagher

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    William Richard Gallagher

    4.929 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Appeals and more
    Aggressive Representation In State & Federal Court. Call Today.
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Stephen Probst

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    Michael Stephen Probst

    4.916 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI
    Experienced Columbus Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney for all Serious Felony and Misdemeanor Charges
    Rating:  10
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    Ronald David Yarwood

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    Ronald David Yarwood

    4.934 reviews
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    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Representation with passion and vision. Help is a phone call away.
    Rating:  10
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    Heather Nicole Geis

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    Heather Nicole Geis

    5.01 review
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Heather was an advocate and ally during the difficult time of a divorce. She was incredibly responsive, courteous and offered tangible, relatable advice to move quickly to a collaborative and win-win resolution. She worked seamlessly with opposing..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Richard Jay Goldberg

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    Richard Jay Goldberg

    5.012 reviews
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    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime and more
    Experienced, Professional and Respected. We have been providing Legal Representation to the Cincinnati area for over 45 years. Call us Today for a Free Consultation!
    Rating:  10
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    Joseph Carmen Patituce

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    Joseph Carmen Patituce

    4.8126 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    We defend all State & Federal Charges! Put A TEAM Of Former Prosecutors To Work For You
    Rating:  10
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