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    Patrick Michael Hakos

    Patrick Michael Hakos

    5.01 review
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Family and more
    Review: "Pat makes it his personal mission to walk you through every step of the legal process. Pat is very personal making sure that you feel comfortable and you have a friend on your side. Pat is detailed oriented, holds himself to a very professional st..."
    Rating:  6.9
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    Russell John Meraglio Jr.

    Russell John Meraglio Jr.

    1.01 review
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Social Security & Disability, Estate Planning
    Review: "While exuding the professionalism of a 5 year old, "no fuss Russ" consistently missed deadlines for filings and was unable to accurately or efficiently handle several cases he worked on for me. *The only thing he was efficient with was sending ..."
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    Kristopher Keith Hill

    Kristopher Keith Hill

    4.611 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    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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    Steven Michael Gaulding

    Steven Michael Gaulding

    5.02 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Contracts & Agreements and more
    Bio: Thank you for viewing my profile. The information will provide insight into my history and qualifications as a trial attorney. I consider representing those facing life altering criminal charges a privilege, as such I strive to achieve the best ou...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Andrew John Helmes

    Andrew John Helmes

    4.36 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I would recommend Mr. Helmes to anyone. He is honest and down-to-earth. He provided professional legal support at a time in my life that I needed it the most. His professional composure allowed me to remain calm in a dire situation."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Alisa Marie Turner

    Alisa Marie Turner

    5.01 review
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I have to give it to her after my record she got me an OR day one and was ready to go at my case in ways most PD's would never. I was incarcerated in another state and she got them to drop charges."
    Rating:  6.6
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    Patrick Joseph Conboy

    Patrick Joseph Conboy

    4.04 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  General Practice, Criminal Defense
    Review: "Upon meeting Mr. Conboy, I immediately felt at ease, as if I had known him my entire life. His trustworthiness and dedication to his clients' well-being are truly commendable. I have had the pleasure of working with him on several cases, and I am ..."
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    James David Gilbert

    James David Gilbert

    5.02 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Jim is extremely easy to work with and made everything move smoothly in my case. Would highly recommend if you need legal representation in Ohio. He has connections across the state."
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    Patricia Parker Stracker

    Patricia Parker Stracker

    5.02 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation
    Review: "Ms. Parker is a phenomenal attorney. She assisted me with some accumulated traffic violations and saved me from spending a fortune on fees. She is very personable and passionate, and was able to find a loophole that another lawyer I consulted just..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    John David Toth

    John David Toth

    3.73 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, General Practice and more
    Bio: Experienced attorney working in criminal, domestic, and small business issues. I am former trial prosecutor with extensive criminal experience. I have dealt with cases ranging from marijuana sales, to major drug offenders, to rape & violent crimes...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Samuel Zanville Kaplan

    Samuel Zanville Kaplan

    4.36 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "He is the best at what he does and really is great. It's been years since I had to hire him and if I every need help or advice he's the guy I'd contact, hands down. "
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    Alexander Stansbury Pendl

    Alexander Stansbury Pendl

    5.04 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Alex’s practice focuses mainly on criminal and DUI/OVI defense, although he regularly works in other areas as well. A Cincinnati native, Alex gained his litigation experience while working for the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office in both the Mu...
    Rating:  6.2
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    Merlyn D. Shiverdecker

    Merlyn D. Shiverdecker

    5.01 review
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I would recommend Mr. Shiverdecker to anyone needing some serious help. Meryl helped me when I thought there was no help for me. He is absolutely great at his job. I recommend him to anyone."
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    Charley Hess

    Charley Hess

    4.210 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Contracts & Agreements, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Graduated from Capital University in 1972; Ohio State University in 1974; and Capital University in 1981. Served in US Naval Reserve and US Army Reserve. I enjoy skiing, golfing, and athletics in general. Married, seven grandkids. Practice primari...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Edwin James Vargas

    Edwin James Vargas

    5.01 review
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime and more
    Review: "I was a client of Edwin Vargas and he handled my case in the best possible outcome for me and my family. Mr. Vargas is a knowledgeable and aggressive lawyer who seeks the best interest of his client and know the law and how to handle such case to ..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    John Francis McCaffrey

    John Francis McCaffrey

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    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Litigation
    Bio: John F. McCaffrey is a Partner in the Cleveland office of Tucker Ellis LLP where his practice focuses on complex business litigation, white collar criminal defense, and professional malpractice. He has tried more than 60 cases, including numerous ...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Dennis Nicholas LoConti

    Dennis Nicholas LoConti

    5.08 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    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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    Hillary Kay Santiago-Burgos

    Hillary Kay Santiago-Burgos

    5.01 review
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "Hillary Burgos was able to help my disabled mother with her foreclosure case.I would highly recommend her to anyone needing help from an attorney."
    Rating:  7.2
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    John David Hill

    John David Hill

    5.01 review
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I have been practicing criminal defense in the Greater Cincinnati area--including Hamilton, Clermont, Butler, and Warren Counties--since 2013. I am licensed to practice in all courts of the State of Ohio as well as in the United States District Co...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Marshall Gary Lachman

    Marshall Gary Lachman

    4.25 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Juvenile
    Review: "Professional lawyer who got me a dismissal of my felony charge. Would definitely recomend him to anyone looking for a good responsible lawyer in Dayton."
    Rating:  6.7
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