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    David Craig Sheldon

    David Craig Sheldon

    4.823 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I have dedicated my career to helping both the injured and the accused. My thirty years of experience encompasses work as a plaintiff's attorney for Cleveland personal injury firms (Stuart I. Garson, Jones Day Reavis & Pogue, and Smith & Condeni) ...
    Rating:  10
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    Samuel Harry Shamansky

    Samuel Harry Shamansky

    4.449 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Sam is an excellent lawyer. He has a very commanding presence inside the courtroom and prosecutors know it. Sam was extremely knowledgeable and reassuring."
    Rating:  8.8
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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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    Craig William Smotzer

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    Craig William Smotzer

    5.04 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Violent Crime and more
    I defend clients accused of serious state and federal charges, including felonies, homicide, drug and weapons offenses, violent crimes, sexual assault, computer and financial crimes, DUI, traffic offenses, and all misdemeanors.
    Rating:  7.1
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    Amy Elizabeth Ferguson

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    Amy Elizabeth Ferguson

    5.025 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Additionally I am licensed to practice law in the United States District Court of the Southern District of Ohio and the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
    Rating:  8.3
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    Jerome Anthony Milano

    Jerome Anthony Milano

    4.36 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Jay Milano first spoke in court during a murder trial and has practiced at that level of intensity for 25 years. Initially concentrating on criminal defense, his clients have included Calvin Snoop Dogg Broadus, Hells Angels, sports figures, doctor...
    Rating:  10
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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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    Anastasia Lee Sydow

    Anastasia Lee Sydow

    5.09 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Stacie Sydow is a partner at Sydow Leis LLC. Her legal practice focuses on criminal defense. Stacie has vast and successful trial experience in serious and high profile cases. Stacie has jury trial experience ranging from misdemeanor to capital mu...
    Rating:  9.1
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    John Leo O'Shea

    John Leo O'Shea

    4.823 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, White Collar Crime and more
    Bio: John is available day or night to protect his clients. Call at any time if you need help immediately. John practices in all areas of litigation with particular emphasis on criminal, white collar and DUI/OVI (“drunk driving”) defense; and, civil li...
    Rating:  10
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    Brian Todd Goldberg

    Brian Todd Goldberg

    5.01 review
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt
    Bio: Primary focus of practice is criminal defense. Has represented people charge with a wide variety of crimes including drug possession, drug trafficking, murder, attempted murder, OVI, theft, forgery, robbery and burglary just to name a few.
    Rating:  9.7
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    Michael Richard Hustick

    Michael Richard Hustick

    5.06 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Mr. Hustick has the knowledge and experience to handle all criminal defense matters, from minor traffic violations to serious felony charges.
    Rating:  8.8
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    Roger Pierre Bouchard

    Roger Pierre Bouchard

    5.049 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: I am a Cincinnati native with extensive experience practicing criminal defense in Hamilton County and the surrounding areas. I am deeply familiar with the local courts, procedures, and legal community, including jurisdictions such as Clermont, But...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Shawn Richard Dominy

    Shawn Richard Dominy

    5.0102 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement
    Bio: The philosophy of the Dominy Law Firm is to represent few clients with excellence rather than many clients with mediocrity. We only represent clients in central Ohio, and we only represent clients in the following limited practice areas: DUI/OVI, ...
    Rating:  10
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    Robert Edward Calesaric

    Robert Edward Calesaric

    5.05 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: My practice is limited to three specific areas: DUI/OVI; Criminal Defense; and Personal Injury/Wrongful Death. If the case involves an automobile, than the odds are it is a case that I will litigate whether it is from the DUI Defense perspective o...
    Rating:  10
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    Jonathan Thomas Tyack

    Jonathan Thomas Tyack

    5.02 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, White Collar Crime and more
    Review: "Jon exceeded expectations with our case. He worked hard to produce a result most other lawyers could not have produced. He listens to and cares about his clients. His temperament, judgment and advocacy skills make him a top tier lawyer. Would defi..."
    Rating:  10
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    Bahjat Mikhail Abdallah

    Bahjat Mikhail Abdallah

    5.08 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, General Practice and more
    Review: "Bill is very nice, highly experienced attorney and honest. who is willing to help. he answered all my questions in very simple way and gave enough time to explain all my concern. I would highly recommend to any one who having and Immigration issues."
    Rating:  10
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    Christopher Antonio Rivero

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    Christopher Antonio Rivero

    5.04 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Bio: Attorney Christopher A. Rivero brings a deep and personal commitment to helping those facing legal challenges. His passion for advocacy is rooted in his own upbringing in a troubled community, where he witnessed hardship and despair firsthand. The...
    Rating:  6.6
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    Patrick Joseph Moro

    Patrick Joseph Moro

    5.06 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: A native of Warren, Patrick J. Moro returned to the Mahoning Valley and joined Heller, Maas, Moro, & Magill, Co. LPA in 2016. Most recently, Moro practiced in Columbus, where he focused on aircraft accident litigation, insurance claims defense and...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Kenneth Nelson Ortner

    Kenneth Nelson Ortner

    5.012 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Probate
    Bio: Attorney Ortner was admitted to the bar in 1998. His goal is to provide an innovative approach to solving legal problems. Kenneth graduated from Firelands High School and graduated Magna cum laude from Ohio University and Magna cum laude from Clev...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Aaron Meikle

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    Aaron Meikle

    5.08 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Probate and more
    From traffic tickets to violent crimes. I will be there for you every step of the way. With over 4 years as a criminal prosecutor, I am comfortable in the courtroom and I will fight to protect your rights.
    Rating:  6.7
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    Rachelle D Summers

    Rachelle D Summers

    5.011 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: I represent clients in a variety of matters and am dedicated to each client right from the initial consultation. During this consultation I gather information from my client so that I know how to effectively defend them. From there, I keep an open...
    Rating:  8.9
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