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Cincinnati Has 607 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 2978 Reviews

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Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima
3734 Eastern Avenue, Cincinnati, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

For Gus, success means fighting every battle that matters—and winning when it counts. He believes injured clients and grieving families deserve a lawyer who prepares relentlessly, stands firm under pressure, and refuses to back down until justice ...

Rating: 7.6

Call for a consultation(513) 655-4996

Gus John Lazares's Website

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Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima
3734 Eastern Avenue, Cincinnati, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Ryan builds every case for trial—applying pressure from day one and never backing down when the stakes are highest. He dissects the prosecution’s strategy, exposes weaknesses, and takes the fight to them to win.

Rating: 6.7

Call for a consultation(513) 572-3314

Ryan Lenward Nelson's Website

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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 A. Newburger, J.D., Ph.D.
9435 Waterstone Blvd, Suite 140, Cincinnati, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: I fight for my you as I protect my own family! I work to serve clients to set an example for our children to follow. April 2014, our triplet daughters were born. Words cannot describe how fulfilling they are. On April 1, 2015, their 96 year-old gr...

Rating: 10

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Suhre & Associates, LLC
600 Vine Street, Suite 1004, Cincinnati, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: My name is Miranda Holbrook - and I am committed to DUI and criminal defense. I am licensed to practice in Ohio and Kentucky. I previously worked as a criminal prosecutor for 14 years and I truly believe that this background as a prosectuor allows...

Rating: 9.9

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125 E. Court St., #1000, Cincinnati, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Bio: Trial Lawyer since 1978. My focus has been Criminal Defense and Wrongful Death and Personal Injury. My office is located just west of the Hamilton County Court House. I practice in all Ohio and Federal Courts. I handle all criminal cases as well a...

Rating: 9.2

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Nye Law LLC
810 Sycamore Street, Cincinnati, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Family and more

Bio: I actively practice law in Hamilton, Warren, Butler, and Clermont Counties. My practice includes, but is not limited to, Criminal, Juvenile, Domestic Relations and Personal Injury law. I am the Public Defender for the City of Forest Park and also ...

Rating: 8.9

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Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima
3734 Eastern Avenue, Cincinnati, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

We believe that the best outcome is achieved through meticulous preparation of each client's case.

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(513) 657-2226

Joseph William Shea's Website

Nicholas Klingensmith, Attorney at Law
810 Sycamore, Cincinnati, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Nicholas Klingensmith is a Cincinnati DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney. Before becoming a criminal defense attorney, Nicholas was a prosecutor for the City of Cincinnati. As a prosecutor Nicholas handled a large caseload and tried hundreds of cas...

Rating: 10

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Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima
3734 Eastern Avenue, Cincinnati, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Protecting Your Rights. Pursuing What You’re Owed.

Rating: 7.2

Call for a FREE consultation(513) 613-3985

Edward Cunningham Perry's Website

Patituce & Associates, LLC
6808 Miami Ave, Suite 200, Cincinnati, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Attorney Catherine R. Meehan is a partner at Patituce & Associates after joining the firm in August 2012. Not only does she handle many pretrial proceedings on behalf of our clients, but she also has experience taking cases to trial. When she isn’...

Rating: 9.0

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Micheal O Finnigan, Atty At Law, LLC
9475 Kenwood Road, Suite 12, Cincinnati, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

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

Knowledgable about the law and the practice in local courts!

Rating: 9.4

Call for a FREE consultation(513) 592-3270

Michael Owen Finnigan's Website

Schuh & Goldberg LLP
2368 Victory Parkway, Suite 650, Cincinnati, OH

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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250 E 5th St Ste 2350, Cincinnati, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, White Collar Crime and more

Bio: Jesse Knowlden has a general practice with an emphasis in criminal defense and civil litigation. He has successfully represented and defended clients facing a range of charges from minor misdemeanors to murder. In the civil context, Jesse has achi...

Rating: 8.8

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The Law Office of Angela Glaser
810 Sycamore Street, Cincinnati, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Child Support

A well-rounded professional with a focus on solving practical problems at an affordable cost.

Rating: 7.1

Call for a consultation(513) 822-5053

Angela Joy Glaser's Website

Soumyajit Dutta, Attorney At Law
810 Sycamore St, 2nd Floor, Cincinnati, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Immigration and more

Bio: The son of Bangladeshi immigrants, Soumyajit Dutta is a proud native of Oak Hill, Ohio, a small village located in Southeastern Ohio. After graduating from Oak Hill High School, Soumyajit attended Cornell University in Ithaca, New York and receive...

Rating: 9.4

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The Law Offices of Crehan Thumann & Hillerich, LLC
404 E 12th Street ~ Second Floor, Cincinnati, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: I am currently a partner with the Law Offices of Crehan & Thumann, LLC. My legal practice focuses on Criminal Defense, DUI/OVI Defense, Personal Injury and general litigation. I have successfully handled cases in most Southern Ohio County Mayors, ...

Rating: 8.7

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Cohen, Todd, Kite & Stanford, LLC
250 East Fifth Street, Suite 2350, Cincinnati, OH

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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Moermond & Mulligan, LLC
615 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Cincinnati, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

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

Bio: Attorney L. Patrick Mulligan is a highly respected criminal defense lawyer and founder of Moermond & Mulligan, LLC, based in Cincinnati, Ohio. With over 35 years of experience, he is known for his dedication to defending the rights of the accused....

Rating: 9.6

Call for a consultation(513) 296-6634

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Thomas Kidd
9435 Waterstone Blvd, Suite 140, Cincinnati, OH

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

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

Bio: I provide vigorous advocacy in both criminal and civil matters throughout the Cincinnati-Dayton region. As a former misdemeanor and felony prosecuting attorney, I have the technical legal ability and the courage to fight for you. Additionally, I a...

Rating: 8.9

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Laufman, Jensen & Napolitano, LLC
4310 Hunt Road, Cincinnati, OH

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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