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    Markus Lee Moll

    Markus Lee Moll

    5.04 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I have dedicated my legal career to protecting the interest and rights of those involved in domestic relations, juvenile, criminal, and civil matters. Throughout my career I have advised, and zealously advocated for clients on a broad range of per...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Spencer James Cahoon

    Spencer James Cahoon

    5.01 review
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I provide uniquely client-driven representation to people facing criminal or parole issues and to victims in criminal cases. You are in the driver's seat with me as your representative. My premium knowledge, education, and commitment will help max...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Rocky Gene Ball

    Rocky Gene Ball

    5.09 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Bankruptcy & Debt and more
    Bio: TO MY CLIENTS, I offer loyalty, confidentiality, competence, diligence and my best judgment. I shall represent you as I should want to be represented and be worthy of your trust. I shall counsel you with respect to alternative methods to resolve d...
    Rating:  10
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    Joshua Guy Bedtelyon

    Joshua Guy Bedtelyon

    5.01 review
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "Josh went above and beyond to assist me in legal matters during a tough situation. Always easily accessible and willing to listen to me. Would recommend 100% to anyone looking for a hard working attorney."
    Rating:  8.5
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    Christopher Michael Fogt

    Christopher Michael Fogt

    5.013 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more
    Bio: CHRISTOPHER M. FOGT, Attorney-at-Law PROFESSIONAL STATUS Criminal Defense Attorney and Civil Law Attorney since 2008 Acting Judge in Kettering Municipal Court since 2023 Prosecutor Extern during law school 2006-2007 BAR ADMISSION Ohio Supreme Cour...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Laura Michelle Woodruff

    Laura Michelle Woodruff

    5.02 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Juvenile
    Review: "Laura is a very compassionate person. I have a case with children services at the moment and it is very important and crucial to me that I find a lawyer that will help me fight this case and get the best outcome. Just talking with Laura she showed..."
    Rating:  8.1
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    Adam Boyd Bleile

    Adam Boyd Bleile

    4.840 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime
    Bio: With nearly two decades of legal experience and a 9.8 Superb Avvo Rating, Attorney Adam Bleile has the insights and understanding to help his clients obtain a favorable outcome for their charges. As one of the founding partners at Bleile & Dawson,...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Barbara L. Strady

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    Barbara L. Strady

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    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Serious Defense. Serious Injury Cases. Real Results.
    Rating:  7.9
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    Ryan Michael Shafer

    Ryan Michael Shafer

    4.515 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Ryan Shafer is a skilled and experienced criminal defense attorney who defends the rights of those facing criminal charges in Central Ohio. Shafer is an attorney at Joslyn Law Firm in Dayton, Ohio. There he handles a variety of cases, including DU...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Patrick Sean Leary

    Patrick Sean Leary

    4.39 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Former County Prosecutor now protecting the rights and defending the freedom of the accused. After serving five years as an assistant prosecutor, I have devoted the last 11+ years of my career representing those accused of criminal charges and OVI...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Brian A. Smith

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    Brian A. Smith

    4.78 reviews
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    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    When the world is on your shoulders, I’ve got your back. Aggressive Defense.
    Rating:  7.1
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    Michael W. Bouldin

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    Michael W. Bouldin

    5.011 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    19 yrs experience in N.Ky. with prosecutors, courts & judges. Call today for Boone, Campbell, Kenton
    Rating:  10
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    John Daniel Treleven

    John Daniel Treleven

    5.07 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Bio: Cincinnati attorney dedicated to client-centered representation.
    Rating:  10
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    Stacy L. McGowan

    Stacy L. McGowan

    4.610 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Wills & Living Wills and more
    Bio: Criminal charges are serious and often very stressful. Please take a moment to look through my profile and qualifications. I'm a former prosecutor with more than 17 years of legal experience. Because of my previous experience I know exactly what t...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Kenneth Carl Martin

    Kenneth Carl Martin

    5.02 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Family and more
    Review: "Ken Martin handled my dissolution and I would highly recommend him. He explained everything to me and was always available to answer my questions."
    Rating:  7.1
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    James Patrick Fleisher

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    James Patrick Fleisher

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    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Military Law, Government and more
    Rating:  10
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    Vincent Italo Pacetti

    Vincent Italo Pacetti

    5.03 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Estate Planning
    Review: "DId a fantastic job for me. Very eager and followed up very promptly and professionally. I'd definitely hire him again for any legal needs."
    Rating:  7.8
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    Michael Bramlett Miller

    Michael Bramlett Miller

    4.58 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Real Estate and more
    Bio: Mike has achieved winning outcomes for criminal, civil and domestic relations clients in statewide courts, the Second District Court of Appeals and the Ohio Supreme Court. Mike brings a practical, outcome-driven approach to serve his clients’ inte...
    Rating:  10
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    Amber Lynn Vangunten

    Amber Lynn Vangunten

    4.721 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I have been practicing law for 26 years in Northwest Ohio. My office is located in the Sylvania area. I practice primarily in the area of criminal and OVI defense, family law and personal injury. I practice in a six county area including Fulton, H...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Issa M. Elkhatib

    Issa M. Elkhatib

    4.528 reviews
    Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I have the knowledge, resources, and passion to ensure that your legal issues are conducted suitably and assertively, especially if it advances to trial. I guarantee every one of my clients that I will zealously work and advocate for your interest...
    Rating:  7.3
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