Criminal Defense and DUI trial lawyer. Lead trial lawyer in capital murder cases. Defense lawyer in multiple violent offense cases, white collar crimes, DUI, theft, and drug offenses. Defense trial lawyer in eight murder/manslaughter trials to a jury. In addition, lead or co-counsel on nine cases with charges of aggravated murder with death penalty specifications. Five of the six capital murder cases tried to a jury. Lead trial lawyer in civil jury trials. Trial counsel in civil cases involving complex contract issues, business transactions, personal injury, defamation claims for public servants, and defense of intellectual property...

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Edward Joseph Hartwig

Mahoning County, OH Criminal Law Lawyer. 19 years experience

(330) 718-9499 120 Marwood Circle
Boardman, OH 44512

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Personal Injury
University of Akron School of Law

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Edward J. Hartwig is a native of Mahoning Valley and graduate of The University of Akron School of Law. Attorney Hartwig spent over a decade as a partner in a Youngstown law firm, eventually moving to private practice in 2012. He founded Hartwig Law, LLC, focusing on criminal defense, juvenile defense, personal injury, and other legal matters. Attorney Hartwig is widely recognized for his legal talents and abilities, earning inclusion in the list of Ohio Super Lawyer®, membership in the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum® and a 10 out of 10 Superb Avvo Rating.

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Mr. Jeffrey R. Davis

Mahoning County, OH Criminal Law Attorney. 22 years experience

(330) 470-0236 945 Windham Court
Suite 3
Boardman, OH 44512

Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals and DUI
Case Western Reserve University School of Law

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A trial attorney with over seventeen years experience in the field of criminal law, Attorney Jeffrey Davis recognized the need for an experienced, skilled and aggressive criminal attorney to defend the rights and interests of individuals, and in 2007, formed Davis Law Offices, a criminal defense firm dedicated to the representation of the accused in Municipal, State and Federal Courts throughout Ohio. A native of the Mahoning Valley, Attorney Davis attended Boardman High School and Youngstown State University. He is a graduate of the prestigious Case Western Reserve University School of Law, where he studied law under some of the...

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David Engler Esq

Mahoning County, OH Criminal Law Lawyer. 31 years experience

(330) 729-9777 725 Boardman Canfield Road
Unit S3
Youngstown, OH 44512

Free ConsultationCriminal, Divorce, Elder and Family
Case Western Reserve University School of Law

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David L. Engler has litigated highly complex civil rights, domestic relations, probate and criminal matters. His reputation is as a skilled courtroom litigator that fights for his clients. He is a former County Commissioner, City Councilman and current long-time County School Board member. He is admitted into the federal courts in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Kentucky. He is currently litigating both civil rights matters in Kentucky and a complex custody case in North Carolina. He has represented clients in European civil disputes, negotiated a record deal for a top R&B group and once represented the...

(330) 729-9777 Warren, OH 44481

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Thaddeus Wexler

Mahoning County, OH Criminal Law Attorney.

(330) 286-3882 3855 Starr's Centre Drive
Ste. A
Canfield, OH 44406

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime

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James Edward Lanzo Esq

Mahoning County, OH Criminal Law Attorney. 19 years experience

(330) 782-8283 4126 Youngstown Poland Rd
Youngstown, OH 44514

Criminal, Appeals, Business and DUI

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Joseph William Gardner

Mahoning County, OH Criminal Law Lawyer. 39 years experience

(330) 533-1118 4280 Boardman Canfield Rd
Canfield, OH 44406

Criminal

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Gary Loren Van Brocklin Esq

Mahoning County, OH Criminal Law Lawyer.

(330) 719-1893 PO Box 3537
Youngstown, OH 44513

Criminal, Business, Divorce and Traffic Tickets

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Michael Owen Kivlighan Esq

Mahoning County, OH Criminal Law Lawyer.

(330) 746-6301 219 W Boardman St
Youngstown, OH 44503

Criminal, Business, DUI and Employment

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Corey J Grimm

Mahoning County, OH Criminal Law Lawyer. 4 years experience

(330) 758-2308 7330 Market Street
Youngstown, OH 44512

Free ConsultationCriminal, Consumer, DUI and Insurance Claims
University of Akron School of Law

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Pete Constantine Klimis Esq

Mahoning County, OH Criminal Law Attorney.

(330) 782-8283 4126 Youngstown-Poland Rd.
Youngstown, OH 44514

Criminal, Juvenile, Nursing Home and Personal Injury

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Adam Hunt

Mahoning County, OH Criminal Law Lawyer.

(330) 787-8538 839 Southwestern Run
Ste. H
Youngstown, OH 44514

Free ConsultationCriminal, Bankruptcy, Business and DUI

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Rhys Brendan Cartwright-Jones Esq.

Mahoning County, OH Criminal Law Attorney. 13 years experience

(330) 757-6609 42 North Phelps St.
Youngstown, OH 44503-1130

Criminal, Appeals, Business and Traffic Tickets

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Kevin James Trapp

Mahoning County, OH Criminal Law Attorney.

(330) 740-2330 21 W. Boardman Street, 6th Floor
Youngstown, OH 44503

Criminal

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Timothy J. Cunning

Mahoning County, OH Criminal Law Lawyer. 5 years experience

(330) 953-2045 940 Windham Court
Suite 4
Boardman, OH 44512

Free ConsultationCriminal and Personal Injury

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Nicholas Todd Amato Esq

Columbiana County, OH Criminal Law Attorney.

(330) 532-9500 991 Main St
Wellsville, OH 43968

Criminal, Business, Divorce and Employment

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Barbara Jean Plummer Esq

Columbiana County, OH Criminal Law Lawyer.

(330) 332-0852 1265 E State St
Salem, OH 44460

Criminal, Agricultural, Bankruptcy and Business

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Thomas Mark Baronzzi

Columbiana County, OH Criminal Law Lawyer.

(330) 424-4071 260 W Lincoln Way
Lisbon, OH 44432

Criminal, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning

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James Taus Esq

Columbiana County, OH Criminal Law Lawyer.

(330) 332-1505 220 N Lundy Ave
Salem, OH 44460

Criminal, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning

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John Gamble Esq

Columbiana County, OH Criminal Law Attorney.

(330) 222-1858 105 S Market St
Lisbon, OH 44432

Criminal, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family

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Criminal law addresses the government's prosecution of individuals who have been accused of committing a crime. Such laws may be federal, state, or local. The prosecution represents the people of a particular jurisdiction, and acts on behalf of the government by bringing a case against an accused. Under the U.S. Constitution, a person accused of a crime may have the right to a criminal defense attorney during interrogations and certain other times before and during a trial.

Whether you are under police investigation, have been arrested, or are facing charges, having an advocate familiar with the criminal justice system.

Most jurisdictions classify crimes as felonies or misdemeanors, with felonies being the more serious offenses with the possibility of more severe sentences. Some criminal lawyers focus on a specific area of criminal defense law, such as white-collar crime, drug offenses, theft crimes, or violent crimes. You should consult with a criminal defense lawyer early on in the process to preserve options, such as diversion programs or plea bargains.

When hiring a criminal defense attorney, you should evaluate the experience and fee structure of the attorney. Some offer a free consultation to discuss your case.

Accomplice liability: If a person aids, assists, or encourages another in the commission of a crime, they are criminally liable as an accomplice to the crime.

Self-defense: The claim that an act otherwise criminal was legally justifiable because it was necessary to protect a person or property from the threat or action of another.

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