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Jeremiah Justin Denslow
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Waynesville, OH Criminal Law Lawyer. 15 years experience
(844) 384-3833 179 South Main St.
 Waynesville, OH 45068
Free ConsultationCriminal and DUI
University of Cincinnati College of Law
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There are over 1 million laws in the United States. My entire practice is devoted to Ohio DUI defense and Ohio criminal defense. Because of my concentrated focus, I know the DUI/OVI and criminal laws better than most lawyers in the state of Ohio. I am a passionate defense lawyer and I get results. Using that concept as a background, I structure my DUI defense practice using a very simple formula: (a) a concentrated focus and dedication to DUI and criminal defense; (b) a concentrated focus and dedication to Ohio courts; and (c) a concentrated focus and...
Charles M. Rittgers
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Lebanon, OH Criminal Law Attorney. 6 years experience
(513) 932-2115 12 East Warren Street
 Lebanon, OH 45036
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Personal Injury
University of Cincinnati College of Law
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Charles M. Rittgers is a trial lawyer with a record of success in criminal defense, DUI, and injury cases. Charlie's record includes not guilty jury verdicts in numerous cases in which no plea bargain was offered by the prosecutor, including murder, DUI, and domestic violence. In injury cases, Charlie is willing to take cases to trial that most lawyers would settle. For example, despite having a $1,000,000 offer from an insurance company to settle a motorcycle crash case, Charlie and his client refused the offer, took the case to a summary jury trial, and received a verdict of $9,000,000. ...
(513) 932-7375 312 Walnut St. #1600
 Cincinnati, OH 45202
Thomas G. Kopacz
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Dayton, OH Criminal Law Lawyer. 3 years experience
(937) 293-2141 1105 Wilmington Ave
 Dayton, OH 45420
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Traffic Tickets
University of Dayton School of Law
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Tom is an Associate Attorney at Holzfaster, Cecil, McKnight & Mues where he focuses his practice on DUI/OVI, Traffic Defense, Criminal Defense, and Juvenile Defense. Tom is originally from Medina, Ohio, and joined the United States Marine Corps out of high school. From 2001 through 2006, Tom was stationed throughout Southwest Asia and California. Tom eventually achieved the rank of Sergeant, and received the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with Gold Star for his exemplary service. After his time in the Marine Corps, Tom attended the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) where he...
Robert Mues Esq
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Dayton, OH Criminal Law Attorney. 38 years experience
(937) 293-2141 1105 Wilmington Ave
 Dayton, OH 45420
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of Dayton School of Law
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I am the managing partner of Holzfaster, Cecil, McKnight & Mues located in Dayton, Ohio. We have been serving clients legal needs since 1942. Our firm offers exemplary advice in the areas of Divorce, Family Law, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate Administration, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death and other Litigation matters. I am very passionate about Family Law and would encourage you to check out my Blog, The Ohio Family Law Blog. http://www.hcmmlaw.com/
James Dearie Esq
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Lebanon, OH Criminal Law Attorney. 24 years experience
(513) 932-5529 12 E Warren St
 Lebanon, OH 45036
Criminal, Business, DUI and Juvenile
University System of Georgia - University of Georgia
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James A. Dearie has been a practicing attorney since 1993.  He has represented clients in civil, criminal, and traffic cases at all levels of the Ohio court system, including the Ohio Supreme Court.   He is an active member of the Ohio State Bar Association, the Warren County Bar Association, and the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Jim was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia.  In 1990, he graduated with honors from the University of Notre Dame, with a BA in Economics.  In 1993, he graduated with honors from the University of Georgia School of Law.  After graduating law school,...
Douglas George Houston Esq
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Beavercreek, OH Criminal Law Lawyer. 21 years experience
(937) 431-9460 3938 Dayton-Xenia Rd.
Suite C
 Beavercreek, OH 45432
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
University of Dayton School of Law
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Douglas G. Houston has been providing skilled legal representation to Miami Valley clients since 1995. Practice areas include Domestic Relations/Family Law including divorce, military divorce, dissolution, separation agreements, custody and support matters, private adoptions; Criminal Defense in all Ohio courts, including traffic, OVI/DUI, misdemeanors, felonies, drug cases, domestic violence and Federal offenses; Personal Injury cases including wrongful death, automobile accidents and dog bite cases as well as General Civil Litigation Have a skilled, successful and compassionate trial attorney provide you with personal representation in your important legal matter.
Christopher L Wesner Esq.
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Xenia, OH Criminal Law Lawyer. 9 years experience
(937) 775-1633 129 S Detroit Street
 Xenia, OH 45385
Free ConsultationCriminal, Bankruptcy, DUI and Divorce
University of Dayton
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Chris Wesner is a tough, smart attorney focused on providing his clients with aggressive and ethical representation. Mr. Wesner is a former (and Current) Licensed physical therapist that has a unique prospective.
(937) 339-8001 22 North Market Street, Suite C
P.O. Box 920
 Troy, OH 45373
(937) 773-8001 430 North Wayne Street
 Piqua, OH 45365
(937) 458-5015 4461 Dayton Xenia Road
 Beavercreek, OH 45432
(937) 315-4070 150 North Limestone Street
Suite 219
 Springfield, OH 45501
Charles Anthony McKinney Esq
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Middletown, OH Criminal Law Lawyer. 37 years experience
6730 Roosevelt Avenue, Suite 306
 Middletown, OH 45005
Criminal, Business, Civil Rights and Divorce
University of Notre Dame and Harvard Law School
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My passion is offering each client personal service in aggressively defending and protecting their rights. I provide the highest quality legal services that gives my clients reliable and effective representation in legal matters that arise everyday in the business context. I have the skill and experience to negotiate or go to trial as needed.
810 Sycamore Street, Third Floor
 Cincinnati, OH 45202
(937) 461-9000 118 West First Street
 Dayton, OH 45402
William Randall Rock Esq
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Dayton, 45458
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Personal Injury
University of Dayton School of Law
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Legal matters can be intimidating, overwhelming and stressful. For over three decades I have had the privilege and satisfaction of helping people solve legal problems. Most who contact my office are experiencing difficult times and, therefore, legal representation must be competent, effective and conducted with intense enthusiasm and devotion to purpose. In a word, legal representation must be zealous. If you have a concern and seek professional legal advise, contact our office and schedule a FREE INITIAL and CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION to discuss your case. Our fees are reasonable, affordable and agreeable payment plans can...
(937) 224-7625 10817 Yankee Street
 Dayton, OH 45458
Joseph W. Stadnicar Esq
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Beavercreek, OH Criminal Law Lawyer. 26 years experience
(937) 426-3310 3836 Dayton Xenia Road
 Beavercreek, OH 45432
Criminal, DUI, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law
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Mr. Stadnicar graduated with his law degree (1990) and MBA (1989) from the Ohio State University and began his legal career in 1990 as prosecutor for the cities of Beavercreek and Fairborn, Ohio. He also practiced in the private sector with the law firm of Gerald E. Schlafman & Associates. In 1995, Mr. Stadnicar opened his own law firm in Beavercreek as he continued to prosecute for the City of Beavercreek. In 1996, Mr. Stadnicar associated his practice with the law firm of Hammond and Stier. After several years his firm merged with Hammond and Stier,...
Michael Thomas Daugherty Sr
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Wilmington, OH Criminal Law Attorney. 22 years experience
(937) 382-2345 202 West Locust Street
Wilmington
 Wilmington, OH 45177
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
University of Dayton School of Law
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I am a solo practitioner in Wilmington, Clinton County, Ohio. My practice involves many areas of law, but the majority of my work involves family law, criminal/traffic/ovi cases, and local government cases.
Ryan Shafer
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Beavercreek, OH Criminal Law Lawyer. 10 years experience
70 Birch Alley
Ste 240, Bldg B
 Beavercreek, OH 45440
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Duquesne University School of Law
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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 DUI, drug crimes, violent crimes and white collar offenses. Shafer studied business and minored in political science at the University of Cincinnati, where he graduated Cum Laude in 2002. He earned his Juris Doctor at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh in 2006 and became licensed to practice law in Ohio the following year. Shafer began his...
20 S. Third St.
Suite 210
 Columbus, OH 43215
Daniel Edward Haughey Esq
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Mason, OH Criminal Law Attorney. 17 years experience
(513) 234-0576 516 West Main Street
 Mason, OH 45040
Free ConsultationCriminal, Business, Juvenile and Personal Injury
University of Cincinnati College of Law
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Dan Haughey is a Warren County lawyer who proudly represent clients throughout southwest Ohio in matters of criminal defense, personal injury, and business law. Partner at Haughey & Niehaus, Dan brings exceptional insights to every case he handles. As a former prosecutor, he is backed by the insider knowledge to craft a proactive defense for his clients, even in tough felony cases. As he has been elected to the office of part-time judge, his extensive legal experience has proven invaluable in his personal injury and business law practice. Contact his Warren County law firm 24/7 to find trusted legal answers.
(513) 524-5000 121 W High St
 Oxford, OH 45056
John Fischer Esq
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Lebanon, OH Criminal Law Lawyer. 19 years experience
(513) 932-5529 12 East Warren Street
 Lebanon, OH 45036
Free ConsultationCriminal, Consumer, DUI and Traffic Tickets
Ohio State University College of Law
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Gabriel P. Moorman
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Lebanon, OH Criminal Law Lawyer. 6 years experience
(513) 228-6024 212 N. Broadway Street
 Lebanon, OH 45036
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
University of Cincinnati College of Law
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Compassionate, knowledgeable legal representation. Top 40 Under 40 Super Lawyers Rising Star Mr. Moorman is a Beavercreek native and a graduate of Carroll High School. He practices in the areas of Family Law (Domestic Relations) and Criminal Defense. He obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Dayton, where he was awarded the President's Scholarship and was named to the Dean's Honors List. Gabe attended law school on a merit scholarship at the University of Cincinnati, College of Law, where he was named to the Dean's Honors List. While at UC, Gabe was president of the Intellectual Property Legal Society and a...
Justin M. McMullen
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Beavercreek, OH Criminal Law Attorney. 5 years experience
(937) 985-2564 4031 Colonel Glenn Highway
Suite 413
 Beavercreek, OH 45431
Criminal, DUI, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
University of Dayton School of Law
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Any attorney you hire should be someone you trust and that makes you feel comfortable. I began McMullen Law Office, LLC after three years with a local general practice firm in Beavercreek, Ohio. With McMullen Law Office, LLC, I decided to put my Bachelor of Arts from Xavier University (2007) and my Juris Doctorate from the University of Dayton School of Law (2011) to use for people who found themselves needing help from the court. I was admitted to practice law in the state courts of Ohio in 2011 and of Indiana in 2012. I am also licensed to...
Charles H. Rittgers Esq
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Lebanon, OH Criminal Law Lawyer. 39 years experience
(513) 932-2115 12 E Warren Street
 Lebanon, OH 45036
Criminal, Arbitration & Mediation, Civil Rights and DUI
University of Cincinnati College of Law
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John Christy Kaspar Esq
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Lebanon, OH Criminal Law Attorney. 12 years experience
(513) 932-2871 130 E Mulberry St
 Lebanon, OH 45036
Free ConsultationCriminal, Estate Planning, Juvenile and Probate
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I am an accomplished and well-respected trial attorney with diverse legal experience. My specific strengths include: * The ability to see the numerous facets of complex legal issues; * The skill to manage multiple priorities under dynamic circumstances with grace and competence; * Passion for zealous, principled advocacy on behalf of my clients. I have provided excellent representation in hundreds of civil and criminal cases in Brown, Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Delaware, Green, Franklin, Hamilton, Highland and Warren counties of Ohio, as well as pro hac vice admission in the Commonwealth of Kentucky....
Erik Niehaus
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Mason, OH Criminal Law Lawyer. 12 years experience
(513) 234-0576 516 West Main Street
 Mason, OH 45040
Free ConsultationCriminal, Family and Personal Injury
Northern Kentucky University
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Erik Niehaus is a Warren County attorney who proudly serves clients across southwest Ohio in criminal defense, labor, and family law. Partner at Haughey & Niehaus, Erik is backed by extensive insights into the legal system. He served as a Miami University police officer before going on to serve for more than fifteen years at West Chester PD, where he eventually rose to the rank of police chief. During his service in law enforcement, Erik earned his J.D. He now provides insightful, skilled representation for clients facing criminal charges, business disputes, or divorce and custody issues. Call today!
Steven M. Runge Esq
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Franklin, OH Criminal Law Attorney. 41 years experience
(937) 746-6425 401 S Main St
 Franklin, OH 45005
Criminal, Business, Divorce and White Collar Crime
Ohio Northern University
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Serving clients in Warren, Butler and Montgomery counties for more than 41 years
Jason A. Showen
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Lebanon, OH Criminal Law Lawyer. 16 years experience
(513) 282-6080 324 E. Warren St.
 Lebanon, OH 45036
Free ConsultationCriminal, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
University of Denver
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David Edward Ernst
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Lebanon, OH Criminal Law Attorney. 32 years experience
(513) 932-2214 11 S Broadway St
 Lebanon, OH 45036
Criminal, Bankruptcy, Family and Personal Injury
University of Dayton School of Law
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Ernst & Associates is an established and well-regarded firm representing a broad spectrum of clients, from major corporations to family-owned businesses throughout Ohio’s southwest counties. With more than 25 years of experience in family law matters, Ernst & Associates is known in the legal and client community as a firm whose team of talented attorneys offers dedicated, innovative and cost-effective legal services.
Christopher J. Bernard
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Maineville, OH Criminal Law Lawyer. 25 years experience
(513) 769-9396 513 Weeping Willow Lane
 Maineville, OH 45039
Criminal, Estate Planning, Probate and Traffic Tickets
The University of Toledo College of Law
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Bradley Scott Baldwin
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Dayton, OH Criminal Law Lawyer. 18 years experience
(937) 436-0699 854 E Franklin St
 Dayton, OH 45459
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
University of Dayton
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Bradley Baldwin was born and grew up in New York State. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from Syracuse University and a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Dayton School of Law. Prior to law school, Bradley worked as an intern for the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office in Rochester, New York. Bradley is a former Montgomery County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney where he prosecuted hundreds of adult felony cases including drug offenses, robbery, assault, and murder. While working as a prosecutor, he also prosecuted hundreds of cases involving juvenile delinquency and custody matters within the Child Protection Unit. Bradley is...
Theodore Davis Valley Esq
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Dayton, OH Criminal Law Attorney. 18 years experience
(937) 436-0699 854 E Franklin St
 Dayton, OH 45459
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
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Ted Valley is a graduate of the University of Dayton, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement in 1995. In 1999, Ted graduated from the University of Dayton School of Law with a Juris Doctorate degree. Later in 1999, Ted was admitted to the Ohio State Bar. Ted began his legal career as a Law Clerk for the Montgomery Co., Ohio Prosecutor's Office during law school. While clerking, Ted handled a wide variety of matters including child custody, child support, appellate, and criminal matters. Upon completing law school and being admitted to the Ohio State Bar,...
Mark Deters
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Bellbrook, OH Criminal Law Attorney. 8 years experience
(937) 434-7100 2011 South Lakeman
 Bellbrook, OH 45305
Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals and DUI
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Brian Douglas Brennaman
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Xenia, OH Criminal Law Lawyer. 4 years experience
(937) 974-2134 1616 Turner Road
 Xenia, OH 45385
Free ConsultationCriminal, Arbitration & Mediation, Employment and Family
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I have over 20 years experience in public safety. I am a full-time Fire Captain and part-time general practice attorney.
Helen Wallace
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Dayton, OH Criminal Law Lawyer. 17 years experience
(937) 654-6800 7925 Paragon Road
 Dayton, OH 45459
Criminal, Bankruptcy, DUI and Family
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Charles William Morrison
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Dayton, OH Criminal Law Attorney.
(937) 293-2141 1105 Wilmington Ave.
 Dayton, OH 45420
Criminal, Appeals, Divorce and Domestic Violence
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Charles is a native of Centerville, Ohio and prior to entering law school earned his B.A. from Ohio University, an M.P.A. from Wright State University, and was employed for four years with the Montgomery County, Ohio Economic Development Department where he worked to assist local companies grow their business. Charles also managed the County's site selection program where he helped attract new business investment to the Dayton Region. Charles is trial attorney that focuses his practice primarily in the areas of criminal law, juvenile law, domestic relations law and criminal appeals.
Jeffrey Gramza Esq
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Dayton, OH Criminal Law Attorney.
(937) 271-7914 Talbott Tower, Suite 1210
131 North Ludlow St
 Dayton, OH 45402
Criminal, DUI, Landlord Tenant and Traffic Tickets
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Jonathan Andrew Horwitz
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Springboro, OH Criminal Law Lawyer.
(937) 750-8808 20 South Main Street
 Springboro, OH 45066-2302
Criminal
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John Conrad Meehling Esq
Dayton, OH Criminal Law Attorney.
(937) 432-9300 5860 Yorktown Ct
 Dayton, OH 45431
Criminal, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
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Julie Kraft Esq
Lebanon, OH Criminal Law Attorney.
(513) 695-1395 500 Justice Dr
 Lebanon, OH 45036
Criminal and Juvenile
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David Turner Esq
Dayton, OH Criminal Law Lawyer.
(937) 299-9900 2443 S Dixie Dr
 Dayton, OH 45409
Criminal, Business, Divorce and Family
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Dain DeVeny Esq
Dayton, OH Criminal Law Lawyer.
(937) 252-2030 1340 Woodman Dr
 Dayton, OH 45432
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
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Alvin Joseph Lopez Esq
Dayton, OH Criminal Law Attorney.
(937) 298-7794 438 Patterson Rd
 Dayton, OH 45419
Criminal, Bankruptcy, Consumer and Divorce
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Aaron Peter Buda Esq
Lebanon, OH Criminal Law Attorney.
(513) 489-8990 1001 W Main St
 Lebanon, OH 45036
Criminal
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Carrie Ann Bidigare Esq
Lebanon, OH Criminal Law Lawyer.
(513) 695-1865 500 Justice Dr
 Lebanon, OH 45036
Criminal and Juvenile
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Michael Edward Susco Esq
Springboro, OH Criminal Law Attorney.
(937) 829-9630 15 S Ridge Ct
 Springboro, OH 45066
Criminal, Administrative, Business and Personal Injury
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Michael Moore Esq
Miamisburg, OH Criminal Law Attorney.
9443 Springboro Pike
 Miamisburg, OH 45342
Criminal, Business, Civil Rights and Communications
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