Steven D. Maas worked in the steel mills when he was a young man — and it was there where he decided that he wanted to become a lawyer who would help working people.

Atty. Maas worked for Republic Steel and Copperweld Steel over the course of six summers to help finance his undergraduate and law school educations. He came to realize the need for workers to have quality legal representation when they’re hurt on the job.

“Working with the people there, I realized that I thought I could do a good job representing them,” Atty. Maas recalls. “And I knew right...

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Ronald David Yarwood Esq

Youngstown, OH Criminal Law Lawyer with 20 years experience

(888) 743-4112 42 N Phelps St
Youngstown, OH 44503

Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals and DUI
University of Tulsa

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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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Michael P. Mazanetz

Youngstown, OH Criminal Law Lawyer

(330) 792-6611 54 Westchester Drive, Suite 10
Youngstown, OH 44515

Criminal, DUI, Estate Planning and Social Security Disability
University of Akron School of Law

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To Michael P. Mazanetz, the greatest personal professional reward comes when a client’s long wait for oftentimes badly needed Social Security disability benefits comes to an end with a decision in their favor.

“Some of those people have worked 25-30 years, and they’ve had some accident at work or at home or they’ve been diagnosed with a serious illness, and all of a sudden the money stops coming,” he says. “It can be a long process to go through, so when they get that news, it’s always a highlight.”

Atty. Mazanetz is a Mahoning Valley native, raised in Newton Falls, where he...

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Rhys Brendan Cartwright-Jones Esq.

Youngstown, OH Criminal Law Attorney with 14 years experience

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

Criminal, Appeals, Business and Traffic Tickets

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Michael Owen Kivlighan Esq

Youngstown, OH Criminal Law Lawyer

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

Criminal, Business, DUI and Employment

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Kevin James Trapp

Youngstown, OH Criminal Law Attorney

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

Criminal

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David Engler Esq

Warren, OH Criminal Law Lawyer with 32 years experience

(330) 729-9777 Warren, OH 44481

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 725 Boardman Canfield Road
Unit S3
Youngstown, OH 44512

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Edward Joseph Hartwig

Youngstown, OH Criminal Law Lawyer with 20 years experience

(330) 718-9499 120 Marwood Circle
Youngstown, 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

Boardman, OH Criminal Law Attorney with 23 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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Thaddeus Wexler

Canfield, 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

Youngstown, OH Criminal Law Attorney with 20 years experience

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

Criminal, Appeals, Business and DUI

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Adam Hunt

Youngstown, OH Criminal Law Lawyer

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

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Pete Constantine Klimis Esq

Youngstown, 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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Corey J Grimm

Youngstown, OH Criminal Law Lawyer with 5 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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Gary Loren Van Brocklin Esq

Youngstown, OH Criminal Law Lawyer

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

Criminal, Business, Divorce and Traffic Tickets

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Timothy J. Cunning

Boardman, OH Criminal Law Lawyer with 6 years experience

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

Free ConsultationCriminal and Personal Injury

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Joseph William Gardner

Canfield, OH Criminal Law Lawyer with 40 years experience

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

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Frank Platenak Jr

Mineral Ridge, OH Criminal Law Attorney

(330) 219-5436 3617 Main St
Mineral Ridge, OH 44440

Criminal, Business, Collections and Divorce

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Benjamin Joltin Esq

Youngstown, OH Criminal Law Attorney

(330) 759-4155 4531 Belmont Ave
Youngstown, OH 44505

Criminal, Business and DUI

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Michael Anthony Bernard

Girard, OH Criminal Law Lawyer

(330) 545-3177 100 N Market St
Girard, OH 44420

Criminal, Bankruptcy, Business and Divorce

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Nancy Yakubek Esq

Warren, OH Criminal Law Lawyer

(330) 392-8200 524 W Park Ave
Warren, OH 44481

Criminal, Bankruptcy, Business and Divorce

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Emmor Snyder Esq

Girard, OH Criminal Law Attorney

(330) 545-4326 3 N State St
Girard, OH 44420

Criminal, Bankruptcy, Business and DUI

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John Falgiani Jr

Youngstown, OH Criminal Law Lawyer

(330) 759-4155 4531 Belmont Ave
Youngstown, OH 44505

Criminal, Bankruptcy, Business and Divorce

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Rodger Dixon Esq

Warren, OH Criminal Law Lawyer

4076 Youngstown Rd SE
Warren, OH 44484

Criminal, Business, Civil Rights and DUI

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Sarah Kovoor Esq

Warren, OH Criminal Law Lawyer

(330) 856-6888 8872 E. Market St.
Warren, OH 44484

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Beth Anne Aurilio Esq

Warren, OH Criminal Law Attorney

(330) 675-2441 161 High St NW
Warren, OH 44481

Criminal, Business, Divorce and Employment

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Jeffrey Andrew Kurz Esq

Youngstown, OH Criminal Law Attorney

(330) 747-5879 219 W Boardman St
Youngstown, OH 44503

Criminal, Business, Estate Planning and Personal Injury

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Jonathan Paul Morgan Esq

Warren, OH Criminal Law Lawyer

(330) 395-6444 173 W Market St
Warren, OH 44481

Criminal, Business, Divorce and Family

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Ross Teele Smith Esq

Youngstown, OH Criminal Law Lawyer

(800) 457-9295 26 Market St
Youngstown, OH 44503

Criminal, Business, Divorce and Family

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Jennifer Lynn McLaughlin Esq

Youngstown, OH Criminal Law Lawyer

(330) 740-0200 100 Federal Plaza E
Youngstown, OH 44503

Criminal

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John Fowler II

Warren, OH Criminal Law Lawyer

(330) 392-3991 119 W Market St
Warren, OH 44481

Criminal, Bankruptcy, Business and Divorce

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Janet Virostek

Youngstown, OH Criminal Law Attorney

1315 Churchill Hubbard Rd
Youngstown, OH 44505

Criminal, Civil Rights, Education and Employment

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Gus Theofilos Esq

Youngstown, OH Criminal Law Attorney

(330) 746-6612 11 Federal Plaza Central
Youngstown, OH 44503

Criminal, Business, DUI and Divorce

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James Evans

Youngstown, OH Criminal Law Attorney

(330) 740-2152 120 Market St
Youngstown, OH 44503

Criminal, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning

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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.

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