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...

Dayton, 45458

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Steven M. Runge Esq

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

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Charles M. Rittgers

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

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James Dearie Esq

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,...

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Matthew T. Dixon

Middletown, OH Criminal Law Lawyer. 16 years experience

(513) 422-4227 16 North Main Street
Middletown, OH 45042

Criminal, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Probate
Mississippi College School of Law

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A Middletown, Ohio, native, Matthew T. Dixon is a graduate of Edgewood High School in nearby Trenton. He earned his undergraduate degree from his grandfather's alma mater, Mississippi State University, in 1996 and his doctor of jurisprudence, magna cum laude, from the Mississippi College School of Law in 2000. Prior to returning to his hometown, he was employed as the senior associate attorney at the law firm of Henley, Lotterhos & Henley, PLLC, in Jackson, Mississippi, practicing primarily in the fields of debtor/creditor law and insurance subrogation. Previously, he had assisted in criminal defense as a legal...

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Jeremiah Justin Denslow

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...

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Gabriel P. Moorman

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...

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Charles H. Rittgers Esq

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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Charles Anthony McKinney Esq

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

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David Edward Ernst

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.

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John Fischer Esq

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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John Christy Kaspar Esq

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....

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Bradley Scott Baldwin

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...

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Jason A. Showen

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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Theodore Davis Valley Esq

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,...

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Helen Wallace

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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Mark Deters

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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Douglas Riddell Jr

Mason, OH Criminal Law Attorney. 11 years experience

(513) 655-7240 7577 Central Parke Blvd
Suite 125
Mason, OH 45040

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Juvenile and Traffic Tickets
University of Cincinnati College of Law

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Douglas Riddell's practice is devoted to defending clients facing DUI / OVI, traffic and criminal misdemeanor charges. With of years of experience practicing criminal defense in Central Ohio, he personally reviews, analyzes and implements a unique proactive defense strategy in each and every case that comes into to his office.

(614) 361-2804 1335 Dublin Road
Suite 220a
Columbus, OH 43215

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Brian Joslyn

Dayton, OH Criminal Law Lawyer. 6 years experience

(888) 872-7444 10 W. 2nd St.
22nd floor, Suite 2
Dayton, OH 43206

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Thomas Jefferson School of Law

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I firmly believe in the United States Constitution, particularly the rights afforded to every individual under the Due Process Clause of the 5th and 14th Amendments. It is not only my job, but also my life passion to uphold and protect those Constitutional rights. With these ideals in mind, I attended the Thomas Jefferson School of Law, where I gained the knowledge to support my passion for law. I refined my knowledge while working with several prominent law firms. However, it was my experiences working at a Public Defender's Office that grounded me and helped deepen my understanding of the...

(888) 872-7444 501 S High St
Columbus, OH 43215

(888) 872-7444 6808 Miami Ave. #300
Cincinnati, OH 45243

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Steven Russell Adams Esq

West Chester, OH Criminal Law Lawyer. 26 years experience

(513) 755-6676 9624 Cincinnati Columbus Rd.
Suite 204
West Chester, OH 45241

Criminal and DUI
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University

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Steven Adams, founder of The Law Office of Steven R. Adams, LLC, is the kind of Cincinnati DUI lawyer you want on your side when facing DUI/OVI charges. Before becoming a criminal defense lawyer, Attorney Adams served as an Assistant Hamilton County Prosecutor for eight years. Drawing from his experience as a former prosecutor, he knows how to strategically prepare cases because he developed an excellent understanding of criminal trials and how to effectively present criminal cases to a jury. He has argued in front of the Supreme Court twice and won a case 7-0! As a certified instructor in...

(513) 929-9333 8 West Ninth Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202

(513) 737-6676 104 S. Beech St.
Oxford, OH 45056

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Douglas George Houston Esq

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.

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Robert Mues Esq

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/

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Frank Anthony Malocu Esq

Dayton, OH Criminal Law Attorney. 25 years experience

(937) 461-0000 130 W 2nd St
Dayton, OH 45402

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and White Collar Crime
University of Dayton School of Law

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Frank A. Malocu is an Experienced, Successful Divorce, Family Law, Criminal Defense, OVI-DUI Defense, Traffic Law, Personal Injury, Car Accident Attorney-Lawyer who offers a Free Consultation, Affordable Fees and Payment Plans. Attorney Malocu is a well respected trial attorney who has handled numerous high profile criminal cases, complex divorces and serious personal injury claims. He has been interviewed by national and local news media, and he has argued in The Supreme Court of Ohio. Attorney Malocu is a former Magistrate and is listed in Who's Who in American Law. He was invited into the prestigious...

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Thomas G. Kopacz

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...

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Joseph W. Stadnicar Esq

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,...

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Daniel Edward Haughey Esq

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

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Nicholas George Gounaris Esq

Dayton, OH Criminal Law Attorney. 22 years experience

(937) 222-1515 130 West 2nd St #2000
2000
Dayton, OH 45402

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Insurance Claims and Nursing Home
University of Dayton School of Law

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Gounaris Abboud, LPA is a full service litigation firm located in Dayton, Ohio. We handle DUI defense, criminal defense, Family law issues (such as divorce, dissolution, and custody), federal criminal law defense and personal injury. The partners of Gounaris Abboud, LPA are like family and understand the importance of treating our clients like extended family. Our clients are our number one priority. At Gounaris Abboud, LPA we pride ourselves in providing our clients with aggressive, dependable legal representation. When we work with our clients, we go out of our way to present them with the individual, one-on-one attention they deserve.

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Christopher L Wesner Esq.

Beavercreek, OH Criminal Law Lawyer. 9 years experience

(937) 458-5015 4461 Dayton Xenia Road
Beavercreek, OH 45432

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) 775-1633 129 S Detroit Street
Xenia, OH 45385

(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) 315-4070 150 North Limestone Street
Suite 219
Springfield, OH 45501

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Mr. Robert F. Healey Jr.

Dayton, OH Criminal Law Attorney. 9 years experience

(937) 531-0435 130 West 2nd St., Suite #310
Dayton, OH 45402

Criminal and DUI
University of Dayton

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My area of practice is mostly limited to DUI / OVI defense. I have also represented clients with criminal charges for misdemeanors and felonies, as well as many types of traffic infraction and driver's license problem. I am licensed to practice in Ohio and KY as well as Federal District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. Having completed NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) and Advanced Roadside Impaired Driver Enforcement (ARIDE) training for detection of drug and alcohol impaired drivers gives me insight into how police decide to make their arrests as well as a perspective...

(859) 663-2900 530 York Street Phone
Newport, KY 41099

(513) 333-0014 600 Vine Street
Suite 1004
Cincinnati, OH 45202

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Mark Edward Godbey Esq

Dayton, OH Criminal Law Lawyer. 28 years experience

(937) 610-1800 120 West Second Street Suite 1600
Dayton, OH 45402

Free ConsultationCriminal, Bankruptcy, Business and DUI
University of Akron

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I am a native of Cincinnati and have been actively practicing law for over 22 years. We are a full-service law firm of five attorneys, representing clients and small businesses in a variety of matters, including auto accidents and other kinds of personal injury law, bankruptcy and debt consolidation, divorce and other aspects of family law, probate, estate planning, criminal and traffic cases, etc. We have offices in downtown Cincinnati, West Chester, Dayton and Florence, Kentucky. We offer a free initial consultation, affordable rates and payment terms. Our attorneys strive for the best legal results while also giving...

(513) 241-6650 708 Walnut Street
Suite 600
Cincinnati, OH 45202

(513) 777-1701 8050 Beckett Center Dr. Suite 322
West Chester, OH 45069

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L. Patrick Mulligan

Dayton, OH Criminal Law Attorney. 33 years experience

(937) 685-7006 28 North Wilkinson Street
Dayton, OH 45402

Criminal, DUI and Divorce
University of Cincinnati College of Law

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L. Patrick Mulligan, Esq. is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati College of Law. As a former prosecutor, he has worked on over 180 felony cases and has now dedicated himself to the practice of criminal defense. He handles a wide variety of cases including DUI, assault, juvenile crimes, sex crimes, and more. As a testament to his nearly 28 years of experience in criminal law, he has been recognized as a Superior DUI Attorney by the NAFDD and has been named a Super Lawyer by Law & Politics Magazine in 2007. In addition, he has earned board...

(513) 795-5661 225 W. Court Street
Suite 500
Cincinnati, OH 45202

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Erik Niehaus

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!

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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.

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