Miamiville, Ohio Divorce Lawyers

Joseph Candito Esq
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Cincinnati, OH Divorce Attorney. 30 years experience
(513) 891-5666 9403 Kenwood Rd
Suite A-106
 Cincinnati, OH 45242
Divorce, Family, Juvenile and Probate
University of Dayton School of Law
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For over 28 years, Joseph Candito has been providing effective and compassionate legal representation to individuals and families in Hamilton, Clermont, Butler and Warren Counties. My primary practice is in Probate, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Criminal, and Family Law; and have experience in a wide variety of legal issues including but not limited to Small Business Incorporation, Residential Real Estate Practice and Personal Injury matters. We are a full service general practice firm.
Eric David Bender Esq
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Blue Ash, OH Divorce Lawyer. 25 years experience
(513) 891-5630 9764 Kenwood Rd
 Blue Ash, OH 45242
Divorce, Family, Juvenile and Probate
University of Cincinnati College of Law
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I am a solo practitioner in Blue Ash, in northeastern Hamilton County. With over 20 years’ experience, most as a solo attorney, I have handled a wide range of legal matters. I have lectured at several professional seminars in domestic relations and probate issues. I am comfortable practicing in multiple Ohio counties.
Stephen King Esq
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Montgomery, OH Divorce Lawyer. 20 years experience
(513) 793-2353 9370 Main Street
Suite A
 Montgomery, OH 45242
Free ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning and Family
University of Cincinnati College of Law
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Stephen King was born in Roswell, New Mexico. He received his bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering in 1985 from Wright State University, and spent a decade working in the field of engineering. He was a Licensed Professional Engineer, and holds two U.S. Patents. He received his law degree in 1996 from the University of Cincinnati, and was admitted to the Ohio Bar in 1996. Stephen has argued before the First District Court of Appeals, the Twelfth District Court of Appeals, and the Ohio Supreme Court. Stephen is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, the Cincinnati Bar Association, the...
John Heilbrun Esq
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Cincinnati, OH Divorce Attorney. 39 years experience
(513) 321-3940 9403 Kenwood Rd. Ste B110
 Cincinnati, OH 45242
Divorce, DUI, Family and Insurance Defense
University of Cincinnati College of Law
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Kevin William Thornton Esq
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Loveland, OH Divorce Attorney.
(513) 310-8694 791 E. Hatt Swank Rd.
 Loveland, OH 45140
Divorce, Criminal, Estate Planning and Nursing Home
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Bartholomew Brian Sharkey Esq
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Loveland, OH Divorce Attorney.
(513) 252-2788 P.O. Box 411
 Loveland, OH 45140
Divorce, Criminal, Entertainment & Sports and Family
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Krista Marie Gieske Esq
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Cincinnati, OH Divorce Lawyer. 11 years experience
(513) 570-5034 5725 Dragon Way
Suite 202
 Cincinnati, OH 45227
Divorce, Appeals, Family and Social Security Disability
Northern Kentucky University
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Ms. Gieske graduated with honors from Salmon P. Chase College of Law in 2005. Prior to opening her own practice, Ms. Gieske drafted hundreds of judicial opinions during her seven years as a judicial clerk for the Ohio Court of Appeals. This experience was a rewarding and valuable prologue to her venture into private practice. In her spare time, Ms. Gieske enjoys listening to music, reading, good company, and laughing. She adores learning about new cultures and, because she fancies herself a foodie, sampling different ethnic cuisines. Ms. Gieske heartily believes in the benefits...
Yanky Perelmuter
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Cincinnati, OH Divorce Lawyer. 2 years experience
(513) 913-9545 10901 Reed Hartman Hwy
Suite 108
 Cincinnati, OH 45242
Free ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning, Immigration and Probate
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University
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Charles Anthony McKinney Esq
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Cincinnati, OH Divorce Lawyer. 37 years experience
810 Sycamore Street, Third Floor
 Cincinnati, OH 45202
Free ConsultationDivorce, Business, Civil Rights and Family
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.
6730 Roosevelt Avenue, Suite 306
 Middletown, OH 45005
(937) 461-9000 118 West First Street
 Dayton, OH 45402
Maury White Esq
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Mason, OH Divorce Lawyer. 38 years experience
(513) 770-4350 5750 Gateway Blvd.
Suite102
 Mason, OH 45040
Free ConsultationDivorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Family
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OSBA Certified Family Law Specialist Cincinnati Academy of Collaborative Professionals International Academy of Collaborative Professionals Lecturer and Author of Collaborative Process and Conflict Resolution
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Kathleen Mezher
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Cincinnati, OH Divorce Attorney. 33 years experience
8075 Beechmont Ave
 Cincinnati, OH 45255
Free ConsultationDivorce, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Family
University of Dayton School of Law
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Kathleen D. Mezher graduated from Miami University as a scholar-athlete cum laude in 1981 and from University of Dayton School of Law in 1984. Kathleen founded the firm in 1987 and is licensed to practice in both Ohio and Kentucky. Kathleen represents clients in cases for wrongful death, personal injury, bankruptcy and estate administration.
Loretta Marie Helfrich
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Cincinnati, OH Divorce Lawyer. 27 years experience
(513) 632-5317 3573 Columbia Parkway
 Cincinnati, OH 45226
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
University of Cincinnati
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I obtained my law degree in 1989 from University of Cincinnati. Prior to that I received a Masters from American University and a Bachelors and Associates degree from Thomas More College. After getting my law degree, I worked for a small firm handling all types of civil litigation including family law. After ten years, getting married and having two children, I opened my own practice. Originally I had my office on Court Street in Cincinnati Ohio. In 2008 I moved my practice just outside of downtown Cincinnati. My office is now conveniently located on...
Joseph Jaap
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Cincinnati, OH Divorce Lawyer. 27 years experience
(513) 533-2037 3074 Madison Road
 Cincinnati, OH 45209
Free ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning, Family and Real Estate
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
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Joe is from Cincinnati, served as an officer in the US Navy, worked as an engineer, and has been providing legal services for 27+ years to families and small business owners in the areas of real estate and construction, landlords, tenants, condominium and homeowner associations, business contracts, trademarks, and family law matters including wills and estate planning, divorce, dissolution, and custody.
Jeffrey Steven Hale
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Cincinnati, OH Divorce Lawyer. 12 years experience
(513) 248-1800 4555 Lake Forest Dr.
Suite 650
 Cincinnati, OH 45242
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal, DUI and Family
Northern Kentucky University
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We have been protecting the rights and interests of our clients since 2004. We provide affordable legal representation. Let us be a friend to guide you through the complex legal system.
(513) 248-1800 101 North Riverside Dr.
 Batavia, OH 45103
(513) 785-0800 9078 Union Centre Blvd
Suite 350
 West Chester, OH 45069
Jerry Rhea Howard Esq
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Cincinnati, OH Divorce Lawyer. 17 years experience
(513) 322-7000 3962 Red Bank Road
 Cincinnati, OH 45227
Divorce, Bankruptcy, Business and Family
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University
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Ryan L. DeBra
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Cincinnati , OH Divorce Lawyer. 9 years experience
4914 Ridge Avenue
 Cincinnati , OH 45209
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal, Domestic Violence and Family
University of Memphis
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Serving Hamilton, Clermont and Warren Counties
Kristine L Tammaro
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Mason, OH Divorce Attorney. 21 years experience
(513) 466-8307 991 Reading Road Suite 7
 Mason, OH 45040
Free ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
New England Law | Boston
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After graduating New England School of Law, magna cum laude, Kristine clerked for a year with the Massachusetts Superior Court, and then joined the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office as an Assistant District Attorney primarily in the Appellate Unit. During her 4 year tenure at the District Attorney’s Office, Kristine argued more than 60 cases before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court and Massachusetts Appeals Court. Kristine then spent 2 years as Agency Counsel for the Massachusetts Parole Board where she specialized in civil litigation and employment law. An experienced litigator, Kristine has a general practice representing both individual and business...
Holly Marie Simpson Esq
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Cincinnati, OH Divorce Attorney.
(513) 793-7500 10921 Reed Hartman Hwy
Suite 304A
 Cincinnati, OH 45242
Divorce, Business, Criminal and DUI
Northern Kentucky University
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Mitchell Allen Esq
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Mason, OH Divorce Attorney. 26 years experience
(513) 229-2900 5947 Deerfield Blvd.
Suite 201
 Mason, OH 45040
Divorce, Bankruptcy, Business and Family
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Karen Comisar Prescott Esq
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Cincinnati, OH Divorce Attorney.
(513) 561-5900 810 Sycamore Street, 4th Floor
 Cincinnati, OH 45202
Divorce, Business, Collections and Family
University of Cincinnati College of Law
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Craig Alan Newburger
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Cincinnati, OH Divorce Attorney.
(513) 850-1778 9435 Waterstone Blvd. Suite 140
 Cincinnati, OH 45249
Divorce, Criminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
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Douglas A. Ball
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Batavia, OH Divorce Attorney. 27 years experience
(513) 732-5900 233 E. Main Street, Suite 3
 Batavia, OH 45103
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
University of Cincinnati College of Law
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No matter the case, we will find a way to help you For an experienced attorney who will fight for you, you've come to the right place. At our firm in Cincinnati, OH, our primary mission is to stand up for the rights of our clients. Whether you've had an OVI/DUI/DUS, are facing criminal charges, or are in the middle of a family law dispute involving a divorce, dissolution or custody issue, Douglas A. Ball will provide you with experienced legal advice and counsel. Most people don't know how the law works, or how to make sure that...
Mark Edward Godbey Esq
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West Chester, OH Divorce Lawyer. 28 years experience
(513) 777-1701 8050 Beckett Center Dr. Suite 322
 West Chester, OH 45069
Free ConsultationDivorce, Bankruptcy, Business and Family
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
(937) 610-1800 120 West Second Street Suite 1600
 Dayton, OH 45402
Ellen Biscotti Rittgers
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Cincinnati, OH Divorce Attorney. 37 years experience
(513) 932-7375 312 Walnut St. #1600
 Cincinnati, OH 45202
Divorce and Family
University of Cincinnati College of Law
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Ellen B. Rittgers, listed again in Ohio Super Lawyers was named in the Cincinnati Top 50 and Cincinnati Top 25 Women Lawyer lists. A former triathlete and devoted yogi, Ellen has been in private practice for more than 35 years. A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Miami University, she graduated from the University of Cincinnati College of Law in 1979. Although Ellen has experience in many areas of the law, for the last 30 years she has limited her practice to family law, notably divorce, dissolution, child custody, and collaborative law. In 2007 Ellen was elected President of the...
(513) 932-2115 12 E Warren St
 Lebanon, OH 45036
Gabriel P. Moorman
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Lebanon, OH Divorce Lawyer. 6 years experience
(513) 228-6024 212 N. Broadway Street
 Lebanon, OH 45036
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal, DUI and Family
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...
Olivia Kathleen Smith Esq
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Cincinnati, OH Divorce Attorney.
(513) 771-2444 123 Boggs Lane
 Cincinnati, OH 45246
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
University of Baltimore
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I am the principal attorney and owner of Olivia K. Smith, Attorney at Law, a practice focused primarily on the area of family, custody, and divorce law in Hamilton and Clermont County, Ohio. I think of myself as a problem solver. I am passionate and committed to using my legal knowledge as a family law attorney to find resolution so you can move onto the next phase of your life. I seek to fully understand your situation and offer thoughtful counsel to cope with what is likely a highly stressful time for all parties involved. I...
Richard Aaron Maus Esq
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Batavia, OH Divorce Attorney. 13 years experience
(513) 732-6287 202 East Main Street
 Batavia, OH 45103
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal, Estate Planning and Family
Ohio Northern University
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Jason F. Barr
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Cincinnati, OH Divorce Attorney. 13 years experience
(513) 338-1901 810 Sycamore St
Ste 521
 Cincinnati, OH 45202
Free ConsultationDivorce, Bankruptcy, Criminal and Family
Capital University Law School
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Bankruptcy, Divorce, and Criminal Defense Attorney with the law firm of Barr, Jones & Associates LLP providing legal services in Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland, Ohio. We built a better law firm because our clients matter most.
(614) 702-2222 150 E Mound St
Ste 200
 Columbus, OH 43215
(216) 586-5437 6100 Oak Tree Blvd
Ste 200
 Independence, OH 44131
Glen Hazen Jr
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Cincinnati, OH Divorce Lawyer. 30 years experience
(513) 421-8422 810 Sycamore Street
4th Floor
 Cincinnati, OH 45202
Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
University of Dayton School of Law
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Glen E. Hazen, Jr. practices divorce, child custody and family law in Hamilton, Butler, Clermont and Warren County, Ohio. Mr. Hazen has 30 years experience and is Certified in Family Relation Law by the Ohio State Bar Association.
Christopher Rivello
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Cincinnati, OH Divorce Attorney. 6 years experience
(513) 427-0376 4555 Lake Forest Drive
Suite 650
 Cincinnati, OH 45242
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal, Domestic Violence and Family
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University
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Before starting my own practice, I spent my first years as an attorney negotiating large contracts for the government. As you can imagine, the experience I acquired during these high-pressure, multimillion-dollar negotiations is invaluable in my current practice. However, whether I resolve your case at the negotiating table or in the courtroom, I will do everything in my power to help get you the best results possible.
(513) 427-0376 233 East Main Street
Suite 9
 Batavia, OH 45103
(513) 427-0376 7310 Turfway Rd.
Suite 550
 Florence, KY 41042
(513) 427-0376 312 Walnut Street
Suite 1600
 Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 427-0376 9078 Union Centre Blvd
Suite 350
 West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 427-0376 3805 Edwards Road
Suite 550
 Cincinnati, OH 45209
Bradley Berry
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Cincinnati, OH Divorce Lawyer.
(513) 333-0014 600 Vine Street
Suite 1004
 Cincinnati, OH 45202
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
Northern Kentucky University
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Hello. I'm Brad Berry. I grew up in Toledo, Ohio and have been a homeowner of the greater Cincinnati area for the past 15 years. I acquired my undergraduate diploma from Ball State University as a national scholar athlete. I attended Xavier University Criminal Justice Masters Program and finished my Juris Doctorate from Salmon P. Chase College of Law in Northern Kentucky while being employed as a Commonwealth Detective for the Prosecutor's Office. I am licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio and the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio. Being a Assistant Prosecutor, I dealt with many hundreds...
L. Patrick Mulligan
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Cincinnati, OH Divorce Attorney. 33 years experience
(513) 795-5661 225 W. Court Street
Suite 500
 Cincinnati, OH 45202
Divorce, Criminal and DUI
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...
(937) 685-7006 28 North Wilkinson Street
 Dayton, OH 45402
Eduardo Campos Esq
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Cincinnati, OH Divorce Lawyer. 10 years experience
(513) 721-4529 312 Walnut Street
1600 Scripps Center
 Cincinnati, OH 45202
Divorce, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Family
Syracuse University College of Law
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Timothy John Morris Esq
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Cincinnati, OH Divorce Attorney.
(513) 444-7713 7420 Jager Court
 Cincinnati, OH 45230
Divorce, Estate Planning, Family and Insurance Claims
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Morris Law LLC concentrates on family law issues such as divorce, custody and support, as well as personal injury claims (auto accidents, dog bites, and insurance claims). Call for a free initial consultation or visit the web site for more information: www.TimMorrisLaw.com
Ellen Essig Esq
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Cincinnati, OH Divorce Attorney. 31 years experience
(513) 721-5151 105 E 4th St
Suite 400
 Cincinnati, OH 45202
Divorce, Family and Juvenile
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Greg D. Porter
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Fairfield, OH Divorce Lawyer.
(513) 407-0000 526 Nilles Road, Suite 9
 Fairfield, OH 45014
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal, Family and Juvenile
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Mary K. Armacost
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Batavia, OH Divorce Attorney. 17 years experience
(513) 248-1800 101 N. Riverside Drive
 Batavia, OH 45103
Free ConsultationDivorce, Family and Juvenile
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University
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John Maurice Holcomb Esq
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Hamilton, OH Divorce Lawyer.
(513) 892-8251 6 S 2nd St
Suite 311
 Hamilton, OH 45011
Divorce, Business, Criminal and Family
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Dr. Mark Bamberger Esq.
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West Chester, OH Divorce Attorney. 9 years experience
(877) 644-8181 9078 Union Centre Boulevard
Suite 350
 West Chester, OH 45069
Free ConsultationDivorce, Animal, Bankruptcy and DUI
Capital University Law School
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Geologist turned attorney with almost a decade of hard-core legal experience. Experienced courtroom attorney with many years of valuable background in turn-key legal representation.
(877) 644-8181 PO Box 189
 Spring Valley, OH 45370
(877) 644-8181 The Mark Bamberger Co., LLC
140 East Broadway Avenue
 Tipp City, OH 45371
(877) 644-8181 41 East Main Street
at The Edwards Law Offices
 Enon, OH 45323
Daniel Gehr Esq
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Fairfield, OH Divorce Lawyer. 18 years experience
(513) 737-4347 1040 Symmes Road
 Fairfield, OH 45014
Divorce, Business, Family and Juvenile
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University
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If a person wishes to terminate his or her marriage, he or she may file for a divorce. In a divorce proceeding, the court will terminate the marriage and determine the rights and responsibilities of the divorcing parties regarding child custody, child visitation, child support and spousal support (alimony). The court will also redistribute marital assets.

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