Miamiville, Ohio Divorce Lawyers

Stephen King Esq
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Montgomery, OH Divorce Lawyer with 21 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 R. King is a partner and one of the noteworthy Cincinnati family law attorneys at King, Koligian & Associates, LLC. His decision to become a lawyer stemmed from his desire to interact and help people with their predicament. After receiving his law degree at the University of Cincinnati, Attorney King has focused his practice on family law litigation, including collaborative law. His passion for his work and clients earned him the title of outstanding lawyer in the Cincinnati Business Courier’s edition of Who’s Who in Greater Cincinnati Law. Discuss your case with Attorney King when you call (513) 793-2353.
Michael Owen Finnigan Jr
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Cincinnati, OH Divorce Attorney with 9 years experience
(513) 400-4204 9475 Kenwood Road
Suite 12
 Cincinnati, OH 45242
Divorce, Family, Juvenile and Traffic Tickets
University of Cincinnati College of Law
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Michael graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Cincinnati College of Law, Class of 2007, where he was a published member of the University of Cincinnati Law Review. Following law school, Michael honed his legal writing skills working as an editor for American Legal Publishing before joining a small law firm in 2009. In 2011 Michael opened up this law practice, focusing on family law, misdemeanor criminal defense, juvenile law, and estate planning. Michael takes an honest and straightforward approach to the practice of law, working in collaboration with his clients to achieve their desired results. Michael always tells...
Joseph Candito Esq
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Cincinnati, OH Divorce Attorney with 31 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 with 26 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.
John Heilbrun Esq
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Cincinnati, OH Divorce Attorney with 40 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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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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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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Yanky Perelmuter
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Cincinnati, OH Divorce Lawyer
(513) 913-9545 10901 Reed Hartman Hwy
Suite 108
 Cincinnati, OH 45242
Free ConsultationDivorce, Business, Estate Planning and Immigration
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University
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Kathleen Mezher
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Cincinnati, OH Divorce Attorney with 34 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.
Maury White Esq
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Mason, OH Divorce Lawyer with 39 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
Loretta Marie Helfrich
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Cincinnati, OH Divorce Lawyer with 28 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...
Charles Anthony McKinney Esq
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Cincinnati, OH Divorce Lawyer with 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
Joseph Jaap
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Cincinnati, OH Divorce Lawyer with 28 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 28+ 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.
Jordan Arielle D'Addario
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Cincinnati, OH Divorce Attorney
(513) 793-7544 1329 East Kemper Road
Suite 4230
 Cincinnati, OH 45246
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
University of Cincinnati College of Law
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Jordan is an Associate Attorney focusing on family law at Tibbs Law Office, located in Cincinnati. Her areas of practice include estate planning, prenuptial agreements, dissolution, divorce, collaborative divorce, visitation, child custody, child support, post-decree matters, and domestic violence/civil protection orders. She practices in the counties of Hamilton, Warren, Butler, and Clermont. To learn more about Jordan and Tibbs Law Office, please visit www.tibbslawoffice.com. To schedule a free thirty-minute consultation with Jordan, please call (513) 793-7544.
Kristine L Tammaro
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Mason, OH Divorce Attorney with 22 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...
Ryan L. DeBra
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Cincinnati , OH Divorce Lawyer with 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
Jeffrey Steven Hale
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Batavia, OH Divorce Lawyer with 13 years experience
(513) 248-1800 101 North Riverside Dr.
 Batavia, OH 45103
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) 785-0800 9078 Union Centre Blvd
Suite 350
 West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 248-1800 4555 Lake Forest Dr.
Suite 650
 Cincinnati, OH 45242
Jerry Rhea Howard Esq
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Cincinnati, OH Divorce Lawyer with 18 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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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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Mitchell Allen Esq
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Mason, OH Divorce Attorney with 26 years experience
(513) 229-2900 5947 Deerfield Blvd.
Suite 201
 Mason, OH 45040
Divorce, Bankruptcy, Business and Family
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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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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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Michael Honerlaw Esq
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West Chester, OH Divorce Attorney
(513) 342-1853 7770 West Chester Road
 West Chester, OH 45069
Divorce, Business, Estate Planning and Family
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Douglas A. Ball
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Batavia, OH Divorce Attorney with 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...
Ellen Biscotti Rittgers
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Cincinnati, OH Divorce Attorney with 38 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
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...
Jason F. Barr
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Cincinnati, OH Divorce Attorney with 14 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
Dr. Mark Bamberger Esq.
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West Chester, OH Divorce Attorney with 10 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
William Scott Russell
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Lebanon, OH Divorce Lawyer with 14 years experience
(513) 228-0407 223 N. Broadway Street
 Lebanon, OH 45036
Free ConsultationDivorce, Family and Juvenile
University of Dayton School of Law
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Our law firm was established in 2016 by attorney W. Scott Russell, who has been handling family law cases since graduating from the University of Dayton School of Law in 2004. He began his legal career as an associate for a prestigious Cincinnati attorney before joining another prominent law firm as a partner in 2011, and ultimately forming his own law firm. W. Scott Russell has received many honors over the course of his career, including being listed in Super Lawyers and being named a Top 40 family lawyer under 40 by the American Society of Legal Advocates.
Mark Edward Godbey Esq
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West Chester, OH Divorce Lawyer with 29 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
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...
Jason A. Showen
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Lebanon, OH Divorce Lawyer with 17 years experience
(513) 282-6080 324 E. Warren St.
 Lebanon, OH 45036
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
University of Denver
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Jason A. Showen is a native of Southwest, Ohio, who has lived and worked across the United States. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcasting from the University of Florida in 1987. He worked as a radio announcer for several years, also working in a variety of sales and management positions before attending the University of Denver Law School, focusing on trial and appellate advocacy. In addition, he worked for a Colorado District Court Judge as his law clerk before relocating back to Ohio.
Jason lives in Warren County with his wife, Jessie, and two children. He is an active member...
Glen Hazen Jr
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Cincinnati, OH Divorce Lawyer with 31 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.
Adam Robert Fogelman
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Batavia, OH Divorce Attorney with 16 years experience
(513) 443-8850 285 East Main Street
 Batavia, OH 45103
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
University of Toledo
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Arthur J. Southard
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Cincinnati, OH Divorce Attorney with 5 years experience
(513) 441-7770 1219 Sycamore Street
 Cincinnati, OH 45202
Divorce, Bankruptcy, Criminal and Personal Injury
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University
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Traci Combs-Valerio Esq
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Fairfield, OH Divorce Attorney with 13 years experience
(513) 829-9999 1248 NILLES ROAD, SUITE 7
 Fairfield, OH 45014
Divorce, Criminal, Domestic Violence and Family
University of Dayton School of Law
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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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Ellen Essig Esq
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Cincinnati, OH Divorce Attorney with 32 years experience
(513) 721-5151 105 E 4th St
Suite 400
 Cincinnati, OH 45202
Divorce, Family and Juvenile
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Eduardo Campos Esq
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Cincinnati, OH Divorce Lawyer with 11 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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Christopher Rivello
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Batavia, OH Divorce Attorney with 7 years experience
(513) 753-2700 285 East Main Street
Suite 3
 Batavia, OH 45103
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.

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