Carbondale Juvenile Law Lawyers

College Code of Conduct | Academic Misconduct | Title IX | Student Organizations | Hazing Education & Risk Management

Brian Joslyn’s decision to become a criminal defense attorney was shaped by unique personal hardship. His life has been and remains a testament to the pursuit of justice for those subjected to overzealous law enforcement. He firmly believes in the dignified, respectful treatment of every person before the law. In Brian’s Pursuit of justice, he has become one of Ohio’s most recognized and skilled criminal defense attorneys. His success has been heralded by many reputable organizations including Columbus CEO Magazine naming him as a top lawyer, the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys selecting him as one of the 10...

Troy Wisehart is an aggressive, dedicated Ohio criminal defense attorney. Over the years, he has represented clients on high-profile felony cases including murder charges, rape allegations, and drug trafficking. He works to protect his clients' constitutional rights and mount a strong defense to ensure the best possible outcome. If you are facing a criminal charge including, DUI, drug theft, or sex offense, call Troy Wisehart to see how he may be able to defend your rights.

I graduated from The Ohio State University cum laude with a B.A. in Criminology and earned a J.D. from the University of Toledo College of Law with a concentration in criminal law. While in law school I worked for both the Toledo Public Defender's Office and Lucas County Prosecutor's Office. These experiences allow me to give excellent representation to my clients in need of criminal defense.

Mr. Shaver is an experienced and aggressive attorney practicing primarily in the are of family and criminal law. He graduated in 1986 from Capital University law school (Magna Cum Laude) and is a member for Phi Beta Kappa from Denison University (also Magna Cum Laude). He has served as President of the Fairfield County Bar Association and as an Acting Judge in the Fairfield County Municipal Court. His public service includes being the Mayor of Pickerington and a city councilman. He also serves as a Guardian Ad Litem in Juvenile and Domestic cases.

Mr. Shaver and his staff...

Our firm provides representation in regards to: Family Law, Domestic Relations/juvenile matters, Federal and State taxation, and numerous civil related business matters. Our practice areas and philosophy are fully detailed in my website www.deanhines.com. We have offices in Dayton and Columbus, Ohio. Our firm serves all counties in Southwest and Central Ohio. We pride ourselves in providing aggressive and conscientious representation taking into account the needs and goals of our clients. I have a BV rating from Martindale Hubbell which is an attorney rating service in which you are graded by your peers. We are committed...

I started my legal career in Columbus by clerking for a prominent firm in 1996. Shortly thereafter, while working my way through undergraduate studies, I attended Capital University Law School where I graduated in the top 10% of my class. I worked for two large firms in Columbus until I settled in with a practice located in Dublin for numerous years. After wanting more freedom to handle cases the way I felt best for my clients, I decided to start my own firm. I know have the freedom to spend the time necessary to make sure...

Erika M. Smitherman was born in Norwalk, Ohio and graduated from Norwalk High School in 1993. She earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from The Ohio State University, with minors in both English and Philosophy. Ms. Smitherman remains active in the Ohio State Alumni Association. After graduating from Ohio State, Ms. Smitherman furthered her studies at Capital University Law School. After graduating from Capital in May 2000, she was sworn into the Ohio Bar in November 2000. ?Ms. Smitherman began employment at the Ohio Attorney General’s Office in the Consumer Protection Section and later, she simultaneously...

James S. Sweeney is the founder and managing member of James Sweeney Law, LLC. A native of Central Ohio, James was born in Columbus and grew up in Marysville.

Prior to starting his own practice, James worked at the Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. While in law school, he also worked at the Reynoldsburg City Attorney’s Office, where he served as a Prosecutor at the Reynoldsburg Mayor’s Court, and also worked at the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. He formerly served as the Village Solicitor of Alexandria, Ohio.

Prior to attending law school, James lived for several years in...

Michael S. Probst is a criminal defense attorney who represents clients throughout Central Ohio. Mr. Probst is a former prosecutor who has been handling criminal law cases since 1999. Michael S. Probst represents adults and juveniles. He defends the rights of clients facing charges in state, federal and mayor's courts. In addition to his experience as a negotiator and trial lawyer, Mr. Probst is experienced in criminal appeals.

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,...

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...

John Bates is a Columbus, Ohio based attorney who handles criminal defense, traffic, motor vehicle accident, child custody, divorce, and Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases. I practice in central Ohio, which includes Franklin, Delaware, Union, Knox, Licking, Fairfield, Pickaway, and Madison counties. I have been representing families and their legal needs since 1993. I represent clients at all levels of the Ohio state and federal court systems. With over 20+ years of legal and litigation experience, I am strongly qualified to handle your specific legal situation. As your attorney, I provide quality and affordable legal representation...

Bradley P. Koffel is currently one of the Top 50 lawyers in Columbus (Ohio Super Lawyers) and is one of only three lawyers in Ohio listed in "Best Lawyers in America" for DUI / OVI. He has also been awarded the highest rating by Martindale-Hubbell.

He practices all across Ohio defending individuals charged with alcohol and drug offenses, serious vehicular crimes, sex abuse allegations and sex offenses, white collar crimes, and more. Mr. Koffel has a winning record in numerous jury trials and bench trials since he started his practice in 1993. He has tried cases in every county of...

Before launching his own practice, Brian served as an Assistant Public Defender in Portage County, Ohio. While there, Brian made a name for himself by putting his own freedom at risk in order to defend his client's rights. When ordered by a rogue judge to proceed to trial after a mere two hours assigned to the case, Brian declined to begin the trial because he did not want to sacrifice the client's right to effective assistance of counsel and a fair trial. Brian was immediately arrested for refusing the judge's illegal orders. The case garnered national attention. The National Association...

I am a OSBA Board Certified Family Law Specialist located in Westerville, Ohio. I strive to provide high quality yet affordable legal representation in all areas of domestic relations and custody matters. If I can be of service, please contact my office.

Jonhenry Law provides adept, strategic legal representation in all Ohio counties.

Whether you are currently married, divorced, or have never been married, Jonhenry Law is here to guide you towards your desired resolution of your family law matters.

Josh is a seasoned litigation attorney focusing his practice in the areas Family & Juvenile Law, Personal Injury and Criminal Defense matters. Josh joined attorney Robert J. Beck, Jr. to start the law firm Beck Peistrup, Ltd. in January 2020 to serve the citizens of Union County and the surrounding areas. Josh has represented hundreds of parents in custody, children’s services and child support proceedings, as well as juveniles and adults that have been accused of committing crimes. Josh’s twelve years of experience include representing clients in both civil and criminal jury trials, as well as custody trials and bench...

I am an attorney that represents clients in criminal, traffic, and juvenile matters as the majority of my practice in the Central Ohio area. I also represent clients in bankruptcy proceedings.