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112 Criminal Defense lawyers are available in Columbus, Ohio. These lawyers are rated between 4.4/5 to 4.8/5 and 52% provide free consultation.

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Yelp Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5

Palmer Legal Defense

Firm: Palmer Legal Defense
511 S High St , Columbus , Ohio 43215
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI, Traffic Ticketing
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5

Russell Kohl

Firm: Kohl Law Group, LLC
24 N. High Street 302 , Columbus , Ohio 43215
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5

Shawn Dingus

Firm: Plymale & Dingus
136 W Mound Street , Columbus , Ohio 43215
Practice Areas: Civil , Criminal Defense , Family , Juvenile , Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
BIOGRAPHY OF M. SHAWN DINGUS. Family History. Shawn was born and raised in Flatwoods, Kentucky, a small town located in the eastern region of the state. His father worked as a railroad employee for C&O Railroad, Chessie System and CSX Transportation, and his mother cleaned homes and businesses on a part-time basis. After graduating from Russell High School with honors in 1990, he was the first in his family to attend college, choosing to attend Morehead State University on a  scholarship.. Undergraduate Studies. As a student at Morehead, Shawn was very involved in student government, including serving as president of his fraternity, Lambda Chi Alpha, serving as executive vice-president of the IntraFraternal Council, and running for office in the Student Government Association. In 1994, he was named the University's Greek Man of the Year, for his dedication and commitment to the fraternal system at the university. He graduated from Morehead in 1994 with a Bachelor of Arts in Government and a minor in Philosophy.. Law School. In 1995, Shawn elected to attend the University of Akron School of Law, where he continued to serve in student government, first as Treasurer of the Student Bar Association, and next as President of Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity. Shawn was also appointed to serve as the law school's representative to the American Bar Association in 1997, and served as its representative at the ABA National Convention in San Francisco, California in 1998. In that same year, he received his Juris Doctorate from Akron, graduating in the top 10% of his class, with a cum laude distinction.. Career. Upon graduation and passage of the state bar exam in 1998, Shawn accepted a position as an assistant prosecuting attorney in Morrow County, Ohio. He initially served the county as the prosecutor assigned to prosecute juvenile delinquency cases and represent the Morrow County Children Services Agency in cases involving abused and neglected children. He was later assigned to the adult criminal division, where he prosecuted adults charged with misdemeanors and felonies, which ranged from simple speeding violations to Aggravated Murder.. In 2000, Shawn left the prosecutor's office and accepted an associate position with The Plymale Partnership in downtown Columbus, where he represented individuals in civil matters, which included representation in bad faith actions against insurance companies and wrongful death actions. During his tenure at The Plymale Partnership, he served on the board of the Franklin County Trial Lawyers Association and was presented with the Association's Slugger Award in 2002 for his dedication and commitment to injured victims and their families.. In 2003, Shawn decided to set-out on his own and opened his own law firm, The Law Office of M. Shawn Dingus.   In 2009, Shawn joined Columbus attorney Ronald Plymale to form the firm of Plymale & Dingus, where he  represent individuals and small businesses in civil and criminal matters. He has had the honor of representing hundreds of individuals and businesses in cases ranging from wrongful death actions to divorce and child custody matters.. Shawn is involved in his community by serving on numerous professional and political boards and committees, as well as volunteering for various causes. He is a Board of Trustees member for the Central Community House and also serves on the Board of Directors of the American Constitution Society.  He is also a member of the First Congregational Church in downtown Columbus.. Areas of Practice. Education. Office:
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5

Sean Foderetti

Firm: Dahlberg, Stanley & Foderetti, LLC
1 EAST LIVINGSTON AVE SUITE A , Columbus , Ohio 43215
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5

Scott Mergenthaler

Firm: Scott R. Mergenthaler Attorney At Law
1491 Polaris Pkwy # 330 , Columbus , Ohio 43240
Practice Areas: Civil , Criminal Defense , Traffic Violations, Workers Compensation, Criminal Defense
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5

Scott Florin

Firm: Luftman Heck and Associates, LLP
580 E Rich Street , Columbus , Ohio 43215
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy,Consumer Protection,Criminal Defense
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5

Samuel Weiner

Firm: Samuel B. Weiner Co., L.P.A.
743 South Front Street , Columbus , Ohio 43206
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense ,Felonies,White Collar Crime
Yelp Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5

Sallynda Rothchild Dennison Attorney at Law

Firm: Sallynda Rothchild Dennison Attorney at Law
88 E Broad St , Columbus , Ohio 43215
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Traffic Ticketing, DUI
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.4 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5

Sallynda Dennison

Firm: Sallynda Rothchild Dennison Attorney at Law
88 E. Broad St. , Columbus , Ohio 43215
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Juvenile , Personal Injury, Traffic Violations, Criminal Defense
Sallynda Rothchild Dennison is a defense lawyer located in downtown Columbus, Ohio.  Mrs. Dennison inspects every case in detail and fights for her clients with passion.. The law firm of Sallynda Rothchild Dennison represents people charged with:. DUI, Assault, Theft, Domestic violence, Sex crimes, Traffic tickets, Fraud, Juvenile Law, Felonies and Misdemeanor drug charges, and in need of a civil restraining order.. The law offices of Sallynda Rothchild Dennison is conveniently located near the courthouse downtown.  Her office is available to her clients 24 hours a day.. Sallynda Rothchild Dennison is a defense attorney available to Columbus, Ohio and the surrounding communities of Grove City, Canal Winchester, Gahanna, Pickerington, Hilliard, Dublin, Worthington, Westerville, New Albany, Franklin County, Delaware County, Knox County, Licking County, Fairfield County, Madison County, and Mayor's Court.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.8 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5

Robert Lopez

Firm: The Law Offices Of Saia & Piatt, Inc.
713 S. Front St. , Columbus , Ohio 43206
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
My name is Clay Lopez. I have been licensed to practice in the State of Ohio since 1999. I have also been admitted to the Federal Bar in the Southern District Court of Ohio. In my time as an attorney, I have worked as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Franklin County. After leaving that office, I opened my own office to pursue private practice. Wanting to focus more on practicing law, I transitioned to work for Amy M. Levine and Associates. Presently, I practice in the areas of criminal defense, OVI, Juvenile, Domestic Violence, Violent Crimes, White Collar Crime and other related fields.. Each client is different and I strive for the best possible outcome for every individual. If a trial is necessary, then the case will proceed to trial. I have recently tried several cases including rape and gross sexual imposition and assault cases.. Please contact my office to schedule your free consultation.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5

Paul Aucoin

Firm: Paul Aucoin Law, LLC
577 S. High St. , Columbus , Ohio 43215
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
I have over thirty years of trial experience and I'm a former prosecutor. I know the court system inside and out. My clients receive expert counsel and the attention each case deserves.. The vast majority of my cases are in Franklin County Ohio and I have an excellent reputation here that often helps my clients considerably. I built my reputation on hard work, attention to detail, and honest dealings with clients and prosecutors.
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.2 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5

Robert Cochran

Firm: Robert Cochran Law, LLC
52 West Whittier Street , Columbus , Ohio 43206
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Environmental , Health Care & Hospitalization, White Collar Crime
Bob Cochran is a former prosecutor, trial lawyer, and litigator with over 26 years of experience. In 2018, he left a large law firm in Columbus, Ohio to open his own firm and focus on representing individuals and businesses charged with a crime or facing a government investigation. He also focuses on representing health care providers under investigation for Medicare, Medicaid, and other types of health care fraud, as well as licensing and regulatory problems and issues.. Bob previously served as an Assistant County Prosecutor and Assistant Ohio Attorney General where he prosecuted environmental crimes and later served as the Assistant Chief of Ohio’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit. Before starting his own firm, Bob practiced at Ice Miller LLP (formerly Schottenstein, Zox & Dunn) where he was a member of the health care department, practicing white collar criminal defense, health care law, and commercial litigation.  He is also a Criminal Justice Act Panel Attorney in the Southern District of Ohio.
Yelp Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5

Riddell Law LLC

Firm: Riddell Law LLC
1335 Dublin Rd , Columbus , Ohio 43215
Practice Areas: DUI, Criminal Defense,
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5

Richard Parsons

65 E State St , Columbus , Ohio 43215
Practice Areas: Administrative , Criminal Defense , Immigration & Naturalization , White Collar Crime, Litigation
I have represented clients in matters ranging from OVI/DUI and simple contract disputes to complex business litigation and first degree murder. In recognition of these accomplishments, Ohio Super Lawyers® honored me as a “Rising Star” for 2012, 2013, and 2014.. I am a native of Bexley, Ohio. In my free time, I volunteer at the Columbus Legal Aid Society’s Brief Legal Advice Clinics and Adult Shelter Assistance Project and am an officer of the Board of Trustees of NNEMAP, one of the largest food pantries in the Central Ohio Area.  I also participates in Pelotonia, am an assistant class agent for Carleton College, and provides pro bono counsel to Hogar Irekua, an orphanage in Morelia, Mexico.
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.8 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5

Richard Cline

Firm: Richard A. Cline & Co., LLC
580 South High Street Suite 200 , Columbus , Ohio 43215
Practice Areas: Administrative , Appellate , Civil , Criminal Defense , Felonies, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Yelp Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5

Probst Law Office

Firm: Probst Law Office
1207 Grandview Ave , Columbus , Ohio 43212
Practice Areas: DUI, Criminal Defense, Traffic Ticketing
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5

Peter Binning

Firm: Peter J. Binning, Attorney at Law
592 South Third Street , Columbus , Ohio 43215
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5

Stephen Palmer

Firm: Palmer Legal Defense
511 South High Street , Columbus , Ohio 43215
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Stephen E. Palmer is a trusted, accessible and honest Columbus criminal defense attorney of more than 20 years. He makes a sincere effort to know his clients on a personal level, and makes himself available outside of the regular 9 to 5. He understands that no two cases are the same, and neither are his clients’ needs.. He joined Eric J. Yavitch, in 1997 to form Yavitch & Palmer, located in downtown Columbus, Ohio. Steve works in all aspects of criminal defense, from OVI/DUI charges to white collar crimes to child abuse and domestic violence. Click to learn about all of the firm’s practice areas.. Steve has been included in the Ohio Super Lawyers list for the last six years, was included in Columbus Business First’s 20 People to Know in 2014 and you can catch him every Wednesday morning lending legal advice on 99.7 The Blitz.. In 1995, Steve earned his law degree, magna cum laude, from Capital University. While in law school, he began working in the criminal defense field as a clerk for practicing attorneys. Steve completed his undergraduate work at the College of Wooster where he participated in varsity football and track. He studied Anglo legal history, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in History. Aside from law, Steve enjoys running, biking, carpentry, and guitar.
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5

Richard T. Herman

Firm: Herman Legal Group
6660 North High Street , Columbus , Ohio 43085
Practice Areas: Immigration and Naturalization, Personal Injury, Sexual Harassment, Criminal Defense, International Business Law
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5

Regina Griffith

Firm: Joslyn Law Firm
501 South High Street , Columbus , Ohio 43215
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Homicide, Sex Crimes, Juvenile Criminal Law

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