Top Criminal Defense Lawyers in Columbus | 286 available

286 Criminal Defense lawyers are available in Columbus, Ohio, including Adam Burke, Adam Nemann, Ajmeri Hoque, and Alexandra Petrillo. These lawyers are rated between 3.8/5 to 4.2/5 and 60% provide free consultation.
TOP 5 Criminal Defense Columbus, Ohio
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Adam Burke

Firm: Burke, Meis & Associates
625 City Park Ave , Columbus , Ohio 43206
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
When I am not practicing law I enjoy spending time with my beautiful wife and daughter.. I also enjoy playing chess, martial arts and I love movies especially comedies and science fiction.
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“Adam done a great job. He got everything dropped against me and my family He is definitely a great l”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Ajmeri Hoque

Firm: The Law Offices of Ajmeri Hoque, LLC
85 E. Gay St , Columbus , Ohio 43215
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Ajmeri Hoque was born in Bangladesh and raised in New York. She and her family moved to Columbus, Ohio when she began her undergraduate career at The Ohio State University. While attending OSU, she fell in love with the city and decided to obtain her law degree at Capital University. During law school, Ajmeri completed courses in Immigration and International Law which lead to her desire to practice criminal and immigration law.. After completing law school, she and her husband moved back to New York for three years. While in New York, Ajmeri passed the New York Bar Exam and practiced law there as well. She practiced securities law and immigration law at a private firm. She also volunteered as a domestic attorney and was honored for her dedication to pro bono work.. Ajmeri returned back to Columbus with her family two years ago. Since then, she worked as a Municipal Court Prosecutor in Lancaster, Ohio where she prosecuted OVIs, DUIs, Thefts, Domestic Violence, as well as many other misdemeanors crimes. She was first chair in 18 jury trials and had weekly trials. Her experience as a Prosecutor gives her the unique perspective to now defend people. Ajmeri is able to look at every criminal case through the eyes of a Prosecutor which allows her to find the best defense possible for every client.
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“experiences I’ve had with lawyers in the past. I will definitely seek her advice in the future if”
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“I have worked on cases with Ajmeri before and I strongly endorse her. I would be completely comfortable recommending her to those seeking counsel.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 1.0 out of 5

Benjamin J. Partee

Firm: The Law Office of Benjamin J. Partee
RiversEdge Corporate Center   1335 Dublin Road O , Columbus , Ohio 43215
Practice Areas: Adoption,Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Criminal Defense ,Divorce,DUI/DWI,Family ,Landlord & Tenant,Wills
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“Within the last 45 days or so I made several phone calls to Mr. Partee. Within those 30+ phone calls I have yet to receive a return call. Court is in ...a Child Abuse clienthired a…”
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“Worst attorney in Ross County. If you are fighting a Custody case definitely do not go to him cause you will lose and you will be doing the work alone.”
— Christina Cheatham
Yelp Rating: Rated 3.0 out of 5

Amy M. Levine & Associates, Attorneys at Law

Firm: Amy M. Levine & Associates, Attorneys at Law
900 S 3rd St , Columbus , Ohio 43206
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Divorce & Family, Criminal Defense
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“I found Amy several years ago from the phone book. She is compassionate, knowledgeable, professional and most of all, an advocate for me. She helped me...”
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“From start to finish Amy Levine is hands down the best attorney around. Her diligence and compassion come through not only on paper but in person. Would not recommend anyone else t…”
— Alex Franko
TOP 10 Criminal Defense Columbus, Ohio
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Anastasia Sydow

Firm: Sydow Leis LLC
454 East Main St. , Columbus , Ohio 43215
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Stacie Sydow is a partner at Sydow Leis LLC.  Her legal practice focuses on criminal defense. Stacie has vast and successful trial experience in serious and high profile cases. Stacie has jury trial experience ranging from misdemeanor to capital murder cases.. Stacie is committed to representing the rights of her clients.  She has received not guilty verdicts and dismissals for her clients who have been charged with Rape, Aggravated Robbery, Engaging in a Pattern of Corrupt Activity, Drug Trafficking, Burglary, Felonious Assault, Carrying Concealed Weapon, Weapon Under Disability, Extortion, Domestic Violence, and OVI.  Stacie also handles post-conviction matters including Appeals and Expungements.. In addition to her criminal law practice, Stacie is an experienced juvenile attorney.  She has represented many juveniles in delinquency cases.  Stacie has also been an advocate for many parents during custody/visitation trials, child support cases, contempt proceedings, abuse, neglect, dependency cases, and many more.. In 2014, Stacie was named as Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers Association.. Prior to becoming a defense attorney, Stacie served as an Assistant to the Prosecuting Attorney in Whitehall, Ohio.. Stacie is currently a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, Central Ohio Association of Justice, and Central Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Areas of Practice. Criminal Defense. Domestic Law. Juvenile Law. Bar Admissions. Ohio, 2008. U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio, 2011. Education. Capital University Law School, Columbus, Ohio. J.D.. The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. B.A. (Cum Laude) with Honors in Arts & Sciences. Major-Communication, Minor-Consumer Affairs. Professional Associations and Memberships. Columbus Bar Association. Central Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Ohio State Bar Association. Richland County Bar Association. Central Ohio Association for Justice. The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers. Women Lawyers of Franklin County
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“Beyond great and very efficient. Beyond happy with her services! Highly recommend.”
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“I endorse this lawyer. Knowledgable, experienced, personable, diligent and thorough. Stacie passionately and aggressively fights to protect the rights of her clients and for that, …”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Andrew Meis

Firm: Meis Law, LLC
625 City Park Avenue , Columbus , Ohio 43206
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Andrew is originally from the Toledo area.  He moved to Columbus for school.  Andrew decided to stay because he enjoys this wonderful city, especially the golf courses.  On top of golf, Andrew plays rec league softball, basketball, and sand volleyball.  He is also an avid Buckeyes and Blue Jackets fan.
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“and address my concerns. In the courtroom, Anthony's confidence and strategic acumen were evident.”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Adam Nemann

Firm: Nemann Law Offices, LLC
35 E. Livingston Avenue , Columbus , Ohio 43215
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Since entering law, Nemann has defended clients present before several hundred judges and magistrates across Ohio. He has vast trial experience in municipal, common pleas and federal courts. He has argued many cases before Courts of Appeals throughout Ohio.. Adam Lee Nemann grew up in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and moved to Ohio to pursue his education.  After graduating from the University of Cincinnati, with an enthusiasm for law and public speaking, he attended Capital University Law School.  It was during law school that Nemann thrust himself into the world of trial advocacy.  By day, he worked in a prominent criminal defense firm preparing to defend the accused, by night, he attended law school and volunteered for mock trial and trial advocacy clinics.  Nemann obtained a limited license to practice law while an intern, representing his own clients during law school.. Nemann first began his legal career defending clients in juvenile, municipal, and common pleas (felony) courts primarily, while working as a part-time assistant prosecutor for the City of Hilliard.  Accelerating quickly during his first few years of practice, Nemann has defended clients present before several hundred judges and magistrates across Ohio.  He has vast trial experience in municipal, common pleas and federal courts.  He has argued many cases before Courts of Appeals, and is frequently requested by judges to handle felony cases on a court-appointed basis for trial and appeals.. Nemann was trial counsel in defense of Derris Lewis, the teenager wrongly accused of killing his twin brother.  The trial drew national media attention, and was covered live by Court TV/Tru TV.  After the case was ultimately dismissed, Nemann was part of the legal team that secured a $950, settlement against the City of Columbus, for violating Lewis’ constitutional rights.  In 2013, as a display of continued support regarding Lewis' innocence, Adam Nemann donated $5000 of his own funds to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers fund as a reward leading to the arrest of the true perpetrator(s).  Most recently, Adam Nemann defended a teenager charged in the internationally renowned Steubenville rape case, which aroused the interest of the computer hacking group Anonymous, as well as brought national attention to the effects social media has on the criminal and juvenile justice systems.  On behalf of his clients, Mr. Nemann has made numerous national television and radio appearances, including appearances on CNN, ABC's 20/20, CNN HLN, Court TV, Tru TV, CBS, NBC AND ABC evening news programs, and NPR radio appearances on several occasions.
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“Adam helped me navigate a false allegation made against me. He met with me very quickly and took a”
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Aric Birdsell

Firm: Franklin County Public Defender's Office
373 S High St Fl 12 , Columbus , Ohio 43215
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bradford S. Tesner

Firm: Adams, Babner and Gitlitz, LLC
5003 Horizons Drive   200 , Columbus , Ohio 43220
Practice Areas: Civil ,Criminal Defense ,Divorce,Personal Injury,Real Estate
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5

Bobbie J. Stonerock

5003 Horizons Drive   200 , Columbus , Ohio 43220
Practice Areas: Civil ,Criminal Defense ,Employment & Labor ,Personal Injury,Workers Compensation
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Becky Guzman

Firm: Franklin County Public Defender
373 S High St Fl 12 , Columbus , Ohio 43215
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“the best way to be handled without compromising my status or financial situations. Great communicat”
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Barry Wilford

Firm: KURA & Wilford CO LPA
28 West Henderson Road , Columbus , Ohio 43214
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“I have worked with Barry on a very important and difficult case of wrongful incarceration for two years. When I was searching for the best attorney in Ohio to help with a very impo…”

Anita Dipasquale

Firm: Supreme Court of Ohio
65 S Front St Fl 9 , Columbus , Ohio 43215
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Anthony Pierson

Firm: Pierson and Pierson
4449 Easton Way Fl 2 , Columbus , Ohio 43219
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Anne Murray

Firm: Supreme Court of Ohio
65 S Front St , Columbus , Ohio 43215
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Andrew Kielczewski

Firm: Ohio Attorney General
30 E Broad St Fl 23 , Columbus , Ohio 43215
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Avvo Rating: Rated 1.0 out of 5

Alyson Tanenbaum

Firm: Dana & Pariser Co., L.P.A.
495 E Mound St , Columbus , Ohio 43215
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“I hired attorney Alyson Tanenbaum for a case I had against a tenant in a condo I own. Multiple times during the process I had to make unnecessary trip...a clientAttorney Alyson C. …”
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“I recently had a case in which Alyson represented the opposing party. She fought hard for her client but was cooperative with me. We reached a fair resolution for all parties invol…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Alicia Coleman

1123 Seymour Avenue , Columbus , Ohio 43206
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“Ms. Coleman is friendly, nice, experienced, very knowledgeable, professional, and multi-facet in the”
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Alexandra Petrillo

Firm: Ice Miller LLP
250 West St Ste 700 , Columbus , Ohio 43215
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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Bradford Tammaro

Firm: Ohio Attorney General
30 E Broad St Fl 23 , Columbus , Ohio 43215
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Criminal Defense Lawyers in Columbus, Ohio at a Glance

Lawbamba lists 286 Criminal Defense lawyers in Columbus. 140 have client reviews, averaging 4.5/5 across 757 reviews. The highest-rated (with at least 3 reviews) is Anastasia Sydow, at 5.0/5 from 9 reviews. You can also browse all Criminal Defense lawyers in Ohio.

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Frequently asked questions

How many Criminal Defense lawyers are in Columbus, Ohio?
Lawbamba lists 286 Criminal Defense lawyers in Columbus, Ohio. 140 of them have client reviews.
What is the average client rating for Criminal Defense lawyers in Columbus?
Across 757 client reviews, Criminal Defense lawyers in Columbus average 4.5 out of 5.
Who is the highest-rated Criminal Defense lawyer in Columbus?
Among lawyers with at least 3 client reviews, Anastasia Sydow has the highest rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews.
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