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John Leo O'Shea

John Leo O'Shea


Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI Lawyer
Cohen, Todd, Kite & Stanford, LLC
Cincinnati, OH
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About John Leo O'Shea

Attorney Biography

John O’Shea’s availability is essential for his clients’ protection. So, he is available day or night at 513-300-4012.

John practices in all areas of litigation with particular emphasis on criminal, white collar and DUI/OVI ("drunk driving") defense. He also practices civil litigation involving municipal law, business law, and serious personal injury and wrongful death claims.

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Before joining the firm in 1994, John served as an assistant prosecutor in the Juvenile, Municipal and Common Pleas Court trial divisions of the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office. During that time, John was also appointed by the Ohio Attorney General to serve as a special prosecutor for the Ohio Organized Crime Investigations Commission. After joining the firm, John was twice appointed as a special prosecutor by the Hamilton County Courts.

Today, John uses his trial experience to effectively defend individuals and businesses in white collar criminal investigations and prosecutions, as well as adults and juveniles charged with misdemeanor and felony criminal offenses of every type, including drug offenses and driving under the influence.

Call at your convenience for a free consultation or if you just have a question.

Call John on 513-300-4012 at any time if you need help immediately.


Practice Areas

 
Criminal Defense (20%)
 
DUI / DWI (20%)
 
White Collar Crime (20%)
 
Personal Injury (20%)
 
Civil Trial Law (20%)

Résumé - John Leo O'Shea

Bar Licenses

Ohio State Bar
Ohio
Member in Good Standing
1989

Work Experience

Cohen, Todd, Kite & Stanford, LLC
Partner, Cohen, Todd, Kite & Stanford, LLC
1994Present

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney at The Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office
19901994

Judicial Law Clerk, The Hon. Norman A. Murdock at The Hamilton County, Ohio Court of Common Pleas
19891990

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Education

University of Cincinnati, College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1989

Associations

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2000

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2000

Panel Member
Criminal Justice Act Panel, U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio
20142017

Member
Federal Bar Association
2014

Member
Ohio State Bar Association
2000

Member
Cincinnati State Bar Associations
1989

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Awards & Honors

Lawyer of the Year
Best Lawyers in America, Cincinnati Criminal Defense: White Collar
2018

Lawyer of the Year
Best Lawyers in America, Cincinnati Criminal Defense
2015

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Commercial Recognitions

Professional Involvement badge
Recognized for Professional Involvement
Lawyer Legion
2024

Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Best Lawyers in America
2020

Criminal Defense
Best Lawyers in America
2020

Commercial Litigation
Best Lawyers in America
2020

Top 100 Ohio Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers
2020

Ohio Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
2020

Top 50 Cincinnati Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers
2020

Top 100 Ohio Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers
2019

Ohio Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
2019

Top 50 Cincinnati Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers
2019

Criminal Defense
Best Lawyers in America
2019

Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Best Lawyers in America
2019

Commercial Litigation
Best Lawyers in America
2019

Commercial Litigation
Best Lawyers in America
2018

Top 50 Cincinnati Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers
2018

Top 100 Ohio Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers
2018

Ohio Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
2018

Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Best Lawyers in America
2018

Criminal Defense
Best Lawyers in America
2018

Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Best Lawyers in America
2017

Commercial Litigation
Best Lawyers in America
2017

Criminal Defense
Best Lawyers in America
2017

Top 50 Cincinnati Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers
2017

Top 100 Ohio Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers
2017

Ohio Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
2017

Criminal Defense
Best Lawyers in America
2016

Commercial Litigation
Best Lawyers in America
2016

Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Best Lawyers in America
2016

Ohio Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
2016

Top 50 Cincinnati Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers
2016

Criminal Defense
Best Lawyers in America
2015

Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Best Lawyers in America
2015

Top 50 Cincinnati Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers
2014

Ohio Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
2014

Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Best Lawyers in America
2014

Criminal Defense
Best Lawyers in America
2014

Client’s Choice Award
AVVO.com
2014

Top 50 Cincinnati Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers
2013

Top 100 Ohio Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers
2013

Ohio Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
2013

Ohio Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
2012

Top 50 Cincinnati Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers
2012

Ohio Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
2011

Ohio Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
2010

Ohio Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
2009

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John Leo O'Shea
Cohen, Todd, Kite & Stanford, LLC
250 E Fifth Street Suite 2350
Cincinnati, OH 45202
ctks.com
Mobile: 513-300-4012
Fax: 513-241-4922

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Bar License Information

Supreme Court of Ohio -

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Nonprofit Organizations

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers -

Founded in 1958, NACDL is the largest organization for criminal defense lawyers fighting to preserve fairness within America's criminal justice system. The organization has more than 10,000 direct members including criminal defense attorneys in private practice, public defenders in state or federal court, U.S. military defense counsel, law professors and judges.


Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers -

OACDL defends the rights of the accused while assisting and educating criminal defense attorneys in Ohio.


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