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OhioCriminal Defense Lawyers in Portsmouth, Ohio

The United States Constitution grants important rights to any person accused of a crime including due process, the right to a fair and speedy trial, the right to representation by counsel, the right to remain silent and to be free of unreasonable searches and seizures.


When choosing a criminal defense attorney in Ohio, consider the lawyer's training, experience, ratings and reviews. Attorneys that practice within the criminal justice system tend to focus on certain types of cases in either state or federal court.


Most criminal defense attorneys provide a free consultation to discuss the facts of your case and defenses that might apply. Before you decide on which attorney to hire, meet with several different attorneys in their office to discuss the case and the attorney fees required for representation.


Once you decide which attorney to hire, make sure you and the attorney sign a written fee agreement or contract that describes the attorney fees required at each stage of the case including during pre-trial negotiations, motion hearings and a bench or jury trial.


A criminal defense lawyer in Ohio should fight to protect the rights of his or her client in a criminal case against felony or misdemeanor charges... Read more »

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Jeremy Michael Burnside

Jeremy Michael Burnside
Burnside Law, LLC
1118 Hutchins Street Suite A
Portsmouth, OH 45662
Licensed for 20 years, Jeremy Michael Burnside is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Richard Michael Nash Jr

Richard Michael Nash Jr
The Law Office of Richard M. Nash, Jr.
526 7th St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
Licensed for 20 years, Richard Michael Nash Jr is a Criminal Defense and Appellate Law lawyer who attended Cleveland-Marshall College of La... read more >

Tyler Earl Cantrell

Tyler Earl Cantrell
Young & Caldwell LLC.
225 N Cross St
West Union, OH 45693
Licensed for 14 years, Tyler Earl Cantrell is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended University of Dayton School of Law... read more >

Gene Meadows

Gene Meadows
Meadows Law Office, LLC
237 E Main St
Jackson, OH 45656
Licensed for 35 years, Gene Meadows is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Capital University Law School... read more >

John Kearson Clark Jr

John Kearson Clark Jr
Clark Law Offices
221 East Main St.
Jackson, OH 45640
Licensed for 33 years, John Kearson Clark Jr is a DUI / DWI and Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Scott Dee Evans

Scott Dee Evans
Evans Law Office
3198 OH-373
Pedro, OH 45659
Licensed for 13 years, Scott Dee Evans is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Capital University Law School... read more >

Jill Holley Shriver

Jill Holley Shriver
Jackson County Municipal Court
295 Broadway St Ste 101
Jackson, OH 45640
Licensed for 21 years, Jill Holley Shriver is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Capital University Law School... read more >
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NBLSC Certification in Criminal Trial Advocacy - The National Board of Legal Specialty Certification is accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) to certify attorneys as specialists in criminal trial advocacy.



Nonprofit Legal Associations

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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