Ohio Criminal Defense Attorneys
Resources for finding licensed criminal defense and juvenile law attorneys in Ohio.
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State bar referral
The Ohio State Bar operates an attorney referral service. Contact your state bar's lawyer-referral line directly for vetted referrals; many include free or low-cost initial consultations.
Public defender
If you cannot afford private counsel, request a public defender at your first court appearance. Public defenders in Ohio handle a substantial share of statutory cases and are highly experienced.
Specialty: juvenile and sex-offense defense
Look for attorneys who specifically list juvenile defense, statutory rape, sex-offender registration relief, or Romeo and Juliet petitions in their practice areas.
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