Highland Criminal Lawyers

Brian Joslyn’s decision to become a criminal defense attorney was shaped by unique personal hardship. His life has been and remains a testament to the pursuit of justice for those subjected to overzealous law enforcement. He firmly believes in the dignified, respectful treatment of every person before the law. In Brian’s Pursuit of justice, he has become one of Ohio’s most recognized and skilled criminal defense attorneys. His success has been heralded by many reputable organizations including Columbus CEO Magazine naming him as a top lawyer, the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys selecting him as one of the 10...

Douglas Riddell's practice is devoted to defending clients facing DUI / OVI, traffic and criminal misdemeanor charges. With of years of experience practicing criminal defense in Central Ohio, he personally reviews, analyzes and implements a unique proactive defense strategy in each and every case that comes into to his office.

CINCINNATI, NORTHERN KENTUCKY, COLUMBUS, & DAYTON DUI DEFENSE

My name is Joe Suhre and I am committed to DUI defense. In fact, that's all I do.

I am a graduate of Xavier University where I received a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice. I then attended the University of Cincinnati where I received my Juris Doctorate (law degree). I am licensed to practice in Ohio and the United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio. I am a former police officer and that gives me a definite advantage when I'm assisting a...

Attorney Robert Goldstein was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 1983, Attorney Goldstein moved to Cleveland, Ohio, to attend Case Western Reserve University, where he served as Secretary of his fraternity, Zeta Beta Tau, and President of his class for his first two years of college. After earning his degree in Psychology, Attorney Goldstein worked a series of jobs ranging from computer consulting to selling fire extinguishers door-to-door, while he explored a career in stand-up comedy. Two years later, having not successfully earned his own late night talk show, Attorney Goldstein decided to pursue a...

Daryle C. Tibbs is a proud graduate of William Mason High School. She received her bachelor's degree from Miami University in 2006, her master's degree from Xavier University in 2007, and her juris doctor from Capital University in 2010. Daryle C. Tibbs received her Ohio license in May 2010 and her Kentucky license in May 2016.

Attorney Antony Abboud is one of the partners at Gounaris Abboud, LPA. He earned his Juris Doctorate from the University Of Dayton School Of Law. He is now licensed to practice law in Ohio and is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association. Attorney Abboud was a former city prosecutor which has provided him with knowledge of how the other side of the courtroom works. This gives him an upper hand when building a defense and preparing to defend a client in court. Attorney Abboud has a 10.0 ‘superb’ Avvo rating due to the positive reviews that his former...

Luis Villarroel is lawyer in Columbus, Ohio at Herman Legal Group’s office conveniently located in Worthington. An immigrant from Venezuela, Luis has lived in Columbus for over 20 years. He serves as Of-Counsel to Herman Legal Group. Luis attended The Ohio State University for his undergraduate degree and obtained his law degree from Capital University Law School. His areas of practice include immigration, family and criminal law. Luis is fluent in Spanish and has worked closely with the Hispanic Community for over 15 years.

James A. Dearie has been a practicing attorney since 1993.  He has represented clients in civil, criminal, and traffic cases at all levels of the Ohio court system, including the Ohio Supreme Court.   He is an active member of the Ohio State Bar Association, the Warren County Bar Association, and the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Jim was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia.  In 1990, he graduated with honors from the University of Notre Dame, with a BA in Economics.  In 1993, he graduated with honors from the University of Georgia School of Law.  After graduating law school,...

Numerous multi-million dollar jury verdicts, frequent multi-million dollar settlements, and numerous not guilty jury verdicts in difficult cases - Charlie is known by judges, lawyers, and citizens throughout the region as the go-to trial lawyer for those who want the best result.

Charlie focuses on serious injury and death cases as well as complex criminal cases. He is not able to accept every case due to demand and the attention he provides each of his clients.

There are over 1 million laws in the United States. My entire legal practice is devoted to just one--the Ohio law that prohibits drinking and driving. Because of my concentrated focus on DUI defense, I know the DUI laws better than most lawyers in the state. I am a passionate DUI defense lawyer and I get results. Traditionally, lawyers have had multiple practice areas such as criminal defense, personal injury, probate, divorce, and child custody. They may have handled a few DUI cases each year. However, today, more and more lawyers are choosing to limit their work to...

At Cavinder Law Office, our philosophical approach is to represent you as we would wish to be represented ourselves in the most important of our affairs. For each and every client, in each and every case, we understand that the best representation is achieved only through placing ourselves in the shoes of the client so that we can fully understand and empathize with his or her situation.

Steven Adams, founder of The Law Office of Steven R. Adams, LLC, is the kind of Cincinnati DUI lawyer you want on your side when facing DUI/OVI charges. Before becoming a criminal defense lawyer, Attorney Adams served as an Assistant Hamilton County Prosecutor for eight years. Drawing from his experience as a former prosecutor, he knows how to strategically prepare cases because he developed an excellent understanding of criminal trials and how to effectively present criminal cases to a jury. He has argued in front of the Supreme Court twice and won a case 7-0! As a certified instructor in...

Frank Schiavone IV (Frank Schiaovne Jr) at Schiavone Law Firm serves the Greater Cincinnati and Dayton area and is committed to delivering successful outcomes. Whether your needs are family law, criminal law, or personal injury law Frank Schavone IV is dedicated to serving your needs and delivering justice. Frank Schiavone IV at Schiavone Law Firm has a proven track record of delivering positive results for their clients, while providing them with the commitment, care, and compassion needed during difficult times.

Frank Schiavone IV was awarded his Juris Doctorate from Thomas Cooley Law School in 2010. Frank Schiavone IV received a...

Gounaris Abboud, LPA is a full service litigation firm located in Dayton, Ohio. We handle DUI defense, criminal defense, Family law issues (such as divorce, dissolution, and custody), federal criminal law defense and personal injury. The partners of Gounaris Abboud, LPA are like family and understand the importance of treating our clients like extended family. Our clients are our number one priority. At Gounaris Abboud, LPA we pride ourselves in providing our clients with aggressive, dependable legal representation. When we work with our clients, we go out of our way to present them with the individual, one-on-one attention they deserve.

Frank A. Malocu is an Experienced, Successful Divorce, Family Law, Criminal Defense, OVI-DUI Defense, Traffic Law, Personal Injury, Car Accident Attorney-Lawyer who offers a Free Consultation, Affordable Fees and Payment Plans. Attorney Malocu is a well respected trial attorney who has handled numerous high profile criminal cases, complex divorces and serious personal injury claims. He has been interviewed by national and local news media, and he has argued in The Supreme Court of Ohio.

Attorney Malocu is a former Magistrate and is listed in Who's Who in American Law. He was invited into the prestigious...

William handles divorce, child custody, criminal defense, small business litigation, and trademarks. He attends court on an almost daily basis. He travels to courts all over Central Ohio and regularly attends the Fairfield County Municipal Court. William represents businesses in commercial transactions, intellectual property matters, and internet and unfair competition disputes. He advises startups on entity structure, formation, governance and financing, including business and commercial document preparation. William also advises on business certification matters at the local, state and national levels, and he provides support during the application process. William especially loves to work with clients to create a branding...

Robert Dumes practices primarily in the areas of Family Law (divorce and dissolution), Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, and Probate and Adoption matters. Currently, he is “of counsel” at Hurley Law, and is licensed throughout the State of Ohio. Mr. Dumes handles legal matters not only in Butler County, but also in the surrounding counties of Hamilton, Warren, Preble, and Montgomery.

With over 42 years of experience, including working as a magistrate in the Domestic Relations Court of Butler County and serving as a prosecutor in Middletown, Mr. Dumes is committed to working and serving his clients and to providing his clients...

Mr. Stadnicar graduated with his law degree (1990) and MBA (1989) from the Ohio State University and began his legal career in 1990 as prosecutor for the cities of Beavercreek and Fairborn, Ohio. He also practiced in the private sector with the law firm of Gerald E. Schlafman & Associates. In 1995, Mr. Stadnicar opened his own law firm in Beavercreek as he continued to prosecute for the City of Beavercreek. In 1996, Mr. Stadnicar associated his practice with the law firm of Hammond and Stier. After several years his firm merged with Hammond and Stier,...

I am a former Hamilton County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney. I have experienced the legal system from the inside out. I have handled just about every type of case imaginable: felonious assault, gross sexual imposition, rape, robbery, burglary, OVI and on down the line to speeding tickets. As I transitioned into private practice, I realized that bad things happen to good people and that there is a little document known as the U.S. Constitution that affords these people the right to competent counsel, to a jury trial, and a litany of other enumerated rights which I saw from time to...

Maxwell Newsome is a sharp, young attorney who represents clients in probate, trust, security clearance, appellate advocacy (Civil and Criminal), and general civil litigation matters. Maxwell has the eagerness and expertise you are looking for in an attorney. Maxwell is a graduate of Cornerstone University, which he attended on a bowling and academic scholarship. He then graduated from the University of Dayton School of Law and its and Leadership Honors Program. While at Dayton, Maxwell competed in the Attorney General Mock Trial Competition, where he won a Best Attorney award. He was also the Outside Articles Editor on the...

With extensive experience in the field of DUI/OVI, Mr. Nelson regularly taught, trained and lectured at the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office and other police agencies in the State of Ohio. In addition to trying cases, Mr. Nelson was also responsible for instructing newer junior prosecutors on how to practice, and regularly lent his DUI/OVI expertise to senior prosecutors in DUI/OVI related homicide prosecutions. Mr. Nelson’s knowledge base and reputation for clarity, integrity, honesty and realism has few peers and he is fiercely dedicated to seeking the best possible resolutions for his clients.

Legal matters can be intimidating, overwhelming and stressful. For over three decades I have had the privilege and satisfaction of helping people solve legal problems. Most who contact my office are experiencing difficult times and, therefore, legal representation must be competent, effective and conducted with intense enthusiasm and devotion to purpose. In a word, legal representation must be zealous. If you have a concern and seek professional legal advise, contact our office and schedule a FREE INITIAL and CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION to discuss your case. Our fees are reasonable, affordable and agreeable payment plans can...

Dan Haughey is a Warren County lawyer who proudly represent clients throughout southwest Ohio in matters of criminal defense, personal injury, and business law. Partner at Haughey & Niehaus, Dan brings exceptional insights to every case he handles. As a former prosecutor, he is backed by the insider knowledge to craft a proactive defense for his clients, even in tough felony cases. As he has been elected to the office of part-time judge, his extensive legal experience has proven invaluable in his personal injury and business law practice. Contact his Warren County law firm 24/7 to find trusted legal answers.

Tamas Tabor graduated cum laude from Ohio State University’s Moritz College of Law. He also holds a B.A. in philosophy summa cum laude from the University of Akron and a master's degree in the same discipline from Central European University. He scored in the 97th percentile on the Ohio Bar Examination.

Tamas' vast experience in the criminal law distinguishes him as a practitioner and an academician, capable of elucidating complex legal issues at trial, while simplifying intricate theories for clients. He honed his communication skills while serving as an adjunct professor at the University of Akron, Walsh University, and Malone University.

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H. Leon Hewitt has always had a passion to be of service to others. Over his 19 years of legal practice he recognizes that every case is different with its own set of problems but also its own set of solutions. Attorney Hewitt believes that listening is a skill that is key to helping clients achieve their goals. He will always be a fierce advocate in representing your case and believes in positive client outcome. Prior to entering the field of law, he worked for over twenty years as a licensed pharmacist. He has volunteered his time as a Big...

Ryan Shafer is a skilled and experienced criminal defense attorney who defends the rights of those facing criminal charges in Central Ohio. Shafer is an attorney at Joslyn Law Firm in Dayton, Ohio. There he handles a variety of cases, including DUI, drug crimes, violent crimes and white collar offenses. Shafer studied business and minored in political science at the University of Cincinnati, where he graduated Cum Laude in 2002. He earned his Juris Doctor at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh in 2006 and became licensed to practice law in Ohio the following year. Shafer began his...

L. Patrick Mulligan, Esq. is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati College of Law. As a former prosecutor, he has worked on over 180 felony cases and has now dedicated himself to the practice of criminal defense. He handles a wide variety of cases including DUI, assault, juvenile crimes, sex crimes, and more. As a testament to his nearly 28 years of experience in criminal law, he has been recognized as a Superior DUI Attorney by the NAFDD and has been named a Super Lawyer by Law & Politics Magazine in 2007. In addition, he has earned board certification...

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Geologist turned attorney with almost a decade of hard-core legal experience. Experienced courtroom attorney with many years of valuable background in turn-key legal representation.

Douglas G. Houston is an attorney with more than 30 years of legal experience and is licensed in both Ohio's state courts as well as the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. As a graduate of Ohio State University, and the University of Dayton School of Law, Doug is dedicated to our community and believes that everyone is entitled to skilled, experienced and aggressive legal advocacy. Mr. Houston handles all legal matters in his office personally. This means that when you retain Houston Law Office, you will be represented by Attorney Houston directly and not a junior...

Mr. Atkins practices in the areas of Domestic Relations (Divorce), Criminal Defense, Personal Injury (Wrongful Death), Evictions (Civil), and Probate and Estates. 90% of his practice is devoted to Litigation. He also is often an acting prosecutor and acting judge. Chris represents his clients with the intentions of helping them even after the case settles. His goal is to not only win the case, but to help his client’s take the correct next steps after the case. As a tenured lawyer, Chris is dedicated to helping his clients in their time of need.

J.R. Bernans is an Ohio native who graduated summa cum laude from the University of Cincinnati’s Carl H. Lindner College of Business. After earning his accounting degree, J.R. went on to attend the University of Cincinnati College of Law where he graduated magna cum laude and in the top ten percent of his class. While in law school, J.R. was a member of the UC Law Trial Team and served as a Citation Editor on the University of Cincinnati Law Review. Before joining the Rittgers team, J.R. gained extensive experience in both state and federal court. As a fellow with...

My passion is offering each client personal service in aggressively defending and protecting their rights. I provide the highest quality legal services that gives my clients reliable and effective representation in legal matters that arise everyday in the business context. I have the skill and experience to negotiate or go to trial as needed.

I obtained my law degree in 1989 from University of Cincinnati. Prior to that I received a Masters from American University and a Bachelors and Associates degree from Thomas More College. After getting my law degree, I worked for a small firm handling all types of civil litigation including family law. After ten years, getting married and having two children, I opened my own practice. Originally I had my office on Court Street in Cincinnati Ohio. In 2008 I moved my practice just outside of downtown Cincinnati. My office is now conveniently located on...

I am committed to providing you with top notch legal support. I approach every client with a focus on integrity, advocacy, and understanding. I will fight for you! I have a reputation of excellence in providing smart, sensible, and cost-effective legal and business solutions for my clients.

I have dedicated my legal career to protecting the interest and rights of those involved in domestic relations, juvenile, criminal, and civil matters. Throughout my career I have advised, and zealously advocated for clients on a broad range of personal matters relating to divorce, dissolution, child custody, shared parenting, asset allocation, spousal support, and post degree motions. I have also aggressively defended individuals in a wide variety of cases which span from misdemeanors to the most serious felonies.

I routinely practice in Butler, Clinton, Greene, Montgomery, and Warren County. However, my legal expertise has given me the privilege to advocate for...

Engel began his career as a prosecutor in 2001 by serving as an Assistant District Attorney in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. In 2002, he moved to Ohio and took a position as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney working for Judge Rachel Hutzel in Warren County, Ohio. In Warren County, he handled some of the office’s most challenging and high-profile cases, including death penalty cases and cases featured on national news programs like 48 Hours. Engel rose to lead the office’s appellate division, where he not only handled appeals for the office, but was also called upon by state and national law enforcement...

At DeBra Law, LLC, our mission is simple. We want to provide the highest quality legal services to help clients effectively and efficiently achieve their legal objectives when they are facing some of the most difficult times in their lives. Whether you are facing divorce or you have been arrested, we offer our services to protect your best interests.
What you get is our full, undivided attention and care throughout the duration of your case.


Serving Hamilton, Clermont, Warren and Butler Counties