Piedmont Criminal Lawyers

I am an accomplished and well-respected trial attorney with diverse legal experience. My specific strengths include: * The ability to see the numerous facets of complex legal issues; * The skill to manage multiple priorities under dynamic circumstances with grace and competence; * Passion for zealous, principled advocacy on behalf of my clients. I have provided excellent representation in hundreds of civil and criminal cases in Brown, Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Delaware, Green, Franklin, Hamilton, Highland and Warren counties of Ohio, as well as pro hac vice admission in the Commonwealth of Kentucky....

I practice in all areas of Ohio, with my primary base in Northwest Ohio. I am licensed to practice in any court in Ohio, and am admitted to practice in the United States District Courts for the Northern District of Ohio and the Eastern District of Michigan, and in the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit (Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee). I have clients from all across the country who have come to me in time of need. I concentrate my practice in the fields of criminal law, family law, juvenile law (delinquency), and appeals of all...

Experienced trial lawyer, former prosecutor, 21+ years experience, murder and rape trials and three offices and 13 lawyers to help in Ohio, Michigan and Federal Courts.

Richard Skelton was born in Dayton, Ohio; graduating from University of Dayton School of Law in 1988. He handles both civil and criminal matters including medical malpractice, personal injury and every type of felony/misdemeanor criminal case in federal or state court. Mr. Skelton works hard for every client and has provided sound judgment to clients in high profile cases in Montgomery County, Ohio for over twenty years. See website at rskeltonlaw.com

Ted Valley is a graduate of the University of Dayton, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement in 1995. In 1999, Ted graduated from the University of Dayton School of Law with a Juris Doctorate degree. Later in 1999, Ted was admitted to the Ohio State Bar. Ted began his legal career as a Law Clerk for the Montgomery Co., Ohio Prosecutor's Office during law school. While clerking, Ted handled a wide variety of matters including child custody, child support, appellate, and criminal matters. Upon completing law school and being admitted to the Ohio State Bar,...

Experience Magistrate, Lake County Domestic Relations Court March 1992 - December 31, 2002 Magistrate, Ashtabula County Common Pleas Court July 1997 - December 1998 Acting Judge, Painesville Municipal Court March 2008 - continuing Education Bachelor of Business Administration, Kent State University, 1983 Juris Doctor, Cleveland Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University, 1989 Admitted to practice before the Courts of the State of Ohio, the Federal District Court and the United States Supreme Court. Professional Organizations Lake County Bar Association Ohio State Bar Association Ohio Womenâs Bar Association Family Law Committee, Lake County Bar Association Ohio Association of Domestic Relations Judges (former member) Ohio Association...

Jesse is an attorney practicing throughout southern Ohio, in both state and federal courts. Jesse has succesfully litigated criminal cases, divoroce, child support, custody, and property disputes. Jesse is an Army veteran, and current Reserve Naval Officer. Jesse earned his Bachelors of Arts in International Relations from Shawnee State Univeristy, magna cum laude. Jesse earned his Juris Doctroate degree from the University of Toledo College of Law, magna cum laude, where he also served as the Managing Editor of the University of Toledo Law Review. Jesse provides himself in a unique approach to practicing law, focused on clear, concise communication,...

I am an attorney with over fifteen years experience that you can rely on in the areas of criminal, traffic and OVI, domestic relations including divorce and dissolution, child custody, probate, wills and trusts, and civil suits.

Bradley Baldwin was born and grew up in New York State. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from Syracuse University and a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Dayton School of Law. Prior to law school, Bradley worked as an intern for the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office in Rochester, New York. Bradley is a former Montgomery County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney where he prosecuted hundreds of adult felony cases including drug offenses, robbery, assault, and murder. While working as a prosecutor, he also prosecuted hundreds of cases involving juvenile delinquency and custody matters within the Child Protection Unit. Bradley is...

Steve Kilburn joined the Rittgers firm in 2014 and discovered his passion for representing clients facing criminal, traffic, and juvenile delinquency charges. His practice at Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima is focused nearly exclusively on criminal, traffic, and juvenile delinquency defense in Southwest Ohio. Steve has a strong record of success when defending suspects involved with criminal investigations or defending individuals charged with criminal, traffic, or juvenile offenses. For instance, he has resolved many cases favorably for clients who were facing various non-violent and violent misdemeanor and felony convictions, lengthy jail and prison sentences, OVI/DUI convictions, embarrassing sex offender registration requirements, and...