West Chester Lawyers

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.

Tad Brittingham, criminal defense attorney, with over 16 years in practice solely focused on defense. Tad started his career in criminal defense in the public defender's office and now operates his own practice exclusively to this area of the law. The Law Offices of Steven R. Adams, only takes cases in the criminal defense area, focusing our strength and skills by zoning in on this side of the law. Mr. Brittingham is no stranger to the court room. Tad has litigated hundreds of felony and misdemeanor cases. OVI/DUI, domestic violence, drug crimes, drug possession, sex crimes, violent crimes,...

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...

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...

Ellen B. Rittgers, listed again in Ohio Super Lawyers was named in the Cincinnati Top 50 and Cincinnati Top 25 Women Lawyer lists. A former triathlete and devoted yogi, Ellen has been in private practice for over 40 years. A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Miami University, she graduated from the University of Cincinnati College of Law in 1979. Although Ellen has experience in many areas of the law, for the last 35 years she has limited her practice to family law, notably divorce, dissolution, child custody, and collaborative law. In 2007 Ellen was elected President of the Warren...

Possessing extensive experience in both business transactions and counseling as well as a variety of civil litigation matters, Ryan J. McGraw is an attorney at Rittgers & Rittgers, Attorneys at Law. Located in Lebanon, Ohio, he provides representation to companies and individuals throughout the state where he was born and raised, and he is admitted to practice before all Ohio state courts.

Part of Ryan's business practice involves his representation of entrepreneurs who are starting a new venture. In this regard, he advises them as to the most appropriate form of legal entity that the business should operate under, and he...

Mr. Toron focuses his practice in the areas of Elder Law, Medicaid Planning, Nursing Home Planning, and Estate Planning.

Moshe works with families to help them address their long term care needs, such as applying for Medicaid Nursing Home benefits.

Moshe began his career as the chaplain of Cedar Village – The Jewish Nursing Home of Cincinnati. His duties at Cedar Village included counseling the elderly and their families. During his tenure, Mr. Toron enrolled in the Chase College of Law, where he established himself as an award winning student. He was a member of the Dean’ s List four...

As the founder of Zingarelli Law Office, I will provide you with affordable legal services tailored to your unique circumstances. I will find the best legal solution to the financial problems facing you, your family, and your business. I will provide personal attention through the entire process, from initial consultation to final closing. As a published author and regular speaker on bankruptcy and debt relief issues, I am committed to remaining on the cutting edge of creative, lasting solutions to debt relief. A primary focus of my law practice is helping people solve their financial problems through Chapter 7...

I am a native of Cincinnati and have been practicing law for over 30 years. Godbey Law is a full-service law firm of six attorneys, representing clients and small businesses in a variety of matters, including auto accidents and other kinds of personal injury law, bankruptcy and debt consolidation, divorce and other aspects of family law, probate, estate planning, and general civil litigation. Our attorneys strive for the best legal results while also giving you the utmost customer service and personal attention. For a FREE initial consultation, call us at 513-241-6650 or visit our web site at www.GodbeyLaw.com...

As a proud American, Ryan Really served his country in Iraq. Now, as a veteran, Really continues to serve his country by helping people find the economic and personal freedom that they deserve. With an in-depth knowledge of legal experience from both a creditor’s and a debtor’s perspective, Mr. Really is prepared to fight to protect his clients' rights in financial matters.

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.

Attorney Alex Deardorff practices law only in the area of criminal defense. She started her career at the Hamilton County Public Defender's Office starting in the Municipal Division and promoted to the Felony Division. In 2019 she joined The Law Offices of Steven R. Adams and in 2020 she became owner with her Partner Tad Brittingham. Mrs. Deardorff is an experienced trial attorney and has litigated numerous cases, with successful outcomes. Her practice areas include, OVI/DUI, domestic violence, drug crimes, juvenile, felonies, misdemeanors, computer sex crimes, sexual assault, violent crimes, theft, and white-collar crimes. Mrs. Deardorff is qualified for death...

In addition to practicing Domestic Relations, Marisa has extensive practice experience in Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury. She has a demonstrated history of successful advocacy and litigation experience. Along with practicing Law, Marisa has worked as a professor at both graduate and undergraduate levels. PERSONAL Marisa is a Cincinnati native and currently lives in West Chester, Ohio. Marisa is married and has a blended family. In her free time, she enjoys volunteering with her children’s activities, working out, playing board games, and coaching Girls on the Run. Marisa also loves to travel whenever she gets the chance and spends lots of time...

I assist clients with assessing their personal goals with regard to the management of their assets during life and the transfer of assets upon death. This assistance includes the preparation of Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, and related documents. Of particular importance is planning for the transfer/distribution of retirement accounts and IRA accounts to children and/or grandchildren while minimizing the income tax burden association with such accounts.

In addition to estate planning, I assist clients with Medicaid & VA planning including the establishment of Medicaid qualifying trusts and trusts that qualify for...

Justin Sanders focuses his practice on civil litigation with an emphasis on wrongful death and catastrophic injury in car and truck wreck cases. Justin has a long record of success helping families who suffered injury through no fault of their own and extensive courtroom and first chair jury trial experience. Justin attended the University of Chicago, then transferred to the University of Kentucky, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. Justin played on the varsity baseball teams at both schools and earned a spot on the SEC Academic Honor Roll each year while at UK. In 2004, Justin graduated Cum Laude from...

I have the experience to help you settle the estate of a loved one, guide you through Medicaid planning and application, or help you plan for your own times of incapacity or death. I also have the patience and understanding to guide you with compassion during difficult times. With offices in Blue Ash, Hyde Park, and West Chester, I can meet where it is convenient for you. For more information about me, please view my website www.law-stull.com

Ms. Kara Lyons joined Lyons & Lyons Law as the third generation of Lyons family attorneys, following in the footsteps of her late grandfather, Robert D. Lyons, and her Father, Robert H. Lyons.

Ms. Kara Lyons graduated summa cum laude from NKU’s Chase College of Law in 2015. While in law school, Ms. Lyons clerked for the Honorable Chief Judge Susan J. Dlott of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio and worked as a law clerk in Luxottica Retail’s corporate legal department. Ms. Lyons was also elected to, and served on, the national board of the...

Gus is a trial lawyer with extensive jury trial experience. Gus’s litigation experience includes cases as a prosecutor, criminal defense attorney, civil defense attorney, and plaintiff’s attorney---in short, he can see a case from all angles. As a member of the Rittgers & Rittgers injury group, Gus represents injured individuals and families who lost loved ones too soon. He channels his passion, energy, skills and experience toward making his clients whole. An injured person often feels like the deck is stacked them, but Gus strives to help his clients balance the scales and challenge bigger, more...

We have been protecting the rights and interests of our clients since 2004. We provide affordable legal representation. Let us be a friend to guide you through the complex legal system.

Haley Stamm has over ten years of legal experience in a variety of complex practice areas, in both federal and state law. She has years of experience as an Attorney Advisor to federal administrative law judges, working on claims for disability benefits under the Social Security Act and under federal workers’ compensation programs. As an associate attorney at Lawrence & Associates, she is excited to be able to use her prior experience to help injured workers fight for their workers’ compensation claims in Kentucky. Haley graduated with honors from Northern Kentucky University and attended Salmon P. Chase College of Law....

Sarah is a lifelong resident of Cincinnati and proud alum of William Mason High School. Her love for the city of Cincinnati has made her dedicated to helping and improving the community that gave her so much and has made her an insatiable Cincinnati sports fan. She left Cincinnati to attend The Ohio State University where she completed her Bachelor’s degree in 2008. As an undergraduate, she became a member of Phi Alpha Delta and the Ohio State Club Crew team.

In 2011, Sarah graduated law school from the University of Dayton. She participated in Phi Alpha Delta, the...

Justin L. Lawrence focuses his practice in the areas of personal injury, worker's compensation, maritime injuries, wrongful death, and bankruptcy. Justin is a 2002 Cum Laude graduate of the University of Kentucky with Bachelor degrees in Accounting and Business Administration. While at the University of Kentucky, he was awarded the prestigious Woodson B. Gudgell scholarship. He earned his Juris Doctor degree from the Salmon P. Chase College of Law in 2005. In law school, he served as Vice President of the SBA and Justice of Phi Alpha Delta's Hoffman Chapter. Justin was also honored with the Alex P. Hotchkiss Award...

Helping families avoid unnecessary risks and plan for success. As an attorney with the law firm of CMRS Law, Elliott’s focus is on Estate Planning, Asset Protection, Probate, and Business law in Cincinnati, Ohio. Estate Planning services include drafting a Will, Living Will, Power of Attorney, Living Trust, Irrevocable Trust, and other inheritance documents. These services also pertain to Elder law and addressing questions on Medicaid and probate avoidance. As a Cincinnati Probate Lawyer Elliott Stapleton supports clients during the Estate Administration process. This includes filing Estate Tax returns, advising on asset distributions, and Will contest disputes. Elliott Stapleton also advises business...

Luis Villarroel, an immigrant from Venezuela, has lived in Columbus for over 20 years. With more than eight years of experience in immigration law, he specializes in family and employment immigration as well as criminal law. For over 15 years, he has been dedicated to serving the Hispanic community, focusing on guiding individuals through their immigration processes and representing them in court.

Nazly Mamedova practices the immigration law of the United States of America, (family, employment and asylum) and offers legal support to the immigrant communities of the Tri-State area, including counsel in juvenile and domestic relations matters. She speaks Russian, Ukrainian, Uzbek, Azerbaijani, Turkish, and Crimean Tatar languages. She is a dedicated advocate for and advisor to her clients, respecting personal, family and business relationships. Mrs. Mamedova's international experience includes advising both publicly and privately held and non-profit corporations, and assisting with mergers and acquisitions, business registrations, and tax matters. Mrs. Mamedova received her Juris Doctor degree from Salmon...

Vania Stefanova is the head of the Immigration Litigation Division at Herman Legal Group, providing services in removal/deportation defense and appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals. An immigrant from Bulgaria, Vania has over 20 years of experience in immigration law. Throughout her successful career, she has handled matters in all areas of immigration law. From family-based immigration such as relative and fiancé petitions – to business/employment and investment immigration (e.g. E, L, R visas, EB1/2 immigrant petitions) – to naturalization, Vania works tirelessly to give our clients the best advice and outcomes possible.

Christopher Diedling is a partner in the law firm of Cornetet, Meyer, Rush & Stapleton whose practice is concentrated in the areas of Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Business Law, and Family Law. Chris offers a free consultation to get started. Please contact Mallory at 513-672-6122 to schedule your consultation. Chris helps families and individuals plan for the future by developing a legally sound Estate Plan. Estate Plans typically involve creating a Last Will and Testament, Revocable Living Trust, Durable Power of Attorney, and Living Will. Chris was born and raised on the West side of Cincinnati where the core values of hard...

I am the principal attorney and owner of Olivia K. Smith, Attorney at Law, a practice focused primarily on the area of family, custody, and divorce law in Hamilton and Clermont County, Ohio. I think of myself as a problem solver. I am passionate and committed to using my legal knowledge as a family law attorney to find resolution so you can move onto the next phase of your life. I seek to fully understand your situation and offer thoughtful counsel to cope with what is likely a highly stressful time for all parties involved. I...

An immigrant helping Immigrants. Jorge is from Bogota, Colombia, where he became a lawyer in 1988. Moved to the United States in 2001 and since 2009 opened his practice where he serves the immigrant community. Now with two other bi-lingual attorneys in his firm he serves the immigrant community in immigration and criminal matters. We take pride in the quality of our services.

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

OSBA Certified Family Law Specialist Cincinnati Academy of Collaborative Professionals International Academy of Collaborative Professionals Lecturer and Author of Collaborative Process and Conflict Resolution

I am dedicated to providing diligent and aggressive representation in criminal defense and defense in civil matters. Serving all Greater Cincinnati areas: Hamilton County, Butler County, Clermont County, Warren County. We have offices locations in Downtown Cincinnati, Blue Ash, Hyde Park and West Chester. I have a passion for protecting my clients with straight forward representation and advocating for clients during complex and difficult situations. Call for a free consultation (513) 428-2925.

Tara is a native of Oxford, Ohio with strong ties to the community. She received her BA degree from Miami University in 1996. After a year of post-college work in Atlanta, Georgia, Tara returned to Cincinnati to work for the Mercy Health System in public relations. She went to law school at Salmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University where she served as Editor-in-Chief of the Northern Kentucky Law Review. She authored a law review article on the Americans with Disabilities Act, which was published in the Southern Illinois University Law Review. She then spent three years...

After graduating New England School of Law, magna cum laude, Kristine clerked for a year with the Massachusetts Superior Court, and then joined the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office as an Assistant District Attorney primarily in the Appellate Unit. During her 4 year tenure at the District Attorney’s Office, Kristine argued more than 60 cases before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court and Massachusetts Appeals Court. Kristine then spent 2 years as Agency Counsel for the Massachusetts Parole Board where she specialized in civil litigation and employment law. An experienced litigator, Kristine has a general practice representing both individual and business...

Gabriela's passion for immigration law began with her family, most of which immigrated to the U.S. in the 1970’s. At that time, her family found themselves where many people find themselves today, out of status & unfamiliar with the immigration laws. Gabriela was born in the U.S. & because she was fluent in Spanish & English she accompanied her family to the local immigration office to translate & help with filing applications. She has witnessed the fear & uncertainty associated with dealing with Immigration & experienced firsthand how it feels to deal with an agency that holds your future in...