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16 Aug, 2024 by Jeanne schulte
VERY knowledgeable and professional, with a keen attention to detail. We felt “taken care of” in every step of the will-making process. I highly recommend Philip Gauer, and am so glad that we selected him for our legal needs!
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04 Jul, 2024 by Kristine courtney
I found this office knowledgeable and very easy to work with. I appreciated the careful consideration of detail and the excellent advice when assisting me with my trust, will and accompanying documents.
Corresponding with the office through email was very easy and satisfactory. Philip and Janet were both welcoming and helpful at all times.
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04 May, 2024 by Lisa hampl
Phil is professional, understanding, and knowledgeable. He listens, walks you through the process, and quickly responds.
Janet is always helpful and pleasant. It's nice to work with people who are genuine.
Highly recommend.
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16 Aug, 2024 by Jeanne schulte
VERY knowledgeable and professional, with a keen attention to detail. We felt “taken care of” in every step of the will-making process. I highly recommend Philip Gauer, and am so glad that we selected him for our legal needs!
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04 Jul, 2024 by Kristine courtney
I found this office knowledgeable and very easy to work with. I appreciated the careful consideration of detail and the excellent advice when assisting me with my trust, will and accompanying documents.
Corresponding with the office through email was very easy and satisfactory. Philip and Janet were both welcoming and helpful at all times.
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04 May, 2024 by Lisa hampl
Phil is professional, understanding, and knowledgeable. He listens, walks you through the process, and quickly responds.
Janet is always helpful and pleasant. It's nice to work with people who are genuine.
Highly recommend.
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16 Aug, 2024 by Jeanne schulte
VERY knowledgeable and professional, with a keen attention to detail. We felt “taken care of” in every step of the will-making process. I highly recommend Philip Gauer, and am so glad that we selected him for our legal needs!
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04 Jul, 2024 by Kristine courtney
I found this office knowledgeable and very easy to work with. I appreciated the careful consideration of detail and the excellent advice when assisting me with my trust, will and accompanying documents.
Corresponding with the office through email was very easy and satisfactory. Philip and Janet were both welcoming and helpful at all times.
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04 May, 2024 by Lisa hampl
Phil is professional, understanding, and knowledgeable. He listens, walks you through the process, and quickly responds.
Janet is always helpful and pleasant. It's nice to work with people who are genuine.
Highly recommend.
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16 Aug, 2024 by Jeanne schulte
VERY knowledgeable and professional, with a keen attention to detail. We felt “taken care of” in every step of the will-making process. I highly recommend Philip Gauer, and am so glad that we selected him for our legal needs!
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04 Jul, 2024 by Kristine courtney
I found this office knowledgeable and very easy to work with. I appreciated the careful consideration of detail and the excellent advice when assisting me with my trust, will and accompanying documents.
Corresponding with the office through email was very easy and satisfactory. Philip and Janet were both welcoming and helpful at all times.
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04 May, 2024 by Lisa hampl
Phil is professional, understanding, and knowledgeable. He listens, walks you through the process, and quickly responds.
Janet is always helpful and pleasant. It's nice to work with people who are genuine.
Highly recommend.
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05 Mar, 2024 by Christopher rice
01 Mar, 2024 by S rr
06 Feb, 2024 by Stephanie shepherd
Mitch Moreland was amazing for my very high conflict divorce and custody case. He truly cared about my well-being, and advocated for me when I couldn’t. I would recommend him a million times over.
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05 Mar, 2024 by Christopher rice
01 Mar, 2024 by S rr
06 Feb, 2024 by Stephanie shepherd
Mitch Moreland was amazing for my very high conflict divorce and custody case. He truly cared about my well-being, and advocated for me when I couldn’t. I would recommend him a million times over.
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09 Aug, 2024 by Christopher holbrook
I hope that I’m not in another accident, but when it does happen, I’m calling Drew and his team. Great to work with and made the process seamless.
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24 Jun, 2024 by Bilal chaudhry
Mr. Andrew Baker is incredibly easy to work with, and open to walking clients step by step through every legal process. Working with him has been such a joy, as he truly embodies recovery as 3 aspects: Emotional, Physical, and Financial. While the emotional aspect is often overlooked when it comes to attorneys, Mr. Baker makes it a priority to focus on how his clients are doing, maintaining close communication and establishing a strong client-attorney relationship. There's no one else I'd rather learn law from, and I couldn't recommend Mr. Baker enough when it comes to legal assistance.
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19 Jun, 2024 by Justin lockard
Not only did they keep me updated and go through the nuance details to make the path ahead understandable, they work with amazing specialists to reduce the burden and costs one may face. While I hope I never need an injury attorney again, I can’t recommend Drew and his team enough.
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09 Aug, 2024 by Christopher holbrook
I hope that I’m not in another accident, but when it does happen, I’m calling Drew and his team. Great to work with and made the process seamless.
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24 Jun, 2024 by Bilal chaudhry
Mr. Andrew Baker is incredibly easy to work with, and open to walking clients step by step through every legal process. Working with him has been such a joy, as he truly embodies recovery as 3 aspects: Emotional, Physical, and Financial. While the emotional aspect is often overlooked when it comes to attorneys, Mr. Baker makes it a priority to focus on how his clients are doing, maintaining close communication and establishing a strong client-attorney relationship. There's no one else I'd rather learn law from, and I couldn't recommend Mr. Baker enough when it comes to legal assistance.
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19 Jun, 2024 by Justin lockard
Not only did they keep me updated and go through the nuance details to make the path ahead understandable, they work with amazing specialists to reduce the burden and costs one may face. While I hope I never need an injury attorney again, I can’t recommend Drew and his team enough.
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31 Jul, 2024 by Adam
They say God works through people, Elizabeth and her team are those people. I started working with Elizabeth a little over a year ago now. Her and her amazing team never left me in the dark. Kept informed every step of the way. And was real about what could happen and kept my expectations realistic. Elizabeth and her team went above and beyond anything I could ever have hoped for. These folks stayed on task in spite of a busy schedule. The flexibility and reliability they had was and is nothing short of a blessing.
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16 Jul, 2023 by Adam caudy
I cannot describe or stess enough that this lady is awesome. She keeps me well informed and helps me push through everything
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22 Oct, 2019 by Jason schultz
02 Jul, 2024 by Alicia
Zack is an amazing attorney!! I would recommend to anyone didn't a lawyer. Great price, always keeps you up to date on your case, communication is great between both him & his secretaries. He made me feel confident & answered all questions I had. He also reassured me time and time again that we would get the best outcome & he fought my case all the way to the end. I always feel like he did beyond his best and more when talking on my behalf to the prosecutor & judge. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Zach to anyone looking for an attorney!
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20 May, 2024 by Anonymous
After getting a DUI and not knowing what to do ,I looked up lawyers and found all the experience that Mr. Meranda has.
Being certified to give breathalyzer tests and knowing all the ins and outs of what it takes to convict someone of a DUI. Which I didn't know Attorneys could even do . After hiring him, he's always been helpful and very informative to my situation. His office is right across the street from the courthouse in Licking County, Ohio.
Everyone in that building when you said his name knew who he was. With more than 15 years of experience under his belt, I could tell I was in good hands. If you're reading this review not knowing what to do, call him, it is totally worth it. You will not regret it. He will go above and beyond and make sure you completely understand your situation and your future.
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16 May, 2024 by Chad
he is amazing, got my a charge dismissed and barely any fines. highly recommend!
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29 Aug, 2024 by Anonymous
Jim McGovern is the lawyer you want by your side when communicating with the Ohio Board of Nursing. His calm, straightforward and empathetic demeanor put me at ease. He encouraged me to continue my career as an RN after I expressed "it isn't worth doing it anymore when you have to go through this!".
I changed my outlook because of him, discovering, It is worth it! I will be eternally grateful for his representation.
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01 Aug, 2024 by Jaime
Atty. McGovern was amazing with my case with the OBN. He is very knowledgeable with the OBN and will do his best to help you!! He was always quick to answer any questions I had via email or text. He gets straight to the point, which I liked! I highly recommend Atty. James McGovern!!
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01 May, 2024 by Anonymous
Jim McGovern is a top notch Lawyer! He is very kind, patient, knowledgeable, and understanding when the stakes are high during a OBN investigation. I would Highly recommend 100%!!!! If I ever need a lawyer again which I hope I do not, I will hire him in a heartbeat!!!!
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11 Apr, 2024 by Chinedum donald i.
Absolutely one of the best lawyers in America. Spoke with him twice from Africa and he was super cool as if we've known each other for decades. I still owe him a bottle of wine...lol
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02 Feb, 2024 by Anas kalbouneh
10 Jan, 2024 by Benjamin rosh
11 Apr, 2024 by Chinedum donald i.
Absolutely one of the best lawyers in America. Spoke with him twice from Africa and he was super cool as if we've known each other for decades. I still owe him a bottle of wine...lol
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02 Feb, 2024 by Anas kalbouneh
10 Jan, 2024 by Benjamin rosh
22 Mar, 2024 by Lesley herrell
I've worked with them for almost 12 yrs excellent service Well respected
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12 Jul, 2023 by Leo perrin
Friendly professional staff. Always eager to help. Great handling my workers compensation cases. Highly recommend.
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29 Jun, 2023 by Joseph brown
This has to be the best law office to ever do business with. They are on top of everything with emails, calls, and working for YOU.
I could not ask for any better treatment than this.
I fully recommend them.
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12 Aug, 2024 by Tyler
Sam is definitely among the best lawyers in this country. He has represented me for multiple cases and has gotten favorable results every time. He is very straightforward, direct, and efficient. I definitely recommend him to anyone seeking representation.
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18 Jan, 2023 by Jarod
Sam is the man, definitely the guy you want in your corner for any matters. Keeps it all the way real with you no BS.
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16 Jun, 2022 by Nirav
Sam is the BEST Lawyer in Columbus. He handled my case very smoothly and always answered phone calls and responded promptly. He beat my OVI case and beat the prosecutor. I would hire Sam for all criminal cases he's honestly the best at what he does
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28 Aug, 2024 by Anonymous
My son was arrested for an OVI charge, along with a related charge. Having never dealt with this issue before, I contacted a trusted friend who is an attorney. He said that Shawn runs the best DUI practice in the Columbus area. We took his advice to contact Shawn and we were very glad we did as Shawn and his team were very responsive, competent, professional and effective.
Shawn's office immediately took our call on a Sunday and scheduled a consultation for first thing the following morning. During the consultation, Shawn provided a clear explanation of the process (including timeline), charges and potential outcomes.
Throughout the process, Shawn and his team kept my son informed of the progress, includings the filings and motions made on my son's behalf, discovery data (including Shawn's assessment of how the data/evidence would possibly affect the case) and reminders of court dates.
Thanks to Shawn and his team, the case was settled with the related charge being dismissed and the minimum sentence for the OVI charge. The OVI laws are complex and I can't imagine how my son would have navigated the process without the help of Shawn and his team.
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19 Mar, 2024 by Anonymous
He was able to review the information given and dig deeper for more questions and answers that resulted in a positive outcome. Told me the facts about possible outcomes, choices and was able guide through all the process.
I highly recommend his services if you find yourself in need.
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25 Jan, 2024 by Anonymous
From the first call with Shawn I knew that I had made the right choice for representation. I hired Shawn's firm to help me get a record sealed/expunged. Once they had agreed to take on the case, the process began quickly and was expertly handled with very little required of me. I met Shawn the morning of the scheduled hearing and he was able to get the expungement order signed by the judge without me even needing to appear.
I do not expect to have a need for Shawn's services again, but I know that he will be the first attorney I recommend to others.
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24 May, 2024 by Justin
Consultated with Mike about 5 years ago about being wronged by DCS here in Tucson, AZ. He decided this was a legitimate case of judicial deception and my civil rights were revoked in the actual removal of my child. I believe he did everything he could to get this case settled before going to court and I felt that he truly cared what happened to my child, who cannot speak for himself, and myself. I attribute my win against DCS to Mike. I would recommend Mike to anyone who has a civil rights issue. Thank you so much, again!
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21 Jun, 2021 by Anonymous
Best Ever ❣️
THE SMARTEST THE NUMBER ONE TRAIL ATTORNEY
Michael got a complex criminal and domestic case that NO ONE would touch and WON
and the client won Big
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06 Apr, 2021 by Katherine
Michael was compassionate and honest when dealing with us and our case. He is driven and relentless in his pursuit for Justice. He kept us informed along the process and the outcome of the case was more then satisfactory, it was life changing. He communicated clearly and guided us through what could have been a harrowing experience. We felt listened to and respected through out the process. I would highly recommend Mr. Moore.
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10 Mar, 2024 by Anonymous
It was great being able to give our case to Beth! We didn’t have to worry about anything and she communicated every step along the way. We were as involved or not involved in the process as we wanted to be. Beth and her team went above and beyond and ensuring we were given a fair case. She was thoughtful and we didn’t feel taken advantage of as we reached settlement.
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01 Feb, 2024 by Janet
Beth was very professional and friendly and helped me with a difficult situation. She was diligent and kept me informed all the way from start to finish. I was almost at the point of giving up, but she kept pushing and delivered a great result. I highly recommend Beth if you are ever in need of an excellent Personal Injury lawyer. She is the absolute best!
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21 Apr, 2022 by Maria
She was always honest and upfront and took the stress off of my shoulders. I was able to send her the information and was able to focus on my healing, not dealing with insurance companies
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06 Feb, 2022 by Margaret
I sincerely hope no one has to seek a lawyer for their small child, but if you do Drew and his staff are the absolute best. They are compassionate, thorough and amazing! They are efficient and ready for any task, always getting things done on time and questions answered, with nothing left undone. I cannot thank everyone enough for their kindness and 5 star professionalism. I never had to worry about a thing. My daughter was completely taken care of with this law firm. Undeniably the best in this business. We will forever be grateful to you.
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06 Dec, 2021 by Travis
Over the years I've needed to employ the services of attorneys several times. I can't say that any of my former attorneys gave me poor representation, but I can honestly say none of them compare to the professional, honest & thorough representation I received from The Baker Law Group. I was highly concerned about receiving a negative outcome in my case. Drew assured me that he & his team would do everything in their power to ensure I would be granted the best possible outcome & they did just that.
Drew has an amazing track record that speaks for itself. He is highly regarded in the law community, in the court system & in the city in general. After meeting him & having him on your side, you'll understand why. I believe the best quality about Drew is that he cares about getting you the best outcome, but also truly cares about you, as a person, & getting you the help you need to ensure you're in a better position going forward in life. Many people have negative ideas regarding attorneys, myself included. Drew is the type of attorney & person who changes that narrative.
I highly recommend Drew & The Baker Law Group for all your representation needs. If you want the best, look no further.
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26 Oct, 2021 by Anonymous
This guy is the real deal. Extremely knowledgeable and efficient at his profession.
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08 Sep, 2020 by Terry
Scott Needleman went above and beyond to help us. We were an incredibly unique case. We did not pass the means test for a Chapter 7, but Scott went to work and made it happen. Another twist to our story, my mother died the day after we filed. Associated with her death were some payable upon death beneficiary accounts. I called Scott he told me they would be the property of the bankruptcy trustee. The typical attorney would just give up at this point. Scott researched and found court cases in which these types of funds were treated like lottery winnings, they get to keep it. Scott presented his research to the trustee who agreed we could keep this large sum of money. Scott’s work for us made us feel like we won the lottery. Every attorney we interviewed immediately stated we had to file chapter 13 and I have no doubt we would have also lost the money my mother intended for us. Scott will work hard for you. He is worth the Money!!!!!!
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17 Apr, 2020 by Jeremy
I was very nervous and worried about certain issues in my bankrupcy, Mr. Needleman was very understanding and did an amazing job! in resolving and answering all my questions and concerns. His staff also is very kind and courteous! Mr. Scott Needleman truly cares about his clients and I would recommend him highly to anyone!
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19 Nov, 2019 by Zachary
Scott and his staff were very pleasant to work with. Everyone was very knowledgable and helpful, and my case was handled with great professionalism, and when Scott says he will work directly with you from start to discharge, he means it.
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28 Aug, 2023 by Anonymous
My wife and I sought Petroff and Associates for assistance in fighting a frivolous child protective service investigation. We were assigned Elizabeth Mitchell who immediately became our strongest advocate. Her talented legal skills and expertise helped close this case quickly and allow my family to move on from this unfortunate incident.
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23 Aug, 2023 by Carson
I first consulted with Ron Petroff around September 2021. I was informed of the difficulties that my case presented to me and was told how he would begin to represent me and what the plan of attack was AND WHY. He understood when and how to explain things to me throughout the two years almost of representation I have required.
He handled my divorce and then custody trials/settlements. Throughout all my needs and experiences with his office/staff I have experienced an almost overwhelming amount of competency. When every word matters, you need an attorney that puts importance on every word. That’s Ronald Petroff.
Ron and his expertise has brought unmeasurable amounts of comfort, peace of mind, and certainty to my family’s life. So hire him. Trust me.
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29 Jun, 2023 by Edwina
Jefferson was assigned to me after my consultation with Ron. I always felt heard and what needed to be done was always done in a timely manner. I had peace of mind knowing they were on top of things and truly breathed easy after they came on board. Thank you so much for the support I received.
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14 Oct, 2023 by Kenneth
I think Steve Fox is a very very knowledgeable lawyer, down to earth and explained everything that was going to happen....It was a pleasure meeting this man...Awesome human being.
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17 Aug, 2023 by Jacob w.
Steve will work tirelessly for you and make sure you have the best possible outcome on your case. The communication is extremely good and I will always recommend Steve Fox to anyone needing a dependable trustworthy Attorney. I have hired him for multiple different cases over the years and he’s never disappointed me. Thanks Steve!
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11 Aug, 2021 by Shelly
I hired Steve in one of the most serious times of my life. He handled everything timely, professional and with lots of knowledge step by step. I would highly recommend him as your attorney!
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28 Dec, 2023 by Anonymous
If you have a federal case in the Southern District of Ohio then this is your guy. Over the course of 4-5 years I grew to one of the largest Darknet LSD distributors in the country and when I was caught the feds came down hard. Our house was raided, many valuable assets seized, and several agencies were involved. They didn’t arrest me that day but I knew at some point I’d have to go to prison for what I did so the real question quickly became, how long?
I live in Maryland but the charges where out of Columbus, OH. So we looked on Avvo for a federal attorney out of southern Ohio and found Mr. Nolder. We called him for a consultation shortly after the raid and he pretty much laid out exactly how everything was going to play out. Once we hired him all the calls/texts from the Feds got re-routed through him.
He had more experience then any other attorney I talked to and seemed super knowledgeable regarding big federal drug cases out of Southern Ohio. So we hired him the following week. Federal cases can get extremely expensive and before I talked to him I almost went with a public defender but we thought with such a serious matter it would be best to hire a private attorney. If you can afford it I would definitely recommend going the private attorney route.
His rates are really fair, there actually better then most federal attorneys in that area and he’s been an federal attorney in that area for something like 35 years.
He’s a straight shooter and super thorough, like super super thorough. The day he gets a notice or update on your case he calls/emails you and walks you through it. He makes sure you understand exactly what’s he’s filing and everything else you need to know.
The target letter I got after the raid said the feds were looking at charging me with distribution of LSD, distribution of LSD to persons under 21, tax evasion, and money laundering and there was also possibility of other charges stacking up. The feds were also threatening my fiancée, who had no knowledge of my wrongdoings. After some back and forth Mr. Nolder worked out a plea deal where I would plea guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute LSD and Money Laundering. He talked to the US Attorney and made it to where my fiancée was not charged.
Before all the wheeling and dealing, departures, and point reductions, the feds where looking for something absurd, like 150-165 months.
At sentencing the prosecutor was asking for at least 96 months but during the sentencing Mr. Nolder was able to successfully motion for downward departures so between that and other agreements that got worked into my plea deal, I was ultimately sentenced to 90 months.
That sentence sounds worse then it really is though because Mr. Nolder made sure I was recommended by the Judge and on my PSR for RDAP (drug program) in prison which gets you a year off your sentence. He also made sure the charges that I plead guilty to qualified for the new FSA credits while I’m incarcerated. Those FSA credits are great and they really whack off a bunch of time. Since I didn’t get arrested the day of the raid he also made sure the judge recommended me for self surrender to prison and made sure the judge recommended to a minimum security camp. So I’ll end up serving my time in a camp instead of a prison. The difference is a very low staff to inmate ratio, freedom of movement inside the facility, and little to no fences. Overall he made the whole experience as comfortable as possible given the circumstances.
After it is all said and done, between RDAP, FSA Credits, Statutory Good Time, and release to halfway house/home confinement. I’ll serve something like 3 years 2 months to 3 years 6 months in the federal camp before getting released to a halfway house/home confinement. That’s a whole heck of a lot better then where we started (150+ months).
Overall he’s a fantastic attorney, with reasonable rates, and we had a great experience with him. Thanks for everything!
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09 Oct, 2022 by Brandon
I originally contacted Mr. Nolder last year after being arrested as part of a very large conspiracy to traffic charge originating in the U.S. Southern District of Ohio. He was one of perhaps 8-10 attorneys I spoke with for an initial consult.
I ended up selecting him based on not only research into the various attorneys I consulted with (he has one of the best records over the longest periods of time in his location and area of expertise), but also based on his personality, which I found to be no-nonsense, straightforward, and knowledgeable. Price was also a consideration, and he represented me for slightly less than 1/3 the cost of the most expensive quotes I received, which I found astonishing, given his reputation and obvious legal acumen. In my experience, it is extremely rare to find legal representation that combines top-tier effectiveness without being accompanied by an exorbitant price tag, but that is exactly what I found in Mr. Nolder.
Mr. Nolder always had time for me when requested, he responds promptly to both telephone and email inquiries, frequently on the same day, and never any later than the next day after my reaching out to him.
He answered any and all questions I had about my proceedings, including many I would not have thought to ask on my own, this being my first contact with the Federal law enforcement apparatus.
He developed and executed an aggressive plan to negotiate with the government to bring down my offense level, and made sure I understood each and every proceeding and motion in my case. He also assisted me with Zoom calls in which he would clearly explain what was going to occur in each phase of my case, and also assisted me in role-playing when necessary before each of my contacts with authorities to make sure that I was able to properly focus on articulating the points which would be most effective in promoting my own defense, including providing advice that was specific to the judge who ultimately oversaw my case.
Ultimately, I received a sentence of time served (which was only a few days, served at the time of my initial arrest), 6 months home confinement, and 3 years probation on a charge that could easily have seen me serving 3-5+ years in a Federal prison.
I could not be happier with the result of my case, or the quality of representation provided by Mr. Nolder, and I wholeheartedly endorse his services to anyone in need of aggressive, competent, and effective criminal defense representation anywhere in Ohio.
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21 Sep, 2022 by Joseph
I found myself in a major rough patch with drugs and alcohol which led to me being charged with a felony drug charge. Steve was recommended to me through a friend and he immediately saw me the same day to hear my story. Throughout the process he explained things in a way that myself and family could understand. He did not sugar coat anything or give false hopes, but rather explain what was happening and how was going to help.
He immediately had a plan and kept me in the loop the entire time. He made sure I was aware of everything that was happening and was always willing to meet with me or talk on the phone as soon as possible.
When it came to my sentencing I was nervous beyond belief, but the second he stood up in court and started talking he was precise, deliberate, and knowledgeable. He brought home every point he wanted to make and everyone actually listened.
I avoided going to prison and received house arrest and probation but only because of Steve. If I had any other lawyer I would be rotting away in prison and not able to help change my life for the better. I am forever indebted to Steve and will always recommend him as the best attorney in the state.
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23 Sep, 2021 by Natalie
My case was a complicated one involving multiple infractions and Matthew Doyaga kept me driving and minimal fees. All of this worked put within weeks. He was timely communicated everything so I could understand and was very kind. Thank you Matthew so so much!
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09 Aug, 2021 by Anonymous
Matthew did a great job. I had questions several months later and he took the time to call and answer my questions in detail. I will recommend Matthew to everyone I know.
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27 Oct, 2020 by Christy laurin
I was referred by a friend to Matthew Doyaga.
After speaking with Mathew for approx 1hr. I was convinced he was the right Attorney for me!
His legal knowledge & guidance with the many different topics I needed help with, was extremity impressive.
Before deciding to go with Matthew, I spoke with other Attorney's. They talked allot but never gave any true help. I left just as confused as when I arrived.
Not only did Matthew help me, he did so without wasting time!
If you need an Attorney that gets right down to your issues, doesn't talk in circles & REALLY listens... this is your guy!
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11 Mar, 2024 by Anonymous
After I was suspended from my college for what I believed to be inappropriate reasons, Mark and Jessica helped me successfully navigate the process of reentry to school. They assisted me in crafting a superb appeal letter to my suspension, communicated with the school's legal counsel when necessary, and advised me on my communications. Throughout the process they maintained a thoughtful balance of advocating for my needs and maintaining an amicable relationship with the school. I am now back in school and able to complete courses that I missed during my suspension - a feat that I don't think I would have been capable of achieving without their expert assistance.
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07 Jan, 2024 by Kristen
Mark and his team helped me to get reinstated back to a tenure track full-time position. I had some serious issues--including breach of an accepted, written contract, discrimination, and retaliation. Mark drafted legal documents, negotiated, and advocated on my behalf, and I was made completely whole. If you believe you have been wrongfully terminated or treated unfairly due to discrimination, this is the firm to contact. I cannot say enough about their professionalism, skills, and ability to get a just resolution. Mark was also available and very responsive, collaborative, and tracked billable hours masterly showing he cares about a client's time and money.
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24 Oct, 2023 by Anonymous
Man did a great job providing documentation and was very knowledgeable. Highly recommend!
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08 Jan, 2022 by Sandra
I have used Mr. Herders services previously to file a bankruptcy and my case was handled professionally. Recently I had to contact them for some information on my old case and he was very helpful and provided the information I needed quickly. The issue involved a mortgage that was thankfully removed 10 years ago. He looked up the records and his office did the job perfect. He remembered me and actually answered the phone too. He has the same high energy in the past. Does he ever sleep? He also explained that I could not accomplish the result now. I timed the bankruptcy just right. Thank you Mr. Herder for all of your help. I recommend the law office to anyone looking to file a bankruptcy!
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23 Nov, 2021 by Cheryl
I want to give Attorney Mark Herder & his team hats off for saving my Chapter 13. Due to illness I was in & out of the hospital & eventually spent time in a nursing home which caused me to fall behind on my Chapter 13 payments. Mr. Herder & his staff went to bat for me & saved my case. I want to express my gratitude to him & Kelsey for standing by my side. Thank you so much for all your help!!!
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27 Mar, 2021 by Dolly
Mark Herder filed my bankruptcy case and made a bad situation turn into a positive one. He and his staff took care of all the money troubles that I had from bad decisions from a bad divorce. I really felt like he was in my corner, and he even called me back tonight, after work, on a weekend. I am sure that he had plenty of other things to do during this pandemic as well. I am glad I followed his advice and instructions from the first time I contacted him several years ago. The car is saved and I have taken real good care of it too. My bankruptcy case will finish in 15 months and I have made all of the payments, just like he sugested. I will freely own my car at the end of the case, with no debts. Have a nice weekend Attorney Herder!
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06 Mar, 2023 by Martin
Jessee is honest, reliable and most of all in this to help people.
I have hired him and had him give me (sound) advice.
He will steer you in the right direction if he cannot help or if you are contacting him and it is not within his area of practice.
If you are looking you owe it to yourself to give him a call!
You will not be disappointed!
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10 Jun, 2019 by John mayer
I HIGHLY recommend this law firm. I approached Mr. Jesse Atkins for legal adivce regarding real-estate property rights. I was concerned about the high prices most attorneys charge to help answer a brief and specific question without the prospective client having any gurantee the question is within the attorney's area of expertise. However, Mr Jesse Atkins met - and in some instances - exceeded my expecations because
(1) he quote me for an reasonable & affordable fee for legal advice,
(2) He's staff were very responsive and maintain continuous communication (Mrs. Betty Schuller)
(3) Mr. Jesse Atkins walked into the conference meeting prepared with my notes previously emailed and brought in another attorney
who could provide additional legal support (Mr. Brian)
My first conference call and experience with this law firm compelled me to share my highest recommendation.
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03 Jul, 2018 by Michael
Dealing with a lawyer we never met from out of state and through email only I was honestly a little skeptical about the service we would receive. My three brothers and I hired Jesse to handle our oldest brother's estate throughout the probate process which included the selling of his condominium. Jesse put any of my doubts aside as he was outstanding from the start. He continuously provided us information pertaining to the case throughout the entire process. His response time to questions we would submit through email was almost automatic. It seemed we always had a reply within a few hours and some cases immediately. His work was exceptional at what I believe was a very fair cost to us. I would highly recommend Jesse's services.
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07 May, 2019 by Sheree
Jeff was the best lawyer I could ever ask for. He answered any questions I had from the start. He made the process super easy. I would highly recommend!
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09 May, 2018 by Darren
Everything was handled in a quick and speedy manner, very little involvement from myself was needed as the firm went ahead and took over everything, very easy to deal with, highly recommended.
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03 May, 2018 by Kalyn
Jeff made the process simple from the first day we met until the end of the case!
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20 Sep, 2020 by Reba jeffries
I was amazed how fast this case was resolve for me and my brother, that the money that my dad left us after his death it was not a long drawn out case.
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28 Oct, 2018 by Anthony
I retained George, on behalf of a relative, for a high profile DUI case. His advice and representation were invaluable and turned, what likely would have been a prison term that would have broken up a family, into something much more conventional.
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25 Oct, 2018 by Anonymous
Mr. Wolfe is an outstanding attorney. He is efficient, highly intelligent, and has a solid understanding in many aspects of the law. He listened carefully to my needs and guided me through a potentially difficult case with ease. I highly recommend him and will continue to use him in the future.
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26 Jul, 2023 by Steve
I have never considered myself to be ignorant of the law. But that was exactly the situation that I was in when I had a knock on my front door at 6 AM. On the other side of that door I found 6 FBI Agents in bullet proof vests carrying automatic weapons, and one local police officer dressed in swat gear. I was being arrested for a part time hourly position that I held. In my position I could see some Income Tax dealings that were obviously wrong. I sent the billing out, collected the money and sent letters of receipt as I was instructed by the owner. I was in the lowest point in my life at 70 years old. I was in California and the charges were in Boston. Finding a lawyer was my first priority, and again had no experience in this effort. My daughter is a lawyer and she immediately began a search for an attorney that could represent me in Federal Court, had White Collar crime experience and was available. She found Dave Thomas in Columbus Ohio. The two of them had a brief phone call and she was convinced he was the right guy for the job. A week later I met Dave in Boston. I was still in a state of confusion and denial. My first meeting with Dave was a blur as this event was still so fresh. He explained the charges to me and laid out a path that involved a guilty plea and three years of working with the prosecutors. At no time during my relationship with Dave, did I ever feel that I wasn't receiving the best possible care for the situation I was in.
Dave and I met via phone, email and face to face several times. Each time I gained confidence and easily put my trust in Dave's hands. I learned about self denial via Dave's counsel and prep for the events that laid ahead.
It has been more than four years since my arrest. If it had not been for Dave, my wife, my family and friends I would have never made it through this process. I whole heartedly recommend Dave Thomas and his brilliant assistant Katie Walrubenstein for your needs.
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08 Feb, 2023 by Erica
I have known Dave since I was a law clerk (more years ago than I’d care to count). To this day he is who I go to and refer people to for any question involving defending a criminal allegation, especially white collar criminal defense. He is experienced, respected throughout the Ohio and federal court systems, zealous, and defends every case he has expertly. Moreover, he truly embodies client-centered defense. He goes above and beyond to ensure that his clients understand the charges they are facing, the potential consequences (both direct and collateral), and takes as much time as is needed to address his clients’ needs, and concerns. I always know when I refer someone to Dave, they will have the best possible outcome for whatever they are facing.
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11 Jan, 2023 by Robert
I am a physician. When I found myself the subject of a healthcare fraud investigation, my personal attorney told me Dave Thomas is the lawyer you want for this, and he was right. Dave's expertise in the field and his knowledge of and experience in the labyrinthine world of fraud investigation proved invaluable. And the care and attention he gave me personally helped me maintain my equanimity during a very trying time. He always returned my calls quickly, addressed all my concerns, and answered my questions promptly and professionally. He gained my trust immediately. Knowing I was in expert hands, I followed his advice, and the case was settled to our satisfaction. I cannot recommend him highly enough.
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