Charles Elliott Strain, experienced Criminal Defense attorney in Cincinnati, OH with 14 reviews
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Charles Elliott Strain

639 Main Street, Cincinnati, OH

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28 Jan, 2020
I am writing this review so that others will not make the same mistake I did. This man is one of the most condescending, faceitious and awkward individual I and my family have ever met. He was no where near compassionate or understanding. He gave off a weird vibe and if you're looking for a decent price, look elsewhere. Chuck treated myself and my family like we were un-intelligent and lacked common sense. Just because someone has a brush with the law doesn't mean they should be treated with such disrespect. I will say that he knows his stuff on DUI law and the case turned out in our favor as best it could but I would choose differently if I could go back. I hope others take this advice to heart and make a better choice in their representation than I did.
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Effective in DUI/OVI cases and able to achieve favorable outcomes
“If you are unfortunately in need of an attorney for a serious charge like OVI or DUI . Chuck is just the fellow you need. He is very kind, but don't mistake kindness for weakness. He is a powerful force working for you.”
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Willing to work with clients on payment plans
“Chuck was able to explain everything that seemed confusing and worked with me on payment however I feel he is a bit pricey as I still paid for a lot of things with this situation on top of his price.”
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Perceived as arrogant, condescending, and lacking empathy
“This man is one of the most condescending, faceitious and awkward individual I and my family have ever met. He was no where near compassionate or understanding.”
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Expensive and could potentially charge hidden fees
“Wouldn't recommend him to anyone gave me all the info just so I could be let down and spend thousands of dollars for nothing.”
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Punctuality issues and poor communication
“He was late on 3 occaisions, the last one causing us to miss an entire day of work and school.”

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