Richard Michael Nash Jr., experienced Criminal Defense, Estate Planning attorney in Portsmouth, OH with 61 reviews
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Richard Michael Nash Jr.

526 7th St, Portsmouth, OH

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Amy conroy

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24 Jan, 2025
He helped me with a very old case and it was taken care of fast! He was very upfront about what could happen but worked to get the best outcome beneficial to me.
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John m

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18 Jan, 2025
Mr. Richard Nash is hands down with out a doubt the best defense attorney out there. Not only in his skill and intelligence, he is a man of morals and respect. He doesn’t belittle or badger a person whether it be a client or a witness. He is the true meaning of fair and impartial, the way law and the judicial system is supposed to be. My person experience with Mr. Nash is one for the books. In February of 2024 I was charged with 3 counts of murder one of which being aggravated. Felonious assault and weapons under disability. I received these trumped up charges after defending myself. I met Mr.Nash then and for the next 11 months he fought and fought for my life back against a bias and partial set of prosecutors that were bound and determined to lock me away forever. While Mr. Nash continued to fight for me we got rescheduled twice and he still never deviated from his word to me. Finally we get to trial January 13th-16th the 5 charge was dropped during trial,he delivered the best trial performance based on his knowledge and experience, not only of law but of his client which is me John Moore. He spent every free moment he had learning not just about the case but me as a person. As a father to 2 beautiful daughters. He spent time talking with my sister Ashley who advocated for me. He spent his own time getting to know me and my family. And on January 16th at around 10 pm I John Moore through the work of this amazingly wonderful man I was found not guilty and aqquited on all charges and released by way of self defense. I strongly advise anyone who needs a attorney that if you’re honest with him he will do everything in his power to make sure you get the best defense anyone could possibly receive. With all of that being said Mr. Richard Nash has forever a place in my family. A huge thanks comes from my children, my family and I.
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Ashley campbell

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17 Jan, 2025
Very professional, ethical, and caring! My brother was facing life for self defense & he was found not guilty on all counts! Mr. Nash is the best!
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Highly effective and successful legal representation
“Mr. Nash saved my life and after being sentence t”
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Exceptional customer service and attention to client needs
“He was thorough with what he had planned to help with my case. And not only did he plan it. But he fought for what he thought was right.”
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Ability to achieve favorable legal outcomes
“I definitely recommend and am satisfied with my results!”
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Strong legal expertise and knowledge of the law
“If you are looking for an attorney that is "big guns" this is your guy.”
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Dedicated and personalized approach to each client
“He was kind, informative, realistic and compassionate. In the end I felt more like I was talking to a friend than a attroney.”
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Inconsistent communication and responsiveness
“They never returned my call.”
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Potential difficulty reaching the attorney
“Nice guy, when you can talk to him, great attorney”

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