Protecting You At All Times

When facing criminal charges, you need a legal team ready now to defend you at every turn. From when you are first confronted by law enforcement, we are there to protect you. Our attorneys are always just a phone call away at 513-333-5297 (LAWS). Call at any time. We will immediately take control to protect you in any situation.

Deep Local Roots Paired With Personalized Attention And Care

Cohen Todd Criminal Defense continues a tradition of excellence dating to 1894. The lawyers at Cohen Todd have always taken a hands-on approach to protecting their clients. And their clients are better for it.

Our clients know they can depend on us and that we will always be there to protect them. We are just a phone call away – day or night – at 513-333-5297 (LAWS)

We always answer the call.

We are aware of the risks and understand the stress and fear you may be experiencing during what is probably the most challenging time of your life.

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The Man In The Arena

It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly…who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, who spends himself in a worthy cause, who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who have never known neither victory nor defeat.
– Theodore Roosevelt, April 23, 1910

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Representing clients in Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky since 1984

Strong, Competent Criminal Defense Attorneys Driven To Get Results

When your life, reputation and freedom are at stake, we will be your line of defense. We can represent clients in a wide range of criminal matters and criminal appeals involving white-collar crimes, OVI/DUI, drug charges, gun self-defense, misdemeanors and sex offenses.

We are strategic in our approach, innovative in our defense tactics, and ready to pick a jury when trial is appropriate. Judges and prosecutors know we will try a case when most lawyers won’t. So if we must negotiate a resolution, that makes a difference in the plea offers we get or clients.

Experience and knowledge matter when your life, livelihood, future, and most importantly, your freedom are hanging in the balance. We help you make the right decision every time.

We are the criminal defense lawyers you need on your team.

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Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished 2023 | peer rated for high professional achievement

John L. O'Shea Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year 2023 | criminal defense: general practice Cincinnati Ohio

Discover What Our Legal Representation Can Do For You

When you’re facing possible criminal charges, you need a legal team armed with extensive knowledge of the laws, legal system and resources. Call Cohen Todd Criminal Defense, at 513-333-5297 (LAWS) or send us a direct message. We are ready to serve as your legal shields.