Yavitch & Palmer
511 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215      ph: 614-224-6142 fax: 614-228-6078  

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Ohio Criminal Defense Law Firm Practice Areas

At the law firm of Yavitch & Palmer our attorneys focus their practice of law exclusively on criminal defense. We represent clients in the greater Columbus area and the surrounding counties of Delaware, Franklin, Fairfield, Licking, Union, Madison and beyond.

With a solid reputation for persistence and assertive work on behalf of our clients, our firm's criminal defense attorneys routinely handle a broad range of felonies and misdemeanors involving adult and juvenile offenders. Examples of cases in which our criminal attorneys represent clients include drunk driving charges such as DUI and DWI as well as assault, battery, robbery, sexual assault, burglary, homicide, sexual abuse, domestic violence, embezzlement, drug trafficking, interstate crimes, underage drinking, vandalism, drug possession, driver's license suspension, white collar crime and weapons charges.

The firm handles appellate work at the local, state, and federal levels. We also assist in other post-conviction matters, such as expungement, sealing of records, probation and parole violations, and post-conviction petitions.

To learn more about each practice area, click on the headings in blue.

Criminal Defense

Federal Criminal Defense

 

Federal crimes include white collar crimes such as fraud and bribery; internet; interstate; mail fraud or theft; narcotics conspiracy; pornography; smuggling controlled substances; and counterfeiting.

State Criminal Defense

 

State crimes include violent crimes such as murder; assault and battery; rape and other sex crimes; theft; child abuse and molestation; drug possession, distribution or sale; domestic violence; and some white collar crimes like fraud and embezzlement.

Felony Criminal Defense

  • Murder
  • Rape
  • Felonious Assault
  • Carrying Concealed Weapon
  • Robbery/Burglary
  • Drug Offenses
  • Arson
  • Sex Crimes

Misdemeanor Crimes

  • Domestic Violence
  • Disorderly Conduct
  • Alcohol Offenses
    • Underage Drinking
    • Open Container
  • Assault
  • Drug Offenses
    • Paraphernalia
    • Abuse
    • Possession
  • Gambling
  • Petty Theft

Drunk Driving Violations

  • DWI
    (Driving While Intoxicated)
  • DUI
    (Driving Under The Influence)
  • OVI/OMVI

Traffic Violations Defense

  • DWI
  • DUI
  • OVI/OMVI
  • Vehicular Manslaughter
  • Driving Under Suspension
  • Reckless Operation
  • Hit and Run
  • Failure to Control
  • Speeding
  • ACDA

Juvenile Offenses

  • Bindovers
  • Traffic Violations
  • Robbery
  • Assault
  • Drug Abuse
  • Criminal Offenses

Criminal Appeals

  • Federal
  • State
  • Post-conviction

Miscellaneous Proceedings

  • Sealing of Record/Expungement
  • Revocation proceedings

When you are have been charged with a crime, retaining a skilled criminal defense lawyer from the start is vital to your case. Contact the Ohio criminal defense attorneys of Yavitch & Palmer at 614-224-6142 to arrange an appointment to discuss protecting your rights and preserving your freedom.

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Ohio Criminal Defense Attorneys providing legal services for clients in the Columbus metro area including, but not limited to the counties of Franklin, Delaware, Licking, Union, Fairfield and Madison.

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