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Columbus Criminal Defense Lawyer

Ohio Attorney Focused Solely on Criminal Defense

The Law Office of Eric J. Allen, Ltd. is dedicated solely to criminal defense, litigation and post-conviction matters. We handle cases in Ohio state and federal courts, including criminal defense of initial charges, criminal appeals, post-conviction relief, federal habeas petitions, and requests for clemency.

Contact us today to schedule a free initial consultation with Eric J. Allen, our Columbus criminal defense attorney.

Criminal Defense Is All That We Do

Our sole focus on criminal defense presents a great advantage for our clients. When our firm takes your case, you can trust that we have the knowledge and focus to give you an edge in the courtroom.

Regardless of the seriousness of the crime, the penalties, or the stage of the legal process, we can offer you effective legal representation involving:

  • Appeals/appellate practice: We handle state appeals for people convicted of crimes in Ohio. We can also provide dedicated representation in violent crimes appeals and federal circuit court appeals for the 4th, 5th and 6th federal circuit courts.
  • Support after your conviction: We handle a full range of legal work after a conviction in Ohio. This includes post-conviction relief at the state level, clemency requests, representation in front of the parole board and legal counsel for alleged probation violations.
  • Federal habeas: For some people, federal habeas petitions offer the best chance for positive results.
  • Trial litigation/advocacy: Having a strong criminal defense can be the difference between an acquittal and a guilty verdict.
  • Alcohol-related and drug-related offenses: We represent people accused of OVI/DUI/DWI and BUI in Ohio, as well as drug-related offenses in state and federal court, including drug possession, trafficking and manufacturing.
  • Felony Defense: We represent defendants accused of burglary, robbery, armed robbery, and higher sex, theft and violent crimes.
  • Sex crimes: We handle criminal defense for sex crimes including rape, gross sexual imposition, importuning, possession and distribution of child pornography, and other crimes.
  • Theft crimes: Attorney Eric Allen offers representation for a range of theft crimes, including robbery, burglary, forgery, passing bad checks, shoplifting and embezzlement.
  • Violent crimes: Our Hilliard violent crimes lawyer is well-equipped to handle even the most serious violent crimes, including murder, arson, domestic violence, assault, and voluntary and involuntary manslaughter.

Schedule a Free Initial Consultation

To schedule a free initial consultation with our criminal defense lawyer, Eric J. Allen, contact us by calling 866-487-6044 or 614-678-5102. We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and accept most major credit cards.