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If you are facing criminal charges, it is imperative to begin building your defense right away. Navigating the criminal justice system can be daunting and complicated, which is why you need a seasoned criminal defense lawyer on your side. At Bleile & Dawson, we understand the challenges you face.
We can provide comprehensive legal support and build a defense strategy that is tailored to your situation. We will assess every aspect of your case, develop a strong defense, and protect your rights at every turn. We recognize the impact criminal charges can have on your life and will work diligently to obtain the most favorable outcome possible.
There’s too much at stake to delay. Call our firm at (513) 399-5945 to see how a criminal defense attorney can help.
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Professional, quick, efficient—highly recommend Chelsea and her office.
Zak Lutz
C"Never trust that the police will do right by you"
They are rockstars, get straight to the point, and don't mess around.
Cincy JJ
A"Worked Closely on My Father’s Matter"
Kate Homan really worked closely on my father’s matter and stayed in contact with us with any new updates.
Angelica
E"A Superior Lawyer"
Kate Homans is a superior lawyer who works not only on legal concerns but also ensures clients have access to helpful services.
Elyse Demaray
T"Kate is a fantastic lawyer"
Kate is a fantastic lawyer. She really defended our son well and is a good communicator.
The Boss
D"The Only Firm You Should Go To"
Kind and professional, the only firm you should go to.
Daemon Lane
K"Clean and Decisive Win!"
Chelsea Panzeca did an awesome job representing us!
Keith Acierno
L"Ashley Dawson is the best!"
Ashley Dawson is the best, I highly recommend her and the firm!
Lauren Schuster
J"Got me out of a mess!"
They were on top of my case and got me out of a mess!
Jame' Kleinmann
R"Great Communication"
Great communication and better results.
Richard Powers
A"Highly Recommend Chelsea Panzeca"
I highly recommend her and Bleile & Dawson to anyone seeking a skilled and compassionate attorney.
Ali Elzieny
j"Very professional legal team"
Very impressed with the way they handle business.
jacob rohrer
P"Adam helped me get out of trouble"
I got some serious trouble, but Adam helped me get out of it. Much appreciated.
Prem Chowdhury
C"Adam Got Me Right Out"
I almost got jammed up, but Adam got me right out.
Colt Smith
T"Highly recommend this guy!"
Adam is a very great guy. Saved me big time.
Trevor Montez
N"Top Tier Attorneys"
These attorneys are top tier, and Mrs. Dawson is the best.
Nolan Witte
B"Case Dismissal Success"
Very responsive and helped clarify things, leading to a case dismissal.
Brandon Washington
S"They Have Your Back!"
Fast, reliable, and easy to work with!
Shannon Hall
J"Results better than expected"
Chelsea helped to ease my stress throughout the whole process!
Judy Tenhundfeld
J"The defense attorneys are great!"
The defense attorneys are great! They helped me out so much.
Jason Muraca
D"Amazing Defense Attorneys"
Couldn't have asked for a better experience.
Dawson Huber
C"Great people to work with"
Great people to work with, loved working with these guys.
Christopher Snider
R"Exceptional Professionalism"
From the first consultation to the successful resolution, they showed exceptional professionalism.
Roman Maiboroda
T"Adam did a great job"
Adam did a great job, sealed my criminal record.
Troy King
J"Highly Recommend"
Wonderful people. Great legal advice.
Jay Karle
B"Absolutely the best in the business"
Absolutely the best in the business, for all your legal needs.
Bill Garner
Best lawyer in town
Great legal advice and services, recommended to all that need help with criminal offences. Best lawyer in town.
Chris
She was knowledgeable, professional, and truly attentive to my needs.
I had an excellent experience working with Kate. She was knowledgeable, professional, and truly attentive to my needs throughout the entire process. She explained everything clearly, responded promptly to my questions, and helped me feel confident every step of the way. I’m very grateful for her guidance and highly recommend her services to anyone seeking a dedicated and skilled attorney.
Joan Slaughter
Highly recommend their law firm.
Highly recommend their law firm. Kate was my representative, and I was more than pleased with her work. She stayed on top of everything, kept me up to date with what all was going on. Bleile and Dawson won't let you down.
Jeremy Thomas
I cannot say enough great things about this firm.
I cannot say enough great things about this firm. If you are accused of a serious crime, this is the firm to hire. Attorney Ashley Witte Dawson is an amazing attorney and her staff is remarkable. When the police showed up at my door on a Saturday night over a holiday weekend, both Ashley and her assistant, Jessica, answered their phones immediately to diffuse the situation by speaking directly with the police to prevent my situation from getting worse. Ashley also continued to communicate with all necessary individuals late into the night and throughout the following days around the clock. Their 24/7 availability alone when an emergent situation arose was well worth every penny spent. When Ashley told me she’d be available when needed, it wasn’t just a sales pitch because, as I quickly found out, she really meant it. I highly recommend Bleile & Dawson.
Lee D
Professional, quick, efficient—highly recommend
Professional, quick, efficient—highly recommend Chelsea and her office.
Zak Lutz
Never trust that the police will do right by you
If you or your child are being accused of serious allegations, do not wait to call Bleile & Dawson. Get them involved immediately! Never trust that the police, the court system, or anyone else will do the right thing for you or your child. You need representation to wade the rocky waters of the court system before you talk to the police. We were very pleased and fortunate enough to work with Chelsea and the firm early on to represent our family matters. They are rockstars, get straight to the point, and don't mess around.
Cincy JJ
Worked Closely on My Father’s Matter
I would like to give great thanks to Kate Homan, as she really worked closely on my father’s matter, and stayed in contact with us with any new updates. It was a rough road, but we successfully got through it together as a team. We will be seeking her service again in the couple of years coming up to follow up on the status of my father’s case, as he has a return to court date for a review. Ms. Homan stated we would have to retain her again. This will be our next step. Thank you.
Angelica
A Superior Lawyer
Kate Homan is a superior lawyer who works not only on the specific legal concerns at hand but also makes sure that her clients have access to services that will help them in all aspects of their lives. It was a privilege to work with her.
Elyse Demaray
Kate is a fantastic lawyer
Kate is a fantastic lawyer. She really defended our son really well and is a good communicator.
The Boss
The Only Firm You Should Go To
Kind and professional, the only firm you should go to.
Daemon Lane
Clean and Decisive Win!
Chelsea Panzeca did an awesome job representing us! She was on time, thorough, understanding with patience, and gave us a clean and decisive win!
Keith Acierno
Ashley Dawson is the best!
Ashley Dawson is the best, I highly recommend her and the firm!
Lauren Schuster
Got me out of a mess!
They were on top of my case and got me out of a mess! Thanks, Adam!
Jame' Kleinmann
Great Communication
Adam was wonderful to deal with. I often talked to him even well after the office was closed. Great communication and better result.
Richard Powers
Highly Recommend Chelsea Panzeca
I cannot thank Chelsea Panzeca enough for her dedication, expertise, and professionalism. Her attention to detail, clear communication, and strategic approach made all the difference in achieving a successful outcome. I highly recommend her and Bleile & Dawson to anyone seeking a skilled and compassionate attorney.
Ali Elzieny
Very professional legal team
Very professional legal team, very impressed with the way they handle business. Great people.
jacob rohrer
Adam helped me get out of trouble
I got some serious trouble, but Adam helped me get out of it. Much appreciated.
Prem Chowdhury
Adam Got Me Right Out
I almost got jammed up, but Adam got me right out.
Colt Smith
Highly recommend this guy!
Adam is a very great guy. Saved me big time and I appreciate what he did for me! I highly recommend this guy to anyone possible!
Trevor Montez
Top Tier Attorneys
These attorneys are top tier, and Mrs. Dawson is the best.
Nolan Witte
Case Dismissal Success
My attorney Chelsea Panzeca was excellent to work with. They were very responsive and helped clarify things throughout the process, eventually leading to a case dismissal. I am very pleased and would recommend them to anyone.
Brandon Washington
They Have Your Back!
If you are in need of an attorney, look no further; they have your back! Fast, reliable, and easy to work with!
Shannon Hall
Results better than expected
Chelsea Panzeca was great to work with! She responded quickly to all of my questions and was very well-prepared to represent me! She sees through all of the extraneous information and focuses on the end result (and helps others do the same). My results were better than expected and Chelsea helped to ease my stress throughout the whole process! I highly recommend her!
Judy Tenhundfeld
The defense attorneys are great!
The defense attorneys are great! They helped me out so much.
Jason Muraca
Amazing Defense Attorneys
Couldn't have asked for a better experience. Amazing defense attorneys.
Dawson Huber
Great people to work with
Great people to work with, loved working with these guys.
Christopher Snider
Exceptional Professionalism
In a challenging period of my life, I came to Bleile & Dawson, and from the first consultation to the successful resolution, they showed exceptional professionalism. The team provided expert guidance every step of the way, and I’m deeply grateful for their support and dedication to my case.
Roman Maiboroda
Adam did a great job
Adam did a great job, sealed my criminal record. Great guy, recommend their service!
Troy King
Highly Recommend
Wonderful people. Give great legal advice. Mr. Bleile and his staff are wonderful and will do their best for you. Highly recommend.
Jay Karle
Absolutely the best in the business
Absolutely the best in the business, for all your legal needs. I've had a couple of short conversations, was given advice that solved my issues. Thank you for helping!
Case History: Our client and our client’s ex shared custody of their children. While picking the children up from the ...
Not GuiltyAggravated Menacing
Case History: It was alleged our client threatened another person with a gun. The accuser was at our client’s friend’s ...
All Charges DismissedAlcohol Intoxication in a Public Place
Case History: Our client was a passenger in a vehicle. The police performed a traffic stop on the vehicle in front of ...
All Charges Dismissed/Record ExpungedAlcohol Intoxication in a Public Place/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Case History: Our client was unknowingly the victim of identity theft. Our client decided to purchase a firearm, but the ...
Case DismissedAssault
Case History: Our client was driving with a friend on the highway. They began arguing over directions and which exit to ...
Not GuiltyAssault
Case History: Our client, the father of a child, was accused of assault by his child's maternal grandfather, for a ...
Case DismissedAggravated Menacing
Case History: Our client and our client’s ex shared custody of their children. While picking the children up from the ex’s house, the ex’s significant other began a verbal altercation with our client. Our client did not engage with the significant other and left the premises almost immediately. The significant other then called the police alleging our client threatened harm.
Our Defense: Our firm quickly set the case for trial since there was no evidence our client committed any wrongdoing. The State of Ohio subpoenaed the accuser, but failed to subpoena the officers who took the report. During our investigation of the matter, we spoke to the officers and pointed out the accuser’s history of making false complaints. The officers agreed the accuser was likely fabricating these allegations as well. We subpoenaed the officers to ensure sure they were present at trial since the State did not do so. On the day of trial, the officers and our firm were ready to proceed, however, the accuser never showed. We argued for the case to be dismissed since the accuser was personally served, yet failed to appear. The Judge agreed and dismissed the case against our client.
Not GuiltyAggravated Menacing
Case History: It was alleged our client threatened another person with a gun. The accuser was at our client’s friend’s home. The person was irate and demanding money from our client’s friend for something related to car repairs. The accuser threatened our client’s friend and the friend’s family. Our client arrived at the home to pick the friend up for work. Our client walked up to the door of the home and told the accuser to go away and leave everyone alone. Our client is a person of large stature and upon our client’s request, the accuser decided leave and proceeded to drive away. However, the accuser later called the police and claimed to be threatened with a gun by our client.
Our Defense: We had three witnesses testify the accuser was hysterical and out of control. The accuser was not only screaming obscenities, but the accuser was also kicking our client’s friend’s front door. The witnesses testified our client took control of the situation through a demeanor that was stern but calm when our client requested the accuser leave. All three testified our client did not have a gun and never showed a gun. Our client was wearing gym shorts and a tee shirt. Further, our client was headed to work and it was not reasonable for our client to have a gun at the time. On cross examination, the accuser’s credibility was destroyed. There were numerous inconsistencies in the accuser’s testimony. The accuser admitted to calling family members who were supposed to be on their way to handle the dispute (implying a threat). However, the accuser’s testimony on the witness stand regarding the gun was substantially different than the 911 recording. The judge determined the accuser was not credible and found our client Not Guilty.
All Charges DismissedAlcohol Intoxication in a Public Place
Case History: Our client was a passenger in a vehicle. The police performed a traffic
stop on the vehicle in front of the driver’s residence. The driver
was charged with DUI and our client was charged with alcohol intoxication
in a public place. Our client had absolutely no criminal history and any
conviction would jeopardize our client’s employment.
Our Defense: We immediately began to attack the validity of the charges and by doing
so discovered flaws in the Commonwealth’s case. Our client was not
endangering anyone nor was our client unruly in any manner. In fact, our
client’s behavior did not constitute a crime. Further, the Commonwealth
had no way of proving our client was even under the influence of alcohol
at the time because there were not any alcohol or sobriety tests performed
during the stop. When we presented the facts of our case to the prosecutor,
including the fact that our client was not in a public place, but instead
in the driveway of a residence at the time of the stop, the prosecutor
was forced to concede. Not only was the case dismissed, but our client
continues to have an unblemished record.
All Charges Dismissed/Record ExpungedAlcohol Intoxication in a Public Place/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Case History: Our client was unknowingly the victim of identity theft. Our client decided
to purchase a firearm, but the application was denied because our client
was listed as a fugitive with an open warrant for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Our client had absolutely no idea this charge existed and upon further
investigation our client discovered another charge for Alcohol Intoxication
in a Public Place in which there was already a conviction. Court records
showed our client plead guilty to the Alcohol Intoxication charge a few
years prior and was thus convicted of a misdemeanor. Our client was extremely
upset as our client had an unblemished record, until these charges randomly appeared.
Our Defense: We immediately conducted our own private investigation and soon discovered
an acquaintance used our client’s personal identifying information
on several occasions. This acquaintance was in and out of the criminal
justice system and our client was attempting to help the person get back
on the right track in life. Unfortunately the person took advantage of
our client’s kindness. The acquaintance plead guilty to the Alcohol
Intoxication charge under the guise of our client after being arrested
and then paid the court costs and fines without our client ever knowing.
With the Possession of Drug Paraphernalia charge, the acquaintance failed
to appear at court after providing our client’s information and
thus caused a warrant to be issued for our client. Once we gathered all
information we contacted the county prosecutor and advocated on our client’s
behalf, including providing alibis as well as information on the person
who stole our client’s identity. After numerous meetings with the
prosecutor and the judge, all charges against our client were dismissed,
the prior conviction was vacated, and both cases were completely expunged
from our client’s record. After a nerve-racking and stressful ordeal,
our client’s life was restored to normal. To date, our client continues
to have an unblemished record and is now able to possess a firearm as
originally planned.
Case DismissedAssault
Case History: Our client was driving with a friend on the highway. They began arguing
over directions and which exit to take. Our client was the driver and
the friend began hitting our client in the arm to force our client to
exit the highway and proceed where the friend directed. Our client did
exit the highway and then told the friend to get out of the vehicle as
our client was not happy with getting hit in the arm several times. The
friend exited the vehicle and then called the police to report an assault.
Our Defense: We knew the allegations were ridiculous and our client was not receiving
fair treatment from the start. Our client was the driver and was doing
a favor by dropping the friend off at another destination. Our client
was unfamiliar with the exact location, which somehow upset the friend
and initiated the verbal altercation. When the friend began hitting our
client, it caused our client to swerve, so our client agreed to exit as
the friend directed and then told the friend to get out and walk the remainder
of the way. We explained this set of facts to the prosecutor. After some
persuasion, the prosecutor agreed with our set of facts and agreed to
dismiss the case.
Not GuiltyAssault
Case History: Our client, the father of a child, was accused of assault by his child's maternal grandfather, for a dispute during an exchange of the child between parents.
Our Defense: We contended these allegations were simply a ploy to gain custody by one parent. The testimony of the accusing parent and grandparent were suspect and we argued this to the court. Further, the State was unable to prove any injuries to the alleged victim. In the end, our client was found not guilty at trial.
Why Choose Bleile & Dawson
At Bleile & Dawson, we deliver decisive criminal defense services in Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and the surrounding areas. With over five decades of combined experience, our team is committed to protecting the rights and futures of our clients with strategic and proactive representation. Schedule a confidential consultation to explore your legal options with us.
Why Choose Us:
Comprehensive pre-arrest representation
Expert negotiation with prosecutors
Decades of combined legal experience
Dedicated defense in complex cases like sex crime allegations
Client-focused, strategic counsel and advocacy
Proactive Pre-Arrest Representation
Prevent charges before they happen for a cleaner record.
Over Five Decades of Experience
Leverage our extensive legal expertise for your defense.
Strong Relationships with Prosecutors
We negotiate to reduce penalties or dismiss charges.
Specialized in Sensitive Cases
Nuanced approach for cases like sex crime allegations.
Meet Our Expert Team at Bleile & Dawson
At Bleile & Dawson, we provide robust criminal defense services spanning Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and the surrounding areas. With a focus on protecting clients' rights, we leverage over fifty years of collective legal experience to deliver strategic counsel and support. Our proactive approach, particularly in pre-arrest representation, helps clients navigate the complexities of the legal system and work towards favorable outcomes. Known for our deep understanding of sensitive cases, we specialize in sex crime defense, ensuring that every client receives personalized and thorough representation. Our strong relationships with local prosecutors enable us to negotiate effectively on behalf of our clients. We are committed to acting swiftly and decisively, offering confidential consultations to explore options and build solid defense strategies. Trust Bleile & Dawson for dedicated advocacy and protection of your future.
We handle a wide range of criminal cases, including DUI, drug offenses, assault, theft, white-collar crimes, and more. Our team has experience in both misdemeanor and felony cases, providing tailored defense strategies for each unique situation.
Can I represent myself in court?
While you have the right to represent yourself, it is not advisable. Criminal defense is complex and having a skilled attorney increases your chances of a favorable outcome. An experienced defense attorney understands the legal system, can negotiate on your behalf, and will work to protect your rights.
When should I contact a defense attorney?
Contact a defense attorney as soon as you are aware of an investigation or charges against you. The earlier an attorney is involved, the better they can prepare your defense. Early involvement also helps protect your rights during investigations and hearings.
What are my rights if I am arrested?
If you are arrested, you have the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney. It is important to clearly state your desire for legal counsel and to refrain from answering questions without an attorney present. These rights are designed to protect you during legal proceedings.
