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Your Trusted Criminal Defense Team in Ohio
At Moermond & Mulligan, we bring over five decades of combined legal experience to the defense of individuals facing criminal charges in Ohio. Our attorneys, including Board-Certified Criminal Law Specialist L. Patrick Mulligan and National Trial Lawyer Top 40 Under 40 honoree Brad Moermond, leverage their former prosecutorial experience to anticipate and counter prosecution strategies in both state and federal courts. Since 1994, we have built a reputation for aggressive representation in cases ranging from DUIs to federal crimes, securing dismissals, not-guilty verdicts, and reduced sentences.Our approach combines insider knowledge of the criminal justice system with personalized advocacy, ensuring clients receive strategic defense tailored to their unique circumstances. With offices in Cincinnati and Dayton, we serve clients across Hamilton, Montgomery, and surrounding counties, prioritizing transparency, client communication, and results-driven legal strategies.
Services
OVI/DUI Defense
Drug Crimes
Federal Crimes
Sex Crimes
Weapons Crimes
Juvenile Crimes
Probation Violations
Traffic Offenses
Financial Crimes
Violent Crimes
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- Board-Certified Criminal Law Specialists
- Representation in State & Federal Courts
- Former Prosecutors with Insider Knowledge
- Offices in Cincinnati & Dayton
- Proven Track Record of Dismissals & Acquittals
Associations and certifications
- National Board of Trial Advocacy
What people say
Fear melts away
Best of the best
Godsend for me
Top notch law firm
Fights hard for you
Services
OVI/DUI Defense
Our OVI/DUI defense focuses on challenging evidence, procedural errors, and field sobriety test validity. With former prosecutorial insight, we develop strategies to reduce penalties or secure dismissals for first-time and repeat offenses. Clients benefit from our deep understanding of Ohio's DUI laws and courtroom experience.
Federal Crimes
We defend clients against federal charges including drug conspiracies, weapons violations, and immigration offenses. Our team challenges evidence admissibility and prosecutorial overreach, leveraging experience from both sides of the courtroom. Recent successes include non-deportation plea agreements and reduced sentences for drug trafficking.
Sex Crimes
Our sex crime defense prioritizes protecting clients' futures through evidence suppression and witness credibility challenges. We secure dismissals and prevent sex offender registration by attacking weak prosecution cases. Recent victories include not-guilty verdicts for sexual imposition and child endangering charges.
Weapons Crimes
We defend against weapons under disability charges and illegal possession allegations. Our strategies include challenging unlawful searches and lack of knowledge about weapon classification. A recent case resulted in dismissal of a six-year gun specification by proving the client's lack of awareness about an automatic firearm.
Drug Crimes
Our drug crime defense targets unconstitutional searches and lab errors to exclude evidence. We secure dismissals for possession and trafficking charges through suppression motions. Recent successes include dismissal of first-degree felony meth possession and reduced charges for federal fentanyl distribution.
People
L. Patrick Mulligan
Founder Attorney
Board-certified criminal law specialist with 30+ years experience. Former Montgomery County prosecutor. Recognized for saving clients from prison through dismissals and not-guilty verdicts in complex cases including murder and child endangering trials.
Brad Moermond
Founder Attorney
National Trial Lawyer Top 40 Under 40 honoree. Former prosecutor with success in OVI/DUI and violent crime defense. Known for courtroom victories in high-profile cases, including murder acquittals and felony reductions.
Lindsay Arway
Criminal Defense Lawyer
Dedicated advocate protecting client rights in Ohio courts. Handles complex criminal cases with focus on personalized defense strategies and courtroom preparedness to challenge prosecution evidence effectively.
Eric Buchakjian
Criminal Defense Lawyer
Experienced trial attorney managing all litigation phases. Achieved dismissals through strong pretrial motions and negotiated plea deals minimizing client consequences for various criminal charges.
Questions
When should I hire a criminal defense lawyer?
Immediately after arrest or investigation. Early legal intervention protects rights during police questioning and court proceedings.
What are consequences of a felony conviction in Ohio?
Penalties range from 6 months to life imprisonment with fines up to $20,000. Collateral consequences include employment barriers and firearm restrictions.
How can a former prosecutor help my case?
Provides insider knowledge to anticipate prosecution strategies and develop counterarguments based on firsthand experience with prosecutorial tactics.
Do you handle federal criminal cases?
Yes, we defend federal charges including drug conspiracies, immigration violations, and weapons offenses in courts across Ohio and nationally.
Can DUI charges be reduced or dismissed?
Yes, through evidence suppression, procedural challenges, and negotiation. Recent successes include complete dismissals based on destroyed evidence.
What defense strategies work for sex crime charges?
Challenging eyewitness reliability, attacking forensic evidence, and proving lack of intent to counter registration requirements and prison sentences.
Reviews (4)
Doug Wagner
Oct 15, 2021
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I had an issue with a disorderly conduct charge in the City of Kettering. The lawyers and legal aides were excellent in explaining to me the legal framework and timely receiving documents to downgrade the charges so I could seek help instead of going to jail. Worth every dollar. They made it very easy for me to focus on my mental health by being upfront with me and working on my behalf.
Kevin Kemple
Aug 23, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Beyond effective, excellent representation, knows the business and was able to counsel me in my situation effectively to make the truth known. Cannot recommend enough.
Beyond effective, excellent representation, knows the business and was able to counsel me in my situation effectively to make the truth known. Cannot recommend enough.
Billy Sells
Jun 06, 2021
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I am very happy with this law firm everyone in it is great they get back to you quickly. And they grab bull by horns and don't let go until they get results!!! I knew i had great law firm when they even made after hour phone calls to me and on my case. I would hirer this firm for anything they work hard for there clients!!!
I am very happy with this law firm everyone in it is great they get back to you quickly. And they grab bull by horns and don't let go until they get results!!! I knew i had great law firm when they even made after hour phone calls to me and on my case. I would hirer this firm for anything they work hard for there clients!!!
Shannah Risor
Mar 27, 2021
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Patrick Mulligan and his staff are exemplary! I was facing a very serious case with a potentially lengthy sentence. I had absolutely no criminal history prior to this case and had no idea of what to do or expect. I was beyond scared and was, quite frankly, an emotional wreck from the stress of it all.
Mr. Mulligan gave me HOPE that everything was going to be okay! From my very first meeting with him I felt at ease in his presence because of his demeanor and his level of expertise. Mr. Mulligan kept me informed every step of the way and explained things to me that I didnt understand. I literally
Mr. Mulligan gave me HOPE that everything was going to be okay! From my very first meeting with him I felt at ease in his presence because of his demeanor and his level of expertise. Mr. Mulligan kept me informed every step of the way and explained things to me that I didnt understand. I literally
