Dayton Criminal Defense Lawyers
Put a Team of Former Prosecutors on Your Side
Being charged with a crime can put your freedom, your reputation, and your future at risk. The right defense team makes a real difference in how your case turns out.
Patituce & Associates defends criminal cases in Dayton, Montgomery County, and across Ohio. Our approach is strategic and built for trial.
Several of our attorneys were prosecutors before they joined the firm. That background shows in how we defend a case: we know how the State builds its evidence, and we test that evidence early, before a plea offer is on the table.
When you choose Patituce & Associates, you’re backed by:
- One of just eight board-certified criminal trial specialists in Ohio
- A team with experience across 20,000+ criminal cases and 400+ trials
- Former prosecutors who can bring important insight to your defense
- A firm with national recognition, featured on ESPN, CNN, NBC, and more
- A reputation for client trust, reflected in hundreds of 5-star reviews
Whether you are facing a DUI/OVI, drug charge, or serious felony offense, you can count on us for clear guidance, experienced advocacy, and a team that’s ready to fight for you.
If you’ve been charged with a crime in the Dayton area, Patituce & Associates can help protect your rights and take control of what comes next. Call us today at (440) 771-1175 for a free consultation. We’re available 24/7.
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Saved My Career
“I made a mistake that nearly cost me my career, as an engineer I regret that.”- Raheem S. -
Found Something Wrong With The Machine
“...my breath test that was closer to .300 than .200 was thrown out because he found something wrong with the machine, and the prosecutor offered me a non-dui ticket.”- Robert K -
Pled Down To Physical Control
“She guided me through my OVI case with confidence and made sure I understood every step of the process. Thanks to her hard work and experience, my case was ultimately pled down to physical control, which made a huge difference for my future.”- Theresa H.
Types of Cases We Handle in Dayton
Our Dayton criminal defense lawyers take on cases including:
- Arson
- Assault, including aggravated assault and vehicular assault
- Domestic violence
- Drug crimes, including possession, trafficking, and distribution offenses
- Federal offenses including drug, fraud, and conspiracy cases
- Homicide, including murder, aggravated murder, and voluntary manslaughter
- Juvenile crimes
- OVI (DUI) for offenses alleging you were operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Sex crimes, including rape, sexual abuse, and child pornography
- Theft offenses, including theft from businesses
- Weapons charges
- Civil protection order cases, including defense against a protection order filed against you
- White-collar crimes, including wire fraud, mail fraud, tax evasion, and embezzlement
Patituce & Associates can help protect your rights and take control of what comes next. Call us today at (440) 771-1175 for a free consultation with our Dayton criminal defense lawyers. We’re available 24/7.
FAQs About Dayton Criminal Defense
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Yes. Call (440) 771-1175 or use the contact form on this page for a free consultation. Our team is available 24/7.
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Yes. Our Dayton office is at 28 N Wilkinson Street, and we defend clients throughout Dayton and Montgomery County, along with the other counties listed above.
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Yes. If the police contact you about a crime, we can take steps right away to protect your rights, including handling police interrogations for you.
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Yes. Our criminal defense lawyers have taken over 400 jury trials, and we are prepared to go to trial when that serves the client.
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Yes. We handle federal offenses, including drug, fraud, and conspiracy cases. Learn about federal crime defense.
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No. We give an honest assessment of any plea offer and explain whether accepting it would be in your best interest. We will not tell you to take a deal to make our job easier.