We represent both, men and women throughout the greater Cincinnati area in the establishing and negotiating of child support agreements as well as modifying prior child support orders. Our family law attorney team can handle your case from start to finish and make sure that no detail is overlooked. We believe these issues are simply too important to be handled in any other way.
Child Custody and Visitation
Our clients with child custody and visitation issues are loving and caring parents who just want to do what is best for their children. However, simply discussing what is in the best interests of the children can be a contentious and sensitive matter when involving the other parent. We can offer you competent, aggressive, and compassionate representation in all aspects of your child custody and visitation matter.
Adoption
We take pride in offering legal advice and representation in all aspects of immigration law, including business, employment, family, international adoption, employer sanctions, asylum, deportation/exclusion, naturalization and criminal law. Our firm also counsels large, multi-national corporations, small companies, and individuals in matters such as: E visas, L visas, H visas, J waivers, permanent residency issues, national interest waivers, priority worker petitions and PERM applications.
Justin has played a major role in developing our Criminal Law practice, but he did not always want to become an attorney. He earned a degree in Business Administration from Butler University. Following graduation, he discovered that he was interested in his father’s profession and enrolled in the Salmon P. Chase College of Law.
DUI/DWI
In every state a OVI, DUI or DWI is considered a serious crime. If convicted, you can expect significant consequences such as fines, court costs, jail time, loss of work and loss of driving privileges. An OVI, DUI or DWI means driving while intoxicated (alcohol and/or certain drugs), and being intoxicated impairs your ability to safely operate vehicles. Although OVI, DUI and DWI are the most encountered offense in courts, it is often difficult to defend. Over the years DWI laws have become stricter and with fewer exceptions. In addition, devices to test blood alcohol and assess OVI, DUI and DWI have become more sophisticated and more accurate. Our experienced attorneys know how to navigate the legal system. We can help you from the time of your arrest to the end of your hearing or trial and make sure you get the best possible outcome.
Traffic Violations
White Collar Crimes
Many white-collar crimes are felonies and carry lengthy prison sentences. In addition, employers routinely conduct background checks on prospective employees. A felony conviction for fraud, embezzlement or any other white-collar crime makes it nearly impossible for you to get a job upon your release. We use our expertise to create the right strategy and increase your chances for the most optimal outcome.
Theft
Misdemeanors
We currently represent foreign nationals, U.S. citizens, and lawful permanent residents in all types of misdemeanor and felony cases in the states of Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. Our criminal practice extends to both federal and state courts and one of our firm’s lawyers has been recognized as a “Super Lawyer” in the criminal area.
Embezzlement
Drug Crimes
Criminal drug charges are complex so it’s important to seek representation as soon as possible. Drug charges such as delivery or distribution are often prosecuted in federal court and may carry mandatory prison sentences. Even a first-time conviction for simple possession can leave you with expensive fines, prison time and long-term negative consequences on your life. We have an experienced team to walk you through the legal process and help you make educated decisions along the way.
Born in Erie, Pennsylvania, Bill was the first member of his family to attend college. He graduated as an engineer from Penn State University in 1967. After graduation, he came to Cincinnati to work for Procter & Gamble and has been here ever since.
Business Disputes
Although our practice began with immigration, we have developed many other substantial practice areas, such as Criminal, Estate Planning, Business Law, Personal Injury and more.
An employee dispute can interfere with the successful operations of your business. Whether your business or another employee has been accused of wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination or a breach of contract, you want to resolve the dispute quickly and effectively to ensure the continuing and successful operations of your business.
Matthew is a Partner at Bartlett & Weigle. Since 2003, he has been practicing Immigration law, primarily in the areas of asylum, removal proceedings defense, and family-based immigration. He has successfully represented clients from all over the world in a number of complex matters including: the reopening of final orders of deportation; cancellation of removal; asylum; as well as waivers of inadmissibility for previous fraud, criminal issues, and unlawful presence in the United States.
Employment Immigration
Investor Visas
The E-2 Treaty Investor visa allows an individual to enter the United States for the sole purpose of investing in a U.S. company. Employees of a treaty trader investor company may also qualify as E visa holders if duties require special qualifications that are essential to the business or require executive or management skills. The non-immigrant must have the same nationality as the alien employer, and the home country of the non-immigrant must have a treaty with the United States.
Douglas has had a passion for law as long as he can remember, and in 1973, he began law school to turn his passion into a career. He fell in love with the immigration law practice in 1975 when he started working at the Cincinnati Bar Association. As a general practitioner, Douglas worked on criminal, personal injury, and other various types of Federal and State cases. His success within the organization quickly led him to the role of Head of Attorney Referrals.
You’ve worked hard for everything that you’ve earned, and we want to help you protect and preserve it. Regardless of your age, income or acquired assets, it is essential that you take steps to plan for the future and care for your loved ones through estate planning. We can help you navigate the complex process and create a plan that’s right for you.