Atty. James Thomas Manken

Atty. James Thomas Manken

James Thomas Manken is a lawyer practicing administrative law/regulatory law, education & school law, general practice and 3 other areas of law. James has been licensed for 32 years.

Columbus Columbus 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About James Thomas Manken at a glance

James Thomas Manken is a criminal defense, tax, education, and government attorney based in Columbus, Ohio. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1994). Serands clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • James Thomas Manken is a lawyer practicing administrative law/regulatory law, education & school law, general practice and 3 other areas of law
  • James has been licensed for 32 years
  • James practices in Columbus, OH

Practice Areas Explained

James Thomas Manken's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Thomas Manken handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

James Thomas Manken is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Columbus are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is James Thomas Manken's law office located?
James Thomas Manken's law practice is located in Columbus, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Thomas Manken handle?
James Thomas Manken focuses on criminal defense, tax, education, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has James Thomas Manken practiced law?
James Thomas Manken has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
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Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1994

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