Atty. Jesse E. Knowlden
Jesse Knowlden has a general legal practice with an emphasis in criminal defense and civil litigation. He has successfully represented and defended clients facing a range of charges from minor misdemeanors to murder.
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Jesse E. Knowlden is an Associate based in Cincinnati, Ohio, practicing at Cohen, Todd, Kite & Stanford, LLC. They have 7+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2019. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, wrongful death, personal injury, criminal defense, and business. Admitted to practice in Ohio U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio (2019). Educated at University of Cincinnati College of Law (J.D., 2019) and Pennsylvania State University (B.A., 2013). Active member of Professional Associations •Cincinnati Bar Association •Ohio State Bar Association •Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers •National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers •Member, Armed Citizens' Legal Defense Network, Affiliated Attorney Program. Serves clients in Cincinnati, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jesse Knowlden has a general legal practice with an emphasis in criminal defense and civil litigation
- He has successfully represented and defended clients facing a range of charges from minor misdemeanors to murder
- In the civil context, Jesse has achieved favorable outcomes for his clients in a wide variety of litigation and business matters
- Jesse was a law clerk with Cohen, Todd, Kite & Stanford for two years before becoming an attorney
- In law school, he served as a member of the University of Cincinnati Law Review and had two articles published
- Prior to joining the firm, Jesse served as a fellow with the Ohio Innocence Project where he worked on post-conviction matters for individuals who were convicted of crimes that they did not commit
- Jesse is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, and spending time with his wife, Alison
- Awards • Ohio Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2023 - 2026 • Best Lawyers In America: Ones to Watch
- Criminal Defense - White Collar, 2024 - 2026 • Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch, Criminal Defense, General Practice - 2026 • Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch, Personal Injury Litigation, Plaintiffs - 2026
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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 Cincinnati 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 venue, 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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