Atty. John Reed Allen

Atty. John Reed Allen

John Reed Allen is a lawyer practicing banking, criminal, estate planning and 2 other areas of law. John has been licensed for 58 years.

Zanesville Zanesville 58 Years Experience 58 year

Profile Summary

About John Reed Allen at a glance

John Reed Allen is a trusts, probate, criminal defense, estate planning, and business attorney based in Zanesville, Ohio. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1968). Serves clients in Zanesville, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Reed Allen is a lawyer practicing banking, criminal, estate planning and 2 other areas of law
  • John has been licensed for 58 years
  • John practices in Zanesville, OH

Practice Areas Explained

John Reed Allen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Reed Allen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

John Reed Allen is one of 94,411 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Ohio →

Probate

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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.

John Reed Allen is one of 190,900 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Ohio →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

John Reed Allen is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Ohio →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John Reed Allen is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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 Zanesville 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Reed Allen

Where is John Reed Allen's law office located?
John Reed Allen's law practice is located in Zanesville, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Reed Allen handle?
John Reed Allen focuses on trusts, probate, criminal defense, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has John Reed Allen practiced law?
John Reed Allen has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
How can I contact John Reed Allen for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1968

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