Atty. Steve Kilburn

Atty. Steve Kilburn

Steve Kilburn is a Warren County native and aggressive criminal defense attorney focused on protecting clients across Southwest Ohio. A magna cum laude graduate of Eastern Kentucky University and alumnus of University of Dayton School of Law, he clerked for Judge Michael Powell before entering practice.

Lebanon Lebanon 13 yrs experience 13 year
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Profile Summary

About Steve Kilburn at a glance

Steve Kilburn is an Attorney based in Lebanon, Ohio, practicing at Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, car accidents, drug crimes, medical malpractice, and wrongful death. Admitted to practice in Ohio (2013) and U.S. Federal Court (2014). Educated at Eastern Kentucky University (BA Dayton, 2010). Serands clients in Lebanon, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Steve Kilburn is a Warren County native and aggressive criminal defense attorney focused on protecting clients across Southwest Ohio
  • A magna cum laude graduate of Eastern Kentucky University and alumnus of University of Dayton School of Law, he clerked for Judge Michael Powell before entering practice
  • Since joining Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima, Steve has built a strong record defending clients in criminal, traffic, and juvenile cases
  • He has secured favorable outcomes in matters ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies, including preventing charges, reducing penalties, and winning not guilty verdicts at trial
  • Steve prepares every case aggressively, challenges the government’s assumptions, and fights to protect his clients’ rights, record, and future

Practice Areas Explained

Steve Kilburn's Areas of Practice

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

DUI / DWI Defense

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Car Accidents

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Drug Crimes

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Medical Malpractice

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Wrongful Death

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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 Lebanon 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Steve Kilburn

Where is Steve Kilburn's law office located?
Steve Kilburn's law practice is located in Lebanon, Ohio. The firm is Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Steve Kilburn handle?
Steve Kilburn focuses on dui/dwi, car accidents, drug crimes, medical malpractice, wrongful death. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Steve Kilburn practiced law?
Steve Kilburn has 13+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2013.
Where did Steve Kilburn go to law school?
Steve Kilburn earned their education at (BA Dayton, 2010).
How can I contact Steve Kilburn for a consultation?
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Education

BA Dayton
Eastern Kentucky University
- 2010

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 2013
U.S. Federal Court
Admitted: 2014

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