Atty. William Richard Gallagher
Born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, I am the oldest of 7 kids who was born in the house my father was born in. I have been a criminal defense lawyer since graduatting law school.
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William Richard Gallagher is a Member based in Cincinnati, Ohio, practicing at Law Offices of Arenstein & Gallagher. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, federal crimes, juvenile, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1987) and Ohio U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, U.S. District Court, Southern District of O (1995). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1987) and Illinois Institute of Technology (B.B.A., 1984). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Greater Cincinnati Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Cincinnati, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, I am the oldest of 7 kids who was born in the house my father was born in
- I have been a criminal defense lawyer since graduatting law school
- I am an active sports fan who likes staying in shape, playing sports and attending them
- Included in my interests are the symphony and arts in Cincinnati
- My children are all grown so I try to "give back" by reffing club soccer in our community
- My greatest professional achievemnet is being a founding member of the Ohio Innocence Project which has done so much to improve the justice system in Ohio in addition to freeing 30 people from wrongful convictions in Ohio
- We work with clients to identify their goals and then work hard to help them achieve them
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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 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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