James Dearie

James Dearie

Dearie, Fischer & Mathews LLC
  • Criminal Law, DUI & DWI, Juvenile Law ...
  • Georgia, Ohio
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Biography

James A. Dearie has been a practicing attorney since 1993.  He has represented clients in civil, criminal, and traffic cases at all levels of the Ohio court system, including the Ohio Supreme Court.   He is an active member of the Ohio State Bar Association, the Warren County Bar Association, and the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Jim was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia.  In 1990, he graduated with honors from the University of Notre Dame, with a BA in Economics.  In 1993, he graduated with honors from the University of Georgia School of Law.  After graduating law school, Jim served a one-year clerkship with a U.S. District Court Judge in Montgomery, Alabama.  He then served four years in the U.S. Army as a Captain in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Upon leaving the Army in 1999, Jim went into private practice, representing business and individual clients throughout southwestern Ohio.  He currently serves on the executive committee of the Warren County Criminal Justice Board, and has recently served on the respective boards of directors for the Elizabeth’s New Life Center and the Mary, Seat of Wisdom, High School Studies Group, Inc.

Education
University System of Georgia - University of Georgia
J.D. (1993) | Law
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Honors: Cum laude
Activities: Georgia Law Review, editorial board
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University of Notre Dame
B.A. (1990) | Economics
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Honors: Cum laude
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Professional Experience
Partner
Dearie, Fischer & Mathews LLC
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Partner
Dearie, Fischer & Dame LLC
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Partner
Dearie & Fischer LLC
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Sole practitioner
James A. Dearie, Attorney at Law
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Associate
Rittgers & Rittgers
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Associate
Faruki, Gilliam & Ireland
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Captain
United States Army Judge Advocate General Corps
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Publications
Articles & Publications
What Do I Do if My Minor Child is Arrested in Ohio?
Dearie, FIscher & Mathews LLC
What to Do - and Not to Do - When Being Investigated by the Police
Avvo
Jim Dearie answers your legal questions - "Should I Hire a Lawyer?"
Dearie, FIscher & Mathews LLC
Benefits of Using a Mediator
Nearsay
Speaking Engagements
Casey's Law - Help for Families of Addicted Persons, Warren County Criminal Justice Symposium and Resource Fair, Lebanon, OH
Warren County OH Criminal Justice Board
Casey's Law, enacted in Ohio in 2012, is a law designed to help family members get help for loved ones struggling with drug addiction.
What to Expect When You Need a Lawyer, St. Francis de Sales, Lebanon, OH
Knights of Columbus Council 1440 Meeting
Estate Planning and End of Life Legal Issues and Documents, Seniors Meeting, Lebanon, OH
Northside Baptist Church
Discussed Estate Planning mechanisms and End of Life Issues. Presented information on the importance of having a Durable Power of Attorney, Healthcare Proxy, Medical Information Release, and a Living Will.
Awards
Avvo Top Rated Attorney
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Professional Associations
Lebanon City Council
Board Member
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Mary, Seat of Wisdom High School Studies Group
Board Member
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Warren County OH Criminal Justice Board
Member
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Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
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Warren County Bar Association
Member
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Ohio State Bar
Member
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Elizabeth's New Life Center
Board Member
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Georgia
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Ohio
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Fees
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Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Websites & Blogs
Website
Dearie, Fischer & Mathews website
Blog
Lebanon Ohio Legal Blog
Contact & Map
12 E Warren St
Lebanon, OH 45036
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Telephone: (513) 932-5529