Tad Brittingham, criminal defense attorney, with over 16 years in practice solely focused on defense. Tad started his career in criminal defense in the public defender's office and now operates his own practice exclusively to this area of the law. The Law Offices of Steven R. Adams, only takes cases in the criminal defense area, focusing our strength and skills by zoning in on this side of the law.
Mr. Brittingham is no stranger to the court room. Tad has litigated hundreds of felony and misdemeanor cases. OVI/DUI, domestic violence, drug crimes, drug possession, sex crimes, violent crimes, theft, white collar, murder, assault, are just some of the areas Mr. Brittingham will advocate for his clients.
He has lectured for other colleagues in his field, including Marijuana and OVI Laws, 3 Stages in OVI Convictions and Apprehension, Professional Responsibility & General Principles of Criminal Law, Commonly Needed Tips in OVI Defense, and Use of Lexis Nexis in Legal Research just to name a few.
Tad has been recognized by his peers and clients by receiving the following awards: AVVO Client Choice Award, Super Lawyers and 2024 NACDA Nationally Ranked Top Ten Attorney Award. This award is significant to us because it is based on prestigious recognition bestowed upon legal professionals who have demonstrated excellence in criminal defense.
Since The Law Offices of Steven R. Adams is dedicated first to the needs of our clients we help, receiving these awards means that Tad isn't just about legal expertise-it's also a testament to his firm's core values.
As a DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney Tad is unwavering to defending people across the greater Cincinnati metropolitan area, Butler County, Warren County, Adams County, Clinton County and more- who are facing state criminal charges.
If you have been arrested or are awaiting a court date, contact Attorney Tad Brittingham today for a case evaluation and to see what Tad can do for you or your loved ones.
- University of Dayton School of Law
- J.D. (2008)
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- Hanover College
- B.A. (2005) | Sociology
- Activities: Football and Track
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- Owner Partner
- The Law Offices of Steven R. Adams, LLC
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- Public Defender
- Hamilton County Public Defenders Office
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- Legal Research
- Lexis Nexis
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- Montgomery County Public Defenders Office
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- HGN: Seeing is Believing, Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Marijuana and OVIs, Cincinnati Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Evidence for Breakfast, Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- OVI 101, Law Office of Steven R. Adams seminar for Hamilton County Public Defender new hires
- Out of State Convictions Bring in State Problems, Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Certified in the administration of Standardized Field Sobriety Test
- NHTSA Student Course
- 2024 NACDA Nationally Ranked Top Ten Attorney Award
- National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
- This award is significant to us because it is based on prestigious recognition bestowed upon exceptional legal professionals who have demonstrated excellence in criminal defense. Since the Law Offices of Steven R. Adams is dedicated first and foremost to the needs of the people we help, receiving this award means that Tad isn't just about legal expertise—it's a testament to our firm's core values.
- Rising Stars
- Super Lawyers
- Client Choice Award
- Avvo
- State Bar of Ohio
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- Ohio
- Supreme Court of Ohio Office of Attorney Services
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Free Consultation
Tad Brittingham offers free phone case consultations. Why is this important? At the Law Offices of Steven R. Adams, we feel it is very important that a potential client is fully aware of what to expect when it comes to their case. We want you to feel comfortable with the attorney you choose. A phone call can save you time before scheduling a meeting with an attorney. We want to go over your case with to let you know your options before any legal fees are paid. We want you to feel 100% comfortable with the decision to hire our firm and make sure your questioned are answered. - Credit Cards Accepted
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We offer payment plans with a third party vendor. You apply for credit through Affirm and they pay us on your behalf. A lot of times Affirm offers a zero percent interest for a limited time.
- DUI & DWI
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
- White Collar Crime
- Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
- English
- Q. What are the waiting periods for expungement in Ohio for minor misdemeanor?
- A: The waiting period for expungement of a minor misdemeanor conviction is 6 months per ORC 2953.32(B)(1)(a)(v) .
What should I do if charged with domestic violence?
Domestic violence is a disturbing and very troubling charge it's troubling for the purported victim and it's troubling for the person accused the person accused of committing domestic violence is still presumed innocent that's what we have in this country we have a presumption of innocence.
How does a DUI affect employment background checks?
How does a DUI affect employment background checks? There are many companies that run employment background checks it's very difficult for any lawyer at The Law Offices of Steven R. Adams to tell you exactly how that's going to affect your background check what we can tell you is, it's certainly better to have a non conviction for example an acquittal or a reduced charge on your record than it is to have an OVI