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Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
Criminal Defense
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• Ohio Super Lawyers 2012
• Ohio Super Lawyers 2011
• Ohio Super Lawyers 2011
Attorney Profile
Steven R. Adams
Steven Adams
Cincinnati
Ohio (OH)
Profile
As the managing partner of the Law Office of Steven R. Adams, located in Cincinnati, Ohio, attorney Steven R. Adams provides strong, aggressive defense for clients faced with DUI charges and other criminal offenses. He is trained in administering the standardized field sobriety tests and in DWI detection through programs with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). He is also a qualified expert witness on standardized field sobriety testing in Hamilton County.
Before opening his private practice in 2000, he worked for eight years as an assistant prosecuting attorney for Hamilton County. Today, he uses his insight and experience to better represent the interests of his clients.
Among his many legal activities, Mr. Adams is a member of the National College for DUI Defense, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Greater Cincinnati Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and the Ohio State and Hamilton County Bar Associations. He also serves on the board for the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Mr. Adams has worked on several political campaigns for judges and other political figures throughout Hamilton County and Ohio. A dedicated athlete, he has participated in the Ironman Triathlon World Championship four times.
Comments:
“Steve Adams is the most respected DUI attorney in Cincinnati. He is excellent.”
These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.
About Steven Adams
Law School: Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase College of Law
Admitted: 1991, Ohio
Professional Webpage: www.notguiltyadams.com/Bio/StevenAdams.html
Honors and Awards:
- Academic All Southeast Conference, 1987
- Recipient, Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity, Most Outstanding Service Award, 1989
- American Jurisprudence Award, Sports Law, 1990
- Ironman Triathlon World Championship, Kona, Hawaii (Top 17% in the World), 1996
- Recipient, Editor's Choice Award from National Library of Poetry for Published Poem, 1996
- Ironman Triathlon World Championship, Kona, Hawaii (Top 32% in the World), 1997
- Ironman Triathlon World Championship, Kona, Hawaii (Top 15% in the World), 1999
- Ironman Triathlon World Championship, Kona, Hawaii (Top 32% in the World), 2002
Special Licenses/Certifications:
- Certified Intoxilyzer 5000 Operator
- Certified BAC DataMaster Operator
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Ohio State Bar Association College, Member
- Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Board Member
- Hamilton County Bar Association
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Greater Cincinnati Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Member
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member
- National College for DUI Defense, Member
- University of Kentucky Swim Team Member and Varsity Letterman
- American Diabetes Association and Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity, 1988
- American Diabetes Association and Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity, 1989
- Nick Vehr's Campaign for Cincinnati City Council, Yard Sign Coordinator, 1991
- U.S. Federal Courts, 1991
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio, 1991
- Ohio, 1991
- Hamilton County Prosecutor, Joseph T. Deters, Yard Sign Coordinator, 1992
- Cincinnati City Councilman, Nick Vehr, Yard Sign Coordinator, 1993
- Congressman Robert J. Portman, Yard Sign Coordinator, 1993
- Campaign to Elect Karla Grady for Judge in Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas, ampaign Manager, 1994
- Steve Tolbert, Sharonville City Councilman, Campaign Manager, 1995
- Judge Karla Grady, Hamilton County Municipal Court, Campaign Manager, 1995
- Springfield Township Trustee, Joe Honerlaw, Campaign Manager, 1996
- Judge Lee H. Hildebrandt, Hamilton County Court of Appeals, Campaign Manager, 1996
- State Treasurer of Ohio, Joseph T. Deters, Southern Ohio Finance Coordinator, 1998
- Kentucky, 2005
Pro bono/Community Service:
- David Peck for Judge, Volunteer, 1990
- Governor George Voinovich, Volunteer, 1990
- Clerk of Courts, Jim Cissell, Volunteer, 1992
- Judge John P. O'Connor, Volunteer, 1992
- Commissioner John Dowlin, Volunteer, 1992
- Sheriff Si Leis, Volunteer, 1992
- Congressman Rob Portman, Volunteer, 1993
- Judge Mike Allen, Volunteer, 1993
- Governor George Voinovich, Volunteer, 1994
- Judge Susan Laker Tolbert, Volunteer, 1998
- Mike Allen, Hamilton County Prosecuting Attorney, Volunteer, 1999
Scholarly Lectures and Writings:
- Traffic and Impaired Driving Law, Lorman Eduation Services, May 21, 2004
- Role of the Expert Witness in DUI, The Law Office of Steven R. Adams, September 17, 2004
- TrafficLaw Practices and Impaired Driving Law Issues in Ohio, Lorman Education Services, June 24, 2005
- Strategies in Handling DWI and DUI Cases in Ohio, Lorman Education Services, August 19, 2005
Representative Clients:
- City of Loveland v. Lisa Mason
- City of Loveland v. Deborah Combs
Educational Background:
- University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri
- University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, B.A., Major: Political Science Minor: Philosophy, Dean's List, Swim Team Spirit Award, 1987
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