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James Richard Hartke

3.8
4 reviews

917 Main St., Ste. 400, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Criminal Defense, Family Law/Domestic Relations and Personal Injury and Product Liability

About James Richard Hartke

James Richard Hartke is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, family law/domestic relations, personal injury and product liability. James received a B.A. degree from Xavier University in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years. James practices at James R. Hartke in Cincinnati, OH.

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Value for Money
3.5
Family Law
Posted by Chris
February 05, 2026
Hired Attorney

Worked with Jim (James) for a few years on my divorce case, went from no time to half the time joint custody with the 3 kids in no time. Jim was there when needed most for things like suprise attack child service and police calls. Jim didn't have to do any of that. He was with me through the negotiations with the other lawyers and even after our final court day. I kept Jim retained even after in case of flare ups. I would consider Jim not just a lawyer but a dear friend. Jim is mainly located by the Hamilton County Court House, but he can travel to neighboring counties for cases, Butler, Clermont etc...

 
General Practice
Posted by anonymous
April 28, 2012
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Very professional.

Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
October 23, 2010
Hired Attorney

Very ethical and trustworthy. I didn't realize that I would be expected to put together large amounts of paperwork; rather, I assumed his legal assistants would do that task. I feel that he takes a personal interest in his clients.

Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
May 31, 2019
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From: Christopher Cody Hartke son of James hartke.. let me just say I like Joe biden 10 times more than I like my father.

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Areas of Law

  • Other 3
    • Criminal Defense
    • Family Law/Domestic Relations
    • Personal Injury and Product Liability

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    James R. Hartke

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1973, Ohio
    Memberships
    Cincinnati Bar Association.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Cincinnati
    Class of 1973
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Xavier University
    Class of 1970
    B.A.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1948
    Cincinnati, Ohio, July 5, 1948

James Richard Hartke

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3.8
4 reviews

917 Main St., Ste. 400Cincinnati, OH 45202U.S.A.

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