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Bowen, Scranton, & Olsen, LLCPartner
Peter J. Scranton
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Peter J. Scranton

3.6
7 reviews

536 South High Street, Columbus, OH 43215

Criminal Defense

About Peter J. Scranton

Peter J. Scranton is a Partner at Bowen, Scranton & Olsen, where he focuses his practice on criminal defense. With more than two decades of experience, Mr. Scranton has represented clients in over 200 jury trials and across 84 of Ohio’s 88 counties, as well as in jurisdictions throughout the country. He began his legal career as a prosecutor with the Columbus City Attorney’s Office, handling cases ranging from OVI to domestic violence and serving three years as the environmental prosecutor addressing animal abuse and neglect. Mr. Scranton is a graduate of The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law and continued to serve the community as counsel for students and faculty at The Ohio State University. He has extensive teaching experience—leading courses at both the university and secondary levels, and presenting at national legal conferences. Actively involved in community service, he commits over 100 hours each year to causes including disaster relief and education. Mr. Scranton is certified in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing and advanced detection by leading safety organizations. His professional affiliations include the American Bar Association, Ohio State Bar Association, and Columbus Bar Association. He has also been recognized among the National Trial Lawyers Top 100.

 

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Criminal Law
Posted by Queen ET Ansel
November 20, 2025
Hired Attorney Peter J. Scranton

⚖️🚽 COURT TRANSCRIPTS — THE STATE VS. PRINCE POTTY 🚽⚖️ “Is it a throne… or a weapon?” The trial of the century unfolds in Barkshire. ⸻ BARKSHIRE SUPREME COURTROOM — DOCKET #777: The Kingdom of Barkshire v. His Royal Flatulence, Prince Joshua aka Prince Potty Charges: • Attempted regicide via toilet seat • Public endangerment with porcelain weaponry • Crimes against bathroom decorum • One count of extreme royal disrespect ⸻ OPENING STATEMENT BY LADY PROSECUTOR PUMPKIN POMERANIA: “Your Honor, this is not just about a toilet seat—it is about intent. The Prince did not merely redecorate. He charged the Queen with the fury of a thousand unflushed betrayals. This act was no accident. It was premeditated porcelain mayhem.” ⸻ DEFENSE ATTORNEY BARK HOLMES (a beagle in a trench coat): “Ladies and gentlepaws, this is all a flush-terpiece of misunderstanding. My client, Prince Joshua, merely wanted to gift the Queen with a hand-crafted ‘throne within a throne.’ It was a metaphor for

 
Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
September 28, 2020
Hired Attorney Peter J. Scranton

Working with Mr. Scranton was extremely easy. He was very knowledgeable and available. He went above and beyond the duties of a lawyer. He answered any and every question I had. He was punctual. He also provided a win that I do not think would have been possible with any other lawyer. I would defiently recommend him, because of him I have freedom today.

 
Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
May 21, 2024
Hired Attorney Peter J. Scranton

Steer clear! He does not even formulate a defense strategy. Sells his pro bono cases out to a flawed system. Collects the money and walks away. How does he sleep at night? When questioned he stuttered and lied. Not an attorney you want if you want justice.

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  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2006, Ohio
    United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
    United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
    United States Supreme Court
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law
    Class of 2006
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Eastern Michigan University
    Class of 2003
    B.A.

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    Peter J. Scranton was admitted in 2006 to the State of Ohio.
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    Peter J. Scranton attended The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law.

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