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James Sweeney Law, LLCFounder and Managing Member
James Shields Sweeney
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James Shields Sweeney

4.9
28 reviews

285 S. Liberty Street, Powell, OH 43065

Criminal Defense, Traffic Offenses, Appellate Practice and 59 more

About James Shields Sweeney

James S. Sweeney is the founder and managing member of James Sweeney Law, LLC. A native of Central Ohio, James was born in Columbus and grew up in Marysville. Prior to starting his own practice in Columbus, James worked at the Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. While in law school, he also worked at the Reynoldsburg City Attorney’s Office, where he served as a Prosecutor at the Reynoldsburg Mayor’s Court, and also worked at the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. He formerly served as the Village Solicitor of Alexandria, Ohio.

Prior to attending law school, James lived for several years in the Washington, D.C. area where he worked on Capitol Hill for United States Senator John Breaux and interned for Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Member, Ohio State Bar Association

HONORS/AWARDS

Top Lawyers, Columbus C.E.O. Magazine, 2016

Avvo Clients' Choice Award, 2015

Avvo Clients' Choice Award, 2014

Order of the Curia, Legal Honorary Society, 2010

Phi Alpha Theta, Historical Honorary Society, 2001

 

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July 23, 2013
Hired Attorney James Shields Sweeney

Mr.Sweeney was very kind and understanding. He listened to what you had to say and seemed to care. He is an excellent lawyer.

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Areas of Law

  • Appellate Practice
  • Criminal Law 12
    • Misdemeanors
    • Felonies
    • Parole and Probation
    • Sex Crimes
    • Traffic Violations
    • Theft
    • Weapons Charges
    • Homicide
    • Federal Criminal Law
    • Expungements
    • DUI/DWI
    • Juvenile Law
  • Domestic Violence
  • Drivers License Suspension
  • White Collar Crime
  • Family Law 1
    • Premarital Agreements
  • Legal Separation
  • Personal Injury 1
    • Automobile Accidents
  • Other 42
    • Criminal Defense
    • Traffic Offenses
    • Speeding Ticket
    • Criminal Litigation
    • OMVI
    • Drug Offenses
    • Driving Under Suspension
    • OVI
    • Assault and Battery
    • Bribery
    • Burglary
    • Criminal Antitrust
    • Criminal Appeals
    • Criminal Conspiracy
    • Sexual Assault
    • Shoplifting
    • Stalking
    • Vehicular Homicide
    • Wire Fraud
    • Post-Conviction Remedies
    • Search and Seizure
    • Murder
    • Money Laundering
    • Mail Fraud
    • Manslaughter
    • Juvenile Delinquency
    • Juvenile Criminal Law
    • Hit and Run
    • Forgery
    • Driving While Intoxicated
    • Criminal Fraud
    • Embezzlement
    • White Collar Criminal Defense
    • DUI
    • White Collar Fraud
    • Drug Trafficking
    • College Disciplinary Actions
    • Juvenile Dependency
    • Marital Agreements
    • Post Divorce Modification
    • Personal Injury Appeals
    • Plaintiffs Personal Injury

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
    Accepted Credit Cards
    American Express
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    Visa
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Founder and Managing Member
    Firm Name
    James Sweeney Law, LLC
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    State v. Pingle, 2013-Ohio-4876
    State v. Cole, 2014-Ohio-2967
    State v. Huhn, 2014-Ohio-5559
  • Additional Links
    http://www.jslawllc.com https://www.jslawllc.com/attorneys/

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2010, Ohio
    Memberships
    Ohio State Bar Association.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Capital University Law School
    Class of 2010
    J.D.
    Order of the Curia
    Other Education
    Ohio University
    Class of 2003
    B.A.
    History, Phi Alpha Theta

    George Mason University
    Class of 2007
    M.A.
    History
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1981
    Columbus, Ohio

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Founder and Managing Member at James Sweeney Law, LLC
4.9
28 reviews

285 S. Liberty StreetPowell, OH 43065U.S.A.

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  • Monday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday By appointment
  • Sunday By appointment

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    James Shields Sweeney was admitted in 2010 to the State of Ohio.
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    James Shields Sweeney attended Capital University Law School.
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    James Sweeney Law, LLC was established in 2011.

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