James Shields Sweeney

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James Shields Sweeney: Attorney with James Sweeney Law, LLC
Attorney Awards
  • Champion Badge Reviewed
  • Avvo Client Choice
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Biography

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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Areas of Practice (62)

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

University Attended:
Ohio University, B.A., History, Phi Alpha Theta, 2003; George Mason University, M.A., History, 2007
Law School Attended:
Capital University Law School, J.D., Order of the Curia, 2010
Year of First Admission:
2010
Admission:
2010, Ohio
Memberships:
Ohio State Bar Association.
Birth Information:
Columbus, Ohio
Reported Cases:
State v. Pingle, 2013-Ohio-4876; State v. Cole, 2014-Ohio-2967; State v. Huhn, 2014-Ohio-5559
ISLN:
922068899

Payment Information

Fixed Hourly Rates
Available
Credit Cards Accepted
American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Other Information
Free initial consultation, Fixed fees available

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4.9/5.0 (26 reviews)
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5.0/5.0 (2 reviews)
Client Champion

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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Contact Information:

380-800-9731  Phone

614-386-0272  Fax

www.jslawllc.com

www.jslawllc.com/attorneys

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