
James Shields Sweeney
Founder and Managing MemberatJames Sweeney Law, LLC
Powell, OH
Practicing appellate in Powell since 2010.
- 16+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 2 client reviews
- 1
- Bar admission
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James Shields Sweeney is a founder and managing member based in Powell, OH. The practice focuses on Appellate, Car Accidents, and Criminal Defense. James has over 16 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at James Sweeney Law, LLC. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 client reviews.
- Based in
- Powell, OH
- Experience
- over 16 years
- Known for
- Appellate · Car Accidents · Criminal Defense
- Handles Appellate, Car Accidents, and Criminal Defense matters from Powell, OH.
- Over 16 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About James Shields Sweeney: James Shields Sweeney is a founder and managing member based in Powell, OH. The practice focuses on Appellate, Car Accidents, and Criminal Defense. James has over 16 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at James Sweeney Law, LLC. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 client reviews.
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Practice focus
James Shields Sweeney represents clients in Powell, Ohio across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Appellate
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Car Accidents
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Criminal Defense
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Divorce
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Drug Crimes
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DUI/DWI
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DV Defense
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Expungement
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Federal Crimes
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General
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Juvenile
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Personal Injury
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Prenup
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Probation
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Sex Crimes
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Theft
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Traffic
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Violent Crimes
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Biography
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
Credentials
Education
Capital University Law School
J.D. Order · 2010
Ohio University
B.A. History · 2003
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
Ohio
2010 · ACTIVE
Affiliations
Professional memberships
Ohio State Bar Association
membership
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Client feedback
What clients say about James Shields Sweeney
5.0
2 client reviews
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What areas of law does James Shields Sweeney practice?
James Shields Sweeney focuses on Appellate, Car Accidents, Criminal Defense, Divorce, and Drug Crimes.
Where is James Shields Sweeney located?
James Shields Sweeney primarily serves clients in Powell, Ohio, with an office at 285 S. Liberty Street.
How experienced is James Shields Sweeney?
James Shields Sweeney has 16 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 2010.
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