Michael K. Allen
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Practice Areas:
- Criminal Law
- DUI/DWI/OUI
- White Collar Crimes
- Juvenile Crimes
- Civil and Business Litigation
Biography
Mike and his firm, Michael K. Allen & Associates, LLC provide services in all areas of criminal defense law in the Southwest Ohio area, including Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, Warren and Preble counties. Michael is a highly skilled litigator with over 40 years of experience in the criminal justice system as a former police officer, assistant prosecutor, judge, elected county prosecutor, published legal author, and, currently, legal analyst for Fox 19 News and 700 WLW radio in Cincinnati. Michael and his firm have established a reputation for providing the most efficient and aggressive legal defense for people charged with crimes.
Education
- Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law, Ada, Ohio
- J.D. - 1983
- University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
- B.A. - 1980
- Major: Criminal Justice
- University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
- A.S. - 1977
- Major: Law Enforcement
Bar Admission
- Ohio, 1984
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio, 1986
Published Works
- ReEntry: Fighting Crime Through Public Safety & Cost Effectiveness, Journal of Community Corrections, Volume XVI, Winter, Number 2, 2006
Representative Cases
- State of Ohio v. Harper, 72 Ohio Misc. 2d 47; 655 N.E.2d 839; LEXIS 69, 1995, Ohio Misc.
- State of Ohio v. Weinstein, No. C 94 CRB 17837, 69 Ohio Misc. 2d 33; 649 N.E.2d 936; LEXIS 9, 1995, Ohio Misc.
- Great American Insurance Company et al. v. Four Seasons Marina Inc., No. 94 CV 04917, 67 Ohio Misc. 2d 43; 644 N.E.2d 753; LEXIS 61, 1994, Ohio Misc.
Honors
- Top Rated Judge Cincinnati Magazine, 1993 – Present
- Criminal Justice Symposium Bosnia-Herzegovina, 2002
Pro-Bono Activities
- Prevent Blindness Ohio Board of Trustees, 2012 to Present
- Talbert House Advisory Board, 2009 to Present
- Pro Kids, Board of Trustees, 1995 to 1996
- University of Cincinnati Board of Trustees, 1999 to 2003
Representative Clients
- Rumpke, Inc.
Past Positions
- Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office, Prosecuting Attorney, 1998 to 2005
- Hamilton County Municipal Court, Judge, 1993 to 1996
- Dinsmore & Shohl, Of Counsel, 1996 to 1999
- Cincinnati Police Department, Police Recruit/Police Officer, 1980
- University of Cincinnati, Police Officer, 1978 to 1980
- Cincinnati Police Department, Police Cadet, 1974 to 1976
- Army Reserve, Judge Advocate General’s Corps, Captain, 1987 to 1997
Professional Associations
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Cincinnati Bar Association
- Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Greater Cincinnati Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association
Current Employment Position
- Managing Partner