Columbus, Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney Joseph Edwards has more than three decades of criminal law experience. Attorney Edwards has represented defendants in state & Federal criminal cases ranging from murder and internet sex crimes to felony drug cases, RICO, and conspiracy charges. With an unprecedented commitment to providing the best legal defense for his clients, Joe cares deeply about achieving the most favorable possible outcome for the clients he serves.
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With an unprecedented commitment to providing the best legal defense for his clients, my firm cares deeply about achieving the most favorable outcome for the clients we serve.
Joe has a reputation for communicating directly with his clients, assessing the case, and working hard to tip the scales of justice toward the best client outcome in every case he takes.
Experienced Federal Defense Attorney serving Northern & Southern Federal Districts of Ohio.
Former Prosecutor & Experienced Criminal Defense Lawyer in Columbus Serving Throughout Ohio.
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From his Columbus, Ohio criminal and federal law office, attorney Joe Edwards handles criminal cases throughout the state of Ohio, while practicing primarily in Central Ohio, including Franklin, Delaware, Madison, Licking, Pickaway, Ross, Fairfield and Muskingum counties. Additionally, Joe practices as a Federal defense attorney throughout the Sixth Circuit, focusing mainly in the Northern and Southern Federal Districts of Ohio.
W. Joseph Edwards, Attorney at Law
Joe began his legal career as an Assistant Attorney General in the federal litigation section under Ohio Attorney General Celebrezze, then worked as an Assistant Prosecutor for the Franklin County Prosecutor’s office.
Since 1990, Attorney Edwards has operated his criminal defense in Columbus, Ohio helping clients at the state and federal levels. His extensive experience as a criminal defense attorney, combined with his previous prosecutorial experience provides a unique perspective along with the requisite skill set, whether it proceeds to a high stakes jury trial or to deliver favorable, results-driven negotiations.