Michael K. Allen - Lebanon, OH
Attorney at Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima
Criminal Law Lawyers in Lebanon, OH
12 East Warren Street Lebanon, OH 45036
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Lebanon Criminal Law Lawyer
Updated: 04/22/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Law
- DUI/DWI/OUI
- White Collar Crimes
- Juvenile Crimes
- Civil and Business Litigation
Attorney Information
Overview
Mike Allen, like a lot of west side guys from his era, joined the Cincinnati Police Department upon graduation from Elder High School.
As a police officer, Mike enjoyed going to court and that’s when he decided he wanted to go to law school and become a prosecutor. He attended the Ohio Northern University College of Law in the thriving metropolis of Ada, Ohio.
Upon graduation from law school, he served as an Assistant Preble County Prosecutor, an Assistant City of Cincinnati Prosecutor and an Assistant Hamilton County Prosecutor.
He was appointed to the Hamilton County Municipal Court by Governor George Voinovich in 1992, and he was elected to that position in 1998. Mike was bitten by the political bug and he left the bench in 1996 to become Chairman of the Hamilton County Republican Party. Upon the election of Joe Deters as Ohio State Treasurer in January of 1999, Mike was appointed Hamilton County Prosecuting Attorney by the Hamilton County Republican Central Committee. He ran unopposed for that position in 2000 and served as Hamilton County Prosecuting Attorney until his term expired in 2004.
In 2006, Mike formed Michael K. Allen & Associates, a law firm specializing in criminal defense.
Since February 2016 he has served as the host of the popular Saturday Mid-Day radio show on 700 WLW. He is also the Chief Legal Analyst for Fox 19 in Cincinnati.
Mike’s son, Michael Jr. is also a criminal defense attorney. Mike’s daughter, Cora, serves as a Captain in the United States Army Judge Advocate General Corps. She is currently stationed in Australia.
Mike is an avid Reds fan and he enjoys spending time with family and friends. He also enjoys collecting and cruising in classic cars. He currently is the owner of a 1969 Chrysler 300 Convertible with a 440 TNT engine and from time to time likes to go fast!
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Top Rated Judge Cincinnati Magazine, 1993 – Present
- Criminal Justice Symposium Bosnia-Herzegovina, 2002
Education
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Legal Education
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Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law,
Ada,
Ohio, 1983
J.D.
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Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law,
Ada,
Ohio, 1983
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Non Legal Education
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University of Cincinnati,
Cincinnati,
Ohio, 1980
B.A.
Major: Criminal Justice -
University of Cincinnati,
Cincinnati,
Ohio, 1977
A.S.
Major: Law Enforcement
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University of Cincinnati,
Cincinnati,
Ohio, 1980
Current Employment Position(s)
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Managing Partner
Past Positions
- Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office, Prosecuting Attorney, 1998 - 2005
- Hamilton County Municipal Court, Judge, 1993 - 1996
- Dinsmore & Shohl, Of Counsel, 1996 - 1999
- Cincinnati Police Department, Police Recruit/Police Officer, 1980
- University of Cincinnati, Police Officer, 1978 - 1980
- Cincinnati Police Department, Police Cadet, 1974 - 1976
- Army Reserve, Judge Advocate General’s Corps, Captain, 1987 - 1997
Pro Bono Activities
- Prevent Blindness Ohio Board of Trustees, 2012 - Present
- Talbert House Advisory Board, 2009 - Present
- Pro Kids, Board of Trustees, 1995 - 1996
- University of Cincinnati Board of Trustees, 1999 - 2003
Representative Clients
Rumpke, Inc.
Representative Cases
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State of Ohio v. Harper
- Citation: 72 Ohio Misc. 2d 47; 655 N.E.2d 839; LEXIS 69
- Court: Ohio Misc.
- Year: 1995
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State of Ohio v. Weinstein, No. C 94 CRB 17837
- Citation: 69 Ohio Misc. 2d 33; 649 N.E.2d 936; LEXIS 9
- Court: Ohio Misc.
- Year: 1995
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Great American Insurance Company et al. v. Four Seasons Marina Inc., No. 94 CV 04917
- Citation: 67 Ohio Misc. 2d 43; 644 N.E.2d 753; LEXIS 61
- Court: Ohio Misc.
- Year: 1994
Published Works
Articles
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ReEntry: Fighting Crime Through Public Safety & Cost Effectiveness, Journal of Community Corrections, Volume XVI, Winter, Number 2, 2006
Bar Admissions
- Ohio, 1984
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio, 1986
Other Affiliations
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Cincinnati Bar Association
- Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Greater Cincinnati Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association
Reviews
Highlights
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5.0 Value
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5.0 Quality of Service
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5.0 Professional Competence
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Hired Attorney 2013-2089Best lawyer for child custody cases and criminal cases including credit card fraud charges and child support fraud
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Contact
12 East Warren Street
Lebanon, OH 45036
Fax: 513-934-2201
Email: Send a message
Hours: Mon - Fri:7AM - 10PM, Sat - Sun:7AM - 5PM
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