Adams County Criminal Defense Attorney

Charged with a crime in Adams County? McCown, Fisher & Cremeans defends felony and misdemeanor cases in the Adams County Court of Common Pleas and the local municipal court — with the same procedural rigor we bring to every courtroom in our nine-county Southern Ohio footprint.

Reviewed by Brian M. Cremeans, Esq. · Updated October 2026

Criminal Defense in Adams County

A rural county west of Scioto; criminal matters here frequently arise along the SR-32 Appalachian Highway corridor between West Union and Peebles.

Adams County sits in the rolling Appalachian foothills along the SR-32 Appalachian Highway west of the Scioto Valley. We defend clients in West Union and throughout the county, including West Union, Peebles, Manchester, Seaman, Winchester, and Cherry Fork. Charges in this part of Southern Ohio commonly arise from traffic stops along the county’s main routes, searches of homes and vehicles, and incidents involving the Adams County Sheriff's Office, local police departments, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

Charges We Defend in Adams County

We handle the full range of felony and misdemeanor charges in Adams County, in both the Common Pleas and municipal courts:

How a Adams County Criminal Case Works

Charging. Misdemeanors are filed in the Adams County Court (Municipal Division); felonies are presented to a Adams County grand jury and indicted into the Adams County Court of Common Pleas in West Union.
Arraignment & bond. We address bond and release conditions early so you can keep working and living your life while the case is pending.
Discovery & investigation. We obtain the reports, body-camera and dash-camera video, lab results, and witness statements, and conduct our own independent investigation.
Suppression. Where the facts support it, we move to suppress evidence obtained through an unlawful stop, search, or interrogation — which can gut the State’s case.
Resolution. We negotiate for dismissal, diversion, or reduction from a position of trial readiness — and try the case to a Adams County jury when that is the right call.

Local Courts & Law Enforcement

Adams County criminal matters move through the Adams County Court of Common Pleas (felonies) and the Adams County Court (Municipal Division) (misdemeanors), with the Adams County Prosecuting Attorney representing the State. Arrests are made by the Adams County Sheriff's Office, municipal police departments, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol. We know these courthouses, the local docket practices, and how cases actually move in Adams County.

Free Adams County Consultation

Call (740) 532-8744 for a free, confidential review of your Adams County charge. Both attorneys take Adams County cases personally, and we respond the same business day in most cases.

Local Court Information

Adams County Courts, Prosecutor & Sheriff

Common Pleas Court

Felony cases & indicted matters.

Adams County Court of Common Pleas
110 West Main Street, West Union, OH 45693
(937) 544-2344

Municipal Court

Misdemeanor & traffic cases.

Adams County Court (Municipal Division)
110 West Main Street, Room 25, West Union, OH 45693
(937) 544-2921

Prosecutor & Sheriff

The State’s case & arresting agency.

Adams County Prosecuting Attorney
110 West Main Street, Room 112, West Union, OH 45693
(937) 544-3600

Adams County Sheriff's Office

Drive from Ironton (HQ): 50 miles. Adams County seat: West Union. County population (2020): 27,477.

Adams County — Common Questions

Adams County Criminal Defense FAQ

Where will my criminal case be heard in Adams County?

It depends on the level of the charge. Felony cases are prosecuted in the Adams County Court of Common Pleas in West Union, while misdemeanors and most traffic offenses are heard in the Adams County Court (Municipal Division). We appear regularly in both courts and handle the case wherever it is filed.

Do you represent clients throughout Adams County, Ohio?

Yes. McCown, Fisher & Cremeans defends clients across all of Adams County — including West Union, Peebles, Manchester, Seaman, Winchester, Cherry Fork, and the surrounding communities. No matter where in the county your charge originates, we can represent you.

How quickly can I reach a Adams County criminal defense lawyer?

Right away. Call (740) 532-8744 for a free, confidential consultation. We respond the same business day in most Adams County matters, and the first 48 hours after an arrest are when an attorney can do the most to protect your rights and your record.

How far is your office from West Union?

Our Ironton headquarters is 50 miles from West Union, and we also have an office in Chesapeake. We routinely travel to the Adams County courts, and we offer virtual appointments and texting (text us at (220) 215-0832) — so distance is never a barrier to representation.

The Short Version.

What this page covers: Adams County, Ohio criminal defense — felony and misdemeanor charges in West Union and surrounding communities (West Union, Peebles, Manchester, Seaman, Winchester, Cherry Fork).

Bottom line: If you have been charged with a crime in Adams County, call (740) 532-8744 before speaking with anyone. The first 48 hours matter most.

Where this comes from: the Adams County Court of Common Pleas, the Adams County Court (Municipal Division), the Ohio Revised Code, and 50+ years of combined criminal-defense experience at McCown, Fisher & Cremeans LPA, with offices in Ironton and Chesapeake.

For specific advice on your case: call (740) 532-8744 for a free, same-day Adams County consultation.

Free, Confidential Consultation. Same-Day Response. Two Offices.

An arrest is not a conviction. The sooner an attorney is reviewing the stop, the search, and the State’s evidence, the more options you have. Call now or request a free case review — there is no cost and no obligation.

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