Pike County, Ohio

Pike County Criminal Defense Attorney

Charged with a crime in Pike County? McCown, Fisher & Cremeans defends felony and misdemeanor cases in the Pike County Common Pleas Court 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 Pike County

US-23 runs the length of Pike County connecting Piketon and Waverly; the county court handles criminal cases originating along this main artery.

Pike County sits in the Scioto River valley along the US-23 corridor between Chillicothe and Portsmouth. We defend clients in Waverly and throughout the county, including Waverly, Piketon, Beaver, Wakefield, and Cynthiana. 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 Pike County Sheriff's Office, local police departments, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

Charges We Defend in Pike County

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

How a Pike County Criminal Case Works

Charging. Misdemeanors are filed in the Pike County Court (Municipal Division); felonies are presented to a Pike County grand jury and indicted into the Pike County Common Pleas Court in Waverly.
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 Pike County jury when that is the right call.

Local Courts & Law Enforcement

Pike County criminal matters move through the Pike County Common Pleas Court (felonies) and the Pike County Court (Municipal Division) (misdemeanors), with the Pike County Prosecuting Attorney representing the State. Arrests are made by the Pike 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 Pike County.

Free Pike County Consultation

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

Local Court Information

Pike County Courts, Prosecutor & Sheriff

Common Pleas Court

Felony cases & indicted matters.

Pike County Common Pleas Court
100 East 2nd Street, Suite 2, Waverly, OH 45690
(740) 947-1729

Municipal Court

Misdemeanor & traffic cases.

Pike County Court (Municipal Division)
230 Waverly Plaza, Suite 900, Waverly, OH 45690
(740) 947-4003

Prosecutor & Sheriff

The State’s case & arresting agency.

Pike County Prosecuting Attorney
100 East Second Street, Suite 100, Waverly, OH 45690
(740) 947-4323

Pike County Sheriff's Office

Drive from Ironton (HQ): 53–57 miles. Pike County seat: Waverly. County population (2020): 27,088.

Pike County — Common Questions

Pike County Criminal Defense FAQ

Where will my criminal case be heard in Pike County?

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

Do you represent clients throughout Pike County, Ohio?

Yes. McCown, Fisher & Cremeans defends clients across all of Pike County — including Waverly, Piketon, Beaver, Wakefield, Cynthiana, and the surrounding communities. No matter where in the county your charge originates, we can represent you.

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

Right away. Call (740) 532-8744 for a free, confidential consultation. We respond the same business day in most Pike 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 Waverly?

Our Ironton headquarters is 53–57 miles from Waverly, and we also have an office in Chesapeake. We routinely travel to the Pike 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: Pike County, Ohio criminal defense — felony and misdemeanor charges in Waverly and surrounding communities (Waverly, Piketon, Beaver, Wakefield, Cynthiana).

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

Where this comes from: the Pike County Common Pleas Court, the Pike 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 Pike 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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