Criminal law is one of the most exciting, rewarding, and demanding areas of legal practice. It is also one in which many Cincinnati Law alumni have excelled. Because of the importance of criminal litigation, criminal lawyers spend more of their time in the courtroom and more time litigating constitutional issues than lawyers in any other field of practice.
Prosecutors are responsible for enforcing criminal laws to promote public safety and seek justice. Criminal defense lawyers are responsible for enforcing procedural and constitutional laws to protect the life, liberty, and property of people who are accused of crimes.