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July 8, 2022
Christopher appears in the Top 100 Attorneys Magazine
Christopher Bucio
Christopher Bucio has practiced criminal law since 2003, shortly after obtaining his degree from the University of Cincinnati’s College of Law. He started out as a public defender, which gave him extensive trial and court experience, and is now the lead attorney for the criminal defense division of Bradley & Associates Attorneys at Law. To this day, however, Christopher has not prosecuted a single case. “Doing so would feel unnatural to me,” he says.
Along with managing partner, Karen Bradley, Bradley & Associates handles both criminal and immigration law, a unique but effective combination of specialties. Karen heads the immigration practice, something she cares deeply about as an expatriate of Belize, and Christopher’s practice is devoted to the defense of large felony cases, often for people with financial challenges. A small, but not insignificant, percentage of clients require both services, which led to their distinctive moniker as a “crimmigration” firm.
Christopher distinguishes himself through a personal approach to each case and with every client. At any given time, his caseload will not exceed 65 defendants because they are high-profile and therefore, time intensive. “Keeping a small clientele base really allows me to focus,” Christopher says. And too, he includes paralegals, investigators, and other integral figures in his case preparation to ensure maximum transparency, often requiring weekly meetings to ensure every detail in considered.
Christopher’s success and impressive number of not-guilty verdicts earned the firm a Client Choice Award from Martindale Hubble in 2020, as well as an Avo Client Choice Award every year since 2012, as well as a plethora of 5-Star Google Reviews.
Christopher is highly respected by both clients and colleagues for his integrity, honesty, and dedication. “I give every single client my cell phone number so they can always contact me. I feel this is important because these individuals are going through the biggest, and possibly the worst, event of their lives.” Helping those in need is part of the Bradley & Associates ethos. “While we cannot guarantee an outcome, we can promise hard work and availability,” he says.
Christopher Bucio
Lead Attorney for Criminal Defense Division
The Bucio Firm LLC, Attorneys at Law
Website: www.chrisbuciolaw.com
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Attorney Villegas Secures Success in Miami County
Mr. Villegas delivered a significant legal victory in Logan County. Our client was faced a multitude of serious charges, including Felonious Assault, Abduction, Strangulation, Disrupting Public Services, Using Weapons while Intoxicated, Resisting Arrest, OVI, and Driving Under OVI Suspension. Thanks to Mr. Villegas' strategic representation, Five charges, including Felonious Assault and Abduction, were dismissed. The remaining four charges, involving OVI, resulted in our client being placed on community control. Additionally, a mandatory 10-day sentence was imposed due to the OVI being the second within 10 years. This outcome reflects Mr. Villegas' skillful advocacy and dedication to achieving the best possible results for our clients.
Mr. Bucio has spent the last several months side by side his client in Miami County who was being charged with four (4) Felony One Rape, Felony Two Robbery, Felony Three Strangulation, Felony Three Abduction. Facing up to over 40 years in Prison. After spending half of this year working diligently, overnight, nonstop in an effort to prove our clients innocence Mr. Bucio did just that. After declining every plea offer that came our clients way, Mr. Bucio knew his client’s innocence would prevail above all. In the end Mr. Bucio was able to demonstrate that the allegations of Sexual Assault and Domestic Abuse were unfounded. Having an experienced attorney by your side makes all the difference in a criminal matter. While other attorneys would have sought negotiated plea deal in this matter Mr. Bucio aligns his goals in each case the same as the clients. We are happy to announce that this case has been closed and all the charges were dismissed.
Mr. Chris Bucio successfully closed a pro bono case in Darke County today. Mr. Bucio enjoys being able to find the time to be available for those in need of assistance. Our client was being charged with Theft, a felony of the fifth degree and through the efforts of Mr. Bucio, the charge was mitigated down to Obstructing Official Business, a misdemeanor of the first degree, free of any jail time. Our client is able to have this expunged from her record, as a courtesy from our Office.
Congratulations to our Attorney Rafael A. Villegas, he has recently been awarded the NACDA Top 10 Attorney Under 40. Mr. Villegas continues to amass accolades for his work as a criminal defense attorney. His knowledge and trial experience has earned him an impressive reputation not only with his clients, but amongst his peers in the legal profession. He dedicates numerous hours defending our clients, ensuring each client receives the best outcome.
Our client is a traveling Registered Nurse working in Ohio when she was charged with a pile of felonies in Mercer County, Ohio. She was indicted for Attempted Rape - F2, Attempted Sexual Battery - F4, Gross Sexual Imposition - F4, Assault - M1, and Endangering Children - M1. After months of timeless work, endless hours in pre-trials, deliberations, and continuous negotiations and a deep analysis of the evidence, our client walked out of court, free of any prison time, and no probation. The charges were amended from felonies to misdemeanors.
February 10, 2023 A very big shout out to our own Rafael Villegas for being granted a Rising Star award in both Ohio and Kentucky for his professional achievements. Fun fact: Rafael has practiced in over 25 counties, and counting, in Ohio. He has always strived to give his clients his very best for every case and will continue to do so as he advances even further in his career.
January 25, 2023 Congratulations to our own Associate Attorney Rafael Villegas for his successful outcome in Allen County today! He successfully obtained not Guilty verdicts on all felony drug possession charges. Rafael spent three whole days in trial to ensure that our client walked out in the end, alongside her family and happy with her verdict. After reaching their respective verdicts, members of the jury commented that they liked Rafael's presentation of the defense.
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