Youngstown, Ohio, Sex Offenses Defense Lawyer
Sex crime. What an ugly term. Most people charged with a sex crime don't think of themselves as criminals. Often, all it takes is a mistake in judgment or an honest mistake using the Internet and your future can be ruined. Under Ohio's sex crimes registration laws, a conviction can mean that your name will be on a list of known sex offenders for the rest of your life. It is one important reason to talk to an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible after you have been charged, or think you may be charged, with a felony or misdemeanor sex crime.
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The Rafidi Law Firm offers experienced, aggressive and effective criminal defense representation for sex offenses. With more than 25 years of business experience, attorney Joseph F. Rafidi knows that an effective defense takes more than just text-book strategies. Helping clients stay out of jail and off the sex offender registry also takes thinking outside the box, as we look for every opportunity to prevent a criminal conviction that will ruin your future. The respect we have earned because of our integrity in the courts and among prosecutors is often the key difference in arriving at the best possible outcome.
- Sexual assault
- Rape, aggravated sexual assault
- Child pornography
- Lewd behavior, indecent exposure
- Prostitution, solicitation
- Cyber stalking, harassment
- Probation violations
- Expungement
An effective defense often requires skills learned outside of law school
Contact us to discuss your sex crimes case at no charge. We will give you an honest, complete legal assessment of your options.









