Over 26 Years of Criminal Defense Experience in Ohio

With more than 26 years of experience in criminal defense, Stephen Palmer now focuses his time on helping individuals clear their records and reclaim their futures through Ohio expungement law. Drawing on decades of courtroom experience, Steve understands the lasting impact a criminal record can have—and he’s dedicated to giving clients a second chance.

Steve’s straightforward, empathetic approach puts clients at ease from the very first conversation. He takes the time to explain complex legal issues in plain, practical language, so clients know what to expect and how to move forward. Whether a case is simple or nuanced, Steve communicates with clarity and honesty every step of the way.

Clients trust Steve not just for his legal skill, but for his ability to guide them through a process that can feel overwhelming. His depth of experience and problem-solving mindset make him a leading expungement attorney in Columbus and throughout Ohio.

Rachel Palmer brings a rare blend of leadership, criminal justice expertise, and dedication to Ohio Expungement Law. With over 13 years of direct experience in the criminal justice field—particularly in corrections and investigations—and an additional 15 years in leadership, human resources, sales, and marketing, she is an invaluable asset to the practice.

Rachel manages the client intake process and coordination of documents to support the expungement application process. She also communicates with clients to set expectations, gathers information about their criminal conviction(s), and notifies background companies of the court order to seal our clients’ record(s).

At home, Rachel is married to Steve Palmer and is a caring bonus mom to Drew and Matt, plus dog mom to Dexter—and self-proclaims the household’s “Chaos Coordinator.” In her downtime, she enjoys kickboxing, roller skating, water sports, reading, Netflix binges & lifelong learning.