Three Generations of Excellence 86 Years of Seeking Justice

Jon Paul Rion

Criminal Defense/Family Law

Jon Paul Rion is president of Rion, Rion and Rion, L.P.A, Inc., a three generation, criminal defense law firm, founded in 1938 by his grandfather. He is Board Certified in the field of criminal law and he has been continuously listed in the Best Lawyers in America. He has tried in excess of one hundred (100) felony jury trials, including capitol cases. He is a former president and Board of Director of the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and a lifetime member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Jon Paul Rion has been selected as a Fellow in the American Board of Criminal Lawyers. The ABCL is an exclusive national, legal, honorary fellowship for outstanding criminal trial lawyers, the admission to which is by invitation only. The rigorous evaluation, by the top lawyers in the country, makes being elected a Fellow the highest honor in the field.

Jon Paul Rion has practiced in thirty (30) states, and his firm of six lawyers, based in Dayton, Ohio enjoys a national reputation. He has dedicated his life to seeing truth and liberation for clients through the ancient practice of law which guarantees that rights and freedoms are to be defended and protected.

Honors

President, Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 2013-2014
Martin Luther King Jr. Award – Southern Christian Leadership Conference 2012
Board Member, Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 1996 – present
Death Penalty Task Force, Supreme Court of Ohio 2011-2014
Vice President, Ohioans to Stop Execution 2014
President Elect, Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 2012-2013
Fellow, American Board of Criminal Lawyers 2009 – present
Director, Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 1996 – present
Listed in Best Lawyers of America under Criminal Law 2005 – present
Listed in Ohio Super Lawyers 2008 – present
Martindale-Hubbell® AV® Rated
Knight of the Holy Sepulchre

Professional Memberships

Dayton Bar Association
Ohio State Bar Association
Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (life member)
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyer (life member)
American Board of Criminal Lawyers
Ohioans to Stop Execution
Miami Valley Trial Lawyers Association
Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Death Penalty Committee Chair
Fellow of the American Board of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Death Penalty Task Force, Supreme Court of Ohio

Bars Admitted

Ohio State Bar
United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
Washington D.C. Bar Association
Federal Bar Association

States Practiced in by Permission – Pro Hac Vice

Alabama
California
Washington
Arizona
Colorado
Texas
Kansas
South Dakota
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Illinois
Indiana
Montana
Arizona
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Alabama
Georgia
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Virginia
West Virginia
Nebraska
New Mexico
Delaware
Florida
Michigan
Kentucky
Oregon
Wisconsin

Writings

Editor, The Vindicator
Publication of the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Education

B.A. – The George Washington University, 1993
- Double major in Philosophy & Religion
J.D. – University of Dayton, 1996

Career History

President, Rion, Rion & Rion, L.P.A., Inc., 1996 – present
President, ORION Organics LLC, 2002 – present
Vice President, National Expungement Database Center 2013 – present

Lectures

Lectured to Lawyers for the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers in Columbus and Newark, Ohio
1998 Chaired Seminar at University of Dayton on Eyewitness Identification
1999 Chaired Seminar for Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers in Dayton, Ohio on Winning Drug Cases
2000 Lectured at Ohio State Bar Association
2000 Lectured in Dayton on Criminal Trial Practices
2004 Lectured at Dayton Bar Association
2008 Lectured at Dayton Bar Association
2010 Lectured at Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2011 Lectured at Bench Bar Conference
2012 Lecture Series at The University of Dayton
2012 Keynote Speaker at SCLC Award Ceremony
2013 OACDL
2013 Cincinnati Bar Association
2014 Lecture for Ohioans to Stop Execution
2014 Speaker, Cleveland Metro Bar Association CLE Seminar
2016 Keynote Speaker at OACDL Superstar Conference

Contact Rion, Rion & Rion online or call (937) 223-9133 today.

Our Reviews

They Do Prestige Work
“They are a wonderful Law Firm throughout Ohio”

Lashawn Pope
MASTER negotiator.
“I grew up in Dayton, Ohio during the 1970's. At that time the law firm of Rion, Rion, & Rion led by John H. Rion was THE law firm to retain. The name Rion, Rion, & Rion commanded immediate respect throughout the entire legal community. Well, here we are in 2017 with Jon Paul Rion (son) at the helm and they have not missed a beat. Jon Paul is nothing short of a strategic master whose vision and wisdom is nothing short of eerie. We were fortunate to have Jon Paul bring his father (John H.) in to consult on our case. Jon Paul recently told me that he had just attended a conference with 100 of the greatest legal minds in the country in attendance. He neglected to mention that he was raised by one of those such minds in his own household (his Dad). It is an unforgettable experience to see what happens when the two of them walk into a courtroom together. I refer to them as my 'Michael and Gabriel'. The legal knowledge,wisdom, and understanding that Jon Paul brings to the table combined with his authentic and heartfelt compassion for his clients coupled with the fact that he is extraordinarily liked and appreciated by the legal community makes for a 'Royal Flush' ( don't underestimate the power of the fact that people truly like and respect him). He is a MASTER negotiator. Bottom line, my family feels blessed and special to have him as our attorney. Jon Paul, his father, and his entire firm makes the 'impossible' 'possible'. Oh by the way, the staff is superior in every way. Thanks for ALWAYS taking my calls Emily.”

Joseph
They did a outstanding job with my case.
“Amazing guys there make sure they can get the best done for you with circumstances and they did a outstanding job with my case did a lot more then what I imagined and they didn’t burn a hole in my pocket either”

Chance
Diligent and knowledgeable attorney.
“Jon Paul Rion is diligent and knowledgeable attorney. Jon Paul always told me what was happening and did exactly what he said he would do, which was get a great result. Everyone at Rion, Rion & Rion was very polite and courteous. I highly recommend Jon Paul Rion. Thank you very much Jon for what you have done for me!”

Aaron
I never even stepped foot into the courtroom.
“He was recommended by a family friend that had read about him on several occasions in the local newspaper. I had consulted with 3 other attorneys and JP Rion was my last stop. The only other attorney I considered using quoted me $15 - $20K to handle the case with a $10K retainer. I mentioned to him I was going to speak with JP Rion before making my final decision and he had nothing but good things to say about JP Rion and said I couldn't go wrong either way. At my initial consultation JP Rion listened to my story and said he thought he could get it thrown out before a trial was needed. I gave him $4,500 and everything I could come up with to help exonerate myself. After we received discovery from the prosecution we got together to review the evidence and fill the gaps. When we got to the pretrial he did his thing and the charges were dismissed. I never even stepped foot into the courtroom. The other reviewer stated her husband was charged $4,500 up front and when it was time to go to trial he demanded another $3,000. I was told this by JP Rion up front in my initial consultation. Within a week of paying the $4,500 I received a letter in the mail explaining what the $4,5000 did and did not cover. It also reiterated the additional $3,000 due should we need to go to trial. I had to sign this letter and return it. I would assume this is S.O.P. so I'm not sure why she was surprised.”

Joseph

Recent Case Results
Helping Our Clients Achieve the Best Possible Outcome

Not Guilty Aggravated Murder

In July of 2015, the Defendant was charged with the murder of a man in Springfield. After hiring our office, we worked hard with the Defendant and his family to prepare the best defense for our client. The trial lasted two days and resulted in a Not Guilty verdict on all charges by the Jury.
Conviction Vacated Appeal | State vs. K.M. (2nd District Court of Appeals)

Client was charged, and later found guilty of, tampering with evidence kept by a government entity (F3). We appealed the case on the grounds that the trial court erred in not granting the client’s motion to dismiss stating that the statute of limitations had expired. In late 2018, the appellate court reversed the client’s judgement and vacated the client’s conviction.
Dismissed Civil Stalking Protection Order | Against our client

Our client received paperwork that a Civil Stalking Protection Order was placed against our client. We challenged the protection order, asking for a directed verdict. The Judge agreed, stating that there was no threats of physical harm to the alleged victim and the mental distress evidence was not sufficient.
Case Dismissed OVI

The Defendant was on the way back from a friend’s house when she was pulled over in her car for crossing over the marked lines. She was charged with an OVI. While waiting for her chance before the jury, the Defendant was granted driving privileges with the help of our office. At the Suppression Hearing, the OVI case was dismissed and the Defendant only had to pay court costs.
Acquitted Robbery (Physical Harm) F2 | State vs. J.M.

Client was accused of robbing a local Rite Aid and charged with robbery while using/threatening to use physical harm. After 2 days of trial and 4 ½ hours of deliberation, a jury returned a not guilty verdict.
Not Guilty | Reduced Charge Sex Crime Charges

The Defendant was charged with one count of attempted rape and one count of abduction. After multiple hearings with the prosecution and Judge, the case went to the Jury. When the trial concluded after two days, the Jury found the Defendant Not Guilty of attempted rape and Guilty of a lesser charge of unlawful restraint. He only had to serve 60 days which his jail time credit counted for.
Not Guilty Unlawful Restraint M3 | State vs. BV

Client was accused of unlawful restraint while in her position in the health care field. Our client maintained her innocence throughout the case. After 2 days of trial, the jury returned a not guilty verdict.

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86 Years of Experience
More than 500 Jury Trials Handled
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10.0 AVVO Rating
President of the American Board of Criminal Lawyers