Background
Mr. Brittingham is a 2005 graduate of Hanover College in Hanover, Indiana. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Sociology while participating in both football and track at the varsity level.
He is a 2008 graduate of the University Of Dayton College Of Law and was admitted to practice in Ohio that same year.
From 2007 to 2008 he worked with the Montgomery County Public Defender’s Office.
He worked at Lexis Nexis doing legal research from 2008 to 2011 and maintained a private practice during that time as well.
In June of 2011 Mr. Brittingham was asked to join the Hamilton County Public Defender’s Office. He accepted that position and was promoted to Municipal Court Team Leader in April of 2013.
He continued to zealously advocate for his clients in that position until joining The Law Offices of Steven R. Adams, LLC in June of 2015.
In February of 2021, Became Owner and Partner of The Law Offices of Steven R. Adams.
Professional Trainings and Lectures
July 2024 Cincinnati Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers – Marijuana and OVIs
March 2023 Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers – HGN: Seeing is Believing
September 2023 Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers – Evidence for Breakfast
September 2023 Law Office of Steven R. Adams seminar for Hamilton County Public Defender
new hires – OVI 101
March 2022 Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers – Out of State Convictions Bring in State Problems
December 2022 What Every Civil Attorney Needs To Know About Criminal Law And DUI Law - Professional Responsibility & General Principles of Criminal Law Every Attorney Should Know
June 2021 Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers – Commonly Needed Tips in OVI
Defense
March 2021 Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers – The 3 Stages of OVI Detection
and Apprehension
December 2021 What Every Civil Attorney Needs To Know About Criminal Law And DUI
Law - Professional Responsibility & General Principles of Criminal Law Every Attorney Should
Know
October 2019 Law Office of Steven R. Adams internal seminar for Hamilton County Public
Defender new hires – OVI 101
National Defender Training Project Opening and Closing Seminar, March 2012
National Criminal Defense College Themes and Theories Seminar, April 2012
Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Advanced OVI Seminar, March 2013
Lectured to a room of approximately 25 lawyers in the use of Lexis Nexis legal research software, February 2014
Certified in the administration of Standardized Field Sobriety Test through the NHTSA Student Course, April 2014
Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Advanced OVI Seminar, March 2015
Upon invitation by the professor, taught a class on OVI fundamentals to 7 University of Cincinnati law students participating in the school’s Indigent Defense Clinic, April, 2015
2024 NACDA Nationally Ranked Top Ten Attorney Award
We are extremely pleased to announce that our Tad Brittingham received a 2024 NACDA ( National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Inc.) Nationally Ranked Top Ten Attorney Award!
This award is significant to us because it is based on prestigious recognition bestowed upon exceptional legal professionals who have demonstrated excellence in criminal defense. Since the Law Offices of Steven R. Adams is dedicated first and foremost to the needs of the people we help, receiving this award means that Tad isn't just about legal expertise—it's a testament to our firm's core values. At the Law Offices of Steven R. Adams, our primary focus has always been on addressing the needs of those we serve. Earning this award demonstrates that you're truly embodying our mission.
Congratulations Tad!
Tad Brittingham Has Received a 2017 Avvo Clients’ Choice Award
We are extremely pleased to announce that our own Tad Brittingham has received a 2017 Avvo Clients’ Choice Award.
This award is particularly meaningful to us because it is based solely on client reviews and ratings. It is a pure reflection of what Tad does for the people he works for, the case results he gets, and the partnerships he forms. Since the Law Offices of Steven R. Adams is dedicated first and foremost to the needs of the people we help, receiving this award means that Tad is accomplishing our mission and meeting our goals of helping people receive resolution.
Congratulations Tad!
