John Treleven

John Treleven

At this point in his career, John is more comfortable in a courtroom than his office. John primarily practices in the areas of Family Law, Divorce & Custody. John has represented clients in hundreds of trials, both jury and bench, and negotiated favorable settlements for plenty of other clients. John previously worked for Sirkin & Kinsley and the City of Cincinnati. He has also served in a part-time capacity as the public defender for the Village of Mariemont and Clermont County.

John graduated as a James Monroe Scholar from the College of William & Mary with a focus in economics. John then received his law degree from the University of Cincinnati. While at UC, John was elected by his classmates as Student Bar Association President.

John received the Hon. Leslie Isaiah Gaines award for trial advocacy in 2016. John also graduated from the Trial Practice Institute with the National Criminal Defense College in 2016. He has been named to the Top 40 under 40 by The National Trial Lawyers and recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers in 2019, 2020, and 2021. Avvo has rated John as “Superb” for the last 5 years.

John currently sits on the University of Cincinnati Law Alumni Board. He is also a board member at the Cincinnati Athletic Club. Previously, John served on the Western Reserve Academy Alumni Board and the Linus Foundation board. John is most proud of serving with the Appalachia Service Project for over 15 years.

John currently resides in Anderson Township. John practices family law and divorce in Hamilton, Butler, Warren, and Clermont Counties.