Criminal Defense
Misdemeanor and felony defense in Common Pleas and Municipal courts across nine Southern Ohio counties. Visit our dedicated criminal defense site at mfcdefender.com. For OVI / DUI, visit mfcdui.com.
Visit mfcdefender.com →Trusted Southern Ohio Counsel Since 1964
A Three-Generation Law Firm Built on Six Decades of Service.
McCown, Fisher & Cremeans LPA has served Southern Ohio families and businesses since 1964. Three partners, two offices, and a single standard: do the work right, take the time to listen, and treat every client like the firm's reputation depends on the outcome — because it does.
- Founded 1964
- Three Partners
- Two Offices
- Seven Practice Areas
The Firm
Built in Ironton. Serving Southern Ohio.
The Law Offices of McCown, Fisher & Cremeans opened in 1964 on Park Avenue in downtown Ironton. Over six decades, the firm has grown into one of Lawrence County's most established general-practice firms — while keeping the close, attorney-to-client relationship that defined it from day one.
We are a three-partner firm by design: not a high-volume mill, not a single-attorney shop. The firm's three partners bring complementary practice areas — criminal defense, family law, estate planning, civil litigation, real estate, and business law — and personally handle every matter they take.
From two offices — 311 Park Avenue in Ironton and 220 4th Street in Chesapeake — we serve Lawrence, Scioto, Gallia, and Jackson Counties for the broader practice, and a wider nine-county footprint for criminal defense and OVI / DUI defense at our dedicated sites, mfcdefender.com and mfcdui.com.
- Founded 1964 — over six decades of continuous Southern Ohio practice
- Three partners: Mark K. McCown, Frederick C. Fisher, Jr., Brian M. Cremeans
- Two office locations — Ironton (HQ) and Chesapeake
- Six practice areas covering most of life's legal needs
- Dedicated criminal defense at mfcdefender.com
- Dedicated OVI defense at mfcdui.com
- NCDD members — National College for DUI Defense (Mark and Brian)
- NHTSA Field Sobriety Instructor credentials
- Free initial consultations for OVI defense and Estate Planning matters
- Same-day response in most cases
1964
Founded
50+
Combined Years
7
Practice Areas
2
Office Locations
Practice Areas
Most of Life's Legal Matters — Under One Roof.
From a first-time misdemeanor charge to a three-decade estate plan, we provide the full range of legal services Southern Ohio families and businesses need.
Divorce, Custody & Family Law
Divorce, dissolution, custody, child support, parenting time, post-decree modifications, and protective orders — handled with discretion and results-focused strategy.
Family Law →Estate Planning & Probate
Wills, revocable trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and full probate administration — including contested estates and surviving-spouse issues.
Estate Planning →Civil Litigation
Contract disputes, business litigation, landlord-tenant matters, partnership disputes, and general civil practice — in Common Pleas Courts throughout Southern Ohio.
Civil Litigation →Real Estate Law
Residential and commercial purchases and sales, title work, deeds, leases, easements, boundary disputes, and contract review for Southern Ohio property transactions.
Real Estate →Business & Contract Law
Business formation, operating agreements, commercial contracts, vendor disputes, employment matters, and small-business legal counsel for Southern Ohio enterprises.
Business Law →OVI / DUI Defense
Our dedicated OVI / DUI defense practice serves nine Southern Ohio counties. NCDD members, NHTSA-trained Field Sobriety Instructors. Visit our dedicated site for OVI matters.
Visit mfcdui.com →The Partners
Three Attorneys. One Standard.
Each partner brings a distinct practice focus — together they cover the full range of legal needs the firm handles.
Mark K. McCown
Managing Partner
Practices since 1997. Georgetown Law J.D. NCDD member, NHTSA Field Sobriety Instructor. Director, Ohio Bar Liability Insurance Company. Leads the firm's criminal defense, OVI defense, and complex civil practice.
Mark's Full Bio →
Frederick C. Fisher, Jr.
Partner
A seasoned partner whose practice spans civil litigation, real estate, estate planning, landlord/tenant law, contract disputes, and general civil practice. Decades of experience in Southern Ohio courtrooms and closing tables.
Derick's Full Bio →
Brian M. Cremeans
Partner
Over 10 years of practice in Southern Ohio. Charlotte School of Law J.D. NCDD member, NHTSA SFST and ARIDE-trained. Leads the firm's OVI defense, family law, and general criminal practice.
Brian's Full Bio →Service Area
Southern Ohio — From Ironton Outward.
For our broader practice we serve Lawrence, Scioto, Gallia, and Jackson Counties. For criminal defense, our footprint extends to a nine-county region across Southern Ohio.
Two Offices. One Standard.
Our principal office sits at 311 Park Avenue, Ironton, three blocks from the Lawrence County Court of Common Pleas. Our second office at 220 Fourth Street, Chesapeake serves eastern Lawrence County and the Tri-State communities along US-52.
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