The Best Criminal Lawyer in Columbus

Focusing on misdemeanor criminal and traffic charges gives our attorneys the opportunity to know and understand the local municipal, environmental and mayors courts inside and out. Focusing our practice has given us the opportunity to gain extensive experience in the areas of Ohio DUI (called “OVI” in Ohio), traffic and Ohio criminal misdemeanor defense.

If you have been charged with a DUI (OVI), criminal misdemeanor or traffic citation in Columbus or Delaware County, call our Columbus DUI defense attorneys to get advice about your charge. At your initial consultation, you will meet with one of our Columbus DUI attorneys about your case. At that meeting, we will review the facts of your case and explore potential defenses.

Being arrested or charged with a crime can be a very difficult experience. When you are facing criminal charges, our criminal defense attorneys are available to take your case quickly and confidently. Attorney Douglas Riddell works personally on every aspect of his clients’ cases and is willing to work tirelessly to make ensure that all of his clients rights are protected.

Criminal defense attorney Douglas Riddell has extensive experience representing clients faced with criminal charges in jury trials, bench trials and motion hearings.

Our firm represents clients charged with all manner of misdemeanor offenses, including:

• Assault
• Criminal Trespass
• Drug Possession
• Hit and Run
• Probation Violation
• Shoplifting and more.

Law enforcement and prosecutors have important roles and responsibilities in our society, but they can make mistakes. In the worst of cases, innocent people get sent to prison for crimes they didn’t commit. Too often, giant law firms leave clients feeling like they are just another file on a big desk. As your defense attorney, I’m here for you. I will explain the process in detail and answer your questions. I will keep you informed and take your calls. Together, we will get it done.

Achieving the best possible outcome starts with a high-level investigation into your case and open communication to help you fully understand your options. Although your case may not require a trial, the intense pre-trial preparation provides the details for a rigorous defense. My dedication to your freedom is persistent.

Our Practice Areas:

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Disagreements among loved ones are common. Unfortunately, when law enforcement gets involved matters often go beyond what any of the parties desire.

DRUG CHARGES
Possession, cultivation, distribution, trafficking, and other offenses related to controlled substances can result in severe penalties which may include mandatory prison time.

DUI
I understand how Ohio DUI / OVI cases are charged, and I know how the prosecution will present the evidence. A police officer’s job should be to document all evidence – whether it supports a finding of DUI / OVI or not.

VIOLENT CRIMES
Violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and murder often result in charges that carry severe and long-lasting penalties.

SEX CRIMES
Whether you are culpable or not, the mere allegation of a sex offense can be devastating. More than any other crime, people accused of a sex offense are treated as guilty before even going to court.

KJK’s Student & Athlete Defense attorneys defend and advise students and professors facing Title IX and other campus misconduct allegations, in addition to criminal prosecution. Our team serves clients across the country involved in campus misconduct matters to ensure that they receive due process. We also advocate for students with learning disabilities to ensure they receive equal access to education.

Our attorneys defend and advise students and professors facing Title IX and other campus misconduct allegations to ensure they receive due process. We advocate for students with learning disabilities and differences at all stages of their academic career. We also have unique experience representing individuals with autism.

Collaborating with a team of attorneys and in-house communications professionals, our team works to preserve, defend and repair the reputation of clients in crisis. Our criminal defense attorneys represent clients from the early stages of an investigation through trial and beyond, guiding them through the intricacies of the criminal justice system.

Criminal records have consequences – even if they stem from a single mistake. Some charges could lead to being suspended or expelled from school. Others could mean large fines and jail time. Employers, graduate schools, banks, professional licensing organizations and other institutions regularly conduct background checks on applicants.

The Ohio criminal lawyers at KBN act quickly, every day of the week, and every day of the year. If you or someone you care about is in jail, call us. We can probably get them out today. (To learn more about jail release, click Jail Release & Immediate Bond Hearings.) If you or someone you know has a court date right around the corner, we can most likely handle it.

If you or someone you know has been contacted by a detective, call us before speaking to the detective. In all likelihood, we’ve seen your situation many, many times before. We have low retainers, connections with bail bondsmen, and we know all the judges and prosecutors quite well in the counties in which we practice. In Criminal / DUI law, being quick, connected, and reputable are the keys to success.

ou may be surprised at how reasonable our retainers are. Depending upon the type of charge, county, and prior record, we are able to work out legal fees for 500 people per year. For qualified clients, we can offer payment terms.

The firm’s docket typically includes cases pending in counties all across Ohio as well as the United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio in Columbus. We handle DUI, Ohio OVI, and other criminal cases in Columbus, Dublin, Hilliard, Worthington, Whitehall, and all surrounding communities.

Our Areas of Practice:

• DUI / OVI
• DRUG CRIMES
• SEX CRIMES
• ASSAULT
• DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
• THEFT
• TITLE IX DEFENSE OF SEXUAL MISCONDUCT ALLEGATIONS
• SERIOUS VEHICULAR CRIMES
• HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE CASES
• BENCH WARRANTS
• BOND HEARINGS
• CRIMINAL DAMAGING
• DISORDERLY CONDUCT
• GAMBLING OFFENSES
• HAZING
• FRAUD
• JUVENILE CRIMES
• PROBATION VIOLATIONS
• VANDALISM

Criminal charges have to be taken seriously, whether you’ve been falsely accused or not. The prosecution will work tirelessly to get a conviction. You deserve to have an experienced Columbus criminal lawyer working just as hard to win the case for you. That’s why you shouldn’t hesitate to call Koenig & Owen, LLC for help. For more than 30 years, we’ve been fighting for our clients and securing not guilty verdicts in the process. Here’s what you can expect when you hire our skilled team to handle your defense.

Our criminal defense attorneys in Columbus have been investigating alleged crimes for more than 30 years. When you call us for help, you can rest assured that our experience and skills will go to work to benefit you. The state will rely on the input and testimony of experts as it designs its case against you. You deserve to benefit from expert and professional analysis, too. That’s why we won’t hesitate to bring in any experts that might be beneficial to your defense.

This might include:

• Accident reconstructionists
• Crime scene reconstructionists
• Forensic experts
• Medical professionals
• Psychiatrists and mental health experts
• Ballistics experts
• Appraisers
• Technology specialists, and more.

If there’s a chance that professional input could benefit you, we’ll make the call. Our team will review evidence with them and rely on their testimony as we construct the best possible defense for you.

We’re committed to providing our clients with the most timely, responsive and high-quality legal services anywhere. This dedication to world-class client service has become a defining characteristic of our firm. In fact, Chambers USA, a global attorney rating service, consistently recognizes our approach to communication, pointing out the firm’s “brilliant response times,” “amazingly responsive attorneys,” “outstanding client service,” and our role as “strategic partners who are integral to the running of [clients’] businesses.”

One thing that differentiates our firm is the way we approach our client relationships. Sure, we’re lawyers. But for most of our clients, we are also much more than that. In our most successful relationships, we’ve become a part of our clients’ risk and project management teams, helping plan the strategies necessary to achieve their goals and assisting in implementing their strategic plans successfully and cost-effectively.

Through previous experience in business and public leadership positions, Kegler Brown attorneys link clients to national, state and local decision-makers and provide insight into the legislative and regulatory process. Our attorneys have served in leadership roles with the Ohio Attorney General’s Office, the Ohio Governor’s Office, the Supreme Court of Ohio, the Internal Revenue Service, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and numerous state and federal boards, agencies and commissions.

As a founding member of SCG-Legal, our attorneys can offer clients access to evolving legislation and real-time business developments anywhere in the world. Our alliance firms are situated in every U.S. capital and in major international centers of commerce.

Our entire practice is geared towards helping people like you, good people who have been accused by the government of a crime. For over 30 years we have focused our practice on, and developed very unique expertise in, Ohio OVI law, science, procedures and defenses.

If you have been accused of OVI, Vehicular Assault, Vehicular Manslaughter, Vehicular Homicide or other criminal offenses, you can benefit from the experience and expertise of noted Columbus OVI Lawyer Tim Huey and services of our firm. We have the knowledge and experience you need on your side.

A “simple DUI” can affect your future and change your life. If someone was injured or died you could be charged with vehicular assault, vehicular manslaughter and vehicular homicide. No matter what the allegations you should not delay in getting in touch with highly qualified counsel.

Our firm is proud that we handle OVI and Vehicular Assault/Homicide cases all across the State of Ohio. Naturally, with our office located in Columbus, our firm has a special focus on Central Ohio courts. If you are unsure if we can represent you give us a call. If we can’t help you, we will refer you to the best lawyer in your area.

We are Columbus, Ohio DUI lawyers and Columbus, Ohio criminal defense attorneys serving clients in the central Ohio area. We only practice criminal defense and OVI / DUI defense, we only practice in Columbus and central Ohio, and we only accept a limited number of clients.

By limiting our caseload and focusing on a narrow area of law, our firm has established an elite practice with the goals of obtaining favorable outcomes, providing outstanding customer service, and relieving the stress clients experience in the court system. We have done that by developing expertise in a niche practice area, applying that expertise when litigating these cases in court, and consistently communicating with clients as we guide them through the court system.

The Dominy Law Firm represents people charged with criminal offenses, and we have three practice areas: DUI / OVI defense, Serious Vehicular Crimes defense, and criminal defense. Our firm does not practice several areas of law and handle an occasional criminal case. We only handle criminal defense cases, and we only practice in central Ohio.

It is highly recommended that you research prospective attorneys thoroughly and hire a lawyer with expertise and experience handling your particular type of case. Our firm has been practicing criminal defense since 1997, and the firm’s experience includes felony offenses (murder, rape, robbery, drugs, etc), misdemeanor offenses (shoplifting, underage drinking, marijuana, assault, etc) and traffic offenses (DUI / OVI, serious vehicular crimes, and traffic tickets).

Our goal in providing criminal and juvenile defense services to clients is to eliminate or at least limit the stress and burden, no matter if you are facing a small traffic infraction or a major criminal complaint. Consistent with this purpose, our representation always starts with listening and focusing on your well-being. We understand that courts can be intimidating, inconvenient, and overwhelming. We work very hard to manage your case based on you as an individual.

We handle all types of criminal and juvenile cases, from minor traffic tickets to truancy, OVI/DUI offenses, drug offenses, theft/fraud offenses, domestic violence and assault offenses, weapons offenses, sex offenses, and much more.

We have a specific eye toward protecting your background for future employers or interested parties, and frequently assist clients with expungements or sealing of the record. We also guide potential candidates for employment on applying for a Certificate of Qualification for Employment.

We regularly appear in the Franklin County Municipal and Common Pleas Courts, as well as mayors courts within Franklin County. We also enjoy taking cases in nearby counties, including but not limited to Delaware County, Licking County, Madison County, and Fairfield County.

As long as it makes sense to the client, we also take cases in not so nearby counties such as Wood County (Bowling Green), Jefferson County (Steubenville), Hamilton County (Cincinnati), and any of the other counties located within Ohio’s borders.

Brian’s decision to become a criminal defense attorney was shaped by unique and personal hardship. His life has been and remains a testament to the pursuit of justice for those subjected to overzealous law enforcement. He firmly believes in the dignified respectful treatment of every person before the law. In his late teens, Brian was a victim of police brutality. This experience was the catalyst in his goal to defend the rights of others.

Attorney Brian Joslyn has represented all walks of life; students, white and blue collar professionals, professional athletes, celebrities, police officers, FBI agents and even other criminal defense attorneys. Regardless of your background, profession or status, all of our clients receive the highest level of attention.

We understand the stress and anxiety you are feeling from your criminal charge and when faced with a criminal law matter, you need an advocate in your corner who is going to protect you and your best interests with no question. At the Joslyn Law Firm, we make it our business to provide the same level of passionate representation that we would for our own family members.

We take on difficult cases other Columbus attorneys shy away from. We don’t cherry pick our cases like many other attorneys do. Many lawyers claim great results and achieve notoriety because they do not take on cases that truly require dedicated and skilled attorneys. We welcome the challenge of winning tough criminal cases.

We prepare all cases for trial and develop a meticulous defense. Our dedication is relentless, and our techniques on case investigation and trial preparation are proven. We use the most experienced former police officers to investigate our cases. You are not just hiring a lawyer. You are hiring a team that works together on your case to give you the best chance of winning.