Columbus, Ohio DUI Lawyers

Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated and Driving Under the Influence are both terms used to describe drunk driving in Ohio. Being arrested for suspicion of OVI/DUI in Ohio is a criminal offense with serious consequences. If you have been charged with OVI/DUI, you need to act quickly and you need professional legal guidance from qualified criminal defense lawyers. The Franklin County, OH DUI Lawyers at Suhre & Associates are experienced drunk driving defense lawyers who will protect your rights and seek the best possible result for your case.

To learn more of how the Columbus Ohio DUI Attorneys at Suhre & Associates can help, call (614) 524-4322 or fill out the consultation request form to the left. The initial review of your case is free and confidential.

Ohio DUI laws stipulate that first time drunk driving offenders lose their driver’s license for up to one year, pay fines of up to $1000 and spend a minimum of three days in jail. If convicted for DUI in Ohio, you will have a criminal record, which could restrict your ability to travel to Canada, impact a credit rating and limit your employment options. Columbus DUI Attorneys Suhre & Associates will provide an aggressive legal defense in an effort to keep your record clean and protect your future.

The police probably seized your driver’s license when you were arrested for suspicion of driving drunk in Columbus or Franklin County. The State of Ohio automatically suspends a motorist's driving privileges for a minimum of 90 days and possibly as long as five years, depending on the circumstances of an arrest and the presence of any prior alcohol related traffic offenses. Renewing your driving privileges requires the payment of an additional fine and, in some instances, taking another driver’s license exam.

You can request an Administrative License Suspension hearing and try to retain your license, but the appeal must be made within 5 days of the date of your arrest. This is not a simple process and the hearing will involve legal issues and the presentation of physical evidence gathered during your arrest. You will have a better chance of keeping your driving privileges by having the Franklin County DUI Lawyers at Suhre & Associates represent you. The window of time for pursuing legal options and fighting for your license is very limited, so contact Suhre & Associates now.

Franklin County DUI Attorneys Suhre & Associates are committed to providing their clients with aggressive and thorough legal representation. The focus of this practice is criminal defense, and Suhre & Associates feels that extensive preparation, thorough investigation and an effective courtroom presentation make for a winning Ohio DUI defense. Many seemingly difficult cases were won after study, research and effort. Suhre & Associates will discuss your legal options and ask about your expectations. They will then craft the best defense strategy for you and your case.

The Law Office of Suhre & Associates has fully integrated technology into its operations. From researching national databases for court rulings and defense strategies to computer management of criminal cases, Franklin County, Ohio DUI Lawyers Suhre & Associates rely on technology to be better prepared and have quick access to accurate information. And that could make a big difference in the outcome of your case.

Principal of the firm Joseph Suhre has been named Leading Lawyer in the field of DUI Defense in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 by Cincy Business Magazine.

As a former police officer, Columbus, Ohio DUI Lawyer Joseph Suhre has a unique perspective in criminal defense. He is able to anticipate the tactics used by the prosecution and law enforcement and diminish the case brought against you.

Franklin County DUI Lawyer Joseph Suhre is a member of the Cincinnati Bar Association, the Ohio State Bar Association, the Greater Cincinnati Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He is licensed to practice law in all Ohio courts and the United States Federal District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.

Joseph Suhre graduated from Xavier University and received his law degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Law.

Attorney Mark Wieczorek is the managing attorney of the Columbus office of Suhre & Associates. Mr. Wieczorek is a former Hamilton County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney who has handled over 1000 cases and has a 95% trial success rate.

As a former prosecutor, Mark Wieczorek has considerable knowledge of the court system and a better perspective on how to defend your case. His experience with initial case investigation, legal research, trial preparation, courtroom appearances and bench/jury trials will benefit you.

As an Ohio DUI defense attorney, Mark Wieczorek has successfully argued numerous motions to suppress based on probable cause to stop, probable cause to arrest, and violations of the defendant's Fifth and Fourteenth Amendment rights. He has won numerous appeals pertaining to the Administration License Suspension and has had a number of field sobriety tests suppressed.

Franklin County DUI Attorney Mark Wieczorek is licensed by the Supreme Court of Ohio, as well as the United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio. He received his Juris Doctorate from Ohio Northern University and his Bachelor's degree from Wilmington College, summa cum laude.

Central Ohio DUI Lawyer Joe Halabi formerly interned for the City of Columbus Prosecutor's Office, giving him experience with motions to suppress and Bureau of Motor Vehicle hearings. That background helps him win driving privileges cases for his DUI clients. As a criminal defense litigator he enjoys protecting the rights of his clients.

Joe Halabi received an undergraduate degree from the University of Iowa and earned a juris doctorate from the Capital University Law School in Columbus. He is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association and the Columbus Bar Association, and is licensed to practice law in all Ohio state courts.

Franklin County Ohio DUI Attorneys Suhre & Associates, LLC can help you. Contact them now by filling out the consultation request form to the left or by calling (614) 524-4322. Phones are answered after-hours.