"You can tell that prosecutors, judges and other lawyers respect him."
"Brian has a very strong presence in the courtroom.
My son had all of his charges dismissed!"
"He treats you like you are family and
he does not back down in the courtroom."
"Brian has a mastery of his craft..
I truly believe he is a rarity among his profession"
"The mere fact that he was able to educate a respected,
intelligent Harvard Graduate Judge, speaks volumes on his part"
Award-Winning
Criminal Defense AttorneysOur attorneys have the reputation to take
on any criminal case, from misdemeanor to federal offenses.Life Story Resulting in
a Criminal Defense Career
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. Learn more about Brian by reading his full bio.
Representation With a
Passion For Justice

We Take On
Tough Cases... and WINNOT GUILTY
CHARGES: Murder, Attempted Murder, Felonious AssaultJURISDICTION: Franklin CountyFACTS:A local young painter went to the grocery store with his family. His wife was approached by a man and a woman who started to berate her. The painter noticed the man had pointed a gun at his wife, so he jumped back into the car and drove towards the gunman. This resulted in the painter hitting both the gunman and the other woman who accompanied him. The man ultimately passed away from his injuries and the painter was hauled to jail and charged with murder.
Our client spent nearly two years in jail awaiting his trial. Even with the risks of a jury trial, the Defendant knew he had to take the chance and no plea deal would be enough to save his future. He never intended anyone harm and he simply was trying to protect his wife. He was not going to lose his family over that. The trial lasted nearly two weeks before the jury went into deliberations. After less than four hours of deliberations, the jury came back into the courtroom and found our client Not Guilty on all charges.
NOT GUILTY
CHARGES: Rape, Kidnapping and AbductionJURISDICTION: Richland CountyFACTS:A hard-working union employee was charged with Rape, Kidnapping and Abduction of another person. These are some of the most serious crimes in Ohio. A man who led a law-abiding life and supported his family was accused by his ex-wife and was suddenly facing life in prison. The Defendant’s family who was familiar with the outstanding and diligent work of our attorneys contacted us immediately after his arrest.
The State’s offer was for Defendant to plead guilty to Rape and Abduction in exchange for 5-6 years in prison. We pressured on, believing in our client’s innocence. We started reviewing the hundreds of pages of discovery, as well as multiple audio and video recordings. Through this review, the attorneys realized there was important exculpatory evidence missing from the discovery packet that could make a difference in our client’s innocence. After a year of allegations and judiciary processes, our client was freed in the summer of 2019. A week-long trial turned victorious with a verdict of not guilty on all counts.
NOT GUILTY
CHARGES: OVI, Vehicular Homicide, and Vehicular ManslaughterJURISDICTION: Muskingum CountyFACTS:This case centered around a 30-year-old construction worker who had his life flip upside down when he was involved in a fatal accident. After a night out for drinks, the man and his girlfriend were on their way home when the vehicle collided with a utility pole. Confused by the trauma of the event, the man then left the scene and was found at a local Steak n’ Shake approximately 2 miles away. After a 2-month investigation, the individual was ultimately charged with OVI, Vehicular Homicide, and Vehicular Manslaughter.
After a 3-day trial where numerous witnesses were called to testify, the jury then found the Defendant Not Guilty on all charged. The Defendant was able to leave the Court House a free man and continue with live, so he could mourn the loss of his beloved girlfriend.
NOT GUILTY
CHARGES: Felonious Assault and Domestic ViolenceJURISDICTION: Delaware CountyFACTS:An 8th grade math teacher, faced false allegations filed by an ex-girlfriend which accused him of domestic violence. However, none of this was true and the charges were pursued by the ex-girlfriend because she was upset that their relationship had come to a sudden halt. Knowing this charge would hinder his whole life and jeopardize his career, our client called us to protect his rights.
The trial began after 7 months of court hearings. Discovery was shown and arguments were made against our client by the prosecution. Our attorney put the Defendant on the stand and questioned his whereabouts on the day of question. The Defendant testified to the fact that he was on vacation with his children, so that the domestic violence accusations would be impossible. The attorneys ended by giving information about the Defendants character, career, and his clean criminal record. As a result, the Jury found the Defendant Not Guilty.
NOT GUILTY
CHARGES: Major Drug Offender Felony 1 Drug TraffickingJURISDICTION: Franklin CountyFACTS:A 28-year-old client was charged with one of the most serious felony offenses in Ohio – trafficking drugs. In addition, this this was not his first felony offense as he had previously been convicted of several felony counts in the years prior. With a record like his, the penalties our client would be facing were painstakingly high.
Despite extensive efforts, our many requests to get our client out of jail were denied. We began our preparation to negotiate with the State. However, this case escalated a whole lot quicker when our client was brutally beaten in jail one evening. Thankfully our attorneys worked diligently so this case picked up very quickly. Our clients successfully achieved a community control sanction despite the State’s initial reluctance to work with our client and give us the offer we had requested. This was a much lighter sentencing than he would have received if he was convicted of a felony.
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.
We Will Get You Through This
Not all cases are worthy of a trial. Some cases just simply require damage control. We pride ourselves in helping good people in bad situations that deserve a second chance. We don’t believe that your life should be defined by a mistake. We are here to fix your legal problems with a non-judgemental approach and achieve the lowest penalty possible. Know that at the Joslyn Law Firm:
- We fight for the best possible result regardless of your circumstances
- We fix problems with a non-judgmental approach
- We truly care about our clients
- We will never turn against you
NOT GUILTY
A local young painter went to the grocery store with his family. His wife was approached by a man and a woman who started to berate her. The painter noticed the man had pointed a gun at his wife, so he jumped back into the car and drove towards the gunman. This resulted in the painter hitting both the gunman and the other woman who accompanied him. The man ultimately passed away from his injuries and the painter was hauled to jail and charged with murder.
Our client spent nearly two years in jail awaiting his trial. Even with the risks of a jury trial, the Defendant knew he had to take the chance and no plea deal would be enough to save his future. He never intended anyone harm and he simply was trying to protect his wife. He was not going to lose his family over that. The trial lasted nearly two weeks before the jury went into deliberations. After less than four hours of deliberations, the jury came back into the courtroom and found our client Not Guilty on all charges.
NOT GUILTY
A hard-working union employee was charged with Rape, Kidnapping and Abduction of another person. These are some of the most serious crimes in Ohio. A man who led a law-abiding life and supported his family was accused by his ex-wife and was suddenly facing life in prison. The Defendant’s family who was familiar with the outstanding and diligent work of our attorneys contacted us immediately after his arrest.
The State’s offer was for Defendant to plead guilty to Rape and Abduction in exchange for 5-6 years in prison. We pressured on, believing in our client’s innocence. We started reviewing the hundreds of pages of discovery, as well as multiple audio and video recordings. Through this review, the attorneys realized there was important exculpatory evidence missing from the discovery packet that could make a difference in our client’s innocence. After a year of allegations and judiciary processes, our client was freed in the summer of 2019. A week-long trial turned victorious with a verdict of not guilty on all counts.
NOT GUILTY
This case centered around a 30-year-old construction worker who had his life flip upside down when he was involved in a fatal accident. After a night out for drinks, the man and his girlfriend were on their way home when the vehicle collided with a utility pole. Confused by the trauma of the event, the man then left the scene and was found at a local Steak n’ Shake approximately 2 miles away. After a 2-month investigation, the individual was ultimately charged with OVI, Vehicular Homicide, and Vehicular Manslaughter.
After a 3-day trial where numerous witnesses were called to testify, the jury then found the Defendant Not Guilty on all charged. The Defendant was able to leave the Court House a free man and continue with live, so he could mourn the loss of his beloved girlfriend.
NOT GUILTY
An 8th grade math teacher, faced false allegations filed by an ex-girlfriend which accused him of domestic violence. However, none of this was true and the charges were pursued by the ex-girlfriend because she was upset that their relationship had come to a sudden halt. Knowing this charge would hinder his whole life and jeopardize his career, our client called us to protect his rights.
The trial began after 7 months of court hearings. Discovery was shown and arguments were made against our client by the prosecution. Our attorney put the Defendant on the stand and questioned his whereabouts on the day of question. The Defendant testified to the fact that he was on vacation with his children, so that the domestic violence accusations would be impossible. The attorneys ended by giving information about the Defendants character, career, and his clean criminal record. As a result, the Jury found the Defendant Not Guilty.
NOT GUILTY
A 28-year-old client was charged with one of the most serious felony offenses in Ohio – trafficking drugs. In addition, this this was not his first felony offense as he had previously been convicted of several felony counts in the years prior. With a record like his, the penalties our client would be facing were painstakingly high.
Despite extensive efforts, our many requests to get our client out of jail were denied. We began our preparation to negotiate with the State. However, this case escalated a whole lot quicker when our client was brutally beaten in jail one evening. Thankfully our attorneys worked diligently so this case picked up very quickly. Our clients successfully achieved a community control sanction despite the State’s initial reluctance to work with our client and give us the offer we had requested. This was a much lighter sentencing than he would have received if he was convicted of a felony.
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.
We Will Get You Through This
Not all cases are worthy of a trial. Some cases just simply require damage control. We pride ourselves in helping good people in bad situations that deserve a second chance. We don’t believe that your life should be defined by a mistake. We are here to fix your legal problems with a non-judgemental approach and achieve the lowest penalty possible. Know that at the Joslyn Law Firm:
- We fight for the best possible result regardless of your circumstances
- We fix problems with a non-judgmental approach
- We truly care about our clients
- We will never turn against you