Federal Drug Crimes Lawyer in Columbus, OH
You have probably grappled with how federal drug crime charges could affect your future and your family. No matter the federal crime—trafficking, distribution, possession, conspiracy, or manufacturing—the penalties can be harsh and life-altering. You could serve a long sentence in federal prison and pay steep fines. In addition, you could lose your property, driver’s license, and rights to vote and own firearms. Life can also be challenging after serving prison time, especially when finding a job or a place to live.
However, getting charged with a federal drug crime doesn’t mean you will be convicted.
You have the right to defend yourself and fight for your future, and Joslyn Law Firm can help. Our federal criminal defense attorneys have represented more than 20,000 cases. We have helped many people resolve their charges and avoid debilitating punishments, and we have also witnessed the outcomes when defendants forego private legal representation. Let us use our more than 50 combined years of experience to help you stay out of federal prison, dismiss or reduce your charges, and resume your normal life.
Our Criminal Defense Attorneys Represent Defendants Facing Federal Drug Charges
Joslyn Law Firm is widely recognized and respected in criminal defense. Our more than 50 years of collective experience defending people charged with various crimes have earned our clients’ trust, the industry’s respect, and many victories. Our local and national achievements include:
- Top Criminal Lawyer by Columbus CEO Magazine
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers Association
- 10 Best Attorneys – Client Satisfaction by The American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
Whether the charge is drug trafficking (which is buying, selling, or offering to sell controlled substances), manufacturing (which can be anything from “cooking” a drug to growing it), drug conspiracy (which is two or more people deciding to commit a crime together), or drug possession, we will base your legal defense strategy on the specifics of your case. Common defenses in federal drug crime cases can include:
- Illegal search and seizure violated your Fourth Amendment rights
- The police failed to read your Miranda Rights before questioning you
- Law enforcement pressured you to commit a crime (entrapment)
- The substance did not belong to you
- You obtained the substance with a legal prescription
- The lab mishandled the drugs or failed in its analysis of the drug
Our attorneys want to help you fight a federal drug crime charge in Ohio. We know how frightening these charges can be, and we will treat you with the compassion and respect that you deserve. Your freedom and your well-being are important to us, so reach out today at (614) 444-1900 to request a free and confidential consultation.
Overview of Federal Drug Crimes in Ohio
Federal Drug Crimes Overview
Federal drug crimes are more serious and have more severe penalties than ones at the state level. For example, you could pay up to millions of dollars in fines and face up to life imprisonment if convicted. However, these outcomes depend on:
- Schedule of the drug
- The quantity of the drug(s)
- Any previous offenses
- If anyone was injured or passed away due to the alleged criminal activity
- The nature of the alleged crime (e.g., drug trafficking, drug conspiracy, possession of controlled substances, drug manufacturing, etc.)
If you’ve been arrested or under investigation for a federal drug crime in Ohio, don’t say anything to law enforcement without having an attorney present. Get in touch with Joslyn Law Firm. One of our federal drug crimes lawyers in Columbus can speak on your behalf and build a defense strategy that seeks to get the charges reduced or dropped and keep you out of prison.
Types of Federal Drug Crimes
Joslyn Law Firm represents defendants charged with various federal drug crimes.
- Drug possession: To be convicted of this crime, you must have known that you were carrying a substance and that said substance was illegal. There are two types of drug possession. Actual possession is when you physically have the substance on your person. Alternatively, constructive possession is when you have the power to willfully have it in your possession.
- Drug manufacturing: This charge is not just limited to creating drugs in a lab. It also encompasses selling precursor compounds, transporting drug production supplies, and taking part in manufacturing operations. These charges also require that the defendant possessed, knew about, and intentionally manufactured the illegal substances.
- Drug trafficking (or distributing): This crime consists of selling, distributing, and unlawfully importing illegal controlled substances, such as marijuana, cocaine, and heroin. However, prescription drug trafficking has been on the rise in the last several years. Defendants can face federal and state felony trafficking charges. The severity of charges may increase if the defendant trafficked drugs across U.S. borders.
- Drug conspiracy: This charge alleges that two or more people agree to commit a drug crime together.
These offenses can overlap, so it’s not unusual for defendants to face multiple federal drug crime charges.
In addition, the federal government has taken further measures to enforce firearm laws. For example, if you had a weapon or gun in your possession at the time of your arrest, you may face enhanced charges (18 U.S. Code § 924).
Federal Drug Schedules in Franklin County
Federal drug policy is established under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). The CSA created five different classifications for illegal drugs called schedules, depending upon a controlled substance’s acceptable medical use and its abuse or dependency potential.
Drug schedules can have an enormous impact on sentencing in some cases, and the five drug schedules under the CSA are defined as follows:
- Schedule I — Drugs, substances, or chemicals with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse. Examples include 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA, Ecstasy, or Molly), gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid (GHB), heroin, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), marijuana, mescaline, methaqualone, and peyote.
- Schedule II — Drugs, substances, or chemicals with a high potential for abuse, with use potentially leading to severe psychological or physical dependence. Examples include cocaine, Dexedrine, fentanyl, hydromorphone (Dilaudid), meperidine (Demerol), methamphetamine, methylphenidate (Ritalin), morphine, opium, and oxycodone (OxyContin, Percocet).
- Schedule III — Drugs, substances, or chemicals with a moderate to low potential for physical and psychological dependence. Examples include anabolic steroids, ketamine, and products containing less than 90 milligrams of codeine per dosage unit (Tylenol with codeine).
- Schedule IV — Drugs, substances, or chemicals with a low potential for abuse and low risk of dependence. Examples include alprazolam (Xanax), carisoprodol (Soma), diazepam (Valium), and lorazepam (Ativan).
- Schedule V — Drugs, substances, or chemicals with lower potential for abuse than Schedule IV and consist of preparations containing limited quantities of certain narcotics. Schedule V drugs are generally used for antidiarrheal, antitussive, and analgesic purposes. Examples include cough preparations containing not more than 200 milligrams of codeine per 100 milliliters or per 100 grams, such as Robitussin AC, diphenoxylate (Lomotil), and pregabalin (Lyrica).
Federal Drug Trafficking Penalties in Columbus
Alleged offenders may face federal charges for any one of a number of drug crimes, ranging from possession to distribution to manufacturing to cultivation. Certain cases may also involve charges of delivery, smuggling, or fraud. Conspiracy charges are especially common in federal courts.
In many federal drug cases, alleged offenders will be accused of drug trafficking because the violations typically involve alleged possession of more than a certain amount. Drug trafficking offenses carry steep penalties, including possible mandatory minimum sentences for certain kinds of controlled substances.
The current penalties for federal drug trafficking convictions are as follows:
| Controlled Substance | Amount | Fine | Prison Sentence |
| Cocaine | 500-4,999 grams | First Offense: Mandatory minimum of five years up to 40 years in prison. If case involves death or serious bodily injury, mandatory minimum of 20 years up to life in prison. Second Offense: Mandatory minimum of 10 years up to life in prison. If case involves death or serious bodily injury, life sentence. | First Offense: Up to $5 million for individuals; $25 million for non-individuals. Second Offense: Up to $8 million for individuals; $50 million for non-individuals. |
| Cocaine base | 28-279 grams | ||
| Fentanyl | 40-399 grams | ||
| Fentanyl analogue | 10-99 grams | ||
| Heroin | 100-999 grams | ||
| LSD | 1-9 grams | ||
| Pure methamphetamine | 5-49 grams | ||
| Methamphetamine mixture | 50-499 grams | ||
| Pure PCP | 10-99 grams | ||
| PCP mixture | 100-999 grams | ||
| Cocaine | 5 kilograms or more | First Offense: Mandatory minimum of 10 years up to life in prison. If case involves death or serious bodily injury, mandatory minimum of 20 years up to life in prison. Second Offense: Mandatory minimum of 20 years up to life in prison. If case involves death or serious bodily injury, life sentence. Third or Subsequent Offense: Life in prison. | First Offense: Up to $10 million for individuals; $50 million for non-individuals. Second Offense: Up to $20 million for individuals; $75 million for non-individuals. Third or Subsequent Offense: Up to $20 million for individuals; $75 million for non-individuals. |
| Cocaine base | 280 grams or more | ||
| Fentanyl | 400 grams or more | ||
| Fentanyl analogue | 100 grams or more | ||
| Heroin | 1 kilogram or more | ||
| LSD | 10 grams or more | ||
| Pure methamphetamine | 50 grams or more | ||
| Methamphetamine mixture | 500 grams or more | ||
| Pure PCP | 100 grams or more | ||
| PCP mixture | 1 kilogram or more | ||
| Other Schedule I and Schedule II Substances | Any amount | First Offense: Up to 20 years in prison. If case involves death or serious bodily injury, mandatory minimum 20-year sentence up to life in prison. Second Offense: Up to 30 years in prison. If case involves death or serious bodily injury, life imprisonment. | First Offense: Up to $1 million for individuals; $5 million for non-individuals. Second Offense: Up to $2 million for individuals; $10 million for non-individuals. |
| Any drug product containing gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) | Any amount | ||
| Flunitrazepam | 1 gram or more | ||
| Other Schedule III Drugs | Any amount | First Offense: Up to 10 years in prison. If case involves death or serious bodily injury, up to 15 years in prison. Second Offense: Up to 20 years in prison. If case involves death or serious bodily injury, up to 30 years in prison. | First Offense: Up to $500,000 for individuals; $2.5 million for non-individuals. Second Offense: Up to $1 million for individuals; $5 million for non-individuals. |
| All other Schedule IV Drugs (other than one gram or more of Flunitrazepam) | Any amount | First Offense: Up to five years in prison. Second Offense: Up to 10 years in prison. | First Offense: Up to $250,000 for individuals; $1 million for non-individuals. Second Offense: Up to $500,000 for individuals; $2 million for non-individuals. |
| All Schedule V Drugs | Any amount | First Offense: Up to one year in prison. Second Offense: Up to four years in prison. | First Offense: Up to $100,000 for individuals; $250,000 for non-individuals. Second Offense: Up to $200,000 for individuals; $500,000 for non-individuals. |
| Marijuana | 1,000 kilograms or more marijuana mixture, or 1,000 or more marijuana plants | First Offense: Mandatory minimum of 10 years up to life in prison. If case involves death or serious bodily injury, mandatory minimum of 20 years up to life in prison. Second Offense: Mandatory minimum of 20 years up to life in prison. If case involves death or serious bodily injury, life sentence. | First Offense: Up to $10 million for individuals; $50 million for non-individuals. Second Offense: Up to $20 million for individuals; $75 million for non-individuals. |
| Marijuana | 100 to 999 kilograms marijuana mixture, or 100 to 999 marijuana plants | First Offense: Mandatory minimum of five years up to 40 years in prison. If case involves death or serious bodily injury, mandatory minimum of 20 years up to life in prison. Second Offense: Mandatory minimum of 10 years up to life in prison. If case involves death or serious bodily injury, life sentence. | First Offense: Up to $5 million for individuals; $25 million for non-individuals. Second Offense: Up to $8 million for individuals; $50 million for non-individuals. |
| Marijuana | 50 to 99 kilograms marijuana mixture, or 50 to 99 marijuana plants | First Offense: Up to 20 years in prison. If case involves death or serious bodily injury, mandatory minimum 20 year sentence up to life in prison. Second Offense: Up to 30 years in prison. If case involves death or serious bodily injury, life imprisonment. | First Offense: Up to $1 million for individuals; $5 million for non-individuals. Second Offense: Up to $2 million for individuals; $10 million for non-individuals. |
| Hashish | More than 10 kilograms | ||
| Hashish Oil | More than 1 kilogram | ||
| Marijuana | Less than 50 kilograms marijuana (Not including 50 or more marijuana plants, regardless of weight), or 1 to 49 marijuana plants | First Offense: Up to five years in prison. Second Offense: Up to 10 years in prison. | First Offense: Up to $250,000 for individuals; $1 million for non-individuals. Second Offense: Up to $500,000 for individuals; $2 million for non-individuals. |
| Hashish | 10 kilograms or less | ||
| Hashish Oil | 1 kilogram or less |
Evidence in Federal Drug Crime Cases
Our federal drug crime attorneys in Columbus will analyze the prosecution’s evidence and look for any gaps in their version of events. We will file for a motion to suppress evidence if we find any discrepancies.
To illustrate, if the arresting officers didn’t read you your Miranda rights, they would be violating the Fifth Amendment. We would file a motion to suppress any evidence that the police obtained illegally as a result of this breach. The judge would then decide whether to grant our request.
We will scrutinize the details of your case to see if law enforcement or anyone else violated your rights. The more violations we detect, the weaker the prosecution’s case is against you. The prosecution will work to prove that you are guilty beyond all reasonable doubt, and possible forms of evidence they can use to support their side include:
- Photos of the drugs in question
- Photos of any injuries
- DNA evidence
- Witness testimony
- Your criminal record
Our defense attorneys can cross-examine the prosecution’s witness, bring in our own witnesses for questioning, and point out the inconsistencies in the prosecution’s version of events. Our strategy will aim to have the jury rethink their position and show them that you are not guilty.
Defenses Against Federal Drug Crimes in Columbus
Our federal drug charges lawyers can build a defense strategy that will seek to reduce or drop your charges and keep you out of prison.
Common defense strategies we use include:
- Entrapment: This is based on an encounter between law enforcement and the defendant before the alleged crime. Typically, this situation occurs when officers coerce, threaten, harass, or use other tactics that push the defendant to commit the federal drug crime.
- Lack of probable cause: For the prosecution to prove probable cause, they must present evidence showing that law enforcement had objective reason to believe that the defendant committed a crime. According to the Fourth Amendment, the police must have probable cause before they arrest, search, and get a warrant. If they didn’t have probable cause, your lawyer can file a motion to dismiss the charges.
- Lack of reasonable suspicion: Police officers must have reasonable suspicion before they conduct a search. For example, if they said they smelled marijuana on you, that would not be sufficient reason to arrest you.
- No Miranda rights read: In most cases, law enforcement must read defendants their Miranda rights at the time of their arrest. If the officer didn’t do so, then we may be able to file a motion to suppress evidence that was obtained at this time.
- Unlawful search and seizure: This is another Fourth Amendment violation. The officer must have a warrant and probable cause before conducting a search.
- False reports: Sometimes, witnesses may lie or fabricate their version of events.
- Mistaken identity: It’s not uncommon for witnesses to misidentify perpetrators. In that case, police may end up arresting people who are innocent and have nothing to do with the alleged crime.
- Drugs were planted: An officer or someone else involved in the alleged crime could have planted the drugs on your person, in your home, or in your car.
- You didn’t know you had the drugs: Someone could have brought the drugs to your home without your permission.
Sometimes, we can use more than one defense strategy to reach the most favorable outcome for you.
Ohio Resources for Federal Drug Crime Charges
United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) — The mission of the DEA is to “enforce the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States and bring to the criminal and civil justice system of the United States, or any other competent jurisdiction, those organizations and principal members of organizations, involved in the growing, manufacture, or distribution of controlled substances appearing in or destined for illicit traffic in the United States.”
On this website, you can learn more about drug scheduling, find drug fact sheets, and find a link to view the entire CSA. You can also find information about the DEA’s Community Outreach, Diversion Control Division, and other programs.
United States Drug Enforcement Administration
500 S Front St # 612
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 255-4200
State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy — The State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy is charged under the Ohio Revised Code with investigating and presenting evidence of violations of any of the federal or state drug laws by any person to the appropriate court. On this website, you can learn more about the Ohio Automated Rx Reporting System (OARRS), Shared Prescription Investigation Deconfliction Resource (SPIDR), and National Forensic Laboratory Information System (NFLIS). You can also view board laws and rules as well as State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy documents such as meeting notes, notices, reports, guidance documents, and news releases.
State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy
77 South High Street, 17th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 466-4143
Fiscal Year 2021 Overview of Federal Criminal Cases: This April 2022 report from the United States Sentencing Commission (USSC) breaks down by category the 57,287 federal criminal cases it reviewed in fiscal year 2021. According to the report, drug offenses were the most common federal crime in fiscal year 2021. Of the 17,917 drug cases the USSC received reports about, most involved manufacture, sale, or transportation of an illegal drug; just 309 involved possession convictions. Methamphetamine topped the list as it was found in more cases than any other drug, and the second most common drug crimes involved cocaine, the USSC report says.
National Drug Control Strategy 2022: In 2022, the U.S. federal government released its plan to address substance abuse, the addiction epidemic, and reduce the number of overdose deaths. In addition to its harm reduction goals, the plan aims to build upon past U.S. drug policies, combating criminal organizations’ drug trafficking and the financial backers that fund the illegal operations.
Drug Offense Quick Reference Guide: This chart from the Ohio Criminal Sentencing Commission offers a quick overall look at the schedule of controlled substances and the levels of offenses and penalties within the State of Ohio.
Notable Federal Drug Crime Cases
Premier of British Virgin Islands Arrested in Miami on Drug Trafficking Charges: British Virgin Islands Premier Andrew Fahie was arrested in April 2022 on money laundering and drug conspiracy charges in Miami, according to an NBC News report. Fahie is accused of agreeing to allow his country’s port to be used for the movement of thousands of kilos of cocaine. He reportedly agreed to this deal with an undercover federal informant who was posing as a member of the Sinaloa cartel. Others arrested include Oleanvine Maynard, the port authority’s managing director, and her son, Kadeem Maynard, who is said to have brokered the deal.
7 Federal Criminal Cases Charge Drug Dealers Linked to Fentanyl Overdoses: In April 2022, federal authorities announced criminal charges against seven drug dealers in connection with fentanyl-laced narcotics that caused users to fatally overdose in Orange County, California. All have been formally charged with distribution of fentanyl resulting in death. All cases have been filed in the United States District Court in Santa Ana and will be prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office.
31 Gang Members and Associates of Mexican Mafia Charged in Racketeering Indictment: The U.S. government announced in April 2022 a 33-count federal grand jury indictment that charges 31 people linked to the Orange County Mexican Mafia in Southern California with various offenses. A U.S. Justice Department news release states the offenses include racketeering, two murders and six attempted murders, and drug and gun charges. Twenty-one of the defendants are in custody and more are being arrested. Various state, local, and federal agencies are investigating the case.
Columbus Drug Treatment Centers
If you or someone you know has a substance abuse issue or addiction, it is time to get help. You can reach out to these treatment facilities in the Columbus area:
- City of Columbus Outpatient Treatment: This recovery center offers outpatient treatment for people ages 18 and older. Individual and group therapy sessions are available.
- Southeast Healthcare: Focuses on the individual’s recovery from substance abuse. MAT (Medication Assisted Treatment) and telehealth programs are available.
- House of Hope: Established in 1959, House of Hope opened its doors to help people who need alcohol and drug treatment help. Clients can receive low-cost addiction treatment.
- Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services: Ohioans can seek drug addiction recovery services and treatment here. They can also call the Ohio CareLine for help for their mental and emotional health.
- Freedom Recovery: Freedom Recovery was started by people who understand addiction through their personal struggles with it. Clients can receive 12-step therapy and plan their schedules to accommodate their treatment. The facility accepts all versions of Medicaid and various health insurance plans.
April 27, 2022
“Columbus Man Who Was Leader of Multi-State Drug Operation Sentenced to Prison”
Deangelo Tellis of Columbus, Ohio, was recently sentenced to between 16.5 years to 22 years in prison after being convicted on drug trafficking charges and a pattern of corrupt activity, 10TV (WBNS) reports. According to the news channel, the prosecutor’s office in Muskingum County identifies Tellis as the leader of a multi-state drug operation. His sentencing comes after a four-year investigation that involved nearly 20 defendants, several trap houses, and a collaboration between state and federal law enforcement agencies.
February 11, 2022
“Nearly $6 million in Drugs Seized and 79 Traffickers Indicted in Historic Franklin County Bust”
The Franklin County Prosecutor’s Office has indicted nearly 80 people in connection with nearly $6 million in drugs shipped to Ohio mainly from Puerto Rico and Mexico, per The Columbus Dispatch. According to the article, county officials are calling the bust the largest in the county’s recent history. Various local, state, and federal agencies were involved in the probe of the drug trafficking organization, which received large amounts of illicit substances. According to the report, the following drugs were confiscated: 12 kg (kilograms) of fentanyl (valued at $1 million-plus in estimated street value), 3.5 kg of methamphetamine (valued at $300,000 estimated street value). The report also noted that $500,000-plus in cash was also confiscated.
December 22, 2021
“Drug Interdiction Task Forces Seize Over $42 Million in Narcotics in 2021”
The Ohio Attorney General announced in late December 2021 that more than $42 million in illegal drugs were seized in the state, according to the Ohio Organized Crime Investigations Commission (OOCIC). This amount was higher than the $29 million seized in 2020, according to the commission, which is made up of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. The drugs that largely surpassed the amounts confiscated from the previous year include methamphetamine (meth) and heroin. In 2021, 472 pounds of meth were seized versus 168 pounds in 2020. Fentanyl seizures increased by 100 pounds; in 2020, 87 pounds were seized versus 187 pounds seized in 2021.
September 29, 2021
“Columbus Police Officers Charged with Crimes Related to Distributing At Least 7 Kilograms of Fentanyl”
FBI agents arrested and charged two drug cartel unit officers in the Columbus Division of Police with federal drug-related offenses. Marco R. Merino (44) of Columbus and John J. Kotchkoski (33) of Marengo, Ohio were arrested in connection with the distribution of about 7.5 kg (kilograms) of fentanyl, a deadly opioid drug linked to the rise in opioid-related drug overdoses in recent years. Merino faces charges of distributing the fentanyl that he allegedly received from Kotchkoski. Merino is also charged with accepting bribes in connection with transporting cocaine. Both men have been relieved of their duties as their criminal cases continue.
September 9, 2021
“5 Men Indicted in Drug Operation Case Involving 3 Murders”
Three Columbus, Ohio, residents—along with two others from Ashville, Ohio—face federal charges linked to a drug operation that involved the slayings of three people, the Associated Press reports. One defendant is accused of killing three people. Authorities found the remains of two alleged victims under a Columbus home’s basement. The defendants involved face various charges.
Federal Drug Crimes FAQs
Q. Will I Go to Prison for a Federal Drug Crime?
If convicted of a federal drug crime, the judge may impose a mandatory minimum sentence that you will serve in a federal prison. Depending on the severity of the crime, the prison sentence can range anywhere from several months to life imprisonment.
In some cases, you may be able to get probation. The judge would base this decision on whether you’re convicted of a felony, the statute you violated, and other circumstances. Again, the more serious the crime, the heftier the penalties.
Q. How Will a Conviction of a Federal Drug Crime Affect My Life?
A federal drug crime conviction on your record can affect the rest of your life.
- Employers may not hire you.
- You may not be able to get into the school or university of your choice.
- You may not qualify for loans.
- You could lose your driving privileges and your right to vote.
- Landlords may deny your application for renting property.
- Your relationships with your friends and family are strained.
- You could lose custody of your children.
Q. What Are Common Defenses for Federal Drug Crime Charges?
Our federal drug attorneys will base the defense strategies they use on the circumstances of your case. Some of the most common are:
- Lack of probable cause
- Entrapment
- The drugs weren’t yours
- Lack of reasonable suspicion
- No Miranda rights read
- Illegal search and seizure
- Mistaken identity
- False reports
- Not knowing you were in possession of drugs
These defense strategies aim to get your charges reduced or dismissed and keep you from going to prison.
Q. What Constitutes a Federal Drug Crime?
Using, possessing, or distributing illegal drugs may be a federal crime. Examples of federal drug crimes are:
- Drug trafficking
- Drug possession
- Drug manufacturing
- Drug conspiracy
How Joslyn Criminal Defense Law Firm Can Help
Columbus Federal Drug Crimes Lawyer
If you believe that you could be under federal drug investigation or you have already been indicted or arrested for a federal drug offense in Central Ohio, it will be in your best interest to make sure that you have legal counsel capable of fighting to get the criminal charges reduced or dismissed. Joslyn Criminal Defense Law Firm aggressively defends clients throughout Franklin County, including Bexley, Dublin, Gahanna, Grove City, Hilliard, Reynoldsburg, Upper Arlington, Westerville, Whitehall, Worthington, and several surrounding areas.
Brian Joslyn is a skilled criminal defense attorney in Columbus who is admitted to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio and United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. You can have him provide an honest and thorough evaluation of your case when you call (614) 444-1900 or email us to schedule a free initial consultation.