General Info:
Our Columbus criminal defense attorneys focus their practice on defense of DUI (OVI), criminal misdemeanor and traffic charges in courts throughout Central Ohio. The touchstone of our firm is personal, one-on one attention to each client's case offered at affordable rates. Our attorneys take the Sixth Amendment constitutional right to counsel to heart and work diligently to provide aggressive DUI and criminal defense to every client. Whether your case requires negotiation, motion hearings or a jury trial, we work tirelessly to achieve the best outcome given the facts of each client's case. Our attorneys understand that DUI and criminal charges rarely occur during regular business hours. For that reason, our attorneys are on call 24/7 to take client phone calls and discuss cases after regular work hours. We take pride in our responsiveness to client questions, our knowledge of Ohio OVI and criminal law and our affordable rate structure. Our Columbus DUI attorneys also understand that no one goes out planning to get a DUI or criminal charge -- it is always an unexpected expense. Because of that, we offer payment plans to qualified clients. Our goal is get a result in your case that will have the least impact on your job, family, and day-to-day life. Attorneys Douglas Riddell and Bridget Purdue Riddell were recently recognized as Rising Stars by Ohio SuperLawyers Magazine 2014 for Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI and Appellate Law, respectfully. Ohio Super Lawyers is a rating and review service of lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer review recognition and professional achievement. The selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations. The Rising Stars list consists of selected attorneys who are 40 or under, or who have been practicing for 10 years or less. No more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in Ohio are named to the list. In addition, Douglas E. Riddell has been awarded the AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratingsthe highest possible rating given by LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review.
Further, Attorneys Douglas Riddell and Bridget were recently rated by Avvo as a perfect 10.0. Under Avvos rating and review system, a 10.0 is the highest ranking a lawyer can obtain. Avvo is an independent lawyers rating and review company that rates lawyers throughout the nation.