Koffel | Brininger | Nesbitt is a premier criminal defense law firm based in Columbus, Ohio, dedicated exclusively to representing individuals facing criminal charges. With over 30 years of experience, the firm has established itself as one of Ohio’s most reputable and successful practices, recognized nationally for its focused expertise and unwavering commitment to client advocacy.
The firm adopts a strategic, client-centered approach, prioritizing cases with strong potential for favorable outcomes such as dismissals, diversions, or non-prison resolutions. They actively seek sentencing alternatives and deferred prosecutions, leveraging deep connections with local judges and prosecutors. Their team includes attorneys honored as Top 100 Trial Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America, and they maintain a niche Alcohol & Other Drugs (AOD) Practice Group to support clients dealing with substance-related charges. The firm is selective in client intake, focusing on individuals with minimal prior criminal history and avoiding representation in violent felony or gang-related cases.
Services Offered
- Criminal Defense
- DUI/OVI Defense
- Drug Crimes Defense
- Sex Crimes Defense
- Assault Defense
- Domestic Violence Defense
- Theft Crimes Defense
- Serious Vehicular Crimes Defense
- High School and College Cases
- Title IX and False Accusations Defense
- Professional License Defense
- Protection Order Defense
- Jail Release and Immediate Bond Hearings
- Representation in FBI Investigations
- Federal Criminal Defense (U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio)
- Moral Responsibility and Application of Law Scholarship Program
Serving clients throughout Ohio, including Columbus, Delaware, Dublin, Westerville, Upper Arlington, Bexley, Mansfield, Marysville, Newark, and surrounding counties, the firm offers same-day or next-day appointments and provides support in English. Notable achievements include being ranked Tier 1 for DUI/OVI defense by U.S. News, recognition by Super Lawyers, and over 15,000 clients assisted with a 99% positive client rating.
