KOFFEL | BRININGER | NESBITT is Ohio’s premier criminal defense law firm, dedicated exclusively to representing individuals facing criminal charges. With over 30 years of experience, the firm has established itself as a nationally recognized leader in criminal defense, known for its aggressive advocacy, deep legal knowledge, and commitment to protecting clients’ rights at every stage of the legal process.
The firm focuses on clients with no or limited prior criminal history and prioritizes cases with strong potential for favorable outcomes such as diversion programs, probation, or non-prison resolutions. Their approach combines personalized, responsive service—with attorneys available evenings, weekends, and holidays—with strategic connections to local judges and prosecutors. They actively seek sentencing alternatives and deferred prosecutions, emphasizing non-prison resolutions where possible. The firm also maintains a specialized Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Practice Group, bridging legal defense with addiction treatment resources.
Services Offered
- DUI/OVI Defense
- Drug Crimes
- Sex Crimes
- Assault
- Domestic Violence
- Theft Crimes
- Serious Vehicular Crimes
- High School and College Cases
- Title IX and False Accusations
- Professional License Defense
- Protection Order Defense
- Criminal Investigations
- Jail Release and Immediate Bond Hearings
- Federal Criminal Defense
- Moral Responsibility and Application of Law Scholarship
The firm serves clients throughout Ohio, including Franklin, Delaware, Licking, Knox, and Richland counties, with offices in Columbus, Delaware, Dublin, Westerville, and Upper Arlington. Their attorneys are recognized by prestigious organizations including Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, and The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, and the firm is AV Preeminent® rated by Martindale-Hubbell®.
