Charged in Columbus or Franklin County? Local Experience Matters.
Franklin County is Ohio's busiest jurisdiction for OVI arrests, traffic stops, and criminal charges — the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Columbus Division of Police, and dozens of suburban departments all file cases here. Whether you were stopped on I-70, I-71, I-270, or a Columbus surface street, your case moves through one of two courts depending on the severity of the charge.
Mr. Fox defends clients throughout Franklin County and knows how both courts actually operate day to day — not just what the rules say on paper.
Franklin County Municipal Court: Misdemeanors, OVI & Traffic Cases
The Franklin County Municipal Court handles misdemeanor OVI/DUI charges, traffic offenses, and other misdemeanors for incidents occurring in Columbus and unincorporated areas of the county not covered by a local mayor's court. Unlike a mayor's court, it is a full court of record — meaning jury trials and evidentiary hearings are available here.
The court's size means dockets move quickly and prosecutors handle a high volume of cases. Having an attorney who appears here regularly, knows the assigned judges' tendencies, and can identify defenses specific to Franklin County's charging practices makes a real difference in the outcome.
Court details change over time. Verify current filing information, hours, and courtroom assignments at the Franklin County Municipal Court's official site before relying on them.
Franklin County Common Pleas Court: Felony Defense
Felony charges arising anywhere in Franklin County — including felony OVI, drug trafficking, felonious assault, and other serious offenses — are prosecuted in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas. These cases carry the possibility of prison time and demand a defense built from the moment of arrest, not after an indictment.
Mr. Fox reviews the State's evidence, challenges the stop and any testing procedures, and negotiates aggressively while preparing every case as if it will go to trial.
Verify current docket, filing, and courtroom information at the Franklin County Common Pleas Court's official site.
Why Franklin County Residents Choose Steven T. Fox
Clients across Columbus and Franklin County want an attorney who knows the courthouse, answers the phone, and treats their case like it matters — not a name on a file. Mr. Fox personally handles every case his firm accepts, offers flat fees and free consultations, and is available evenings and weekends.
His goal in every Franklin County case is the same: protect your license, your record, and your future.