Credentials, Recognition & Professional Memberships
Decades of focused criminal, traffic, and OVI/DUI defense — recognized by legal organizations across Ohio and the nation, and backed by advanced training in impaired-driving investigation.
Recognized Among Ohio's Leading Defense Attorneys
Professional Recognition
- Columbus CEO Magazine — Top Lawyer
- Super Lawyers — Criminal Defense and OVI Defense
- Super Lawyers Rising Stars — Criminal Defense and OVI Defense
- AVVO Client's Choice Award Recipient
- National Advocacy for DUI Defense (NAFDD) — Top 100 OVI Attorneys in Ohio
- The National Trial Lawyers — Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers
- National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys (NACDA) — Top Ten Criminal Defense Attorneys in Ohio
- American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys — Client Satisfaction Award
- Lawyers of Distinction — Criminal Defense
- American Society of Legal Advocates — Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Top Young Attorney in Ohio (Cleveland Magazine / Cincinnati Magazine)
Professional Certifications & Training
NHTSA / IACP Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Certification
Successfully completed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing course — the same training used by law enforcement officers who investigate impaired-driving offenses and administer field sobriety tests. This insight into how the tests are supposed to be administered is a powerful tool for identifying where an investigation went wrong.
Continuing Legal Education
Regular participant in advanced criminal defense, OVI defense, forensic science, trial advocacy, and DUI litigation seminars — staying current with the science and the law that decide these cases.
Professional Memberships
- National College for DUI Defense (NCDD)
- National Advocacy for DUI Defense (NAFDD)
- DUI Defense Lawyers Association (DUIDLA)
- Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (OACDL)
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Columbus Bar Association
- Madison County Bar Association
- National Trial Lawyers
- Lawyers of Distinction
Speaking & Presentations
Throughout his career, Steve has served as a speaker and presenter on criminal defense, OVI defense, and impaired-driving investigations. Examples include:
- Presenter at legal-education seminars involving criminal and OVI defense.
- Guest speaker for Driver Intervention Programs regarding Ohio OVI law.
- Participant in Columbus Police Academy training programs.
- Conducted mock-trial and cross-examination exercises for officers in Driving Impaired Criminal Enforcement (D.I.C.E.) training.
Professional Experience
Founder & Managing Attorney
The Steven T. Fox Law Firm, LLC · 2014 – Present
Attorney
Koffel Law Firm
Senior Staff Attorney
Franklin County Public Defender's Office
Certified Legal Intern
Lucas County Public Defender's Office
Law Clerk
Gallon & Takacs
Academic Background
University of Toledo College of Law
Juris Doctor
Wittenberg University
Bachelor's Degree
Experience You Can Put to Work Today
The credentials matter because of what they let me do for you. Let's talk about your case — free, confidential, and directly with Steve.