Practice Areas

Criminal Defense & OVI Practice Areas

Steven T. Fox defends OVI/DUI, criminal, and traffic cases throughout Columbus and Central Ohio. Browse every area of the practice below, or call for a free, confidential consultation about your specific charge.

OVI & DUI Defense

OVI / DUI Defense Overview

How the firm defends OVI and DUI charges across Central Ohio.

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First OVI Offense

Penalties and defense strategy for a first-time OVI charge.

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Second OVI Offense

Enhanced penalties and defense options for a second OVI.

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Third & Felony OVI

Defending third-offense and felony-level OVI charges.

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OVI / DUI Penalties

What Ohio law actually imposes for an OVI conviction.

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License Suspension & Privileges

Getting limited driving privileges back after an OVI.

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Refusing a Chemical Test

What happens — and what doesn't — after refusing a breath or blood test.

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Failed Chemical Test

Defenses available even after a failed breath, blood, or urine test.

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Field Sobriety Tests

How field sobriety testing is challenged in court.

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CDL Holders & OVI

Protecting a commercial license after an OVI arrest.

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Criminal Defense

Criminal Defense Overview

Overview of the firm's criminal defense practice.

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Theft & Shoplifting

Defending theft, shoplifting, and robbery charges.

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Assault

Defending assault and menacing charges in Ohio.

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Drug Offenses

Possession and trafficking defense across Central Ohio.

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Domestic Violence

Defending domestic violence allegations and protecting your record.

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Underage Drinking / OVUAC

Defending minors and young adults charged with underage consumption.

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Disorderly Conduct

Defending disorderly conduct charges, from minor misdemeanors up.

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Probation Violations

Fighting probation and community control violation allegations.

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Expungement & Record Sealing

Clearing an eligible conviction from your record.

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Vehicular Assault

Defending aggravated vehicular assault and vehicular assault charges.

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Vehicular Homicide

Defending aggravated vehicular homicide and vehicular homicide charges.

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Criminal Damaging & Vandalism

Defending criminal damaging, mischief, and vandalism charges.

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Weapons & Firearm Charges

Defending firearm and weapons offenses under Ohio law.

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Firearm in a Motor Vehicle

Defending improper handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle.

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Tampering With Evidence

Defending tampering with evidence and obstruction charges.

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Intervention in Lieu of Conviction

Pursuing treatment in lieu of a conviction where eligible.

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Judicial Release

Petitioning for early release from a prison sentence.

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Protection Orders

Defending against — or enforcing — civil and criminal protection orders.

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Search and Seizure

Challenging unlawful searches and suppressing evidence.

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Traffic & License Matters

Traffic Defense

Fighting traffic tickets and moving violations.

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Driver's License Violations

Defending driving under suspension and license-related charges.

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Administrative License Suspensions

Appealing a BMV administrative license suspension.

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Failure to Comply / Fleeing

Defending failure to comply and fleeing and eluding charges.

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Hit-Skip

Defending hit-skip and leaving-the-scene charges.

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Not Sure Which Category Fits Your Case?

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