Douglas E. Riddell

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Douglas E. Riddell: Attorney with Riddell Law LLC
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Biography

AV Rated Defense Attorney. Selected as a Rising Star by Ohio SuperLawyers Magazine and and a Top Lawyer by Columbus CEO Magazine. Ohio DUI & Criminal Defense. Founding attorney Douglas Riddell's reputation as an experienced DUI and criminal defense attorney continues garner recognition. In 2017, he was listed as both a "Top Lawyer" by Columbus CEO Magazine and as an Ohio SuperLawyer Rising Star by SuperLawyers Magazine. Additionally, he has received the highest rating from his peers - an "AV Preeminent" rating by Martindale-Hubbell. Further, he has been awarded a perfect 10.0 score by Avvo.Doug is certified in the most recent Approved Curriculum for DUI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Practitioner Course designed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA) and the International Association of Chiefs of Police. This NHSTA training is the same training required of police officers to conduct roadside field sobriety testing. Douglas Riddell is an Ohio DUI and criminal defense attorney and the founder of Riddell Law LLC. Mr. Riddell focuses his practice on the defense of traffic, DUI/OVI and criminal charges. He has represented thousands of OVI, traffic, and criminal defendants in his career, gaining extensive experience in courtrooms throughout Central Ohio. After practicing as both a government attorney and with a small law firm, Mr. Riddell founded Riddell Law with the goal of combining excellent client service and aggressive legal defense with affordable fees.Mr. Riddell regularly practices in courthouses throughout Ohio. He represents clients facing a wide range of criminal and traffic charges, including DUI / OVI, speeding tickets, traffic violations, underage drinking, domestic violence, reckless driving, theft, criminal damaging, disorderly conduct, drug crimes, drug paraphernalia, fraud, juvenile crimes, hit skip, probation violation, and vandalism, among other charges.Doug regularly speaks about OVI / DUI law at Certified Driver Intervention programs throughout Ohio, including Second Chance Counseling Driver Intervention Program and Crossroads Recovery Services Driver Intervention Program.

Areas of Practice (21)

  • Driving While Intoxicated
  • Criminal Defense
  • CDL / Trucking Violations
  • Criminal Damaging
  • Disorderly Conduct
  • Drivers License Suspension
  • DUI/OVI Defense
  • Expungements
  • Hit and Run
  • Misdemeanors
  • Reckless Driving
  • Resisting Arrest
  • Search and Seizure
  • Shoplifting
  • Speeding Tickets
  • Theft
  • Traffic Violations
  • Weapons Charges
  • Traffic Accidents
  • Underage Drinking
  • Vandalism

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Notre Dame, B.A., Political Science, 2002
Law School Attended:
University of Cincinnati, J.D., 2005
Year of First Admission:
2005
Admission:
2005, Ohio; 2006, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Memberships:
Columbus Bar Association
Ohio State Bar Associations
Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Languages:
English
Reported Cases:
State v. Romage, Ohio Supreme Court, 2014-Ohio-783. Successfully argued to the Ohio Supreme Court that an Ohio criminal statute was an unconstitutional violation of First Amendment rights.
ISLN:
918634755

Payment Information

Credit Cards Accepted
American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Other Information
Free initial consultation, Fixed fees available

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (12 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge
  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0
  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0
  • Communication

    4.9/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.7/5.0
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Avvo Client Review
4.8/5.0 (25 reviews)
Client Choice Award Client Champion
Lawyers Client Review
4.7/5.0 (18 reviews)
Platinum Client Champion

I had a highly positive experience collaborating with this individual, whose expertise and trustworthiness were readily apparent. I wholeheartedly recommend him as your legal counsel it was a very go...

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  • Zoom

Contact Douglas E. Riddell

Contact Information:

380-260-4384  Phone

614-453-8849  Fax

www.riddelllaw.com

www.riddelllaw.com

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