About Douglas E. Riddell
Douglas Riddell is the founder of Riddell Law LLC. His repulation as an experienced Ohio DUI and criminal defense attorney continues to garner professional recognition. In 2014, he was listed as both a "Top Lawyer" by Columbus CEO Magazine and as an Ohio SuperLawyer Rising Star by SuperLawyers Magazine. In addition, he has been awarded an "AV Preeminent" peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell - the highest rating given by LexisNexis Peer Review for a lawyer. 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 Columbus and 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 represents clients facing a wide range of criminal and traffic charges, such as DUI / OVI / drunk driving, speeding tickets, traffic violations, underage drinking, domestic violence, reckless driving, theft, criminal damaging, disorderly conduct, domestic violence, drug crimes, drug paraphernalia, fraud, juvenile crimes, hit skip, probation violation, and vandalism, among other charges. Awards and Honors Honors AV Preeminent Rating, LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings, 2014 - 2017 Listed, Rising Stars, Ohio SuperLawyers Magazine, 2014 - 2018 Avvo, 10.0 Rating, 2014 - 2018 Listed, Top Lawyers, Columbus CEO Magazine, 2014 - 2017 Silver Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell, 2017
Education
Legal Education
- University of Cincinnati College of Law, Cincinnati, Ohio
Non Legal Education
- University of Notre Dame
- B.A.
- Major: Political Science
- Languages
- English
Classes and Seminars
- OVI / DUI Law, Second Chance Counseling Driver Intervention Program, 2010 - Present
- OVI / DUI Law, Crossroads Recovery Services Driver Intervention Program, 2010 - Present
Representative Cases
- State v. Romage
- Citation: 2014-Ohio-783
- Court: Ohio Supreme Court
- Year: 2014
- State v. Jacobs
- Citation: 13 TRC 02538
- Court: Municipal Court
- Year: 2013
Published Works
Articles
- Columbus DUI Attorneys
- A DUI in Ohio is a very serious charge — even a first offense. With so much at stake, seeking legal advice from a Columbus DUI attorney is essential to being proactive in fighting your case.
- Columbus Speeding Tickets Lawyers
- Think twice before you pay a traffic citation. If you fight it, you could have the fine reduced, have the ticket reduced to no points or even get the ticket dismissed.
- Columbus Theft & Shoplifting Defense
- A theft conviction can result in fines, jail time, and can be damaging to your job, housing and credit prospects. We will fight mount the most aggressive defense possible in an effort to help avoid the many penalties stemming from a theft conviction
- Columbus Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Lawyers
- A moving violation or speeding ticket could jeopardize your CDL and/or your job. We represent CDL holders charged with violations such as speeding, overweight fines, equipment violations, hazmat violations, unsecured load, and the like.
- Columbus Driving Under Suspension Attorneys
- For experienced advocacy and legal counsel regarding relief from suspension of your driver's license, contact Riddell Law.
- What to Expect in Traffic Court - Traffic Ticket, Ohio State Bar Association, 2013
- What You Should Know About Plea Bargains in Criminal and Traffic Cases (Update), Ohio State Bar Association, 2012
Bar Admissions
- Ohio, 2005
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio, 2006
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio, 2010
Other Affiliations
- Central Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2010 - Present
- Ohio State Bar Association, 2006 - Present
- Columbus Bar Association, 2006 - Present
- DUI Defense Lawyers Association
Attorney Details
| Full Name | Douglas E. Riddell |
| Firm | Riddell Law LLC |
| Address | 1335 Dublin Road, Suite 220a, Columbus, OH 43215 |
| Phone | 614-361-2804 |
| Phone | 614-453-8849 |
| Website | www.riddelllaw.com |
| Website | www.riddelllaw.com/ohio-dui-ovi-blog |
| New Clients | ✓ Currently accepting |
| Consultation | ✓ Free initial consultation |