Don Olsen Jr. - Columbus, OH
Attorney at Bowen, Scranton, & Olsen, LLC
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Columbus, OH
536 South High Street Columbus, OH 43215
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Columbus Criminal Defense Lawyer
Updated: 07/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
Attorney Information
Overview
Don Olsen is a Partner at Bowen, Scranton, & Olsen, LLC, where he works primarily in criminal defense. He has handled cases in both Wisconsin and Ohio through his career. He has taken more than 50 cases to jury trial verdict, hundreds of motion hearings, and countless court appearances.
Mr. Olsen graduated from the University of Wisconsin Madison and began his legal career as a prosecutor with the Dane County District Attorney's Office. He gained experience handling cases of all varieties at all levels of offenses from traffic cases to murder trials. While in Wisconsin Mr. Olsen also acted as an adjunct professor for the University of Wisconsin Madison teaching trial advocacy through their mock trial program.
Mr. Olsen moved with family to Columbus Ohio and went on to work for The Columbus City Attorney's Office. While working there, Mr. Olsen gained insight on the workings of the Franklin County Municipal Court and built relationships with colleagues throughout the courthouse.
He is certified by the Columbus Division of Police in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing and by the Ohio Department of Public Safety in advanced detection, apprehension, and prosecution. Mr. Olsen, while acting as a liaison for the Columbus Police Department, assisted and continues to assist in training of officers regarding Standardized Field Sobriety Testing.
Education
Legal Education
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University of Wisconsin Law School,
Madison,
Wisconsin, 2011
Juris Doctorate
Non Legal Education
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University of Wisconsin,
Madison
Bachelor of Arts
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- Dane County District Attorney's Office, Prosecutor
Languages
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English
Classes and Seminars
- Adjunct Professor for the University of Wisconsin Madison teaching trial advocacy through their mock trial program
Published Works
Articles
Bar Admissions
- Ohio
Specialties and Certifications
- Standardized Field Sobriety Testing by the Columbus Division of Police
- ADAP by the Ohio State Highway Patrol
Other Affiliations
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Columbus Bar Association
- Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Reviews
Customer Reviews for Don Olsen Jr.
Highlights
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5.0 Value
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5.0 Quality of Service
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5.0 Professional Competence
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