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Overview
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.
About Douglas E. Riddell
Languages
- English
Qualifications
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
Education
- University of Cincinnati College of Law, Cincinnati, Ohio
- University of Notre Dame
B.A.
Major: Political Science
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
Achievements
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
Office Information
Address
1335 Dublin RoadSuite 220a Columbus, OH 43215
Phone
Fax
- 614-453-8849
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Office Hours
Mon - Fri 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sat - Sun 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM (After Hours by Appointment)
Websites
- https://www.riddelllaw.com/ (Columbus DUI & Criminal Defense Firm)
- https://www.riddelllaw.com/ohio-dui-ovi-blog/ (Ohio DUI & Criminal Defense Blog)
Publication
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
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