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Columbus Criminal Defense Lawyer
Overview
Bryan Hawkins is a criminal defense attorney with the Dominy Law Firm in Columbus, Ohio. The firm represents clients charged with DUI/OVI and serious vehicular crimes in the central Ohio area.
Bryan is well-versed in criminal defense and DUI/OVI defense. He has practiced in these areas of law for his entire career. Before working with the Dominy Law Firm, Bryan was a criminal defense lawyer with the Franklin County Public Defender Office...
Bryan Hawkins is a criminal defense attorney with the Dominy Law Firm in Columbus, Ohio. The firm represents clients charged with DUI/OVI and serious vehicular crimes in the central Ohio area.
Bryan is well-versed in criminal defense and DUI/OVI defense. He has practiced in these areas of law for his entire career. Before working with the Dominy Law Firm, Bryan was a criminal defense lawyer with the Franklin County Public Defender Office...
Bryan Hawkins is a criminal defense attorney with the Dominy Law Firm in Columbus, Ohio. The firm represents clients charged with DUI/OVI and serious vehicular crimes in the central Ohio area.
Bryan is well-versed in criminal defense and DUI/OVI defense. He has practiced in these areas of law for his entire career. Before working with the Dominy Law Firm, Bryan was a criminal defense lawyer with the Franklin County Public Defender Office. He has represented clients in literally thousands of cases for criminal charges and DUI/OVI charges. With the Dominy Law Firm, Hawkins is able to put his expertise to work for fewer clients, giving each client's case more time and attention.
Bryan Hawkins is actively involved in the criminal defense community. He is on the Board of Directors for the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (OACDL) and also volunteers on the OACDL Publications Committee and DUI Seminar Committee. Hawkins is a member of the National College for DUI Defense, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Central Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Hawkins is a leader in the area of DUI/OVI defense. He has authored multiple published articles, and he frequently teaches other lawyers about DUI/OVI defense.
Bryan Hawkins is the recipient of honors and awards. He was named a 'Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys Under 40 in Ohio' by the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys, he is rated a 10.0 by Avvo, and he is a multi-year recipient of Avvo's 'Client's Choice Award'.
Bryan is an Ohio native. He earned his bachelor's degree from The Ohio State University and graduated from Capital University Law School. Bryan lives in central Ohio with his wife and son.
About Bryan Hawkins
Practice Areas
- Criminal Defense
- DUI / OVI
Litigation
- 95%
Current Employment Position(s)
- Attorney
Representative Clients
- Bryan Hawkins represents clients charged with DUI/OVI and serious vehicular crimes in Columbus and central Ohio
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Supreme Court of Ohio, 2011
Other Affiliations
- Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Board of Directors)
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Member)
- Central Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Member)
- National College for DUI Defense (Member)
- DUI Defense Lawyers Association (Member)
Education
- Capital University Law School, Columbus, Ohio
J.D.
Honors: cum laude - Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
B.A.
Past Positions
- Franklin County Public Defender Officer, Attorney
Pro Bono Activities
- Bryan Hawkins represents clients pro bono on an individual basis
Classes and Seminars
- Speedy Trial Issues in OVI Cases, O.S.B.A., 2018 - Present
- Representing Pilots, Bus Drivers and Taxi Drivers in OVI Cases, C.B.A., 2018 - Present
- Chemical Testing in Marijuana OVI Cases, O.S.B.A., 2019 - Present
- Update on Mitchell v. Wisconsin, O.A.C.D.L., 2019 - Present
- Chemical Testing for THC in OVI Cases, C.B.A., 2020 - Present
Achievements
Honors
- Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys Under 40 in Ohio
- Client's Choice Award from Avvo
- 10.0 Rating from Avvo
Office Information
Address
7716 Rivers Edge Dr.Suite B Columbus, OH 43235
Phone
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Publication
Articles
- Terminating the ALS in OVI Cases, O.A.C.D.L. 'Vindicator' magazine, 2018
- How to Handle Evidence of a Test Refusal in OVI Cases, O.A.C.D.L. 'Vindicator' magazine, 2019
- Smoke on the Water: Roadside Testing of THC in Oral Fluid, O.A.C.D.L. 'Vindicator' magazine, 2020
- Ohio Supreme Court Weighs in on Reliability of Anonymous Tips as the Basis for a Traffic Stop, O.A.C.D.L. 'Vindicator' magazine, 2021
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