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Probst Law Office is a criminal and DUI defense law firm based in Columbus, Ohio. I have the experience and knowledge it takes to defend individuals charged with both felony and misdemeanor criminal, traffic, and driving under the influence (DUI), or as it is more recently known, operating a vehicle while impaired (OVI) offenses.

With 19 years of professional experience, Columbus criminal defense and DUI attorney Michael Probst has significant trial experience in addition to an extensive working knowledge of courtroom procedures.

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Michael received a Bachelor of Arts degree from The Ohio State University in 1994 and graduated Cum Laude from Capital University Law School in 1999. At Capital University, Michael was a member of Law Review and served as the Chief Justice of the Moot Court Board. He was admitted to the Ohio State Bar in 1999, and he is also licensed to practice in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.

After graduating from law school, Michael served as a Staff Attorney on the Third District Court of Appeals of Ohio, where he assisted in researching and writing appellate judicial opinions. He subsequently worked as an assistant prosecuting attorney in Union County, Ohio where he prosecuted felony and juvenile offenders.

Vinton County, Ohio – Resisting Arrest, Second Degree Misdemeanor

The assistant initially offered to dismiss the Aggravated Menacing charge in exchange for the client’s plea of guilty to the Resisting Arrest charge. After making an aggressive argument and letting the assistant prosecutor know that I would not hesitate to take the case to a jury trial, the State offered to dismiss the Aggravated Menacing charge and reduce the Resisting Arrest charge to a charge of Disorderly Conduct, a Minor Misdemeanor.

"Experienced Trial Lawyer In Columbus Ohio For Criminal, Traffic, OVI, DUI & Drunk Driving Defense."

— Criminal Defense Client, 2013

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Franklin County, Ohio – OVI Penalties,

First Degree Misdemeanor

After filing a motion to suppress and continued negotiations, I was successful in obtaining an offer from the assistant prosecutor for a stipulated 1st OVI offense with 1st OVI penalties, in exchange for Client’s guilty plea. Client was sentenced to serve 3 days in a Driver Intervention Program (DIP) and spent no time in jail for the OVI offense.

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Vinton County, Ohio – Improper Use of a Firearm,

Fifth Degree Felony

The assistant prosecutor initially refused to offer a deal, indicating that he intended to take the case to the grand jury in order to indict Client for a felony offense. Afterward, I convinced the assistant prosecutor that I would be successful in suppressing the State’s evidence as a result of the unconstitutional search of Client’s vehicle. The State subsequently dismissed the charges against Client.

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Franklin County, Ohio – Reduction of OVI charge,

First Degree Misdemeanor

At the arraignment I was able to successfully negotiate a reduction of the OVI charge to a charge of Physical Control of a Vehicle While Intoxicated. The reduced charge is not a moving violation and, therefore, the client did not get any points on his license from the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV).

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Michael has been in private practice since 2002 and has significant experience representing clients on OVI and DUI cases, traffic cases, and misdemeanor and felony criminal matters in State and Federal Courts throughout Ohio. Michael is involved or has been involved in the following organization; Ohio State Bar Association, the Columbus Bar Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Franklin County Trial Lawyers Association.

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He gave me all the info and options I needed. Was very responsive and professional. Also a down to earth guy and easy to talk to.

— Mitch, a DUI client, 2013

He handled the case efficiently and effectively. His knowledge of the court and its processes was quite valuable in negotiating a reduced charge and getting probation.

— Criminal Defense client, 2013

We have never faced any legal issues before so when we needed to hire an attorney we didn’t even know what we needed or what we were looking for. Mr. Probst was just what we needed! He walked us through each step of the process, kept us informed via phone and email and did everything within his power to find the truth. Having never been through an experience like this before, the fear and unknowing feeling were overwhelming. Mr. Probst was able to help us not only legally but emotionally as well. I would highly recommend him to anyone who needed legal services such as his. We started with a different attorney but found quickly that we needed communication. Mr. Probst kept us informed at every turn which helped with some of our anxiety. He was thorough with his explanations and when I didn’t understand the legal system he took the time to explain it to me. His fees were fair and his knowledge was exemplary in his field. Without going into detail, the system now makes you prove your innocent and assumes you’re guilty. Mr. Probst was able to find the facts that did just that for us. We will be forever indebted to him for what he gave back to us; our peace of mind and the life of a family member. Excellent Attorney!

— Criminal Defense client, 2013

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