Douglas E. Riddell
Aggressive DUI & Traffic Defense | Protect Your Record
- Biography
Douglas Riddell’s practice is devoted to defending clients facing DUI / OVI, traffic and criminal misdemeanor charges. With of years of experience practicing criminal defense in Central Ohio, he personally reviews, analyzes and implements a unique proactive defense strategy in each and every case that comes into to his office.
- Practice Areas
- DUI & DWI
- Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Video Conferencing
- Fees
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Free Consultation
At your free initial consultation, Mr. Riddell will review the facts of your case, begin to identify weaknesses in the prosecutor’s case, and begin to explore potential defense strategies. -
Credit Cards Accepted
All major credit cards accepted. -
Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
For information about our flat transparent fees, call our attorneys at (614) 361-2804 or visit our website at www.riddelllaw.com/fees/.
- Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Ohio
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- Languages
- English:
Spoken, Written
- Professional Experience
- Owner / Attorney at Law
- Riddell Law LLC
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2010 –
Current
- Staff Attorney
- Franklin County Public Defender’s Office
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2006 –
2010
- Education
- University of Notre Dame
- B.A. | Political Science
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1998
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2002 -
- University of Cincinnati College of Law
- Law
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2002
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2005 -
- Awards
- Rising Star
- Ohio SuperLawyers Magazine
- 2018
- AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
- Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review ratings
- 2017
- The AV Preeminent is the highest possible rating given by LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review for a lawyer and is established wholly on a peer-review basis. The AV Preeminent designation signifies that Riddell has been rated by judges and fellow attorneys as having the highest possible rating for legal abilities and ethical standards. The AV Preeminent rating is awarded to less than five percent of all attorneys across the United States, and is the highest rating offered by the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory. The Legal Ability Rating indicates professional ability in a specific area of practice and is based on five key areas: legal knowledge, analytical capabilities, judgment, communication ability, and legal experience. The General Ethical Standards Rating denotes adherence to professional standards of conduct and ethics, reliability, diligence, and other criteria relevant to the discharge of professional responsibilities.
- Ohio Rising Star
- Ohio SuperLawyers
- 2017
- Top Lawyers List
- Columbus CEO Magazine
- 2017
- Ohio Rising Star
- Ohio SuperLawyers
- 2016
- Ohio Rising Star
- Ohio SuperLawyers Magazine
- 2015
- Ohio Rising Star
- SuperLawyers Magazine
- 2014
- Doug was chosen as one of only four Ohio Rising Stars in the area of Criminal Defense: DUI. Ohio Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process is multi-phased and includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations. The Rising Stars list consists of selected attorneys who are 40 or under, or who have been practicing for 10 years or less. No more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are named to the list.
- Top Lawyers
- Columbus CEO
- 2014
- Client Distinction Award
- Martindale-Hubbell
- 2013
- Less than 1% of the 900,000 attorneys listed on martindale.com and lawyers.com have been awarded this Martindale-Hubbell honor of distinction. This honor is awarded based upon client nominations and ratings in the following areas: ? Communications Ability ? Responsiveness ? Quality of Service ? Value for Money
- Professional Associations
- Ohio State Bar
- Member
- Current
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- Columbus Bar Association
- Member
- Current
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- Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Member
- Current
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- Columbus Bar, Inc.
- Mentor
- Current
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- Publications
- What to Do If Your License is Suspended
- Ohio State Bar Association
- November 11, 2013
- What You Should Know About Municipal Courts
- Ohio State Bar Association
- April, 2013
- What to Expect in Traffic Court
- Ohio State Bar Association
- January 2, 2013
- What You Should Know About Plea Bargains in Criminal and Traffic Cases (Update)
- Ohio State Bar Association
- December, 2012
- Websites & Blogs
- Contact & Address
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