Shawn R. Dominy

Dominy Law Firm, LLC - Personal Service | When Results Matter

27 years of experience

Ohio, U.S. Southern District of Ohio

The focus of the Dominy Law Firm is representing clients for criminal offenses, DUI / OVI charges, and serious vehicular crimes in Columbus, Ohio (Franklin County) and the central Ohio are. The Dominy law firm is one of only four firms in Ohio ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a “Tier 1 Best Law Firm” for DUI/OVI defense and also ranked as a “Best Law Firm” for general criminal defense.

We recommend educating yourself about your situation before making any decisions about your case. One great way to do that is the website of the Dominy Law Firm. Another great way is our three books: the ‘Ohio DUI/OVI Guide’, the ‘Ohio Vehicular Assault Guide’, and the ‘Ohio Vehicular Homicide Guide’. If you do your research and decided you want to hire an attorney, you can contact the Dominy Law Firm, LLC for an initial consultation. Our fees are relatively high, but the initial consultation is free.

DUI & DWI
Criminal Law

Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    The Dominy Law Firm charge flat fees, so you will know at the outset the exact fee for representation.
Ohio
Since 1997
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Languages

  • English:
    Spoken, Written

Attorney
Dominy Law Firm, LLC
1999 –

Current

My practice is limited to DUI/OVI defense and criminal defense.
Attorney
Scott & Dominy
1997 –

1999

I was a partner in a law firm focused on criminal defense and DUI/OVI defense.
The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law
J.D. | Law
1994


1997

The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law Logo
Ohio State University – Columbus
B.A. | Criminology & Political Science
1988


1993

Ohio State University - Columbus Logo
Super Lawyers List: DUI
Super Lawyers
2023
Best Law Firms: Criminal Defense & DUI Defense
U.S. News & World Report
2023
Best Lawyers in America: Criminal Defense & DUI Defense
Best Lawyers
2023
Best Law Firms: Criminal Defense & DUI Defense
U.S. News & World Report
2022
Best Lawyers: Criminal Defense & DUI Defense
America’s Best Lawyers
2022

Super Lawyers List: DUI
Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyers List: DUI
Super Lawyers
2021
Best Lawyers: Criminal Defense & DUI Defense
America’s Best Lawyers
2021
Client’s Choice Award
Avvo
2020
Best Lawyers: Criminal Defense & DUI Defense
America’s Best Lawyers
2020
AV Preeminent Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Top Lawyer
Columbus CEO Magazine
2020
Super Lawyers List: DUI
Super Lawyers
2020
AV Preeminent Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Top Lawyer
Columbus CEO Magazine
2019
Client’s Choice Award
Avvo
2019
Super Lawyers List: DUI
Super Lawyers
2019
AV Preeminent Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Client’s Choice Award
Avvo
2018
Top 50 Lawyers In Columbus, Ohio
Super Lawyers
2018
Top Lawyer
Columbus CEO Magazine
2018
Super Lawyers List: DUI
Super Lawyers
2018
AV Preeminent Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Top Lawyer
Columbus CEO Magazine
2017
Client’s Choice Award
Avvo
2017
Super Lawyers List: DUI
Super Lawyers
2017
Client’s Choice Award
Avvo
2016
Super Lawyers List: DUI
Super Lawyers
2016
Top Lawyer
Columbus CEO Magazine
2016
AV Preeminent Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Client’s Choice Award
Avvo
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers
National Trial Lawyers
2015
Top Lawyer
Columbus CEO Magazine
2015
AV Preeminent Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Super Lawyers List: DUI
Super Lawyers
2015
Nation’s Top DUI Lawyers
National Advocacy for DUI Defense
2014
Client’s Choice Award
Avvo
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers
National Trial Lawyers
2014

Ohio State Bar Association

Civics Education Advisory Council
Current
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National College for DUI Defense

Member
Current
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member
Current
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Columbus Bar Association

Former Chair, Criminal Law Committee
Current
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Delaware County Bar Association

Member
Current
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DUI Defense Lawyers Association

Founding Member
Current
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Better Business Bureau

A+ Rating
Current
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Powell Chamber Of Commerce

Member
Current
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Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Past President
Current
Activities: Publications Committee, OVI Seminar Committee
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Articles & Publications
New Ohio Law Will Permit Officers to Stop Drivers Holding Cell Phones
Legal Connections in Columbus Business First
2023
Ohio DUI/OVI Guide
Rivers Edge Publishing
2021
Ohio Vehicular Assault Guide
Rivers Edge Publishing
2021
Ohio Vehicular Homicide Guide
Rivers Edge Publishing
2021
Sleep Driving, Automatism, and Ambien
Drunk Driving Defense, 9th Edition – Walters Kluwer
2021

Sleep Driving, Automatism, and Ambien
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2021
Takeout Alcoholic Drinks in Ohio: One for the Road?
O.S.B.A. Law You Can Use
2021
Smoke on the Water: Roadside Testing of THC in Oral Fluid
Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2020
Field Sobriety Tests: What Do They Really Measure?
Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2019
Terminating the ALS in O.V.I. Cases: The Inherent Power of the Judiciary
Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2018
Annie’s Law Aims To Reduce Drunk Driving In Ohio
C.B.A.
2017
Chemical Alcohol Test: An Offer You Can’t Refuse?
O.A.C.D.L.
2016
Operating A Vehicle Under The Influence Of Marijuana
O.S.B.A. Law You Can Use
2016
Drug Trafficking Laws Invoke Serious Consequences
Ohio State Bar Association
2015
Law Provides Real Consequences For Counterfeit Controlled Substances
Ohio State Bar Association
2015
Sobriety Checkpoints Are Constitutional
Ohio State Bar Association
2015
I Was Charged With DUI/OVI-Now What
iUniverse
2014
Defending DUI Vehicular Homicide Cases
Aspatore Publishing
2012
Drug Trafficking
Pomeroy Daily Sentinel
2012
Counterfeit Controlled Substances
Akron Legal News
2009
Drug Trafficking Laws
Daily Reporter
2009
Sobriety Checkpoints
Continental News Review
2008
Plea Bargaining In The Wake Of Howe
Columbus Bar Lawyers Quarterly
2007

Websites & Blogs

Website
Shawn R. Dominy’s Website Profile
Website
Dominy Law Firm, LLC Website
Website
Amazon Author Page for Shawn Dominy
Blog
Columbus OVI/DUI Attorney Blog

Dominy Law Firm, LLC
7716 Rivers Edge Dr
#B
Columbus, OH 43235
US
Telephone: (614) 717-1177

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Shawn R. Dominy

(614) 717-1177