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Ovi Lawyer Cincinnati
If you've been arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated, hiring a skilled OVI defense attorney can make all the difference in the outcome of your case. At Funkhouser Law, we have the extensive resources and experience necessary to navigate the intricacies of OVI law.
When you work with our firm, we will examine the evidence, challenge questionable tactics, identify any errors during your arrest, and fight tirelessly to protect your rights and reputation. No matter how complex your situation seems, we will serve as your unwavering advocate throughout the legal process. Don't risk your future by facing an OVI charge without proper representation.
Take control of your future today by calling (614) 756-2154 to see how an OVI lawyer can help you.
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Derek and Doug were always professional and made sure I was part of the decision-making process.
John Moore
r"Successfully Reduced Charges"
Doug skillfully negotiated a remarkable outcome.
racersteve183
D"Highly Recommended!"
Such a fantastic team, they handle my case with care!
Desean Gordon
T"Charges Due to Be Dismissed"
Doug literally showed up to my court date without any advance notice and represented me. Charges are due to be dismissed and sealed.
Tina George
D"More than a great attorney"
Doug is more than a great attorney - he's a good friend.
Doug Burkheimer
t"Easy to communicate with"
My case was very swift with better outcomes than I personally expected.
trey persley
J"Highly recommend Doug Funkhouser"
Very knowledgeable, professional, and always happy to answer any questions.
Jaron Miller
B"Best Place and Worth the Money"
I don’t trust going anywhere else.
Brooklyn Peirano
J"I owe the team everything."
Exceptional work from Mr. Funkhouser and his team. I owe the team everything.
Jacob Lecky
W"A Degree of Integrity"
They handled the case with a degree of integrity.
William Garrard
B"Highly Recommend His Office"
Professional, attentive, and reasonably priced. I highly recommend his office.
Beth Kramer
G"Derek was a professional"
Derek and the team at Funkhouser Law were amazing.
Gregory Gladman
A"Absolutely Amazing Job"
Both were responsive and very knowledgeable about my options.
Amina Hopkins
K"10/10 Will Definitely Recommend"
They did amazing getting me the best outcome possible and making sure that I was informed.
Kilam Rose
B"A Continuous Blessing"
It really matters to have the right advocates.
Baezn Moto
W"Extremely Well-Spoken and Professional"
Derek is professional, responsive, and extremely well-spoken.
Will Bowen
S"Definitely recommend Mr. Funkhouser"
Mr. Funkhouser was very professional and nice to work with on short notice.
Shae Dalton
G"Ace in the Hole"
Doug is an honest and trustworthy person. He's damn good at what he does.
Greg S
d"Always honest and upfront"
One of the best for all my legal needs. Always professional and takes care of business swiftly.
david adrean
E"Highly Recommended to Choose This Law Firm"
Attorney Derek Welt went above and beyond what I expected.
Elexia Braxton
T"Amazing Attorney Derek"
Derek has worked on my case diligently; you won't be disappointed.
Trenna Dowell
E"Kept me in the loop"
Kept me in the loop with the situation I was in and got it taken care of.
Ed M
R"Amazing Work These Guys Do"
I actually felt as if they cared about me.
Richie Gainz
D"In Great Hands"
Very professional with client concerns as their main focus.
Don Daylong
Charges Reduced and Expunged
From the moment I walked in Funkhouser Law office, I was greeted by a friendly office manager. Moments later, I met Attorney Derek. After discussing my case, Derek said he could help me. Derek and Doug were always professional and made sure I was part of the decision-making process. I was always informed ahead of time about court dates and any changes. Ultimately, I was able to get my charges reduced. In September of 2024, I was able to get the charges expunged from my record. If you have to go to court, I would strongly recommend you contact the Funkhouser Law Group.
John M.
John Moore
Successfully Reduced Charges
I wholeheartedly recommend Doug and his law firm for their exceptional legal representation. When I faced a serious traffic charge, Doug skillfully negotiated a remarkable outcome. Despite the initial threat of a 6-month license suspension and 6 points, he successfully reduced the charges to a minor offense with a small fine and no points. I'm thrilled with the result and grateful for his expertise and dedication. If you need a talented and effective attorney, look no further than Doug and his team!
racersteve183
Highly Recommended!
Such a fantastic team, they handle my case with care! Very honest & up front. Derek & Doug did a great job with giving me the best outcome out of my situation! Highly recommended!
Desean Gordon
Charges Due to Be Dismissed
Doug and Derek both helped me when I couldn't find any other attorney to work with me financially. He helped prior to my court date with getting a warrant set aside. Then, to my surprise, Doug literally showed up to my court date without any advance notice as I was filling out for a public defender and represented me, got everything handled within the first court date and the charges are due to be dismissed and sealed. I owe it all to Funkhouser Law. Thank you guys for helping me, and I will be coming back to you for any future legal needs. 1000000% recommend!
Tina George
More than a great attorney
I have had Doug representing me for several years. He is more than a great attorney - he is a good friend now. He has helped me with professional boards, criminal cases, and domestic issues.
Doug Burkheimer
Easy to communicate with
Great firm to work with! Both Doug and Derek are very knowledgeable with the courts. My case was very swift with better outcomes than I personally expected, so very happy about that. Easy to communicate with and always willing to discuss details of my case. 10/10 would recommend!
trey persley
Highly recommend Doug Funkhouser
Had nothing but excellent service with Douglas Funkhouser. Very knowledgeable, professional, and always happy to answer any questions on any issues. I highly recommend Doug and will be referring him to anyone that has legal issues in the future. 10/10 experience and very satisfied with his services.
Jaron Miller
Best Place and Worth the Money
Best place and worth the money. I don’t trust going anywhere else.
Brooklyn Peirano
I owe the team everything.
Exceptional work from Mr. Funkhouser and his team. They were very professional and efficient. They treated my case with urgency and made me feel confident in who I chose to represent me. I am certain that I would be in a very different position if I had not come to them. I owe the team everything.
Jacob Lecky
A Degree of Integrity
They handled the case with a degree of integrity, and I love that. Thank you.
William Garrard
Highly Recommend His Office
Professional, cares about his clients, attentive, and reasonably priced. I highly recommend his office.
Beth Kramer
Derek was a professional
Derek and the team at Funkhouser Law were amazing. They take the time to listen, understand, and explain the options throughout the entire process. In a time of uncertainty, Derek was a professional and made me feel confident that we were taking steps to achieve the most favorable result.
Gregory Gladman
Absolutely Amazing Job
I was referred by a close friend. Did an absolutely amazing job. I worked with two different attorneys for two different cases. Both were responsive and very knowledgeable about my options. The overall outcome of my cases was better than my best hopes for the situation/circumstances. 10/10 recommend.
Amina Hopkins
10/10 Will Definitely Recommend
My point of contact was with Derek, but Doug was there every step of the way. They did amazing getting me the best outcome possible and making sure that I was informed and knew and understood every avenue we could explore. Hopefully, I don’t need them anymore, but 10/10 will definitely recommend.
Kilam Rose
A Continuous Blessing
The team is highly adaptable and yet efficient. Both senior counsel and junior counsel were very personable. It did not feel like a law office by how easy it was to converse to really get to the bottom of my case. It is clear that everyone in all levels is involved with sincerity and concern. I wouldn’t be writing this unless I achieved victory, of course. Derek has been a continuous blessing for me. It really matters to have the right advocates who know and speak the language of courts day in and day out. Keep this firm in your contact list. You’ll thank yourself you did.
Baezn Moto
Extremely Well-Spoken and Professional
I was personally represented by Derek but also got the pleasure of meeting Doug. Derek is professional, responsive, extremely well-spoken, and has the exact courageous attitude you’d want in your representation. Both Derek and Doug are brilliant and I cannot speak highly enough.
Will Bowen
Definitely recommend Mr. Funkhouser
I would definitely recommend Mr. Funkhouser. I needed him on short notice, and he handled everything from that point on very professionally and was very nice to work with.
Shae Dalton
Ace in the Hole
Doug is an honest and trustworthy person. He's damn good at what he does. Consider him the ace in the hole.
Greg S
Always honest and upfront
I've been using Funkhouser Law for years. One of the best for all my legal needs. Always professional and takes care of business swiftly. Always honest and upfront with everything.
david adrean
Highly Recommended to Choose This Law Firm
Attorney Derek Welt, as far as I'm concerned, went above and beyond what I expected. From the first conversation, he informed me exactly what he was going to help me with. And that's exactly what he did. It would be highly recommended to choose this law firm.
Elexia Braxton
Amazing Attorney Derek
I had called many attorneys for help with my situation, and all of them wanted so much upfront to even listen to my story. But when I called Funkhouser Law, I spoke with Derek. I met him that Monday, and he has worked on my case diligently. If you are in need of an amazing attorney, give Derek a call; you won't be disappointed. All of the attorneys at Funkhouser Law are great, and they do their job with great compassion.
Trenna Dowell
Kept me in the loop
First lawyer I ever had to hire, kept me in the loop with the situation I was in and got it taken care of. Most definitely would use them again if I needed to.
Ed M
Amazing Work These Guys Do
Amazing work these guys do. I actually felt as if they cared about me and I wasn’t just a paycheck. If you want taken care of, and with a great outcome, these are your guys.
Richie Gainz
In Great Hands
Very professional and the concern for their clients, at least myself, was their main concern. I would look no further than Funkhouser Law if you're wanting an attorney who truly is working for you. Thank you for all your help, and I know my concerns are in great hands.
A client charged with his 3rd OVI in 10 was able to avoid jail after we discovered officers made mistakes during the breath test.
OVI
No Jail - Driving Privileges3rd OVI - High Test OVI
A Client blew twice the legal limit after his 3rd OVI in 10 years. Our attorneys discovered the police made mistakes in the investigation and the Client was able to avoid jail.
Trial
Not GuiltyChild Endangering
A single mother of two was accused of child endangering when she left her two children in the car while she ran into the grocery store. The Judge found our Client not guilty at trial after we demonstrated there was no risk of harm to the kids.
Domestic Violence
Charges DismissedDomestic Violence and Assault
Client who suffered in an abusive relationship has domestic violence charges dismissed without trial after our team provides Cincinnati City Prosecutor's Office with evidence of alleged victim's crimes.
Domestic Violence
Warrant RecalledDomestic Violence and Felony Strangulation Warrant
A felony warrant was issued for our Client's arrest after his ex-wife accused him of strangling her. After presenting our case to the judge, the prosecutor set aside the warrant over the prosecutor's objection and our Client was able to avoid being arrested.
Felony Offense
No Jail - ProbationF1 Drug Trafficking - Firearm Specification - Major Drug Offender Specification
Our Client was present when a home was raided by police. Law enforcement found multiple guns and a large amount of narcotics. If convicted our Client faced over a decade in prison. We were able to negotiate with the prosecutor to get our Client on probation and keep him out of jail
OVI
No Jail – Driving Privileges3rd OVI
Franklin County, Columbus, Ohio
A US Army Veteran was charged with a 3rd Offense OVI in Franklin County and charged with Driving Under Suspension after getting into a car accident. After being arrested and charged with OVI in Columbus, the Client provided a breath test and blew over the legal limit. Because it was his 3rd OVI in 10 years the Client, if convicted, would have been required to serve a mandatory minimum sentence of 30 consecutive days in the Franklin County Jail. After a thorough review of the body camera video footage, our staff uncovered that the Columbus Police Department did not properly administer the breath test. As a result, the 3rd offense Columbus OVI charge was reduced and the Client was ordered to complete probation rather than serving the mandatory minimum sentence.
OVI
No Jail - Driving Privileges3rd OVI - High Test OVI
Franklin County, Columbus, Ohio
The Client was pulled over and charged with a third OVI offense in Franklin County. After being arrested and charged with OVI by the Upper Arlington Police Department the Client took a breath test and blew a high-test OVI. Because it was his 3rd OVI in 10 years and he blew a high test (BAC double the legal limit) he was facing a mandatory minimum sentence of 60 consecutive days in jail and a mandatory license suspension of two years. After reviewing the evidence and identifying several weaknesses with the 3rd OVI case, the Upper Arlington OVI charge was reduced and the client was able to avoid any jail time and only had a one year license suspension with driving privileges.
Trial
Not GuiltyChild Endangering
Hamilton County, Columbus, Ohio
A Client, was charged with misdemeanor child endangering in Hamilton County Municipal Court after leaving her two sleeping children in the car when she went into Kroger in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Client left the unattended for approximately 15 minutes, but when she returned Cincinnati Police had already arrived. She was arrested and charged with child endangering and the kids were taken into custody of the State. At a trial that took less than an hour, we demonstrated that there was no actual risk of harm to the children and that she had not acted recklessly when she went into the store. The Judge found the Client not guilty after hearing the evidence and our arguements.
Domestic Violence
Charges DismissedDomestic Violence and Assault
Our Client, a single mother two, was charged with assault and domestic violence in Cincinnati after she defended herself against the father of her children who has a long history of violence against her and others. Our Client was accused of punching the alleged victim and threatening him with a knife. If convicted she would have faced up to 6 months in jail and could have been left with a non-expungable violent conviction on her record.
After meeting with the Client and reviewing the case we discovered evidence that the Cincinnati Police Department failed to collect. We further identified and provided at least 8 prior specific instances of domestic violence committed by the alleged victim against our Client. We determined that the case was one that would allow for Battered Woman Syndrome Evidence per section 2901.06 of the Ohio Revised Code and confronted the Cincinnati City Prosecutor's Office with our assessment of the case. In light of the strength of our presentation the Prosecutor's Office agreed to dismiss the case. Our Client never had to testify and she will have the charge removed from her record.
Domestic Violence
Warrant RecalledDomestic Violence and Felony Strangulation Warrant
After getting into an argument during a custody exchange our Client's ex-wife called 911 and accused him of pushing her to the ground and strangling her. Officers came to the house, took a statement from the alleged victim and then issued a warrant for strangulation and domestic violence. The Client contacted our office to get the warrant recalled. If the Client was arrested on the warrant he would have missed work for several days, likely causing him to lose his job. We filed a motion to have the warrant set aside in the Franklin County Municipal Court. At the set aside hearing the alleged victim made statements that were inconsistent with what she told the police on the night of the alleged domestic violence. After considering the evidence presented, the judge set aside the warrant over the objection of the Franklin County Prosecutor and our Client was able to go home without going to jail.
Felony Offense
No Jail - ProbationF1 Drug Trafficking - Firearm Specification - Major Drug Offender Specification
Our Client was charged with multiple counts of 1st Degree Felony Drug Trafficking and Possession of Drugs in the Franklin County Common Pleas Court after he was present in a house during a raid by Columbus Police and the Franklin County Sheriff. Due to the seriousness and number of charges, along with the gun specifications, our Client faced a potential mandatory prison sentence of over a decade in prison. After reviewing evidence and discussing the case with the prosecutor's office, we were able to cause the prosecutor to have doubts about their ability to tie our Client to the drug charges. The prosecutor ultimately offered our Client a plea deal which included probation and no incarceration.
Why Choose Funkhouser Law
At Funkhouser Law, we provide personalized, results-driven criminal defense for clients across Central and Southern Ohio from our Columbus and Cincinnati offices. Drawing on over 30 years of experience, including service as a U.S. Army prosecutor, we build thoughtful, strategic defenses tailored to each client’s situation.
Why Choose Us:
Former prosecutor insight into government strategies
Direct 24/7 access to your attorney’s cellphone
Personally handled cases with individualized attention
Proven results in complex, high-stakes criminal matters
Defense strategies built around exposing reasonable doubt
Flexible virtual consultations and digital communication
Proven Results Across Ohio Courts
3,000+ cases, with dismissals and reduced jail exposure.
Available 24/7 In Your Crisis
Direct cellphone access to your attorney when it matters most.
Personal Defense, Not Case Numbers
Douglas Funkhouser personally handles your criminal case.
Former Prosecutor On Your Side
30+ years’ experience using insider insight to challenge charges.
Meet the Team at Funkhouser Law
At Funkhouser Law, our team is dedicated to providing focused, personalized criminal defense across Central and Southern Ohio from our Columbus and Cincinnati offices. Led by founding attorney Douglas A. Funkhouser, a former U.S. Army prosecutor with over 30 years of experience, we draw on thousands of handled cases to craft strategic, defense-focused representation in courtrooms throughout the region.
We personally manage each case, ensuring you have direct 24/7 access to your attorney and clear guidance at every step. Our attorneys—including scholarship-driven associates with strong academic credentials—are committed to rigorous preparation, careful investigation, and challenging the government’s burden of proof in matters involving domestic violence, firearm and drug charges, sex-related offenses, traffic violations, and expungements. Whether in person or virtually, we work closely with you to protect your rights and pursue the best possible outcome.
Penalties for OVI can include fines, license suspension, mandatory alcohol education programs, and possible jail time. The severity depends on prior offenses, your BAC level, and any additional violations during the arrest.
Will an OVI affect my insurance?
Yes, being convicted of an OVI can lead to increased insurance premiums or policy cancellation. Insurers see OVI convictions as high-risk indicators, affecting your financial obligations significantly.
Can I drive after an OVI arrest?
After an OVI arrest, your license may be temporarily suspended. You might be able to obtain driving privileges for essential purposes after petitioning the court, depending on your case details and state's laws.
How is OVI determined?
Law enforcement determines OVI through field sobriety tests, breathalyzer tests, and blood or urine analysis. If your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is above the legal limit, or you're found impaired by drugs, you can be charged with OVI.
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