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Douglas E. Riddell
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Douglas E. Riddell

4.8
56 reviews

1335 Dublin Road, Suite 220a, Columbus, OH 43215 + 1 location

Driving While Intoxicated, Criminal Defense, CDL / Trucking Violations and 18 more

About Douglas E. Riddell

AV Rated Defense Attorney. Selected as a Rising Star by Ohio SuperLawyers Magazine and and a Top Lawyer by Columbus CEO Magazine. Ohio DUI & Criminal Defense. Founding attorney Douglas Riddell's reputation as an experienced DUI and criminal defense attorney continues garner recognition. In 2017, he was listed as both a "Top Lawyer" by Columbus CEO Magazine and as an Ohio SuperLawyer Rising Star by SuperLawyers Magazine. Additionally, he has received the highest rating from his peers - an "AV Preeminent" rating by Martindale-Hubbell. Further, he has been awarded a perfect 10.0 score by Avvo.Doug is certified in the most recent Approved Curriculum for DUI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Practitioner Course designed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA) and the International Association of Chiefs of Police. This NHSTA training is the same training required of police officers to conduct roadside field sobriety testing. Douglas Riddell is an Ohio DUI and criminal defense attorney and the founder of Riddell Law LLC. Mr. Riddell focuses his practice on the defense of traffic, DUI/OVI and criminal charges. He has represented thousands of OVI, traffic, and criminal defendants in his career, gaining extensive experience in courtrooms throughout Central Ohio. After practicing as both a government attorney and with a small law firm, Mr. Riddell founded Riddell Law with the goal of combining excellent client service and aggressive legal defense with affordable fees.Mr. Riddell regularly practices in courthouses throughout Ohio. He represents clients facing a wide range of criminal and traffic charges, including DUI / OVI, speeding tickets, traffic violations, underage drinking, domestic violence, reckless driving, theft, criminal damaging, disorderly conduct, drug crimes, drug paraphernalia, fraud, juvenile crimes, hit skip, probation violation, and vandalism, among other charges.Doug regularly speaks about OVI / DUI law at Certified Driver Intervention programs throughout Ohio, including Second Chance Counseling Driver Intervention Program and Crossroads Recovery Services Driver Intervention Program.

 

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Douglas E. Riddell got this award in 2021

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4.8
Quality of Service
4.6
Responsiveness
4.8
Value for Money
4.7
Traffic Violations
Posted by anonymous
December 31, 2018
Hired Attorney
Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
October 21, 2015
Hired Attorney

I was visiting out of state and got a speeding ticket. I contacted Mr Riddell on Friday and my court date was Monday morning. He had no problem taking care of everything for me.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
January 01, 2015
Hired Attorney

Doug was caring and committed to my needs. I trusted him 100% that he would resolve my case, and I would be happy with the outcome. He did, and I was very pleased, and left out of the courtroom with a smile. I would highly recommend him in the future. He is determined to win your case!

Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
December 03, 2012
Hired Attorney

Mr. Riddell did an excellent job handling a speeding ticket I received. He was responsive and got me into a diversion program so that I received no points for the ticket. I frequently recommend friends and family in need of criminal or traffic advice to Mr. Riddell.

DUI/DWI
Posted by anonymous
March 23, 2021
Hired Attorney

As the process moved along, Doug was very professional, efficient, and quick moving with his representation on my case. This provided a lot of certainty and ease for me. He was always quick to communicate and make sure we were on the same page. He was able to get me a fair deal, which allowed me to move on and focus on the future. I highly recommend Douglas to anyone that likes working with good honest people who are ALSO COST efficient and give great results, wanted to say thanks Doug for representation you trust and can count on

 
Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
March 31, 2013
Hired Attorney

He is highly responsive, thorough, and dedicated, and he worked with us 100% throughout the case.

Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
October 30, 2012
Hired Attorney

Did a competent job at a decent price

DUI/DWI
Posted by anonymous
October 17, 2022
Hired Attorney

I hired Mr. Riddell for an OVI ticket and might as well represented myself. My case felt as if he was managing me through a process created in favor of the prosecutor and judge who basically was prosecuting from the bench. I have the right to face my accuser and many times was denied this right and he didn't fight for it. I was repeatedly asked by him to wait in the hallway for every appearance barring the last. In the end, I was given excessive punishment as part of a plea deal that you wouldn't even get risking a public defender. The punishment rendered was far outside of what is prescribed by law with maximum penalties imposed.

 
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Areas of Law

  • Drivers License Suspension
  • Criminal Law 5
    • Expungements
    • Misdemeanors
    • Theft
    • Traffic Violations
    • Weapons Charges
  • Other 15
    • Driving While Intoxicated
    • Criminal Defense
    • CDL / Trucking Violations
    • Criminal Damaging
    • Disorderly Conduct
    • DUI/OVI Defense
    • Hit and Run
    • Reckless Driving
    • Resisting Arrest
    • Search and Seizure
    • Shoplifting
    • Speeding Tickets
    • Traffic Accidents
    • Underage Drinking
    • Vandalism

Practice Details

  • Languages
    English
  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
    Fixed fees available
    Accepted Credit Cards
    American Express
    Discover
    MasterCard
    Visa
  • Video Calls
    Offers Video Calls
    Video Call Options
    Zoom
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Attorney
    Firm Name
    Riddell Law LLC
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    State v. Romage, Ohio Supreme Court, 2014-Ohio-783. Successfully argued to the Ohio Supreme Court that an Ohio criminal statute was an unconstitutional violation of First Amendment rights.
  • Additional Links
    https://www.riddelllaw.com/ https://www.riddelllaw.com

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2005, Ohio
    2006, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
    U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
    Memberships
    Columbus Bar Association
    Ohio State Bar Associations
    Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Cincinnati
    Class of 2005
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Notre Dame
    Class of 2002
    B.A.
    Political Science

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Attorney at Riddell Law LLC
4.8
56 reviews

Rivers Edge, 1335 Dublin Road, Suite 220aColumbus, OH 43215U.S.A.

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Fax: 614-453-8849

7577 Central Parke Blvd, Suite 125Mason, OH 45040U.S.A.

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  • Monday 07:00 AM - 07:00 PM
  • Tuesday 07:00 AM - 07:00 PM
  • Wednesday 07:00 AM - 07:00 PM
  • Thursday 07:00 AM - 07:00 PM
  • Friday 07:00 AM - 07:00 PM
  • Saturday 07:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Sunday 07:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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7577 Central Parke Blvd, Suite 125Mason, OH 45040U.S.A.

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    Douglas E. Riddell was admitted in 2005 to the State of Ohio.
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