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If you have been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs in Ohio, you need a local Franklin County OVI defense attorney. “OVI,” which stands for “operating a vehicle while intoxicated,” is just what state laws and county courts call drunk or drugged driving. It doesn’t matter if you use the term DUI, DWI, or even OMVI. You will want to exercise all your legal options to try to avoid the worst penalties and complications.
A conviction can bring thousands of dollars in fines, court costs, and fees for things like a house arrest monitoring anklet, an in-car breath-testing device, and addiction assessment and treatment. The Driving Intervention Program available to first-time offenders as an alternative to jail itself costs nearly $500 for enrollment, and attending often requires taking time off from work.
Even more severe penalties can include lengthy license suspensions that affect both your personal driver’s license and each commercial driver’s license you hold. Since Ohio does not allow a person with a suspended CDL to drive a commercial vehicle at all, a DUI/OVI conviction can mean losing your job.
Speak with An Experienced OVI Lawyer in Franklin County Ohio
A true Franklin County DUI attorney will be able to help you regardless of where you live around Columbus. A Franklin County OVI attorney with The Maher Law Firm has appeared in all of the county and mayor’s courts listed below. We offer free, no-obligation case consultations, and we also welcome requests to appeal CDL suspensions to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
A dedicated DUI / OVI defense lawyer in Franklin County will review and analyze all the evidence police and prosecutors plan to use to argue for a drunk or drugged driving conviction. He will also explore options for negotiating a plea deal that spares his client both the hassle of a trial and the harsh penalties of a full OVI conviction. To have a no-cost consultation with one of our OVI lawyers, call (614) 205-2208 or fill out this online contact form.
If you have been charged with a OVI in Franklin County, there are 21 courts in which your case can be filed. The bottom of your citation should indicate your court date and the name or address of the court. Below is a list of Franklin County courts with some important information and a link to their website.
You can start preparing for local court hearings and trials by reviewing the town- and village-specific information that follows. Click on the links to get even more details, and know that one of The Maher Law Firm’s Franklin County OVI defense attorneys is ready to answer in-depth questions.
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Franklin County Municipal Court
This court is located at 375 South High Street in Columbus, Ohio. The phone number for the Clerk of Courts is (614) 645-8186.
The Franklin County Municipal Court judges and magistrates handle misdemeanor criminal and traffic offenses. They also handle some preliminary felony matters. If you have been charged in one of the mayor’s courts in Franklin County, you will have the option to transfer your case here. Courtroom 4C is where the misdemeanor arraignments, including those for DUI/OVI charges, take place for those who are not in jail. It is one of the busiest courtrooms in the country, so plan on being there for a good portion of your morning.
Franklin County Court of Common Pleas
This court is located at 345 South High Street in Columbus, Ohio. The phone number for the Clerk of Courts is (614) 525-3543. The Franklin County Court of Common Pleas judges and magistrates handle felony criminal and traffic offenses. Arraignments are typically held on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 1:00 pm.
Bexley Mayor’s Court
This court is located at 2242 East Main Street in Bexley, Ohio, just east of Downtown Columbus. The phone number for the Clerk of Courts is (614) 559-4437. The Bexley Mayor’s Court has one magistrate who handles misdemeanor criminal and traffic matters including first-offense DUI/OVI. Court is held alternating Thursdays at 9 am.
Brice Mayor’s Court
The Village of Brice no longer has a mayor’s court, but they are still issuing civil criminal and traffic tickets. The fines on these tickets can be quite high. These violations can be contested by filing a written notice within 15 days. You may also request to have the case transferred to Franklin County Municipal Court.
Canal Winchester Mayor’s Court
This court is located at 36 South High Street in Canal Winchester, Ohio, southeast of Columbus. The phone number for the Clerk of Courts is (614) 837-7691. The Canal Winchester Mayor’s Court handles misdemeanor criminal and traffic matters.
Dublin Mayor’s Court
This court is located at 6565 Commerce Parkway in Dublin, Ohio. The phone number for the Clerk of Courts is (614) 410-4920. The Dublin Mayor’s Court handles misdemeanor criminal and traffic matters, including drunk driving. Court is typically held on the second, third, and fourth Tuesdays of every month.
Gahanna Mayor’s Court
This court is located at 200 South Hamilton Road in Gahanna, Ohio, east of Downtown Columbus. The phone number for the Clerk of Courts is (614) 342-4080. The Gahanna Mayor’s Court has one magistrate who handles misdemeanor criminal and traffic matters, including first-offense driving under the influence. Court is typically held every Thursday at 9 am.
Grandview Heights Mayor’s Court
This court is located 1016 Grandview Avenue, just west of Downtown Columbus. The phone number for the Clerk of Courts is (614) 481-6205. The Grandview Heights Mayor’s Court one magistrate and a mayor who handle misdemeanor criminal and traffic offenses on a rotating basis. Court is typically held the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at 1 pm.
Grove City Mayor’s Court
This court is located at 3360 Park Street in Grove City, Ohio, just south of Columbus. The phone number for the Clerk of Courts is (614) 277-1715. The Grove City Mayor’s Court has one magistrate who handles misdemeanor criminal and traffic offenses, including first-offense DUI/OVI. Court is typically held every Wednesday.
Groveport Mayor’s Court
This court is located at 655 Blacklick Street in Groveport, Ohio southeast of Columbus. The phone number for the Clerk of Courts is (614) 830-2043. The Groveport Mayor’s Court handles misdemeanor criminal and traffic offenses.
Harrisburg Mayor’s Court
This court is located at 1092 High Street in Harrisburg, Ohio southwest of Columbus. The phone number for the Clerk of Courts is (614) 877-4053. The Harrisburg Mayor’s Court handles misdemeanor criminal and traffic offenses.
Hilliard Mayor’s Court
This court is located at 5171 Northwest Parkway in Hilliard, Ohio just west of Columbus. The phone number for the Clerk of Courts is (614) 334-2348. The Hilliard Mayor’s Court handles misdemeanor criminal and traffic offenses.
Marble Cliff Mayor’s Court
This court is located at 1016 Grandview Avenue in Grandview Heights, Ohio. The phone number for the Clerk of Courts is (614) 486-6993. The Marble Cliff Mayor’s Court shares a building with the Grandview Heights Mayor’s Court. This court handles misdemeanor criminal and traffic offenses. Court is held on the first and third Mondays of each month at 4:15 p.m.
Minerva Park Mayor’s Court
This court is located at 2829 Minerva Lake Road in Columbus, Ohio. The phone number for the Clerk of Courts is (614) 882-1408. The Minerva Park Mayor’s Court has 1 magistrate that handles misdemeanor criminal and traffic offenses.
New Albany Mayor’s Court
This court is located at 99 West Main Street in New Albany, Ohio northeast of Columbus. The phone number for the Clerk of Courts is (614) 855-8577. The New Albany Mayor’s Court handles misdemeanor criminal and traffic offenses.
Obetz Mayor’s Court
This court is located at 4175 Alum Creek Drive in Obetz, Ohio southeast of Columbus. The phone number for the Clerk of Courts is (614) 491-3211. The Obetz Mayor’s Court handles misdemeanor criminal and traffic offenses. You will want to enter the building through the Police Department entrance.
Reynoldsburg Mayor’s Court
This court is located at 7232 East Main Street in Reynoldsburg, Ohio east of Columbus. The phone number for the Clerk of Courts is (614) 322-6804. The Reynoldsburg Mayor’s Court handles misdemeanor criminal and traffic offenses including operating a vehicle under the influence. Court is held every Thursday at 9 a.m.
Upper Arlington Mayor’s Court
This court is located at 3600 Tremont Road in Upper Arlington, Ohio just west of Columbus. The phone number for the Clerk of Courts is (614) 583-5060. The Upper Arlington Mayor’s Court has 2 magistrates that handle misdemeanor criminal and traffic matters including driving under the influence.
Valleyview Mayor’s Court
This court is located at 432 North Richardson Avenue in Columbus, Ohio. The phone number for the Clerk of Courts is (614) 279-5630. The Valleyview Mayor’s Court handles misdemeanor criminal and traffic offenses.
Westerville Mayor’s Court
This court is located at 21 South State Street in Westerville, Ohio northeast of Columbus. The phone number for the clerk of courts is (614) 901-6419. The Westerville Mayor’s Court has 1 magistrate that handles misdemeanor criminal and traffic offenses including first offense DUI/OVI. Due to the court’s proximity to Otterbein University, many students charged with misdemeanor violations will be scheduled to appear here. Court is held every Wednesday at 9 a.m.
Whitehall Mayor’s Court
This court is located at 360 South Yearling Road in Whitehall, Ohio east of Columbus. The phone number for the Clerk of Courts is (614) 338-3109. The Whitehall Mayor’s Court has 1 magistrate that handles misdemeanor criminal and traffic offenses including first offense driving under the influence. Court is held every Tuesday at 8 a.m.
Worthington Mayor’s Court
This court is located at 6550 North High Street in Worthington, Ohio just north of Columbus. The phone number for the Clerk of Courts is (614) 786-7351. The Worthington Mayor’s Court has 1 Mayor that handles misdemeanor criminal and traffic offenses including first offense DUI/OVI. Court is typically held every Tuesday at 6 p.m.
