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50+ Reviews
10.0 Superb Rating
"You can tell that prosecutors, judges and other lawyers respect him."
"Brian has a very strong presence in the courtroom.
My son had all of his charges dismissed!"
"He treats you like you are family and
he does not back down in the courtroom."
"Brian has a mastery of his craft..
I truly believe he is a rarity among his profession"
"The mere fact that he was able to educate a respected,
intelligent Harvard Graduate Judge, speaks volumes on his part"
Award-Winning Criminal Defense Attorneys
Our attorneys have the reputation to take on any criminal case, from misdemeanor to federal offenses.
Life Story Resulting in
a Criminal Defense Career
Brian's decision to become a criminal defense attorney was shaped by unique and personal hardship. His life has been and remains a testament to the pursuit of justice for those subjected to overzealous law enforcement. He firmly believes in the dignified respectful treatment of every person before the law. In his late teens, Brian was a victim of police brutality. This experience was the catalyst in his goal to defend the rights of others.
Attorney Brian Joslyn has represented all walks of life; students, white and blue collar professionals, professional athletes, celebrities, police officers, FBI agents and even other criminal defense attorneys. Regardless of your background, profession or status, all of our clients receive the highest level of attention. We understand the stress and anxiety you are feeling from your criminal charge and when faced with a criminal law matter, you need an advocate in your corner who is going to protect you and your best interests with no question. At the Joslyn Law Firm, we make it our business to provide the same level of passionate representation that we would for our own family members. Learn more about Brian by reading his full bio.
Representation With a Passion For Justice
We Take On
Tough Cases... and WIN
NOT GUILTY
CHARGES: Murder, Attempted Murder, Felonious Assault
JURISDICTION: Franklin County
FACTS:
A local young painter went to the grocery store with his family. His wife was approached by a man and a woman who started to berate her. The painter noticed the man had pointed a gun at his wife, so he jumped back into the car and drove towards the gunman. This resulted in the painter hitting both the gunman and the other woman who accompanied him. The man ultimately passed away from his injuries and the painter was hauled to jail and charged with murder.
Our client spent nearly two years in jail awaiting his trial. Even with the risks of a jury trial, the Defendant knew he had to take the chance and no plea deal would be enough to save his future. He never intended anyone harm and he simply was trying to protect his wife. He was not going to lose his family over that. The trial lasted nearly two weeks before the jury went into deliberations. After less than four hours of deliberations, the jury came back into the courtroom and found our client Not Guilty on all charges.
NOT GUILTY
CHARGES: Rape, Kidnapping and Abduction
JURISDICTION: Richland County
FACTS:
A hard-working union employee was charged with Rape, Kidnapping and Abduction of another person. These are some of the most serious crimes in Ohio. A man who led a law-abiding life and supported his family was accused by his ex-wife and was suddenly facing life in prison. The Defendant’s family who was familiar with the outstanding and diligent work of our attorneys contacted us immediately after his arrest.
The State’s offer was for Defendant to plead guilty to Rape and Abduction in exchange for 5-6 years in prison. We pressured on, believing in our client’s innocence. We started reviewing the hundreds of pages of discovery, as well as multiple audio and video recordings. Through this review, the attorneys realized there was important exculpatory evidence missing from the discovery packet that could make a difference in our client’s innocence. After a year of allegations and judiciary processes, our client was freed in the summer of 2019. A week-long trial turned victorious with a verdict of not guilty on all counts.
NOT GUILTY
CHARGES: OVI, Vehicular Homicide, and Vehicular Manslaughter
JURISDICTION: Muskingum County
FACTS:
This case centered around a 30-year-old construction worker who had his life flip upside down when he was involved in a fatal accident. After a night out for drinks, the man and his girlfriend were on their way home when the vehicle collided with a utility pole. Confused by the trauma of the event, the man then left the scene and was found at a local Steak n’ Shake approximately 2 miles away. After a 2-month investigation, the individual was ultimately charged with OVI, Vehicular Homicide, and Vehicular Manslaughter.
After a 3-day trial where numerous witnesses were called to testify, the jury then found the Defendant Not Guilty on all charged. The Defendant was able to leave the Court House a free man and continue with live, so he could mourn the loss of his beloved girlfriend.
NOT GUILTY
CHARGES: Felonious Assault and Domestic Violence
JURISDICTION: Delaware County
FACTS:
An 8th grade math teacher, faced false allegations filed by an ex-girlfriend which accused him of domestic violence. However, none of this was true and the charges were pursued by the ex-girlfriend because she was upset that their relationship had come to a sudden halt. Knowing this charge would hinder his whole life and jeopardize his career, our client called us to protect his rights.
The trial began after 7 months of court hearings. Discovery was shown and arguments were made against our client by the prosecution. Our attorney put the Defendant on the stand and questioned his whereabouts on the day of question. The Defendant testified to the fact that he was on vacation with his children, so that the domestic violence accusations would be impossible. The attorneys ended by giving information about the Defendants character, career, and his clean criminal record. As a result, the Jury found the Defendant Not Guilty.
NOT GUILTY
CHARGES: Major Drug Offender Felony 1 Drug Trafficking
JURISDICTION: Franklin County
FACTS:
A 28-year-old client was charged with one of the most serious felony offenses in Ohio – trafficking drugs. In addition, this this was not his first felony offense as he had previously been convicted of several felony counts in the years prior. With a record like his, the penalties our client would be facing were painstakingly high.
Despite extensive efforts, our many requests to get our client out of jail were denied. We began our preparation to negotiate with the State. However, this case escalated a whole lot quicker when our client was brutally beaten in jail one evening. Thankfully our attorneys worked diligently so this case picked up very quickly. Our clients successfully achieved a community control sanction despite the State’s initial reluctance to work with our client and give us the offer we had requested. This was a much lighter sentencing than he would have received if he was convicted of a felony.
We take on difficult cases other Columbus attorneys shy away from. We don’t cherry pick our cases like many other attorneys do. Many lawyers claim great results and achieve notoriety because they do not take on cases that truly require dedicated and skilled attorneys. We welcome the challenge of winning tough criminal cases.
We prepare all cases for trial and develop a meticulous defense. Our dedication is relentless, and our techniques on case investigation and trial preparation are proven. We use the most experienced former police officers to investigate our cases. You are not just hiring a lawyer. You are hiring a team that works together on your case to give you the best chance of winning.
We Will Get You Through This
Not all cases are worthy of a trial. Some cases just simply require damage control. We pride ourselves in helping good people in bad situations that deserve a second chance. We don’t believe that your life should be defined by a mistake. We are here to fix your legal problems with a non-judgemental approach and achieve the lowest penalty possible. Know that at the Joslyn Law Firm:
- We fight for the best possible result regardless of your circumstances
- We fix problems with a non-judgmental approach
- We truly care about our clients
- We will never turn against you
NOT GUILTY
A local young painter went to the grocery store with his family. His wife was approached by a man and a woman who started to berate her. The painter noticed the man had pointed a gun at his wife, so he jumped back into the car and drove towards the gunman. This resulted in the painter hitting both the gunman and the other woman who accompanied him. The man ultimately passed away from his injuries and the painter was hauled to jail and charged with murder.
Our client spent nearly two years in jail awaiting his trial. Even with the risks of a jury trial, the Defendant knew he had to take the chance and no plea deal would be enough to save his future. He never intended anyone harm and he simply was trying to protect his wife. He was not going to lose his family over that. The trial lasted nearly two weeks before the jury went into deliberations. After less than four hours of deliberations, the jury came back into the courtroom and found our client Not Guilty on all charges.
NOT GUILTY
A hard-working union employee was charged with Rape, Kidnapping and Abduction of another person. These are some of the most serious crimes in Ohio. A man who led a law-abiding life and supported his family was accused by his ex-wife and was suddenly facing life in prison. The Defendant’s family who was familiar with the outstanding and diligent work of our attorneys contacted us immediately after his arrest.
The State’s offer was for Defendant to plead guilty to Rape and Abduction in exchange for 5-6 years in prison. We pressured on, believing in our client’s innocence. We started reviewing the hundreds of pages of discovery, as well as multiple audio and video recordings. Through this review, the attorneys realized there was important exculpatory evidence missing from the discovery packet that could make a difference in our client’s innocence. After a year of allegations and judiciary processes, our client was freed in the summer of 2019. A week-long trial turned victorious with a verdict of not guilty on all counts.
NOT GUILTY
This case centered around a 30-year-old construction worker who had his life flip upside down when he was involved in a fatal accident. After a night out for drinks, the man and his girlfriend were on their way home when the vehicle collided with a utility pole. Confused by the trauma of the event, the man then left the scene and was found at a local Steak n’ Shake approximately 2 miles away. After a 2-month investigation, the individual was ultimately charged with OVI, Vehicular Homicide, and Vehicular Manslaughter.
After a 3-day trial where numerous witnesses were called to testify, the jury then found the Defendant Not Guilty on all charged. The Defendant was able to leave the Court House a free man and continue with live, so he could mourn the loss of his beloved girlfriend.
NOT GUILTY
An 8th grade math teacher, faced false allegations filed by an ex-girlfriend which accused him of domestic violence. However, none of this was true and the charges were pursued by the ex-girlfriend because she was upset that their relationship had come to a sudden halt. Knowing this charge would hinder his whole life and jeopardize his career, our client called us to protect his rights.
The trial began after 7 months of court hearings. Discovery was shown and arguments were made against our client by the prosecution. Our attorney put the Defendant on the stand and questioned his whereabouts on the day of question. The Defendant testified to the fact that he was on vacation with his children, so that the domestic violence accusations would be impossible. The attorneys ended by giving information about the Defendants character, career, and his clean criminal record. As a result, the Jury found the Defendant Not Guilty.
NOT GUILTY
A 28-year-old client was charged with one of the most serious felony offenses in Ohio – trafficking drugs. In addition, this this was not his first felony offense as he had previously been convicted of several felony counts in the years prior. With a record like his, the penalties our client would be facing were painstakingly high.
Despite extensive efforts, our many requests to get our client out of jail were denied. We began our preparation to negotiate with the State. However, this case escalated a whole lot quicker when our client was brutally beaten in jail one evening. Thankfully our attorneys worked diligently so this case picked up very quickly. Our clients successfully achieved a community control sanction despite the State’s initial reluctance to work with our client and give us the offer we had requested. This was a much lighter sentencing than he would have received if he was convicted of a felony.
We take on difficult cases other Columbus attorneys shy away from. We don’t cherry pick our cases like many other attorneys do. Many lawyers claim great results and achieve notoriety because they do not take on cases that truly require dedicated and skilled attorneys. We welcome the challenge of winning tough criminal cases.
We prepare all cases for trial and develop a meticulous defense. Our dedication is relentless, and our techniques on case investigation and trial preparation are proven. We use the most experienced former police officers to investigate our cases. You are not just hiring a lawyer. You are hiring a team that works together on your case to give you the best chance of winning.
We Will Get You Through This
Not all cases are worthy of a trial. Some cases just simply require damage control. We pride ourselves in helping good people in bad situations that deserve a second chance. We don’t believe that your life should be defined by a mistake. We are here to fix your legal problems with a non-judgemental approach and achieve the lowest penalty possible. Know that at the Joslyn Law Firm:
- We fight for the best possible result regardless of your circumstances
- We fix problems with a non-judgmental approach
- We truly care about our clients
- We will never turn against you
Representation With a Passion For Justice
Criminal Cases We Handle
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Police Investigations
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Federal Charges
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Felony Charges
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Misdemeanor Charges
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Juvenile Charges
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DUI/OVI Defense
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Drug Charges
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Sex Crimes
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Theft Crimes
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Property Crimes
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Violent Crimes
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White Collar
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Traffic Offenses
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Probation Violations
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Menacing Charges
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Medicaid
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Health Care
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Workers' Compensation
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PPP Loan
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Insurance
Fraud
A Special Focus on Columbus DUI Defense
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Ohio Criminal Defense Lawyers
Any criminal conviction can result in severe and often lifelong consequences. Ohio law gives a range of penalties for each offense that usually include a maximum (and sometimes minimum) period of time of incarceration and a range of fines, along with court costs. These penalties are, by themselves, crushing and difficult to bear. The statutory penalties are only the beginning, however. You could also lose your driver’s license or your right to carry a firearm. Apartments could refuse to rent to you. Banks could view you as unstable and refuse your loan. A school could turn down your application.
Collateral Effects of a Criminal Conviction
Most people understand that there are significant consequences of criminal conviction imposed by the court system. Although, many people don’t think about the seriousness of the collateral consequences of a criminal accusation, an arrest, and especially a conviction.
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Parenting RightsConvictions of certain crimes cause courts to curtail or terminate parental custody rights.
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Gun RightsIf you have any felony or a misdemeanor Class A conviction, you will not be able to possess a gun.
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College AdmissionIf you are applying to college or graduate school, you may find that colleges don’t want to admit you even if your conviction is for a misdemeanor.
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Immigration StatusWith a misdemeanor conviction on your record, you are not only risking your chance at getting a green card, but also risking deportation.
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Professional LicensesIf your profession requires you to have a license to practice it, you may have just thrown it away.
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Voting RightsIf convicted of certain crimes, you may lose your right to vote.
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Adoption RightsIf you want to adopt or foster children in the future, you may not be allowed to do so.
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Financial AidYou may be unable to obtaion financial aid if you have a criminal record for a drug or sexual-related offense.
Representing Students
If a college student is charged with a university conduct code or academic code violation it threatens his or her academic standing and future opportunities. It is important to seek legal advice from an experienced student defense attorney immediately. This help should involve an attorney who has experience in three areas: civil rights, Title IX litigation, and criminal defense.
In our experience, students recognize too late that campus administrators and law enforcement investigators are not concerned with their best interests. When faced with student conduct code violations, parents and students often feel disbelief that the school entrusted with their child’s education has turned against them. This is oftentimes accompanied by confusion due to the complexity of disciplinary procedures conducted by University administrators investigating allegations of student misconduct.
"Disciplinary hearings conducted by The Ohio State University involve a process for which we believe it is difficult if not impossible for students to fairly represent themselves."
Even in situations that do not involve any criminal charges being filed by the State, students can face serious disciplinary penalties and sanctions imposed by the University, including:
- Loss of campus housing
- Disciplinary or academic probation
- Suspension
- Expulsion
- Disciplinary and academic violations may remain on a student's record long after the sanction is served.
Ohio Courts System
We have handled over 15,000 Cases in the central Ohio Courts. As a result, we know the Judges, prosecutors, and court personnel, along with their preferences and intricacies. It is these invaluable relationships and knowledge of each court system that can make a huge difference in the outcome of your case. A good criminal lawyer will know each judge and each prosecutor and know what to expect from each. Judges have different preferences and opinions on different matters. For example, while one judge might be willing to grant recognizance bond in a domestic violence case, another judge in the same court the next day may refuse to grant that kind of bond. It’s this kind of knowledge that can be the difference between going home or being stuck in jail. Put our vast experience in your corner.
Franklin County
- Franklin County Court of Common Pleas
- Franklin County Municipal Court
- Franklin County Juvenile Court
- Bexley Mayor's Court
- Dublin Mayor's Court
- Gahanna Mayor's Court
- Grove City Mayor's Court
- Grandview Heights Mayor's Court
- Upper Arlington Mayor's Court
- Westerville Mayor's Court
- More Franklin County Mayor Courts
Surrounding Counties
Ohio Federal Courts
- U.S. District Court - Southern District of Ohio
- U.S. District Court - Northern District of Ohio
Our Office Locations
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COLUMBUS - Headquarters501 S. High St.
Columbus, OH 43215 -
DAYTON10 W 2nd St. #2
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CINCINNATI1117 Broadway St
Cincinnati, OH 45202
