Sandra Carrillo

With a strong background in criminal law, personal experience as a small business owner, and a compassionate legal advocate, Attorney Sandra Carrillo utilizes her skills and abilities to obtain a favorable and equitable resolution for you. Because individuals, families, and businesses in crisis can often forget about the bigger picture, Sandra works with you to ensure you fully understand the legal process, and all of your available options. 

Attorney Sandra Carrillo primarily serves clients throughout Franklin County, but accepts out of county cases on a case-by-case basis. She offers free 30-minute phone consultations. In-person consultations are available by appointment and offered at a fee.

Prior to starting her own firm, Attorney Sandra Carrillo served as an assistant city prosecutor with the Columbus City Attorney's Office. She represented the cities of Columbus and Worthington, Franklin County townships, and the state of Ohio in the prosecution of criminal misdemeanor offenses. During her time as a prosecutor, Sandra gained invaluable experience in the courtroom assisting with or handling jury trials, bench trials, and evidentiary hearings. Prior to becoming an attorney, Sandra worked at The Ohio State University in the offices of Government Affairs and Legal Affairs.

In addition to other activities, Sandra currently serves as a board member of the St. Vincent Family Center, and has been a small business owner since 2016. She is also a member of the Columbus Bar Association, and a life member of Alpha Psi Lambda National, Incorporated. Additionally, Sandra is a past graduate of the United Way of Central Ohio's Project Diversity program, the Hispanic Chamber of Columbus' Latina Mentoring Academy, and the YWCA's Gen Y Leadership Program.

In 2016, Sandra obtained a J.D. degree with a concentration in civil litigation from Capital University Law School. During law school, Sandra participated in the moot court program, and two mock trial competitions - one of which her team placed "Overall Winner" in the competition and Sandra was awarded the "First Round Best Attorney" award. Sandra was also named to the Order of the Barristers, an honor society limited to graduating law students and practicing lawyers who demonstrate exceptional skill in trial advocacy, oral advocacy, and brief writing. She is also a two-time alumna from The Ohio State University where she obtained two B.A. degrees in criminology and psychology.

Sandra, a native from Tampa, Florida, has resided in Columbus since 2004. Currently, Sandra lives in north Columbus with her husband, Wilber, and their five pets.