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Jon J. Saia is a founding attorney at The Law Offices of Saia & Piatt, Inc., which has offices located in Columbus, Delaware, and Cleveland. Mr. Saia has been practicing law for over 30 years, and focuses his practice on defending individuals who have been charged with a criminal offense. Attorney Saia is certified by The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, where he serves as an instructor in the administering of standardized field sobriety tests. To find out about the benefits of working with Mr. Saia, do not hesitate to contact the firm today.
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Licensed in Ohio for 38 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 27 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
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The Law Offices of Saia & Piatt, Inc.
713 South Front Street, Columbus, OH, 43206
Law Offices of Saia & Piatt
98 N. Union St, Delaware, OH, 43015
Law Offices of Saia & Piatt
19 East High Street, Mount Gilead, OH, 43338
Law Offices of Saia & Piatt
111 West Brown Street, New Lexington, OH, 43764
The Law Offices of Saia & Piatt, Inc.
122 South Gate Parkway, Cambridge, OH, 43725
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Jon Saia's Reviews
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Posted by Mathiwos | October 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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A Lifesaver in a Difficult Time.
I am very excited when l leave this review about attorney Mr Jon Saia and his co workers .My life is complitely changed after his successful job on my repeatedly OVI and other traffic cases I am so greatfull .I had an exceptional experience working with attorney Mr Jon Saia since 2016 .He...
Posted by Kevin | October 1, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Very helpful
Maegan was a great help, very friendly and very professional. I was very please with everything she did for me. I would 10/10 recommend them to anyone.
Posted by anonymous | October 4, 2011
Reference - The Best OVI Attorney Out There
I was unfortunately was arrested for an OVI refusal in Ohio and the arrest details of my case were extremely non-favorable at first glance and the initial interpretation of the unfortunate events led me to believe there was no cause to battle the inevitable. Simply put, I felt as though my life was ...
Posted by Mac | January 28, 2010
A compelling, engaging & powerful law firm
12 years ago I was faced with a challenging domestic custody case. After a search for a strong, agressive trial lawyer I was fortunate to find Jon. He and his group took on a difficult and very lengthy trial. During this period Jon was responsive, engaging and very passionate about my case and the ac...
Posted by anonymous | August 26, 2009
OVI Case
A friend of mine recommended I call Jon for a pending OVI case I had in Columbus. I spoke to three different attorney’s at the time, but after speaking to Jon he made the choice pretty easy. Jon is a straight shooter. He isn’t going to tell you what he can/can’t do for you until he gathers all the...
Jon Saia's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have had the great opportunity to be hired by Mr. Saia shortly after my law school graduation. As a young and aspiring attorney, there is no one I would rather learn from than Jon Saia. He is extremely knowledgeable and works his cases with great diligence while always keeping his clients in mind. Mr. Saia is respected by his colleagues at a remarkable level."
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"Jon Saia is not only a scholar on the OVI laws, but is a great communicator, and trial lawyer who works hard to help each and every client. Further, Jon is a lawyer's lawyer in that he is generous with his time and talents to create the next generation of OVI defense lawyers. I endorse Jon Saia."
"I have co-counseld several cases with Jon Saia, and I can highly reccomend him. He is very skilled, knowlegeable and experienced in OVI and related cases. He is committed to fully defending his clients and will work hard to acheive the best possible result. He is an exceptional lawyer."
"Jon Saia is one of the most savvy and well-connected litigation attorneys in Ohio. He can assess the VALUE of evidence in an OMVI case and give targeted advice that is based on experience and "the school of hard knocks." He has built a reputation for diligent and integrity that makes him worthy of consideration in any impaired driving case."
"Mr. Saia is an exceptional attorney. I have been an attorney for 24 years and served as a judge, magistrate, prosecutor, law professor, and private attorney. However, even with all of that experience, I learn from his answers on Avvo each and every day. If you have the chance, hire him in an instant."
"I recently attended a seminar which Attorney Saia was in large part responsible for putting on. It covered a part of criminal defense that few us think about and none of us want to think about: stress and mental health in our profession. I was so impressed with the presentations that he arranged, and the genuineness with which he showed putting this together. It is obvious that he loves this profession and cares it being done honestly, zealously and with integrity. In short, I endorse Jon and at the same time, thank him for his dedication."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is a tireless worker for his clients."
"Jon is, without dispute, one of the pre-eminent OVI attorneys in Ohio. His vast experience and tireless work ethic have lead Jon to the forefront of most significant OVI legal developments throughout the state. I have used Jon as an expert, and could not have been more pleased. Whether you are an individual charged with an OVI, or an attorney looking for assistance or an expert, I highly recommend retaining Jon’s services."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jon is an exceptional lawyer in his field of OVI defense. He has a vast amount of knowledge and experience as a defense attorney as well as an expert witness in his field of practice. As a trusted colleague and friend, I have had the privilege of seeking his advice on many cases throughout my legal career. Jon has selflessly made himself available to help not only me, but many other attorneys in the legal community. I strongly recommend Jon as an attorney who can competently handle any DUI or OVI case."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jon is a person that I would call if I had a question about OVI defense. His knowledge of the Intoxilyzer 8000(or 10000 as he calls it) and the challenges that he has made throughout the State of Ohio are known state-wide by the select few who actually know how to defend these cases. I am happy to endorse Jon as a colleague and friend."
"Jon is one of the foremost experts in DUI defense anywhere. I highly recommend his services."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the pleasure of presenting (lecturing) at continuing legal education seminars with Jon. He is an excellent OVI attorney with an unflappable demeanor which translates into positive results for his clients. His knowledge of OVI law and breath testing science is superb. He has displayed this by being one of the leading defense attorneys against the new (but clearly not improved) breath testing machine in Ohio. Jon Saia is an excellent choice if you are faced with an OVI."
"Jon is one of Ohio's best DUI lawyers. He is thorough, tough and smart, a genuine expert on breath-testing equipment and their flaws."
"Jon Saia is absolutely one of the best DUI attorneys practicing today. He has strong convictions about truly serving his clients. He's articulate with an amazing courtroom presence that keeps juries actually interested. I don't hesitate to endorse Jon."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Top Lawyers - DUI/DWI Defense, Columbus CEO Magazine
2015
Top 100: Ohio, Ohio Super Lawyers
2015
Top 50: Columbus, Ohio Super Lawyers
2015
Ohio Super Lawyers (DUI Defense), Ohio Super Lawyers
2015
DUI / DWI Defense, Best Lawyers in America
2014
DUI / DWI Defense, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Ohio Super Lawyer (DUI Defense), Cincinnati Magazine
2013
Ohio Super Lawyer (DUI Defense), Cincinnati Magazine
2013
DUI / DWI Defense, Best Lawyers in America
2012
DUI / DWI Defense, The Best Lawyers in America
2012
Ohio Super Lawyer (DUI Defense), Cincinnati Magazine
2011
Ohio Super Lawyer (DUI Defense), Cincinnati Magazine
2010
Ohio Super Lawyer (DUI Defense), Cincinnati Magazine
2009
Ohio Super Lawyer (DUI Defense), Cincinnati Magazine
2008
Ohio Super Lawyer (DUI Defense), Cincinnati Magazine
2007
Ohio Super Lawyer (DUI Defense), Cincinnati Magazine
2006
Ohio Super Lawyer (DUI Defense), Cincinnati Magazine
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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1987 - Present
Columbus Criminal Attorney, The Law Offices of Saia & Piatt Inc.
Associations
2005 - Present
National College for DUI Defense
2002 - Present
Ohio Association of Criminal Defense LawyersChair - DUI Defense
1995 - Present
Delaware Bar AssociationMember
1990 - Present
Central Ohio Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1987 - Present
Columbus Bar AssociationMember
1987 - Present
Ohio State Bar AssociationMember
2017 - 2018
Central Ohio Association for JusticeFormer President
2016 - 2018
Ohio Association of Criminal Defense LawyersFormer President
2007 - 2012
Central Ohio Association for JusticeMember
Sample of Legal Cases
State of Ohio v. Katz
Administrative License Suspension (ALS) terminated
Education
1986
Capital University
Law
1983
King's College, Pennsylvania
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
University of Copenhagen
Speaking Engagements
2022
American Bar Association
Domestic Violence
2009
2009 Advanced DUI Seminar
DUI Defense
2008
Strategies in Defending DUI Cases
Drugged Driving
2008
OVI Defense Strategies
OVI Defense
2008
Motions and Warrants in OVI CAses
Motions in OVI Cases
2008
Diving into an OVI Case
Commercial Driver's Licenses
2008
District 15 Annual Meeting
Traffic Law Update
2008
Current Issues in Breath Test Cases
Breath Alcohol Testing
2008
Advanced DUI Seminar
Instrument Simulation Checks
2007
Superstar Seminar
Voir Dire
Publications
2007
Bar Briefs
Ohio's New CDL Disqualification Law
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Wearing glasses for hgn test
23 Sep 2011
Q&A
I failed my interlock but I am not on probation what happens?
24 Sep 2011
Q&A
OVI - "red glossy eyes"
20 Sep 2011