Michael Stephen Probst

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Michael Stephen Probst

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 26 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Columbus, OH
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI

1207 Grandview Avenue, Suite 201, Columbus, OH

Virtual Consultation Available

Free Consultation

About Michael

Biography

Experienced Trial Lawyer in Columbus Ohio for Criminal, Traffic, OVI, and federal cases.

Experienced Columbus Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney for all Serious Felony and Misdemeanor Charges

Experienced OVI trial attorney - Certified in Ohio for Administration of Field Sobriety Testing

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 35%

Probst Law Office is a boutique law firm formed in 2009 representing clients charged with misdemeanor and felony criminal offenses throughout Ohio. Our practice is focused on drug offenses, weapons offenses and sex offenses.

26 years | 1,000 cases

35%
Federal Crime 35%

Probst Law Office has significant experience representing individuals charged with serious federal offenses involving major weapons offenses and drug conspiracy charges.

21 years | 100 cases

35%
DUI and DWI 30%

Probst Law Office represents individuals charged in misdemeanor and felony OVI offenses. Michael Probst has been certified by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on DUI detection through the use of standardized field sobriety testing.

26 years | 500 cases

30%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 22500-25000 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2013

Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 26 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Michael Stephen Probst

1207 Grandview Avenue, Suite 201, Columbus, OH, 43212

probstlawoffice.com

Online Presence

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Michael Stephen Probst's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Posted by steven | October 30, 2013

One stop legal services....

I, and my family have retained Mr. Probst over the years for various legal matters, all of which were handled and resolved in a Professional and timely manner. We will continue to retain this office for all our legal needs.

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Michael Stephen Probst's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel Sabol

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike’s passion for criminal defense has served both his client’s and the defense bar well. On many occasions Mike and I have worked into the late hours discussing strategy and researching law to gain an edge for our clients. I admire his devotion to his clients, and he is a man who can be trusted with your case. I highly recommend him."

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Benjamin Luftman

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the opportunity to know Michael Probst professionally for a number of years and in my opinion he is an extremely hard working and competent criminal defense attorney. He researches legal issues thoroughly and is never afraid to get in the courtroom and mix it up on his client's behalf. I strongly endorse Michael Probst to anyone in need of legal representation in a criminal or OVI case."

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Ali Ebrahimzadeh

Unknown lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Mills

Expungement lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Danielle Skestos

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Other

"I have know Mike since we attended law school together. I have referred him cases knowing that he will represent clients well. He is an outstanding attorney."

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Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Pezhman Pakneshan

Unknown lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rudolfo Vasquez

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Charles Rittgers

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael Probst is a former prosecutor who knows both sides of the criminal system. Michael Probst is aware of the motivations of prosecutors and knows how to help is clients navigate the courts. Since switching over to the defense, Michael has been an advocate for clients and a strong voice in the criminal defense legal community. I recommend Michael to anyone needing strong criminal defense representation without hesitation."

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Zachuary Meranda

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is a seasoned attorney who zealously represents his clients to the fulliest. He is widely respected by the legal community."

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Erica Probst

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have been practicing law in Franklin County for twelve years. Michael Probst is a shining example of how lawyers should practice. His professionalism and performance set him apart from other lawyers. He is well respected by the judiciary. He is consistently getting good results. There is no better choice for a criminal defense attorney in this town."

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Peter Binning

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Friend

"If you are trying to decide between a couple different attorneys, allow me to make your decision for you. Michael Probst is one of the most honest, trustworthy and hard working defense attorneys I have known and I have been involved with this industry for over 30 years. He takes his clients issues to heart and deals with them as if they were his own. I would not hesistate to hire Michael as my lawyer or the lawyer for any family member. I trust him implicitly. If I need a defense attorney i will hire Michael Probst."

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Jessica D'Varga

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike has been a friend and colleague for several years. He is an experienced and knowledgeable lawyer with a proven record of success. He is an excellent advocate for his clients and I would happily recommend him to anyone who finds themselves in need of a criminal defense attorney. He has my highest endorsement."

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Jeremiah Denslow

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Leslie Albeit

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Probst is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to Criminal Defense and specifically OVI Defense. He is passionate about the law, his clients, and his business. He is admired for his professional relationships with Judges, court staff, and prosecutors. Attorney Probst absolutely fights for his clients and achieves great outcomes in his cases; he is an outstanding attorney."

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Nathan Dineen

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Probst is an outstanding lawyer. He is dedicated to making himself even a better lawyer through his attendance at educational seminars which keep him one step ahead of everyone else. Mike will fight to protect your rights and provide you the best representation possible."

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Megan Grant

Criminal defense lawyer

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Stephen Smith

Government lawyer

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Danielle Skestos

Family lawyer

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer

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Charles Rittgers

Criminal defense lawyer

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Zachuary Meranda

Criminal defense lawyer

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Peter Binning

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Jeremiah Denslow

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Cleve Johnson

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Donald Huey

DUI and DWI lawyer

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William Nesbitt

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Daniel Sabol

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Jessica D'Varga

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Bradley Koffel

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Leslie Albeit

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jon Saia

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Emmett Kelly

Litigation lawyer

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Andrew Bucher

DUI and DWI lawyer

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David Thomas

Appeals lawyer

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Nathan Dineen

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Top Lawyers, Columbus C.E.O. Magazine

2011

Certification for Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Attorney, Probst Law Office, Inc.

2005 - 2009

Associate, Decker Vonau

2002 - 2005

Associate, Connor Behal, LLP

2001 - 2002

Assistant Prosecutor, Union County Ohio Prosecuting Attorney's Office

1999 - 2001

Staff Attorney, Ohio Court Of Appeals, Third Appellate District

Associations

2009 - Present

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2002 - Present

Columbus Bar Association

Columbus Bar Association

1999 - Present

Ohio State Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Roberts

OVI reduced to Reckless Operation

State v. Acomb

OVI Dismissed

State v. Chilcote

Reduced to Reckless Operation

State of Ohio v. K.T. (Knox County, Ohio)

Dismissal of Rape and Gross Sexual Imposition

State of Ohio v. Adolph - Case No. 2013 TR C 116813 (Franklin County)

OVI Reduced to Reckless Operation

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Education

1999

Capital University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

The Ohio State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Ohio Driver Intervention Program

Dangers of Breath Testing

2014

Ohio Driver Intervention Program

OVI Field Sobriety Testing

2013

Ohio Driver Intervention Program

Multiple OVI Offenses

2010

Advanced OVI Seminar

Technology and use of iPad in the Legal Field

2006

Legal Issues for Ohio Professional Engineers

Acts constituting violations of the Consumer Sales Practices Act and the Home Solicitation Sales Act

Languages

English

Activity

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