Brian David Joslyn

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Brian David Joslyn

also known as Brian D. Joslyn

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 14 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Columbus, OH
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI ... +7 more

501 S High St, Columbus, OH

Virtual Consultation Available

About Brian

Biography

Rated Top Lawyer in Criminal Defense. Experienced, Successful, and Knowledgeable Representation.

Practice Areas

10

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 10%

15 years

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DUI and DWI 10%

15 years

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Domestic Violence 10%

15 years

10%
Family 10%

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Federal Crime 10%

10%
Identity Theft 10%

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Internet 10%

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Juvenile Law 10%

10%
Sex Crime 10%

10%
Violent Crime 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2020 2019 2018
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Gold Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 14 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Joslyn Criminal Defense Law Firm

501 S High St, Columbus, OH, 43215

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35 E Gay St, #507, Columbus, OH, 43215

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1117 Broadway Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202

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10 W 2nd St, #2, Dayton, OH, 45402

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Brian David Joslyn's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

70 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 15 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Krystal | November 07, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Outstanding Criminal Defense Attorney

I hired Brian in 2012 and was involved in 2 separate cases and with the help of his staff I was able to pull through and be able to continue to raise my son and daughter. I had a prior attorney that did not keep me informed of anything. Right of the bat, Brian was telling me the worst case scenario... and letting me know the possible outcomes. Brian is the type of attorney that actually CARES about his clients. He is a very busy attorney, as well as every other attorney in Columbus, but he still found time to be attentive and involved in my case. Once the judgement came in, which was very unexpected, he took the extra time to contact my family, which wasn't something that I expected. I would highly recommend Brian as a criminal defense attorney. Without his help i don't believe I would be home today to raise my children. Thank you so much Brian!!! Your assistance is most appreciated!!! I would highly recommend Brian to anyone!

Posted by anonymous | October 11, 2011 | Criminal Defense

Oustanding Criminal Defense Lawyer

I would describe Brian Joslyn as the most hardworking, dedicated, and honest lawyer I've worked with. I have nothing but positive things to say about this attorney. Brian is a guy that actually cares about his clients and the outcome of the case he represents. He was always available to respond to my... questions promptly and was never short with me; he gave me undivided attention and care even when I knew he was extremely busy. If you are in criminal trouble in the central Ohio area, I would strongly recommend hiring Brian of the Joslyn Law Firm.

Posted by anonymous | February 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Poor Attorney

I hired this form several years ago, they did nothing for me, didn’t even call me to inform me an indictment came down! I had to hire another attorney from jail! I beat the charge on my own! Hire this firm you got nobody to blame but yourself

Posted by anonymous | June 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Costly Watch List

Four years ago I retained Mr. Joslyn for $6000. He put me on his "watch list" to so he could warn me about any arrest warrant. Since that day I have not heard one thing from Mr. Joslyn or anyone from his firm. A few months ago I contacted them to find out if they knew anything about the status of my ...case. They knew nothing so I decided to end the attorney relationship. The secretary said she'll have to recalculate my retainer as an hourly rate. After several rounds of phone tag and getting no real answer from the secretary for about two weeks, she finally said I would get $470 back. I let her know that I thought that wasn't right because I haven't even heard from them one time since retaining them, not a single phone call or email or piece of advice or consultation, nothing. And, I was never told their hourly cost for keeping me on their "watch list" and never even told what the watch list is. I requested they send me a receipt to show the work they've done which they said they would do. About two weeks later and more phone tag and seeing no receipt in the mail, I finally received an email from Mr. Joslyn. saying that they owed me nothing more. Attached was kind of cryptic PDF with almost a hundred pages of the same thing over and over. It looked like some output from a computer program checking me against an arrest warrant list or so with an inserted time on each check. I don't really know because they never explained it to me at all. So, I don't agree with them that they owe me nothing from the entire $6000. This whole "watch list" thing feels almost like a scam especially after receiving their email receipt which looks like something someone hacked together to make it look like real work and how they treated me, not like a client but like someone just bothering them.

Posted by anonymous | April 12, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Poor Effort

I hired Brian as my attorney in October of 2011 and in the beginning he talked a good game and said he would be able to do this and that. After he received my money, I would no longer get my phone calls returned and his office did not call me until the day before court to tell me that I had court. Wh...en I asked what I had court for, I found out that Brian made a deal without even consulting me first. His effort was very poor in so many areas that I won't even get into. His deal that he made without my knowledge, did not even get me a discovery pack so I could see how I got in trouble. So knowing what I know now how can an attorney make a deal without even knowing the facts on how a client got in trouble. I definitely would not recommend hiring Brian as an attirney

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Brian David Joslyn's Lawyer Endorsements

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Regina Griffith

Unknown lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian Joslyn is an outstanding attorney. He provides personalized service and around the clock attention to all of his clients. I would highly recommend Brian for anyone seeking superior legal representation."

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Brandon Shroy

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian's extensive knowledge and experience in the criminal defense and OVI field of law allows for excellent legal representation. With his personal understanding and compassion for his clients, I would highly recommend Brian to my friends and family."

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Holly Regoli

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Joslyn is a highly respected in the community and I recommend him to take care of your legal needs."

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Eric Steiden

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian is every lawyer's go-to guy when it comes to criminal defense and DUI matters. As an attorney who previously practiced criminal defense before focusing in a different area of the law, I know what it takes to be an effective advocate for those accused of a crime. The words "relentless" and "tenacious" come to mind when I think of Brian's commitment to his craft. He won't accept anything short of the best results from himself and his staff. Prosecutors be advised."

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Erika Smitherman

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Joslyn’s knowledge of criminal law, coupled with his dedication to each matter that comes across his desk, make him a truly unique and invaluable asset to his clients. It is for these reasons that I have no hesitation referring my clients to Brian. His effective approach to criminal defense and his dedication to the industry are just a few traits that make Brian an exceptional attorney."

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Benjamin Nyhan

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian is an excellent criminal defense attorney with a solid reputation in the legal community. I would recommend Brian to anyone seeking a higher standard of criminal representation."

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Michelle Askins

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Joslyn is an excellent attorney who fights wholeheartedly to protect his clients' rights. Several of my domestic clients have retained Mr. Joslyn for criminal matters and all are very pleased with his work."

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Ryan Shafer

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have had the pleasure of working with Brian Joslyn on several criminal cases and can say he is a very experienced, knowledgeable, and dedicated criminal trial lawyer. He really does care about his cases and most importantly his clients. I highly endorse Mr. Joslyn."

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Ronald Petroff

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian's comprehensive understanding of criminal law, creative approach to problem solving, and dedication to his field truly make him a top-notch professional in this industry. He is knowledgeable in all facets of the law and his passion for criminal defense makes him an invaluable resource for his clients. I would personally highly recommend Mr. Joslyn to family, friends, and members of the community."

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Adam Chaudry

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I can say that I have seen first hand how effective and dedicated Brian is when it comes to aggressively defending his clients. I absolutely endorse him and recommend him for any criminal defense matter."

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Priya Tamilarasan

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Brian is an outstanding trial attorney. I had the opportunity to work with him on a co-dependent case and was impressed with his level of work and dedication to his client."

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Keith Yeazel

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Brian is hardworking, dedicated, and knowledgeable. He strives to help clients solve problems. He will fiercely protect your rights."

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Jesse Atkins

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Wieczorek

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian is a fellow lawyer in Columbus, Ohio who is well versed in OVI / DUI law and all aspects of criminal defense. I endorse this lawyer."

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Brandon Shroy

Unknown lawyer

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Regina Griffith

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mark Herder

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Eric Steiden

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Erika Smitherman

Family lawyer

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Ronald Petroff

Criminal defense lawyer

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Keith Yeazel

Federal crime lawyer

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Ryan Shafer

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2014

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Nationally Ranked Top 10 Attorney, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2014

Top 10 Attorney Award for the state of Ohio, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2011

National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Certification, Tony Corroto

2010

Pro Bono Honors Award, House Opportunities Collaborative

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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

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Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Owner, Joslyn Law Firm

1900 - Present

Member, Joslyn Criminal Defense Law Firm

2009 - 2011

Juvenile Public Defender, San Diego Public Defender's Office

2008 - 2009

Criminal Law Intern, William C. Matthews Law Office

2002 - 2006

Criminal Law Intern, Law Offices of Joseph Landusky and Mark Herder

Associations

2010 - Present

Central Ohio Association for Justice

Member

2010 - Present

Columbus Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Ohio State Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Ohio Association for Justice

Member

2010 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

2010 - Present

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2010 - Present

National Association of Consumer Advocates

Member

2010 - Present

National Police Accountability Project

Member

2009 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2008 - Present

National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws

Member

2008 - Present

National Lawyers Guild

Member

2002 - Present

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Volunteer

Sample of Legal Cases

Mark Funkhouser v Mirna Funkhouser

Dismissed

State of Ohio v Michael Wood

Not Guilty

State of Ohio v Mathew Douds

Not Guilty

State of Ohio v Gerardo Gomez

Not Guilty

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Education

2010

Thomas Jefferson Law School of Law, San Diego, CA

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Franklin University, Columbus, OH

B.S.

N/A

Franklin University, Columbus, OH

BS - Bachelor of Science

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Franklin University, Columbus, OH

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2014

Sex Crime Defense Defending Sex Cases

2013

Drug Seminar Defending Drug Cases

2013

Defending Those Charged With Drunk Driving Drunk Driving Defense

2012

Drunk Driving Defense / Defending with Integrity OVI Defense

2012

Defending Modern Drug Cases Defending Modern Day Drug Cases

2011

DWI Defending with Integrity OVI/Criminal Defense

2010

DUI Defending With Integrity DUI/OVI Defense

2010

Defending with Integrity Drunk Driving Defense

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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