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Colin R. Maher

DUI and DWI Attorney at Columbus, OH

5.0   13 reviews
  • State Years
    Ohio - OH 14 years
    Colorado - CO 13 years
  • Licensed for 14 years
    State OH
    Acquired 2009
    Status
    Active No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 13 years
    State CO
    Acquired 2010
    Status
    Withdrawn No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About Colin

Learn Colin’s areas of practice.

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Practice areas
  1. DUI and DWI
    65%
    NHTSA certified field sobriety practitioner well equipped to handle motion hearings and trials.

    14 years

  2. Criminal defense
    30%
    Extensive Jury Trial and Court Trial experience in criminal and traffic cases.

    14 years, 2,500 cases

  3. Expungement
    5%

    14 years

Colin is an experienced DUI, criminal, and traffic defense attorney serving clients in Columbus Ohio and the surrounding areas.  He is a member of the Columbus Bar Association, the Ohio State Bar Association, and the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.  He will fight for you every step of the way to ensure you get the positive results you deserve.  With over 80 trials under his belt, he knows what it takes.

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Posted by Christina | August 7, 2020
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
BEST!
I am writing this review to help people looking for a lawyer TO STOP! I was in trouble with a serious traffic offense, stood to lose everything I had. Colin was available to me 24/7. Even texted to just check in. Although there was a wait time with court appearances, he went in to stand up for me. I have serious anxiety. He told me he would take care of it and to stay home. Eventually, when my SENTENCE DAY came, again he went to bat and I was given a 50 dollar fine. Something that could have ruined my life forever was fixed by Colin. Forever indebted.
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Posted by Carlos | October 17, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Fast, Professional and the Point!!
Colin was AMAZING!!! to say the least. I had a Traffic Violation from almost 4 years prior which also held a bench warrant and Colin took care of the Court cost and Warrant was lifted and erased out the system in no time, literally within less than a hour of me retaining him. I would definitely recommend Colin to anyone needing current or future services.
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Posted by anonymous | May 20, 2017
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| Hired Attorney
Awesome lawyer!
I had to take Colin's help for a speeding ticket. He was the one to pick my call when i started calling random lawyers from Google. When everyone else had voicemails, Colin was at work pretty early during the day. From very first call, till the final moment when he took care to dismiss my case - Colin was super nice, very cool, crisp & thoroughly professional. For every singe step in the process, he promptly sends acknowledgement mails & keeps us updated with everything that is happening with the case. I don't want to speed again. But I must say that I would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a lawyer who gets the job done professionally! Thank you so much for all your help Colin.
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Posted by Nic | March 22, 2017
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| Hired Attorney
Outstanding lawyer. Thank you Colin
I just want to say what a fantastic experience I had as a client of Colin Maher. To anyone looking for a knowledgeable, professional traffic lawyer, I cannot recommend him highly enough. I used Colin's services in February 2017 as a first time client. From the first call to the case dismissal, Colin explained every step very clearly, without overpromising anything. His fees were very reasonable and there were no hidden costs. Also doesn't hurt that he is an extremely nice person to deal with in general. Every single time I reached out to Colin I got a prompt response directly from him. He answered every email and call same day; I truly couldn't have hoped for a better service in any way. God forbid I ever run into any trouble again, but if I do I know exactly who to call. Thank you so much for representing us Colin
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Posted by Vikram | February 1, 2017
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| Hired Attorney
Very competent
I have now retained Colin on two occasions. On both occasions Colin represented me successfully to my complete satisfaction. He is very competent and his fees is very reasonable. Highly recommended.
Posted by Heather | January 26, 2017
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| Hired Attorney
Highly recommended
Attorney Maher did an excellent job representing me at my expungement hearing. He was professional, covered all the bases thoroughly, and gave me the impression that he actually cared. I would definitely recommend him to anyone I knew who was about to go before a judge.
Posted by Sarah | December 14, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Dismissed case
Colin is a trustworthy, knowledgeable, and a strong advocate. He knows the law and he will fight for you. Colin represented me in trial and was able to get my case dismissed.
Posted by Renee J. | August 10, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Outstanding Service!!
After dealing with another attorney for days with no results and feeling defeated, I contacted Colin at 10:45am Tuesday morning. Colin answered all of my questions. He was very confident in his answers. He returned my calls promptly and most importantly he did EVERYTHING he said he would do. I followed up with him Wednesday morning at 7:52 am and he actually answered the call himself, which is almost unheard of for attorneys these days and again he was very attentive and confident about the service he could provide based on my personal situation. I received a back call from Colin at 9:44 am Wednesday letting me know that my issue was resolved and I would have the documented proof by email. I got the email at 12:29 pm Wednesday. In less than 24 hours literally my issue was resolved. Turn around time was impeccable. Now I know every case will be different and will not have the same 24 hour turn around time, however, I mention this because to me it shows his prompt attention to his clients needs. I am beyond pleased with my decision to hire him and I didn't pay a penny more than he said I would. Thanks again for all your help and I will highly recommend you to anyone who asks.
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Posted by Kamran Ali | June 21, 2016
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| Hired Attorney
Best Attorney in town
Colin is the best attorney I have dealt with in town so far. I had a minor traffic citation that I hired Colin to resolve. Where other lawyers were charging significant dollars, Colin offered his services at a very reasonable price. The issue was resolved within 4 days of hiring Colin. I strongly recommend using Colin for your legal matters. He is extremely knowledgeable, and has his clients' best interest at heart.
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Posted by anonymous | February 16, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Highly recommend Attorney
I was a Felon for 7 or 8 years up untill August 26th 2015. I had a F5 felony conviction on my permanent record and was told i'd never have this expunged off. 8 years later after my conviction i was tired of living a life of a struggling ex con and decided to contact different attorneys to measure who could really help me to be relieved of this burden ive held for years. After contacting many attorneys in Columbus, Ohio I stumbled across Colin Maher. After talking to him within the first 5 mins i was impressed with his upfront and honest approach. He's the type that won't waste his or your time. He was confident in his abilities but never made any promises. He is a stand up guy. After talking to him I felt confident that he could help me return to a normal citizen and give me the new start I desperately needed. After i paid my fees he walked me through each process. I was astonished by the effort he gave to ensure he did everything in and above his power to get the job done. I filed my paper work in late may of 2015 and he completed my successful expungement by August 26th. In a little over 3 months time i was no longer a felon. Yesterday February 15th 2016 I now have landed the job of my dreams. I will graduate school this spring and my future looks brighter than it has ever been in 9 years. I am eternally grateful to him and hus staff. So if you are looking for an attorney that works behind the scenes and will get you the results you are looking for then Colin R. Maher us the right man for the Job.
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Posted by anonymous | December 31, 2014
Outstanding attorney with amazing professionalism.
Colin recently represented me in a minor misdemeanor possession of marijuana case from 2012. I needed this expunged from my record. Colin kept me well informed, and was very easy to communicate with. He also instilled confidence in me and I knew I had selected the right representation. Thanks to his efforts the charge was expunged and I can move on with my career. I highly recommend Colin and was very pleased with his representation, professionalism, and communication.
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Posted by anonymous | November 21, 2014
Thank you, Mr. Maher!
It seems like whenever the police decide to pull me over, they all get together and agree to do it all around the same time. A few months back I received back-to-back speeding tickets. I called Mr. Maher after the first one and he was able to get it reduced. When I got a second one a few weeks later, Colin was able to achieve the same result. Thanks to Colin, my insurance rate didn't go up (and I may or may not have learned my lesson) Thanks, Mr. Maher!
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Posted by Jaime | January 16, 2014
The Lawyer to go to.
Colin was extremelly helpful. He got my OVI charges dismissed, sounded very confident and knowledgeable when explaining the situation to me. He was on top of my case, from the time I decided to hire him until court day. Definitely would recommend him to anyone without a doubt.
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Cost

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  • Free Consultation 30 minutes
Payment methods
Cash, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 8.3 (Excellent)

Work Experience

  • Attorney
  • The Maher Law Firm
  • 2013 - Present
  • Deputy Public Defender
  • City of Aurora Public Defender's Office
  • 2010 - 2012
  • Municipal Staff Attorney
  • Franklin County Public Defenders Office
  • 2009 - 2010
  • Law Clerk
  • Franklin County Public Defenders Office
  • 2007 - 2009
  • Legal Intern
  • The Us District Court, Northern District Of Ohio
  • 2006 - 2006
  • Legal Intern
  • Public Defender's Office, Lucas County
  • 2006 - 2007
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Education

  • University of Toledo College of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2008
  • Miami University of Ohio
  • BS - Bachelor of Science
  • 2003

Legal Cases

  • Speeding Dismissed
  • Case dismissed.
  • DUI Dismissed
  • DUI Dismissed
  • DUI Dismissed
  • Case dismissed.
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Associations

  • Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Member
  • 2013 - Present
  • Columbus Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2012 - Present
  • Ohio State Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2012 - Present

Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • 10 Best 2016
  • American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
  • 2016
  • Best DUI Lawyers in Columbus
  • Expertise
  • 2016
  • NHTSA Certified Field Sobriety Test Practitioner
  • NHTSA
  • 2012

Publications

  • Newly Exposed Land and Claims
  • Submerged Land
  • 2007
  • Jail Dental and Civil Rights
  • Jail Dental
  • 2007
  • Denied Benefits and Third-Party Administrators
  • Denied Benefits and Third-Party Administrators
  • 2007

Speaking Engagements

  • Auror Public Defender Training
  • Voir Dire and The Constitution
  • 2012
  • Aurora Public Defender Training
  • Bad Faith Continuances
  • 2011

Attorney endorsements

Received (11)
Given (13)
Endorse Colin
Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 03
Relationship: Other
"I went to law school with Colin, and it was very clear that he's intelligent, focused, and personable. It's no surprise that Colin has quickly developed a solid reputation in the Columbus area as an excellent attorney!"
Criminal defense Attorney | May 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Colin Maher is a hard-working attorney who cares about his clients. His dedication to the law and his clients makes him a rising star in the areas of criminal defense and DUI defense."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jun 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Attorney Maher. He has the legal experience and expertise to defend his clients in all aspects of criminal law. He is well respected in the legal community and fights tirelessly for his clients."
Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have know Colin for a while now. He is an excellent criminal defense attorney."
Criminal defense Attorney | Dec 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Colin Maher is an excellent criminal defense attorney with a great reputation in the legal community. He is very knowledgeable and knows the court system. He works hard for his clients and is dedicated to his practice."
Criminal defense Attorney | Dec 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Colin has invested a considerable amount of time and effort into growing his criminal defense practice and is quickly gaining a solid reputation in the legal community. Based upon my observations, I believe Colin provides the type of zealous, effective representation commensurate with the best attorneys around. I'd recommend him."
DUI and DWI Attorney | Nov 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Colin is an extremely knowledgable DUI attorney in Central Ohio. If you are seeking a tough and experienced attorney, Colin will work tirelessly fighting for your rights."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jan 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mr. Maher is a highly skilled attorney that works vigorously for his clients."
Criminal defense Attorney | Sep 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Colin is an aggressive defense attorney that fights zealously inside and outside of the courtroom for his clients. He is dedicated to delivering successful results for his clients."
Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jul 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Collin is knowledgeable and conscientious. He protects his clients' rights and is an extremely experienced and gifted litigator."
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