Dennis Celestino Belli

Dennis Celestino Belli

5.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 46 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Columbus, OH
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, DUI & DWI ... +2 more

536 S High St Fl 2, Columbus, OH

About Dennis

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

All Ohio felonies, misdemeanors, judicial release motions, expungement/sealing of the record applications, post-conviction relief petitions,

41 years | 500 cases

50%
Appeals 15%

Criminal and Civil Appeals, First through Twelfth Ohio Appellate Districts, Federal Sixth Circuit

41 years | 200 cases

15%
DUI and DWI 15%

Ohio OVI/DUI violations, repeat offenses, high-test offenses, administrative license suspensions

41 years | 250 cases

15%
Federal Crime 15%

All federal felonies and misdemeanors, grand jury witness representation, "target letter" consultation and representation, habeas corpus petitions

13 years | 150 cases

15%
Juvenile Law 5%

Juvenile delinquency proceedings, contributing to unruliness or delinquency prosecutions against adults, child support contempt proceedings, abused/nelgected/dependent child proceedings

41 years | 250 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 175-250 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 46 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1979

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Dennis C. Belli, Attorney At Law

536 S High St Fl 2, Columbus, OH, 43215-7052

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Dennis Celestino Belli's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

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Posted by Janie Bolin | October 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

A genius in the courtroom

Dennis Belli was referred to me during the most desperate humiliating time in my life. He seemed to care as much about my case as I did. Mr Belli is professional, caring and attentive. He was detailed and meticulous in his preparation to present my case. Mr Belli presented evidence to defend me that ...I didn't even know existed. Mr Belli is a genius in the courtroom. In the courtroom Mr Belli is a brilliant artist and his medium is his words. If my family or a loved ones should ever need legal representation there is no one else I would want by their side but Dennis Belli.

Posted by Ms. Glenn | August 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Absolutely Amazing!!

Dennis is a amazing lawyer, my family have been deaing with Dennis since the early 90’s, not only has he helped the family out in more than one defense case, he has also jumped out on a limb to help me win a custody battle, he also represented me in a successful divorce. I will recommend this man to ...anyone, thank you Dennis! My family love and appreciate all your hard work.

Posted by Kim | December 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Outstanding , Loyal Attorney

Dennis Belli represented my son for a Judicial Release and is currently handling his appeal case. Mr. Belli has been very professional in listening to my concerns, Keeping me informed on his strategies, and being available to accept my phone calls or returning them in a timely manner. Mr. Belli is ve...ry caring and has done an excellent job in representing my son. I would hire him again and I highly recommend him. Kim

Posted by Rebecca M. | October 24, 2016 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Outstanding attorney

I cannot say enough great things about Dennis Belli. He looked into my case for me and made many calls to get the answers I needed. I found him to be very professional and understanding of my situation, and his guidance really helped put my mind at ease. Ultimately, the issue was resolved with a grea...t outcome that I never could have achieved without all his hard work! I would definitely recommend his services to family and friends in need of legal expertise.

Posted by Eric MG | February 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent Attorney

Mr. Belli did an excellent job on my case. He took the time to listen to my needs and concerns. He was extremely helpful and took the time to explain the legal terminology so I could understand. Upon arriving at his office on my first visit, it was short wait period. The environment and tone Mr. ...Belli set from our initial meeting helped me feel extremely comfortable that he would help me. You can imagine when visiting an attorney it's usually not good but I was pleasantly surprised and left his office feeling like he would help me with my legal issues. Mr. Belli continuously advised me through the process and I never felt alone or unsure. He was able to get my sentence reduced and terminated early. I would highly recommend Mr. Belli to anyone facing legal issues.

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Criminal defense lawyer | May 25

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

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Criminal defense lawyer | May 01

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"I absolutely endorse this lawyer. Dennis is a very intelligent lawyer and great advocate for his clients. He is a very experienced criminal defense lawyer and has a wealth of legal knowledge. Dennis is one of those lawyers that other lawyers turn to when they have a question or need a second opinion."

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

1987

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1977

Book Award in Evidence Law, Lawyers Cooperative

Work Experience

1984 - Present

Attorney, Dennis C. Belli Attorney at Law

1980 - 1984

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Franilin County Prosecuting Attorney

1978 - 1979

Judicial Clerk, Ohio Tenth District Court of Appeals

Associations

2003 - Present

Central Ohio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

United States v. Davohn Godsey

The 175-month prison sentence was vacated and subsequently reduced to 57 months!

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Education

N/A

Capital University

law

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