Dustin Mikel Blake

Dustin Mikel Blake

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 19 years

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

492 S. High St., Suite 300, Columbus, OH

About Dustin

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

Federal/State – Felonies/Misdemeanors; Appeals; DV/Assault; Drug Trafficking/Possession/Paraphernalia; Embezzlement/Forgery/Theft/Fraud; Expungements; Extradition; Kidnapping/Extortion; Money Laundering; Murder/Manslaughter/Homicide; Parole Violations; OVI/DUI; Sex Crimes - Rape/GSI; Robbery/Burglary/Trespass; Solicitation; Gun Charges - CCW; White Collar Crimes.

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 19 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2006

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Dustin M. Blake, Attorney At Law

492 S. High St., Suite 300, Columbus, OH, 43215

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Dustin Mikel Blake's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

5 star (8)
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Posted by Evan | January 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Saved me, The Best

I had been put into jail, due to a cheap lawyer, someone entering my address wrong and him not informing me my date had changed. I was arrested on a felony warrant and put into jail for my first time ever by surprise. ** Dustin Blake was then recommended by my good friend. He expertly helped me with ...my case. A great attorney. This man is the best.

Posted by Crystal | November 6, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent DUI Attorney

Many THANKS to Dustin and his staff for helping me through one of my most difficult times. The outcome of my DUI would have been a lot worse if I had not hired him as my attorney. He came highly recommended from a friend and I am so glad I took his advice! There are plenty of DUI attorneys to choos...e from and THANKFULLY I hired Dustin. The outcome of my DUI would have been a lot worse if I had not hired him as my attorney.

Posted by Kristina | September 2, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Wrongful Entrustment-Excellent Attorney

I have never been in trouble in my life before this and I was totally freaked out when I was charged with this offense. Everything looked awful from my standpoint and I was completely unsure as to what was getting ready to happen to me. I contacted Dustin Blake for help immediately. He is very easy... to talk to and I am amazed at how easy he made this whole process. My charges were dismissed without ever stepping foot into a court room. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking legal representation.

Posted by Kyle | December 19, 2013

Accident on ice, Dustin Blake took care of everything

A year or two ago I had gotten into an accident on black ice. I ended up going head on into a telephone pole. My cousin who happened to be close by picked me up from the accident when he saw what had happened. I was very much out of it from the collision and I ended up contacting Dustin Blake about t...he situation. I could have been charged for fleeing the scene of the accident but Dustin took care of everything and I ended up not getting charged at all. My car was totalled so the only thing I ended up paying for was a new car and Dustin's outstanding services. I could not have been happier with the outcome.

Posted by Nick | December 10, 2013

Integrity+Perseverance+Calling to Serve Others=Great Person & Lawyer

The integrity, perseverance, & professionalism that Dustin displayed throughout his representation of me makes him an exceptional lawyer. The exchange of value that Dustin provided was second to none and much more efficient and cost effective than many other high-priced Attorney's in Columbus, Ohio. ...As service professionals, Attorney's are judged by the value that they bring to their clients. Dustin brought to me a much greater value than the money, trust, and time he received in exchange!

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Dustin Mikel Blake's Lawyer Endorsements

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Colin Maher

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Blake is an extremely talented lawyer. He will fight for you every step of the way."

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Chris Brockman

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked closely with Dustin on several cases. He provides diligent and zealous representation. He works hard for his clients, endlessly striving toward the best possible result. I highly endorse this attorney."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Roger Soroka

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dustin is an excellent criminal defense attorney. He is well respected in the legal community and provides a tremendous service to his clients. I certainly endorse Dustin in the area of Criminal Defense."

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Edward Itayim

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have seen this lawyer work for several years now. He is diligent in his efforts and I have seen him get many favorable results for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Zachuary Meranda

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Dustin as a criminal defense lawyer. Dustin is personable and responsive to his clients' needs and makes sure their questions are answered. He has an excellent reputation among his peers and the respect of the Judges. You cannot go wrong choosing Dustin to assist you in your legal matter."

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John Alton

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Dustin as a criminal defense lawyer. He has an excellent reputation among his peers and the respect of the Judges. Dustin is also personable and responsive to his clients' needs. John Alton"

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Eugene Critchett

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Blake is an outstanding criminal defense attorney who has assisted my clients in the past with matters involving DUIs, minor traffic violations as well as felonies. He does a tremendous job for his clients and his fees are very reasonable. I plan to continue to seek his assistance for my clients in the future."

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Troy Doucet

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dustin is an aggressive attorney who understands the legal process and isn't afraid to take a case to trial. I've referred him business and will continue to do so."

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Christopher Cowan

Criminal defense lawyer

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Albert Bell

Business lawyer

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Chris Brockman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Zachuary Meranda

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Alton

Wrongful death lawyer

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Eleni Drakatos

Medical malpractice lawyer

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Christian Patno

Wrongful death lawyer

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Richard Cline

Criminal defense lawyer

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Danielle Skestos

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Top Lawyers In Central Ohio, Columbus C.E.O. Magazine

2013

Top Lawyers In Ohio, The Legal Network

2013

Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Certifcation, National Highway Transportation Safety Administration

2012

AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Rule 20 Death Penalty Certified Co-Counsel, Ohio Supreme Court

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Criminal Defense Attorney / Trial Lawyer, Dustin M. Blake Co., LLC

2006 - 2012

Associate Litigation Attorney, Private Practice

2005 - 2006

Law Clerk, Reminger Co., LPA

2003 - 2003

Bailiff, Alliance Municipal Court

2003 - 2003

Law Clerk, Law Offices of Jeffrey Jakmides & Tracey Laslo

Associations

2013 - Present

The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2013 - Present

The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers

Member

2012 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2011 - Present

Central Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2010 - Present

Central Ohio Association for Justice

New Member's Committee Chair

2009 - Present

Ohio Association for Justice

Member

2006 - Present

Ohio State Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Columbus Bar Association

Member

2010 - 2011

Franklin American Inn of Court

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

CHARGES DISMISSED - DUI / OVI

CHARGES DISMISSED - DUI / OVI

PROBATION - Federal Felony Gun Charges

PROBATION

CASE DISMISSED - Felonious Assault

CASE DISMISSED by Prosecutor

DUI / OVI REDUCED - NO LICENSE SUSPENSION

DUI / OVI REDUCED - NO LICENSE SUSPENSION

CASE DISMISSED - Felony Domestic Violence

CASE DISMISSED by Prosecutor

CASE DISMISSED - Felony Gun Charges

CASE DISMISSED by Prosecutor

NOT GUILTY VERDICT - Felony Aggravated Assault

NOT GUILTY VERDICT - Jury Trial

DUI / OVI CHARES NOT FILED - Criminal Investigation

NO CRIMINAL CHARGES FILED

CASE DISMISSED - Felony Aggravated Robbery and Kidnapping

CASE DISMISSED by Prosecutor

APPEAL - DRUG CONVICTION & PRISON SENTENCE OVERTURNED

Conviction & Sentence Thrown Out

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Education

N/A

Mount Union College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

University of Akron School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2013

Roundtable Discussion

Franklin County Municipal Court's Specialty Dockets

2013

New Lawyer Training: Criminal Law

Moderator: Criminal Law

2012

Law School Engagement

Opening Up a Law Practice

2011

Trial Skills Institute

A Demonstrative View of State v. Daniel Jacobs

Publications

2011

The Communicator (COAJ) EDITOR’S COLUMN

2010

The Communicator (COAJ) The "Rocket Docket"

Languages

English

Activity

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