John Joseph Mackinnon

John Joseph Mackinnon

also known as John J. MacKinnon

4.6
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 42 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Columbus, OH
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense

88 W Main St, Columbus, OH

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 42 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1983

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John J. MacKinnon

88 W Main St, Columbus, OH, 43215-5097

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John Joseph Mackinnon's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 09, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Violent Crime

Horrible experience

Works very poorly on assault cases. Not his specialty at all. If you need a lawyer for assault, save your money, you are better off with a public defender.

Posted by Jason | April 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney

OMVI charge

He did a great job for me and just go along with what he says and you should be better off in the end, he has the experience you'll need for your case.

Posted by anonymous | February 27, 2015 | Criminal Defense

OVI/DUI Lawyer

John has been a fantastic lawyer for me. He was so attentive to my needs! Anytime I would call him for anything, he would always call me back right away, which is rare for lawyers. Even after my conviction, he continued to help me out by being an advocate and pushing to get my driving privileges. He... is very familiar with the court system, and knows people who work in the system as well. I would and will recommend him to anyone who is in need of a lawyer with his specialty.

Posted by Nick | September 03, 2014 | DUI & DWI

Best OVI Attorney in Columbus!

Finding yourself in a scary situation can make it very difficult to move forward. Having John on your side makes all the difference. He is extremely knowledgeable concerning DUI laws and cares about your outcome. He responds very quickly if you have questions, and he keeps you informed every step of ...the way. I couldn't have asked for a better attorney during this difficult time. My situation seemed very helpless and the outcome was much better than I could have hope for. I blew almost twice the legal limit and and John got it plead down to a Reckless Op. John defiantly worked very hard for me.

Posted by Rocky and Carolyn | August 14, 2014 | Personal Injury

John got us the money we deserved for our Auto Accident! So we Used him Again for a Speeding Ticket.

First time I went to Johns Office was when we were hit in the back end of our car while sitting at a light. He wasvery sincere about the pain my wife was going through. He took care of the Doctors and the fees to repair the damages to our car and worked with the other persons Insurance company. He wo...uldn't settle until he knew we were happy. The second time we used John he got my speed ticket in a construction zone knocked out of court with just a fine. He went as far as going to the constuction zone to see how well it was marked before the court hearing. John goes that extra mile for you to win your case. Im a truck driver and I cant have any points on my record or I lose my job. Hes a family man and understands how important it is to get to work everyday to support his family. John even takes time out just to talk about whats important to him and to everyone in life is family. Durring both of these episodes I hired John I really had no stress,John delt with everything! Kept me informed on what was going on when needed and if I needed to be present. I highly recommend John to represent anyone going through a traffic violation or a auto accident/rearend accident/ ending up with whiplash or injuries of any kind. Hes all for his Clients!

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John Joseph Mackinnon's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Christopher Grove

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Mackinnon's extensive experience and successful results have made him one of the premier DUI and traffic law attorneys in central Ohio. I have referred many clients to Mr. Mackinnon over the past nine years and have never had an unhappy referral. I certainly endorse John Mackinnon."

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John Alton

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse John Mackinnon for his two areas of practice. When I have received calls from clients who potentially need his services, I refer them to John because he is experienced, honest, trustworthy and fair. He is also accessible since calls to his office are automatically directed to his cell phone if he is not there. John Alton"

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AmySue Taylor

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.I have known John for over 30 years and have referred many clients to him for representation. He has always done an outstanding job. Clients have called back and thanked for the referral. He is straight forward and honest. Further, he is reasonably priced and works hard for his clients."

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1983 - Present

Attorney at Law, John J. MacKinnon

Associations

1983 - 2012

Columbus Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Ohio v. Client

Case was amended to Physical Control. Administrative License Suspension was terminated. Client attended alcohol education program and was given no license suspension for Community Service.

Hit/Skip

After consultation with police no charges were filed. Client's car was returned.

State of Ohio v. Client

Case was amended to Reckless Operation with client attending Three day alcohol education program, paying fine and costs, and permission to drive to and from work and for work purposes.

State of Ohio v. Client

Charge was amended to Physical Control with the client attending an alcohol education program , paying a fine and costs, and obtaining driving privileges during suspension period so client could drive to both jobs.

City of Columbus v. Client

Hit Skip charge was dismissed and the OVI was amended to Reckless Operation with the client paying fine and court costs and having a six month driving rights suspension with driving privileges granted for work purposes.

State of Ohio v. Client

Case dismissed in Licking County, Ohio.

City of Columbus v. Client

Charges dismissed for the payment of court costs.

State of Ohio v. Client

Case was amended to Reckless Operation with client attending alcohol educate program, fine and cost, and work privileges granted during suspension period.

City of Columbus v. Client

Charges were dismissed after client attended defensive driving class and paid court costs.

State of Ohio v. Client

Case resulted in a guilty plea to the speeding charge with the client paying a fine and court costs. all other charges were dismissed.

State of Ohio v. Client

Case was amended to a misdemeanor of Improper Handling of a Firearm. His firearm was returned after client obtained his permit to carry.

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Education

1982

Capital University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

University of Dayton

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

N/A

Somali Community Association

Traffic and Criminal Law

Languages

English

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