Steven Scott Nolder

Steven Scott Nolder

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 38 years

Federal crime Lawyer at Columbus, OH
Practice Areas: Federal Crime, Criminal Defense

65 East State Street, Suite 200, Columbus, OH

About Steven

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Federal Crime 90%

White Collar Gun Cases Drug Cases Fraud Cases Child Pornography Cases

39 years

90%

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 38 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1987

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Steven S. Nolder Attorney at Law

65 East State Street, Suite 200, Columbus, OH, 43215-5762

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Steven Scott Nolder's Reviews

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35 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Peter | December 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Strong, solid counsel

Steve helped me through one of the most stressful times in my life. By giving me excellent counsel, both legal and personal, he helped me achieve the absolute best possible outcome. He's a great lawyer and a great guy.

Posted by John | June 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Just one word "superb"

From day one he held my hand through the entire case. Gave me realistic outcomes and expectations. Fought very hard for me and ultimately got me my freedom. He is extremely knowledgeable, fierce, caring and goes well above and beyond what i paid for. I will always highly recommend him. Hands down the... best lawyer i have ever worked with.

Posted by Joe | May 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Drug Crime

Exceptional Representation and Service

My son is an Ohio State University student who got into some drug trouble. We were not confident in the legal advice he was getting from Student Legal Services at The Ohio State University so we began to search for a Columbus attorney with experience in these matters. Mr. Nolder was actually referr...ed to us by another lawyer who knew that Steve would be the best attorney for our situation. Not only was Steve experienced and knowledgeable, but his personal service was truly exceptional. Amazingly, Steve was able to get the drug charge reduced down to simple Disorderly Conduct. We could not have been more pleased. We would highly recommend Attorney Steven Nolder to assist you with any of your legal issues.

Posted by Robin | February 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent Service

Steve Nolder was absolutely the best choice for our defense needs. He was patient, knowledgeable, accessable and I always felt he truly had our best interests in mind. He was forthright and honest about the expectations for the case resolution and that was very much appreciated. I would absolutely re...commend him.

Posted by anonymous | May 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Case Expunged

Steve was very professional, all around great lawyer. Being my first experience with the justice system, his experience and knowledge was very helpful throughout the entire process. He set clear and realistic expectations and made himself available for any questions. The most impressive aspect, knowi...ng how busy he is, his thoroughness on the case and his quick and prompt email correspondence. Would hire again and recommend to family and friends.

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Stephen Wolfe

Federal crime lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Nolder has the most knowledge and experience of any attorney in the area when it comes to federal criminal defense. I highly endorse him."

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Jesse Atkins

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Highly experienced and a man of integrity."

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Top 20 DUI Attorneys in Columbus, OH, Expertise

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2021 - Present

Owner, Steven S. Nolder, Attorney at Law

2013 - 2021

Partner, Scott and Nolder Law Firm

2006 - 2013

Federal Public Defender, Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Southern District of Ohio

2004 - 2006

Acting Federal Public Defender, Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Southern District of Ohio

2002 - 2004

First Assistant Federal Public Defender, Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Southern District of Ohio

1995 - 2002

Assistant Federal Public Defender, Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Southern District of Ohio

1987 - 1995

Owner, Steven S. Nolder, Attorney at Law

Associations

2020 - Present

United States District Court for the District of North Dakota

Member

2017 - Present

United States Sentencing Commission

Practioner's Advisory Group

2016 - Present

United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio

Member

2010 - Present

United States Supreme Court Bar

Member

2003 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1989 - Present

United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

Member

1987 - Present

Ohio Bar

Member

1987 - Present

United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio

Member

2014 - 2018

Columbus Bar Association, Professional Ethics Committee

Member

2013 - 2021

Scott and Nolder Law Firm

Partner

2006 - 2013

Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Southern District of Ohio

Federal Public Defender

2006 - 2013

United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio Rules Committee

Member

2004 - 2006

Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Southern District of Ohio

Acting Federal Public Defender

2002 - 2004

Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Southern District of Ohio

First Assistant Federal Public Defender

1995 - 2002

Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Southern District of Ohio

Assistant Federal Public Defender

1987 - 1995

Solo Practioner

Attorney Member

Sample of Legal Cases

United States v. Sanders, 2021 WL 4787226 (6th Cir. 2021)

Defense Victory

United States v. Ward, 967 F.3d 550 (6th Cir. 2020)

Defense Victory

United States v. Ledbetter, 929 F.3d 338 (6th Cir. 2019)

Partial Defense Victory

US v. Barker, 2014 WL 661603 (SD of OH 2014)

Show Cause Order Dissolved

United States v. Grigsby, 712 F.3d 964 (6th Cir. 2013)

Defense Victory

United States v. Tinklenberg, 563 U.S. 647 (2011)

Defense Victory

United States v. Sanders, 2021 WL 4787226 (6th Cir. 2021)

Defense Victory

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Education

1987

Capital University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor, Order of Curia

1983

Ohio State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2021

Seminar for New Admittees to the Bar of the Southern District of Ohio Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure

Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure

2020

Seminar for New Admittees to the Bar of the Southern District of Ohio Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure

Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure

2019

United States Attorney's Office Retreat

Prosecutorial Misconduct

2019

Seminar for New Admittees to the Bar of the Southern District of Ohio Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure

Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure

2018

United States Attorney's Office Retreat

Panel Discussion on Federal Criminal Defense

2018

Seminar for New Admittees to the Bar of the Southern District of Ohio

Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure

2017

Workshop for Judges of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

Developments in the Fourth Amendment

2017

Seminar for New Admittees to the Bar of the Southern District of Ohio

Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure

2016

Seminar for New Admittees to the Bar of the Southen District of Ohio

Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure

2015

Seminar for all new Admittees to the bar for the US District Court for the Southern District of Ohio CLE

Federal Criminal Procedure

2015

Federal Bar Association

Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure

2015

Death Penalty Defense CLE

Prosecutorial Misconduct

2014

Federal Bar Association

Federal Criminal Procedure

2014

Death Penalty Defense CLE

Prosecutorial Misconduct

2013

Ohio State Bar Association

Death Penalty Defense - Trials and Appeals

2013

Federal Bar Association

Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure

2012

Sixth Judicial District Bar Association

Legislative Update

2012

Federal Bar Association

Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure

2011

Fourth Amendment Wins

Fourth Amendment Wins

2011

Federal Bar Association

Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure

2011

Federal Bar Association

Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure

2010

Ohio State Bar Association

Death Penalty

2010

Federal Bar Association

Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure

2009

Federal Bar Association

Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure

2009

Federal Bar Association

Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure

2008

Ohio State Bar Association

Death Penalty Defense - Trials and Appeals

Publications

2005

Federal Public Defender for the Southern District of Ohio Federal Defender Newsletter

2004

Federal Public Defender for the Southern District of Ohio Federal Defender Newsletter

2003

Federal Public Defender for the Southern District of Ohio Federal Defender Newsletter

2002

Federal Public Defender for the Southern District of Ohio Federal Defender Newsletter

2001

Federal Public Defender for the Southen District of Ohio Federal Defender Newsletter

2000

Federal Public Defender for the Southern District of Ohio Federal Defender Newsletter

1999

Federal Public Defender for the Southen District of Ohio Federal Defender Newsletter

1998

Federal Public Defender for the Southern District of Ohio Federal Defender Newsletter

1997

Federal Public Defender for the Southern District of Ohio Federal Defender Newsletter

1996

Federal Public Defender for the Southern District of Ohio Federal Defender Newsletter

1995

Federal Public Defender for the Southern District of Ohio Federal Defender Newsletter

Languages

English

Activity

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