Shawn Richard Dominy

Shawn Richard Dominy

also known as Shawn, Dominy

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 28 years

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

7716 Rivers Edge Dr., Suite B, Columbus, OH

About Shawn

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 80%

I am certified in field sobriety testing, breath testing, and blood/urine testing. I am Ohio's delegate to the National College for DUI Defense and a founding member of the DUI Defense Lawyers Association. I frequently teach other lawyers about OVI.

28 years

80%
Criminal Defense 10%

I am the past President of the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and served two terms as the Chair of the Columbus Bar Association's Criminal Law Committee. I have practiced criminal defense since 1997.

28 years

10%
Expungement 10%

I wrote the Ohio Expungement Guide, and my firm regularly represents clients for record expungement and sealing in courts throughout central Ohio.

28 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 28 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1997

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Location

Dominy Law Firm, LLC

7716 Rivers Edge Dr., Suite B, Columbus, OH, 43235

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Shawn Richard Dominy's Reviews

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99 Client Reviews

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Posted by CRAIG | November 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The help I needed to finally expunge my record!

I hired Shawn for an expungement of a felony case that had followed me for all of my adult life. He was communicative and responsive throughout the process, and I am grateful to him for helping me restore all my civil rights. I would wholeheartedly recommend his services to anyone needing them!

Shawn Dominy

Replied last November 15, 2025

Thank you for the review, Craig. I am glad to have helped.

Posted by anonymous | October 8, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Mr. Dominy

Mr. Dominy was a very good attorney during my court process. He was very professional throughout it and did a great job. I would 100% recommend him to someone else.

Posted by anonymous | August 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

From Uncertainty to a Fresh Start – Thanks to Shawn Dominy

I cannot thank Shawn Dominy enough for his outstanding work on my expungement case. From the initial consultation to the final court order, he was professional, responsive, and incredibly knowledgeable about every aspect of the process. He explained everything clearly, kept me informed at every step,... and made what initially felt like an overwhelming situation completely manageable, especially since the case had been sealed years ago and I wasn’t even sure expungement was possible. What truly stood out was his genuine care and attention to detail. He listened to what I had to say, treated my case with respect, and approached it with empathy and zero judgment. His understanding and support made a difficult experience much easier to face. Thanks to his hard work and dedication, my record has now been cleared. This has given me a fresh start and opened doors to new opportunities; ones I worried might never come because of a corrupt and vindictive police department. If you’re looking for someone who will fight for you and handle your case with skill and integrity, I highly recommend Shawn Dominy. He truly made a difference in my future.

Posted by Eric | August 1, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Experience

Very polite, very informative, made me feel comfortable during trying times. Was able to come to a plea conclusion with great acceptable results. I would give a recommendation to this firm all the time.

Posted by John | June 6, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Fast and Seamless Expungement

I hired Attorney Dominy for an expungement and was very pleased. The service was very fast, friendly, professional and affordable. The case was handled professionally and communication was very good. Thank you.

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Shawn Richard Dominy's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jeffrey Meadows

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Shawn is a bright and creative lawyer. As a result of his knowledge and willingness to fight OVI cases, he is a regular speaker at statewide OVI/DUI seminars offered by the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and other legal associations. Because of his extensive knowledge of OVI defense, he is often called upon by fellow lawyers for his input and advice. You can't go wrong by Hiring Shawn Dominy!"

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Andrew Bucher

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Shawn is truly a pleasure to work with, we have spoken together (lectured) on OVI at continuing legal education seminars and I have had the good fortune to get to consult with him on many matters. He has exceptional knowledge of OVI law and his cool demeanor earns the respect of his fellow lawyers and juries in all the courts he practices in. I recently encountered a former client of Shawn's and he could not stop himself from gushing over what an excellent OVI attorney Shawn is. You make a great choice selecting Shawn Dominy as your attorney."

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Jeffrey Perry

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Shawn is the lawyer you want in your corner. He takes the time to analyze and truly understand his clients' issues. Shawn's work ethic, along with his legal acumen, enable him to provide best-in-class legal guidance and representation. Shawn is a true professional."

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Joseph Halabi

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I've had the pleasure of co-counseling OVI cases with Shawn and he's an excellent attorney. He has exceptional knowledge of OVI law and has earned the respect of his fellow OVI lawyers in all the courts he practices in.You make a great choice selecting Shawn Dominy as your attorney."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Colin Maher

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shawn is extremely well versed in OVI law. If there is a flaw in the investigation of your case, he will find it. He knows how to get results and is not afraid to go to trial when necessary."

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Benjamin Glass

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"If you have been arrested for DUI in Ohio I'd highly recommend that you visit Shawn's website and/or give him a call and chat. He's very knowledgeable and he'll tell it to you straight about whether or not you need a lawyer at all. He's very experienced and has taken the extra step of getting some of the same training that the police get in DUI stops and testing."

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Michael Streng

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shawn is a lawyer who is knoweldgeable of the law and fearless in the courtroom. I have worked with Shawn on cases and endorse his work."

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Nicholas Andersen

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shawn is my "go to" referral for all my client's criminal defense needs. I have referred many over the years and have not heard one negative thing from any of them. I would hire him if I ever needed a lawyer in his area."

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Matthew Clawson

Unknown lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kenneth Bossin

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have know Shawn for a number of years and he is one of the best in the State of Ohio. Very dedicated and committed to his clients."

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Richard Lawson

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I fully endorse Shawn. He is well-known as a top-rated lawyer. You are in good hands with Shawn on your side."

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Mark Deters

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"It is a pleasure for me to Endorse Shawn! Shawn is a DUI Talent in Ohio! Shawn's people skills are second-to-none! That makes him a pleasure to listen to: both in the courtroom and in the classroom. Shawn is a frequent presenter on DUI Defense across Ohio. Attorneys drive from all over the State and the Country when Shawn is presenting at an OVI ( DUI ) Seminar. Shawn is also a resource to other Ohio DUI Defense Attorneys, and I know he is frequently consulted on the most difficult cases. You would be well-served by Shawn's skills!"

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Christian Lassen

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Talented lawyer."

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Christopher Cessna

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I am very happy to endorse Shawn Dominy as a true expert and attorney in DUI defense. Unfortunately, what many people facing a DUI don’t know is that there are literally hundreds of attorneys in any metro area who will handle their DUI. However, maybe only a handful of these attorneys truly know how to defend these complex scientific cases. If you submitted to a blood test, breath test or even standardized field sobriety tests, then you need an attorney who has years of formal training and experience defending these complex cases. Hiring anyone else is usually a recipe for losing. I have known Shawn for years, and I can assure you he is one of those few attorneys who has a complete understanding of the science necessary to challenge these cases successfully. Christopher H. Cessna Attorney at Law Denver, CO"

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Robert Rehkemper

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shawn is the go to guy in central Ohio if you find yourself charged with drunk driving. I know Shawn through the National College of DUI Defense and there is no better person or lawyer to represent someone who's career and family are on the line as a result of a drunk driving charge. Shawn knows the science and the law better than most and is willing and eager to take the fight to the prosecution on behalf of his clients. I strongly recommend Mr. Dominy."

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Sam Shihab

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Shawn for ten years. The combination of his knowledge in his field and dedication to his practice is outstanding. I recommend him without hesitation on DUI and criminal defense cases."

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Robert Calesaric

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shawn is always on the cutting edge of DUI law and as a result, he is able to obtain great results for all his hard work. I give Shawn the highest possible recomendation."

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Paul Giorgianni

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Knowledgeable, professional, and hard-working. I always refer people seeking criminal defense counsel to Shawn."

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Abagale Bentley

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Bryan Hawkins

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Colin Maher

Criminal defense lawyer

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J. Eric Holloway

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Steven Fox

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Joseph Halabi

DUI and DWI lawyer

Benjamin Weaver Glass III headshot
Benjamin Glass

Personal injury lawyer

Michael John Streng headshot
Michael Streng

DUI and DWI lawyer

Nicholas Isaac Andersen headshot
Nicholas Andersen

Estate planning lawyer

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Kenneth Bossin

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Andrew Bucher

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Mark Deters

DUI and DWI lawyer

Christopher Hunter Cessna headshot
Christopher Cessna

DUI and DWI lawyer

Robert G Rehkemper III headshot
Robert Rehkemper

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Sam Shihab

Immigration lawyer

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Jeffrey Meadows

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Robert Calesaric

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Paul Giorgianni

Appeals lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Best Lawyers in America - Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers

2025

Best Law Firm, Best Lawyers

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2025

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers

2024

Best Law Firm, Best Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Best Lawyers in America - Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers

2024

Client's Choice, Avvo

2024

Top Lawyers, Columbus C.E.O. Magazine

2023

Top Lawyers, Columbus C.E.O. Magazine

2023

Client's Choice, Avvo

2023

Best Law Firm, U.S. News & World Report

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Best Lawyers In America, Best Lawyers

2022

Client's Choice, Avvo

2022

Top Lawyers, Columbus C.E.O. Magazine

2022

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyers List - DUI, Super Lawyers

2022

Best Law Firm-DUI Defense & Criminal Defense, U.S. News & world Report

2022

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyers List DUI, Super Lawyers

2021

Client's Choice, Avvo

2021

Top Lawyers, Columbus C.E.O. Magazine

2021

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers

2021

SuperLawyers List DUI, SuperLawyers

2020

Top Lawyer, Columbus CEO Magazine

2020

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers

2020

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2020

SuperLawyers List DUI, SuperLawyers

2020

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2019

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2019

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2019

SuperLawyers List DUI, SuperLawyers

2018

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2018

SuperLawyers List DUI, SuperLawyers

2018

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2018

Top Lawyer, Columbus CEO Magazine

2018

Top 50 Lawyers In Columbus, OH, Super Lawyers Magazine

2017

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2017

SuperLawyers List DUI, SuperLawyers

2017

Top Lawyer, Columbus CEO Magazine

2017

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2016

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2016

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2016

SuperLawyers List DUI, SuperLawyers

2016

Top Lawyer, Columbus CEO Magazine

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2015

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2015

Top Lawyer, Columbus CEO Magazine

2015

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Super Lawyers List DUI, SuperLawyers

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2014

Nation's Top DUI Attorneys, National Advocacy for DUI Defense

2014

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2013

Nation's Top DUI Attorneys, National Advocacy for DUI Defense

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Attorney, Dominy Law Firm, LLC

1997 - 1998

Attorney, Scott & Dominy

Associations

2019 - Present

National College for DUI Defense

Ohio's State Delegate

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Central Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Columbus Bar Association

Member

Delaware County Bar Association

Member

Powell Chamber Of Commerce

Member

Better Business Bureau

Member

Columbus Bar Association, Criminal Law Committee

Chair

DUI Defense Lawyers Association

Founding Member

Ohio State Bar Association

Member

2019 - 2020

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

President

2018 - 2019

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

President-Elect

2017 - 2018

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Secretary

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Lancaster

In consolidated hearing for multiple cases, court held that breath-testing machine was too unreliable for its results to be admissible in court.

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Education

1997

Ohio State University Moritz College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

Ohio State University, Columbus

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1993

Ohio State University, Columbus

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2025

Trial Skills Academy 2025

Trial Skills

2025

Ohio Judicial College

Juvenile OVI Suppression Issues

2023

Advanced OVI Seminar

Preparing for Motion Hearings

2022

DWI Means Defend With Ingenuity The Missing Link: THC, FSTs, and DUI

2021

The Premiere Ohio DUI Defense Seminar

Connect the Dots: FSTs, THC & OVI

2021

Mastering Scientific Evidence Roadside THC Testing and Ambien & Automatism

2021

Handling Your First Ohio DUI Case

The Basics of DUI Science

2020

Sunshine Seminar 2020

Ambien & Automatism

2020

Sunshine Seminar 2020

Roadside THC Testing

2019

Sunshine Seminar

OVI On The Quick

2018

OVI Update 2018

50 Ways To Leave Your A.L.S. Lover

2018

COACDL

O.V.I. Update

2017

Trial Skills Academy 2017

Trial Skills

2017

Mayor's Court Training

Annie's Law

2017

DUI Defense Lawyers Association Seminar In Charleston, SC

Trial Skills

2016

Trial Skills Academy 2016

Trial Skills

2016

The Premiere Ohio DUI Defense Seminar

ABCs Of Addressing Belated Charges

2016

OVI Update 2016

The Impact Of The Birchfield Decision

2016

OVI Seminar 2016

The Impact Of The Birchfield Decision

2015

Trial Skills Academy 2015

Trial Skills

2015

The Premiere Ohio DUI Defense Seminar

Hunting For Treasure In ODH Manuals

2015

OVI Update 2015

Are Ohio OVI Marijuana Laws Constitutional?

2015

OVI Seminar 2015

Are marijuana OVI laws constitutional?

2014

Trial Skills Academy 2014

Trial Skills

2014

The Premiere Ohio DUI Defense Seminar

The Lancaster Case In Marietta

2014

OVI Seminar 2014

Presenting A GERD Defense

2013

Trial Skills Academy 2013

Trial Skills

2013

OVI Update 2013

The Intoxilyzer 8000 Is Struck Down Again

2013

OVI Seminar 2013

Field Sobriety Testing Studies And How To Use Them

2013

OVI Seminar 2013

Intoxilyzer 8000 Trends And Issues

2013

OVI Part 2

State v Lancaster May Affect Ohio Breath Testing

2013

OVI Part 1

OVI In Juvenile Court

2012

Trial Skills Academy 2012

Trial Skills

2012

OVI Update 2012

Things You May Not Know About The NHTSA Manual

2012

OVI Seminar 2012

The NHTSA Manual Isn't Just Valuable At Trial

2011

OVI Seminar 2011

Don't Get Bullied Into Throwing Away Your Client's Rights

2011

OSBA Annual Convention

Rule 16 In OVI Cases

2011

ONG Victim Advocate Training

Role Of Defense Attorney In Sex Cases

2011

Advdanced DUI Seminar

Motions In OVI Cases

2010

OVI Seminar 2010

Discovery In OVI Cases

2010

New Trends And Tactics In OVI Law

Discovery In OVI Cases

2010

Mock Trial Seminar

DUI Trial

2009

OVI Update 2009

Detaining Drivers For OVI Investigations

2009

OVI Seminar 2009

Understanding Breath Testing Machines

2009

DUI Seminar

Reasonable Suspicion, Probable Cause, and FSTs

2009

Advanced DUI Seminar

S.C.R.A.M.

2008

OVI Update 2008

S.C.R.A.M.

2008

Advanced DUI Seminar

Breath Testing Permits

Publications

2024

Rivers Edge Publishing Ohio Expungement Guide

2023

Legal Connections in Columbus Business First New Ohio Law Will Permit Officers to Stop Drivers Holding Cell Phones

2021

O.S.B.A. Small/Solo Newsletter Touch But Don't Cross: Marked Lanes in Traffic Stops

2021

O.S.B.A. Small/Solo Newsletter Impact of Ohio DUI/OVI on Insurance Rates

2021

2021

Rivers Edge Publishing Ohio DUI/OVI Guide

2021

The Champion magazine Sleep Driving, Automatism, and Ambien®

2021

Rivers Edge Publishing Ohio Vehicular Homicide Guide

2021

Rivers Edge Publishing Ohio Vehicular Assault Guide

2021

Drunk Driving Defense, 9th Edition Sleep Driving, Automatism, and Ambien®

2020

The Vindicator (OACDL) Smoke on the Water: Roadside Testing of THC in Oral Fluid

2019

The Vindicator (OACDL) Field Sobriety Tests: What Do They Really Measure?

2018

The Vindicator (OACDL) Terminating The A.L.S. in O.V.I. Cases: The Inherent Power Of The Judiciary

2017

Legal Connections (Columbus Bar Association) Annie's Law Aims To Reduce Drunk Driving

2016

The Vindicator (OACDL) Chemical Alcohol Test: An Offer You Can't Refuse?

2016

O.S.B.A. Law You Can Use Operating A Vehicle Under The Influence Of Marijuana

2015

O.S.B.A. Law You Can Use Drug Trafficking Laws Invoke Serious Consequences

2015

O.S.B.A. Law You Can Use Sobriety Checkpoints Are Constitutional

2015

O.S.B.A. Law You Can Use Law Provides Real Consequences For Counterfeit Controlled Substances

2014

2012

Pomeroy Daily Sentinel & Gallipolis Daily Tribune Drug Trafficking

2012

Defending DUI Vehicular Homicide Cases Settlement Strategies For DUI Vehicular Homicide Cases

2009

Akron Legal News Counterfeit Controlled Substances

2009

Daily Reporter Drug Trafficking Laws

2009

Continental News Review Sobriety Checkpoints

2007

Columbus Bar Lawyers Quarterly Plea Bargaining In The Wake Of Howe

Languages

English

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