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Attorney Charles M. Rowland II maintains an established DUI and criminal practice representing the accused in State and Federal courts in the Miami Valley and throughout Ohio. Since 2003, Charles Rowland has dedicated his practice to representing the accused drunk driver. National Patent Analytical Systems has certified Charles Rowland in the operation, diagnostic verification and calibration of the BAC DataMaster Breath Alcohol Testing Instrument and the new DataMaster DMT, the most commonly used breath testing instrument in Ohio for DUI / OVI arrests. He is a proud member of the National College for DUI defense and in 2006 attended the intensive seminar on DUI law at Harvard University. In October, 2006, Charles Rowland presented a seminar on standardized field sobriety testing before the Greene County Bar Association. In 2007, Charles Rowland earned his operator's certificate of competency on the Intoxilyzer 8000 at an intensive seminar in New Orleans, Louisiana wherein he received additional training on standardized field sobriety testing procedures.
Charles Rowland has been a trial lawyer in Greene County since the inception of his practice. He is a 1988 graduate of Beavercreek High School and a life-long resident of Beavercreek, Ohio. He graduated magna cum laude from Wright State University in 1992, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a minor in Sociology with a concentration in Criminology. Charles earned the degree of University Honors Scholar with Honors from the Political Science Department, received the Academic Letter Award for his achievements in the National Mock Trial competition and was selected to represent Wright State University as a Student Ambassador to the People's Republic of China.
He was awarded the H. E. Ashcroft Memorial Scholarship to attend Ohio Northern University's Pettit College of Law. While in law school, Charles studied International Law and European Economic Community Law at the University College London, Bentham Faculty of Laws. He was a finalist at the prestigious National Tax Moot Court Competition in Houston. Texas and for his efforts was made an Associate Justice of the Ohio Northern Moot Court Program and was named to the Order of the Barristers for excellence in appellate advocacy. He graduated in the top 25% of his class in 1995 and returned to the Miami Valley to begin his practice.
Charles Rowland has appeared as an expert on television, radio and in newspapers, authoring articles for the popular "Ask an Attorney" section of the Xenia Daily Gazette, the Beavercreek News Current and the Fairborn Daily Herald. He has been included in the 2005-2006 edition of the National Register of Who's Who in Executive and Professionals and was the 2004 Ohio State Bar Foundation recipient of the Community Service Award for Attorneys under 40 years old. In 2005, Charles Rowland was given the singular honor of being named a Fellow of the Ohio State Bar Foundation. Charles Rowland maintains memberships in the Ohio State Bar Association, the Ohio State Bar Foundation, the Green County Bar Association, the Montgomery County Bar Association, the National College for DUI Defense, the National Motorists Association, the Ohio Academy of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, the American Civil Liberties Union, and is an associate attorney with the Cochran Firm, Criminal Defense Section, the National Association of Personal Injury Lawyers, and DUI Defenders, a national network of DUI defense lawyers. Mr. Rowland currently serves as President of the Greene County Bar Association.
In November 2005, Charles was re-elected to serve a four-year term on the Beavercreek Board of Education. He is co-founder and past-president of the Beavercreek High School Alumni Association, Treasurer of the Wright State Honors Advisory Council, advisor to the Board of Directors of the Beavercreek Wetlands Association, and has served on the St. Luke Parish Council where volunteered as a School of religion teacher. He has also served as President of The Community Network (TCN-BHS), Greene County's Mental Health and Drug/Alcohol Counseling provider and on the Legislative Committee of the Beavercreek Chamber of Commerce.
Charles M. Rowland II has been a trial attorney since beginning his practice in 1995. He has served as a Special Prosecutor for Greene County, the Xenia City Prosecutor, as counsel for the Greene County Public Defender's Office and has helped indigent clients in consumer related cases with Southeastern Ohio Legal Aid Services. He represents traffic clients throughout Ohio on behalf of Interstate Trucker Ltd. and the National Motorists Association. Charles Rowland's practice areas include all phases of criminal defense, DUI/OVI law, traffic law, consumer law, personal injury/accident law, juvenile law and appellate practice.
Have you been charged with drunk driving? Charles M. Rowland II can help you get your life back!
All I do is DUI/OVI defense. I have the credentials and experience to win your case.
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Awards
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Licenses
Licensed in Ohio for 30 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
Chalres M. Rowland II
(937) 506-5425
Mobile
Babb, Anderson, Rowland & Smith, 2190 Gateway Dr., Fairborn, OH, 45324
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Charles Melville Rowland II's Reviews
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Posted by LaTonya | October 8, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Best DUI Attorney!
Charlie is worth every last penny. Him and his paralegal are responsive and caring. Never hire a skinny cook or an attorney that isn't busy!
Posted by Marie | October 8, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Scary and Dark to Questions Answered and Assured.
Charles answered my call during one of the scariest time of my life, when I thought I was going to lose it all. He made sure to explain in detail every part of the process to a point where and everyday person could understand it. Charles never made me feel rushed or like my questions were a burden. I...
Posted by anonymous | October 8, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Best DUI Attorney
This dude knows his sh!t - hire him. I made a poor decision and he's helped me immensely!
Posted by Michael | July 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney
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The best lawyer I will never need again!!
Charles is the man. This situation brought on a ton of stress, added anxiety, and a huge loss of money. Charles was worth every penny I paid him!! He made everything right just like he said he would! His calmness through the process was a huge help in getting through it! I recommend Charles to anyon...
Posted by anonymous | September 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney
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Excellent Representation
Mr. Rowland represented me in a very difficult court. He was able to get a plea to a lesser charge which helped me to keep my job. The whole OVI process was terrifying for me, and I am glad that I retained an expert who was very knowledgeable and experienced in a trial environment. Mr. Rowland doe...
Charles Melville Rowland II's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Rowland has availed himself of a multitude of cutting-edge training opportunities, which combined with his passion and experience gives me the utmost trust in his ability to get results."
"I endorse this lawyer. Rowland is undoubtedly one of the absolute finest, hardest working, skilled and knowledgeable DUI lawyers in Ohio."
"Attorney Charles Rowland is an extremely talented and highly respected attorney in the legal community. Charles aggressively and passionately represents his clients and truly cares about protecting their rights. His experience and credentials are above and beyond any other attorney in his field. I highly recommend Charles to anyone facing an OVI / DUI charge in Ohio."
"Charlie is a fantastic OVI/DUI attorney and an even better man. You can trust him completely to be attentive to your case and to have the knowledge and experience to get the best result for you."
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"Charles is exactly the kind of lawyer that I respect. He is always willing to share his input on important legal issues and he often gives me a new way to think about key issues in DUI law. I truly respect the practice he has built and the time he invests in improving the level of practice of others in the community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Rowland is undoubtedly one of the absolute finest, hardest working, skilled and knowledgable DUI lawyers in Ohio. His dedication to this area of law - always growing in technicality and scientific scrutiny - my first call when I have a question on an OVI is to Attorney Rowland. I'm proud to endorse this lawyer and prouder still to call him my brother at the criminal defense bar."
"When you have been accused of OVI, you have a lot on the line. You need a knowledgeable and experienced DUI practitioner in your corner. Not only has Attorney Rowland ascertained substantial experience helping people charged with drunk driving in Ohio, it is clear that he is consistently staying on top of the latest developments in DUI laws and defense. I endorse DUI/OVI Defense Lawyer Charles Rowland."
"Although I am in Ann Arbor, MI, I sometimes have clients from Ohio. I wouldn't hesitate to refer them to Charles Melville Rowland II for excellent DUI advice and representation in Ohio. He is both knowledgeable and experienced. He works hard for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Charles Rowland. He is one of the best DUI lawyers in the Dayton area. His dedication to the law and his clients is not surpassed. Excellent OVI attorney."
"If arrested for DUI or DWI in the state of Ohio, there is only one lawyer I would call. And, that is Charles Rowland. He is the "go-to" DUI lawyer in the state of Ohio. He is a zealous advocate for his clients and will fight your DUI from every possible angle. It is for those reasons and many more, that I am honored to fully endorse Mr. Rowland."
"I endorse this lawyer. If I have a question about Ohio law, I call Charles."
"Mr. Rowland is a well-respected DUI / DWI attorney. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking a lawyer who truly cares about protecting the rights of clients and getting them the most favorable result possible. Mr. Rowland is a terrific lawyer. I endorse Mr. Rowland to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and experienced lawyer."
"Mr. Rowland is an excellent attorney; I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. His insightful contributions to Avvo show his thorough knowledge of DUI defense law."
"Charles is the man you want for a DUI in and around Dayton."
"Attorney Rowland has the experience and credentials to evidence that he is a top notch DUI attorney. I highly recommend Attorney Rowland to any person charged with a DUI in Ohio."
"Charles is the guy to go to if you get arrested for DUI in Dayton or the surrounding area."
"Mr. Rowland epitomizes all the things I would look for in an attorney: easily approachable, returns calls, thorough and completely engrossed in his working knowledge of the law, and above all, dedicated to his client's best interests. I trust his advice and approach in working through any case."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Life Fellow, American Bar Foundation
2018
NHTSA Field Sobriety Test Instructor, NHTSA Instructor Certifcate
2016
Drug Recognition Expert Certification, Platt & Associates
2012
Fellow to the American Bar Foundation, American Bar Foundation
2010
NHTSA Standadized Field Sobriety Testing (Student Course), Platt & Associates
2008
Forensic Sobriety Assessment Certificate, Forensic Sobriety Assessment
2006
2005 Bar Fellowship, Ohio State Bar Foundation
2006
Public Education Award, Beavercreek Chamber of Commerce
2005
2005 Community Service Award for Attorneys Under 40, Ohio State Bar Foundation
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Managing Partner, Babb, Anderson, Rowland & Smith
1999 - 2000
Acting City Prosecutor, Xenia City Prosecutor's Office
1995 - 2005
Partner, Cox, Keller & Rowland
Associations
2010 - Present
Clark County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Dayton Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Ohio Academy of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2006 - Present
National Motorists AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Ohio State Bar FoundationMember
2005 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseMember
1995 - Present
Greene County Bar AssociationMember
2008 - 2008
Greene County Bar AssociationPresident
2001 - 2006
Beavercreek City SchoolsSchool Board Member
1997 - 2004
TCN-BHS, Greene County's Drug & Alcohol Treatment ProviderBoard of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. Calton
DUI/OVI dismissed
State v. Martin
Complete Dismissal of the OVI and Child Endangering Charges
State v. Kreitz
Not Guilty on All Counts
State v. Butler
Not Guilty
State v. Hassan
DUI Dismissed after Motion to Suppress
Education
1995
Ohio Northern University's Pettit College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
Wright State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
NHTSA Instructor Certification
Standardized Field Sobriety Testing
2013
Prof. Cynthia Thompson
DUI & Justice in America
2013
Monthly Meeting of the "Crime Club"
The Drunken Monkey Theory (Alcohol a Cultural History)
2012
Re-prioritizing Criminal Response to Drug Use
DUI & Drug Policy
2012
Ohio Municipal Law Institute
Rowland Speaks to Prosecutors
2012
New Media Dayton
Social Media In Dayton
2012
Municipal Law Institute 2012
DUI: The Intoxilyzer 8000
2012
Heroin Seminar
United State Drug Policy
2012
Cultural Diversity Class
Inequality and the Law
2012
College Lecture
Civil Liberties & The Drug War
2012
ADAP/DUI Mock Trial
DUI/OVI Cross-Examination
2011
DUI Update
DUI/OVI law
2010
Ohio Patients Are Running Out of Patience
Legal Status of Marijuana Laws
2010
Ohio Medical Marijuana Compassion Act
Support of Ohio's Medical Marijuana Compassion Act
2008
Dayton Bar Association
OVI Penalties for the Professional
2007
Standardized Field Sobriety Testing
Standardized Field Sobriety Testing
Publications
2013
Car & Driver Magazine
Top DUI Defense Attorneys
2008
Tunes & Trends
What to Do If You Are Pulled Over
2008
Lexis Nexis Publishing
Collective Knowlege and Probable Cause Determinations
2008
Ohio Anderson's Civil Practice
Insurance to Zoning
2006
Greene County Dailies
Ask an Expert (Legal Commentaries)
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Top Contributor
Charles earned significant contribution points in 2012.
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can my son be represented fairly by a public defender for his OVI charges? Or should i hire attorney for the pretrial hearing?
15 Nov 2017
Q&A
If I drop dirty on a urine test for court will I go to jail if its the first test I take?
17 Oct 2016
Q&A
Underage OVI v.s Adult OVI.
13 Aug 2014
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Forced Blood Draw In Ohio (What Happens After Missouri v. McNeeley?)
09 Feb 2014
Legal Guide
Driving Under The Influence of ADD/ADHA
03 Nov 2011
Video Legal Guide
The DUI Court Process
06 May 2011