Christopher Michael Fogt

Christopher Michael Fogt

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 17 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Dayton, OH
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Family, Probate

5335 Far Hills Ave., Suite 302, Dayton, OH

About Christopher

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 40%

Attorney Fogt is certified in the NHTSA manual just like the police & has 116 hours of Continuing Legal Education classes on OVI alone. Attorney Fogt reviews the police report, the video of the FST's, and more to give you the best possible outcome.

18 years | 75 cases

40%
Criminal Defense 35%

We are there for you throughout your case. We  protect your legal interests and rights whether you are charged with a serious felony or a low misdemeanor at the Federal, State, or City level.

18 years | 750 cases

35%
Family 20%

Divorce is an emotional & stressful event. It affects your children, your financial security & more. You can depend on Attorney Christopher M. Fogt's experience and knowledge to ensure that you and your children receive the best possible outcome.

18 years | 125 cases

20%
Probate 5%

We understand that dealing with the loss of a loved one is never easy. Navigating the legal complexities that follow can be daunting, but you don't have to do it alone. Our experienced team is here to guide you through the probate process.

18 years | 40 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-250 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 17 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Fogt Law Office

5335 Far Hills Ave., Suite 302, Dayton, OH, 45429

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Christopher Michael Fogt's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Posted by Brandy | June 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Thank you!

Mr. Fogt is extremely knowledgeable and handled himself professionally. He gave spot on advice and communicated very well. He was personable and treated my family with nothing but respect. We were blessed that Mr. Fogt served our family and handled the case. I would HIGHLY recommend Mr. Fogt. We can'...t thank him enough.

Posted by anonymous | January 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Professional, Calm, and Knowledgeable

Mr. Fogt is a very professional and knowledgeable lawyer in the court system. He helped me from the initial consultation, throughout my hearings, and all the way through getting my record sealed two years later. His presence was much needed the whole time to help me keep my peace of mind. I highly r...ecommended Mr. Fogt as a great lawyer who knows the local court system and as someone who will handle your case in a professional and timely manner.

Posted by anonymous | October 16, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent Attorney

Chris Fogt exceeded all my expectations! He made me feel at ease about my case. He was caring, personable, professional, and very knowledgable. His rate was reasonable given his knowledge, skill, and experience. I was very happy with the outcome of my case. I highly recommend Chris Fogt!

Posted by Kyle | October 02, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Excellent and Affordable Lawyer!!!!

Christopher is an excellent lawyer! He is very friendly, personable and great to work with! He got all of my charges and fines dropped to their absolute minimum and was their to help me every step of the way! He is also very affordable.

Posted by John | January 03, 2013 | DUI & DWI

Dedicated Lawyer

I was lucky to have been recommended Mr. Fogt's services via word of mouth (as he doesn't seem to play the mass-media game). He was instrumental in getting my OVI reduced to a Physical Control with minimum penalties...in Greene County (very tough on OVIs) of all places!! Mr. Fogt was initially refute...d by the prosecutor, whereby he then pulled out all the counter-measures (including board-certified knowledge of Breathalyzers) he had amassed in my case, and proceeded to get the OVI reduced anyway. Christopher Fogt has the same level of professional knowledge and OVI-certified-training (ask him) as other more high profile/fee lawyers with the tenacity of an experienced upstart that may be lacking in other lawyers (I browsed this website). It sounds cliche, but I was definitely not treated as "just another case". In addition to the heartfelt concern and professionalism in which Mr. Fogt handled my case, his fees were very affordable and perhaps not even equivalent to the great service he provided me. I'm certain Mr. Fogt would never promote this himself, but I got the distinct impression he has worked very hard for everything he has attained and draws no line between himself and his client's cases. I am convinced Mr. Fogt will be a long time force in the local practice of Law and am happy that in the event I may need future services, I will know where to turn. Needless to say...I recommend him. Thank you Christopher.

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Christopher Michael Fogt's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kiriakos Kordalis

Unknown lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Chris is a hard worker who will always put his client's needs first."

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Samuel Patry

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Fogt is diligent in the manner he handles his cases. I have found he has a great way of pursuing his clients' interests while not losing sight of the fact it's in everyone's interest to work towards an amicable resolution to the matter being litigated."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Craig Sams

Family lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have had several cases with Chris on the other side and he has always done a good job balancing negotiations and litigation. He is professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with."

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Jason Cavinder

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the opportunity and pleasure to work with Mr. Fogt, both with him as a fellow defense attorney, and against him as a prosecuting attorney, over the past several years. Suffice it to say, Mr. Fogt is a true professional that exhibits the utmost competence and zeal for his clients. As a former prosecutor, I have first-hand knowledge of Mr. Fogt's ability to represent his client aggressively while at the same time maintaining a good working relationship with opposing counsel; which leads consistently to the best possible results for his clients. I endorse and recommend this lawyer."

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Chester Palumbo

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Fogt is a very hardworking attorney who fights hard for the rights of his clients. Mr. Fogt has a passion for furthering his education and obtaining every credential that will better serve his clients' needs."

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Christopher Beck

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Fogt is an excellent attorney especially in the area of criminal defense. His drive to receive the best result possible puts him ahead of most other defense attorneys. He has a strong passion for defending his clients and refuses to back down to pressure from prosecutors. Mr. Fogt works diligently to research all issues in a case and consult with other professionals if needed to make sure he covers all the possible bases in a case. I highly recommend Attorney Christopher Fogt."

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Lucas Wilder

Unknown lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Deters

Unknown lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chris is a Meticulous and Tireless Defender for his Clients! Not only that, Chris is Very Resourceful, and seeks to Continually Educate himself on changes in the law, and what is required by the law. Chris is a Fellow Member of the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers! And he regularly attends CLE courses to further his knowledge of the law and procedure. I have seen Chris in the Courtroom as well as in the Classroom, and I would recommend and endorese him to anyone!"

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Brian Kruse

Family lawyer

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John Leahy

Juvenile law lawyer

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Jessica Andress

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Michael Miller

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Michael Brush

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Frank Malocu

Criminal defense lawyer

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Anthony Vannoy

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kiriakos Kordalis

Juvenile law lawyer

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Samuel Patry

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Craig Sams

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Jason Cavinder

Criminal defense lawyer

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Chester Palumbo

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Christopher Beck

Criminal defense lawyer

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Lucas Wilder

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mark Deters

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2011

DWI Detection & Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, La Pier & Associates

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Owner, Fogt Law Office

Associations

2015 - Present

Better Business Bureau

Member

2013 - Present

Ohio State Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2010 - Present

Montgomery County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Client

State later offered to settle the case for a misdemeanor non-sexual offense.

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Education

2008

Case Western Reserve University

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

University of Dayton

BA - Bachelor of Arts & BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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