Brad Koffel has been a criminal defense trial lawyer in Columbus since 1993. He has been ranked in the top 1% of all lawyers in the United States by Best Lawyers in America since 2005. For nearly 25 years he has limited his practice to criminal defense, including professional license matters. He has represented thousands of clients in the criminal courts all across Ohio. He has won acquittals and dismissals for his clients charged with Drug Offenses, DUI, Aggravated Vehicular Homicide, Sex Offenses, Domestic Violence, and many other types of criminal offenses. He has defended prosecutors, public defenders, lawyers, and police officers. He has negotiated favorable plea bargains in every kind of criminal case in Ohio from homicide to traffic matters.
He is a frequent lecturer on the subject of trial tactics, cross-examination, closing arguments for criminal trials in Continuing Legal Education Seminars throughout Ohio.
Mr. Koffel is also a legal analyst for 610 WTVN and the host of “For the Defense” on 610 WTVN, a weekly live radio show discussing contemporary criminal law topics. He is married and has four (4) children.
National
Best Lawyers in America -- 2005-current
Super Lawyers -- 2006-current
"Lawyer of the Year", Best Lawyers in America
Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney in Ohio, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®
Practice areas
Investigations and Prosecutions for DUI, Aggravated Vehicular Assault/Homicide, Felony Assault / Assault, Rape, Sexual Battery, Unlawful Sexual Conduct with a Minor, Gross Sexual Imposition, Sexual Imposition, Importuning, Voyeurism, Public Indecency, Solicitation, Disseminating Matter Harmful to Juveniles, Displaying Matter Harmful to Juveniles,Pandering Obscenity, Illegal Use of a Minor in Nudity-Oriented Material, Drug Trafficking, Cultivation, Possession of Drugs, Deception to Obtain Drugs, Arson, Robbery, Burglary, Forgery, Medicaid Fraud, Tampering with Records / Evidence, Insurance Fraud, Workers’ Compensation Fraud, Receiving Stolen Property, Gambling, Telecommunications Harassment, Domestic Violence, Bribery, Intimidation, Falsification, Obstructing, Resisting Arrest, Illegal Conveyance, Weapons Cases, Engaging in a Pattern of Corrupt Activity, Underage Drinking/Consumption, Serious Traffic Offenses, and Representation before the Ohio State Medical Board, Ohio State Pharmacy Board, Ohio Board of Nursing, Ohio Department of Education, and all other regulary agencies.
Admitted
Ohio, 1993
Education
Miami University, B.S., 1990, Capital University Law School, 1993
Call
614.675.4845AMERICAN TAX CATTLE
WHO IS AN AMERICAN?
The guys discuss the wacky history of who gets to be an American Citizen and participate in our government.
"BEFORE YOU ASK FOR OUR SONS & DAUGHTERS"...
Brad monologues on where American foreign policy messaging went wrong...This is an episode not to be missed!
2028 "PRESIDENTIAL" COMMANDER IN CHIEF ELECTION
The guys discuss that America needs a strong Commander in Chief as Presdient. Modern warfare is erasing the necessity of taking War to Congress. Also, the UK is now under the influence of Islam. Israel is now our #1 ally.
WEXNER VINDICATED?
Brad offers his professional opinion on Wexner's congressional deposition & explains why Wexner is not guilty of being a co-conspirator of Epstein
THE IRONY OF "WE THE PEOPLE"
Brad discusses history of natural rights, Locke, Jefferson, slavery, Native Americans, migration to America, and now illegal immigrants.
WHEN HUMANITARIAN AID TURNS INTO POLITICAL & FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION
The guys discuss the Somali re-settlement policies that started off with good intentions but now is rife with fraud, waste, and abuse
THE DONROE DOCTRINE
The guys discuss the expansion of the Monroe Doctrine to include all of the Western Hemishere (hello Greenland and Mexico), Maduro's trip to Brooklyn listening to the Beastie Boys "No Sleep Til Brooklyn!"
IMMIGRATION, RELIGIOUS VIOLENCE & COLLEGE FOOTBALL
The guys discuss the state of affairs on & off the football field
JACK BAUER FOR PRESIDENT IN 2028?
The guys discuss the Trump administration's military strikes on drug boats in international waters. Fentanyl is a pathogen causing a mass casualty event in America every year. Nothing else has worked. This is the next escalation to protect Americans.