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
614.675.4845AMERICA AT 250: THE LAND OF THE FREE?...OR ENSLAVED
BRING BACK PUBLIC EXECUTIONS?
Governor DeWine just reversed 40 years of policy when he said to abolish the death penalty because it is not a deterrent. The guys discuss both theories: abolishing the Death Penalty or putting it back in the public square so it is a deterrent.
THE ARC OF L.A. FEDERAL INVESTMENT IN PUBLIC PROJECTS + LOOSE REGULATIONS= THE GOLDEN THREAD
The guys discuss what we can learn from the history of L.A. from 1945 to today
THE HUDSON RIVER VALLEY BOYS
The men who shaped America from behind the scenes we were never taught about in school that became East Coast Establshment
NYC AND L.A. CANNOT BE OUR FUTURE
Americans must take back their personal sovereignty, get out of debt, stop buying useless stuff, save for a home, stop renting, and carve out personal time to "self-actualize". We are sick and our kids and grandkids are sicker.
THE ANCIENT VIRUS: WHY ANTISEMITISM KEEPS MUTATING
THE KING, COMEY, & CLINTON CASH
The guys discuss the recent visit of King Charles as well as the next attempt to federally investigate Jim Comey (did he cover up for the Clintons?)
AMERICAN TAX CATTLE
Brad and The General take a light and entertaining look at taxation and world history
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!