Hancock County Ohio DUI Lawyer

If you face a DUI in Hancock County, it is important that you understand Ohio DUI law and that you act immediately to make sure you don't lose important rights and miss important deadlines.

Too many people who are arrested for impaired driving in Hancock County plead guilty without realizing that your arrest does not always mean that you are guilty or will be found guilty. You have the right to a top-notch defense, and the right to understand all of your options before making any life-altering decisions in your case. The single most important decision you will make in your Hancock County DUI case is which lawyer to hire to represent you in court. You should realize that many attorneys dabble in DUI cases, and some see your case as easy money if they simply advise you to plead guilty.

It is important to realize the difference between a general practitioner with limited experience defending Ohio DUI charges, and an attorney who focuses exclusively on DUI defense and has extensive experience and training.

Hancock County DUI Attorney Steven Spitler focuses his practice on the defense of DUI and related charges in Ohio. He has the training and experience (see his credentials below), along with working relationships with top expert witnesses, medical doctors, investigators, former police officers and former prosecutors. He personally oversees every aspect of your case and seeks out the best forensic help from his network of DUI experts to make sure that all of the legal and scientific aspects of your case are handled in a professional, accurate and timely manner.

Mr. Spitler will give you a free initial case review where he will give you guidance based on the specific facts of your case and your personal and professional history. Together you will review your goals and concerns and make sure that from that point forward, all the right moves are made in your case. Use the form on this page or call right now to schedule your consultation.

About Hancock County DUI Attorney Steven Spitler

Ohio OVI defense lawyer Steve Spitler concentrates his practice on defending people accused of impaired driving and other crimes. With over 15 years of experience, he knows Ohio OVI law and how it is applied in the courts of Hancock County. Mr. Spitler is a passionate and aggressive advocate who goes to great lengths to secure his clients the best possible outcomes in their cases. Whether through investigation, negotiation, litigation or trial, Steve prides himself on being ultra prepared and knowing the issues in your case forwards and backwards.

Steve is a qualified administrator of the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests according to the standards of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That means that he has completed the same training and education that police officers in Ohio go through to learn how to process OVI investigations. This knowledge is a tremendous asset when it comes to evaluating the evidence against you as collected by the arresting officer, and in challenging the officer's findings in court.

Steve is well connected in the national DUI defense community, and shares training and advice with fellow dedicated DUI lawyers from around the country. Because of the complexity of drunk driving cases, and the extreme stakes of your Hancock County OVI case, Steve believes in collaborating with other great lawyers and checking his work and theories against the opinions of great minds in his field.

Steve graduated from Ohio University and then earned his law degree at Ohio Northern School of Law. He is admitted to practice in all Ohio State Courts, and also in Ohio Federal Courts, and is a member of the Ohio State Bar. In addition, Steve is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, the Maumee Calley Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers, the Toledo Area Trial Lawyers Association and the Wood County and Toledo Bar Associations.

Mr. Spitler understands that your OVI case is about you and your future, and goes to great lengths to make sure that he understands the personal, family and career issues in your case, in addition to the legal and scientific issues. He believes that each case should be custom made for the individual client, and that no two cases are exactly alike.

Steve wants you to know that he will treat your case like it's his firm's most important case. No client of any attorney deserves anything less. He also wants you to know that it's okay to ask questions, and that he is happy to spend time educating  you about your options and your rights.

Steve offers a free initial consultation during which he will explain what the Ohio OVI laws mean in relation to your individual case and life circumstances. Because he focuses his practice on defending people in your situation, he can give you a level of insight and personalized service that simply isn't available from attorneys who dabble in OVI defense.

Most of all, Steve is approachable and genuinely cares about his clients. You will find him personable and easy to like, and you will get a secure feeling knowing that he is personally there to support you through your ordeal.

Schedule a Free Initial Consultation

Your Hancock County DUI case is too important and serious to leave to chance. For an experienced, proactive, aggressive and intelligent defense with personal service, contact OH DUI Lawyer Steven Spitler today by phone or by filling out the form to the right of your screen. We are available 24/7 to assist you, and there is never any obligation. Don't delay, contact us now.