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Shawn Dominy

Shawn Dominy is a DUI/OVI lawyer in Columbus, Ohio. He is the former President of the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the state delegate to the National College for DUI Defense and a long-time member of the National Association for Criminal Defense Lawyers. Shawn Dominy authored the books 'Ohio DUI/OVI Guide', 'Ohio Vehicular Homicide Guide', and 'Ohio Vehicular Assault Guide' (Rivers Edge Publishing) and wrote a chapter in the book 'Defending Vehicular Homicide Cases' (Aspatore Publishing, 2012). He has several other published articles, and he speaks regularly at seminars teaching other lawyers about DUI/OVI. Shawn was named by SuperLawyers® as one of the top 50 lawyers in Columbus, Ohio, and he is listed as one of the 'Best Lawyers in America'® for DUI Defense. Shawn is a lifelong resident of central Ohio: he graduated from Olentangy High School and earned his bachelor’s degree and juris doctor from The Ohio State University. His office is in Columbus, and he lives in Powell with his wife and daughter. He serves with local community organizations, volunteers regularly at his church, and plays regularly with his German Shepherd. For more information, Shawn’s website is www.dominylaw.com, his blog is www.columbusoviattorneyblog.com,

Court Appearances for DUI/OVI Cases in Ohio

Shawn Dominy July 21, 2023 No Comments

For a person charged with DUI (called ‘OVI’ in Ohio), going to court can be the source of anxiety.  Most people have never appeared in

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Can Police Obtain Medical Records of a DUI/OVI Suspect in Ohio?

Shawn Dominy June 30, 2023 No Comments

We expect privacy in our medical records.  Those records contain sensitive personal information about our health.  For this reason, health care providers generally cannot share

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Why Some People Convicted of DUI/OVI in Ohio Have Yellow Plates

Shawn Dominy May 29, 2023 No Comments

Most license plates in Ohio are white with blue letters.  Occasionally, cars in Ohio have yellow plates with red letters.  That means either the car

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Everything You Need to Know About a First-Offense DUI/OVI in Ohio

Shawn Dominy April 28, 2023 No Comments

A recent article in Forbes Advisor purports to tell readers ‘everything you need to know’ about a first-offense DUI.  The article discusses definitions, consequences, and

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What if I Live in Another State and Get a DUI/OVI in Ohio?

Shawn Dominy March 24, 2023 No Comments

As an Ohio lawyer representing clients for DUI (called ‘OVI’ in Ohio), I am often asked questions regarding what happens when an out-of-state driver is

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Ohio Revises Law for Alcohol and Drug Testing in DUI/OVI Cases

Shawn Dominy February 25, 2023 No Comments

Effective January 23, 2023, Ohio has new regulations governing chemical testing in DUI cases (called ‘OVI’ in Ohio).  The revised rules authorize the use of

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New Ohio Law Will Permit Officers to Stop Drivers Holding Cell Phones

Shawn Dominy January 21, 2023 No Comments

Under current Ohio law, a driver may be charged with Driving While Texting if the driver is stopped for another offense and the officer discovers

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Ohio DUI/OVI and Ignition Interlock Devices

Shawn Dominy December 9, 2022 No Comments

One possible consequence of a DUI conviction (called ‘OVI’ in Ohio) is the court-ordered use of an ignition interlock device.  What is an ignition interlock

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Speedy Trial Law for Ohio DUI/OVI Cases

Shawn Dominy November 11, 2022 No Comments

DUI cases (called ‘OVI’ in Ohio) have time limits.  The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution gives everyone the right to a “speedy and

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What Is an Ohio Driver Intervention Program?

Shawn Dominy October 21, 2022 No Comments

Each state has different laws for DUI (called ‘OVI’ in Ohio), and some state laws are more lenient than others.  In some states, a first

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