Shelby County, Ohio OVI / DWI Attorneys
Protecting Your Driving Privileges after a DWI in Ohio
Safeguarding Your Rights After a DWI in Shelby County
The offense for drunk driving in Ohio is called OVI or Operating a Vehicle Impaired. In parts of the country it is referred to as DWI or Driving While Intoxicated. They are both serious criminal offenses that should be resolved with the assistance of an experienced and qualified OVI/DWI defense attorney.To receive help with your case and answers to your questions, contact Shelby County DWI lawyer L. Patrick Mulligan. He is an experienced drunk driving defense lawyer who will aggressively defend your rights and seek dismissal or reduction of your OVI or DWI.
- Former Prosecutor for 6 years and 22 years of experience as a Criminal Defense Attorney
- Member of the National Board of Trial Advocacy, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the American Bar Association
- Certified as a Criminal Trial Advocacy Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy
- Named 2007 Ohio Super Lawyer by Law & Politics Magazine
- Prosecuted more than 180 Felony cases
Free Review of Your Case
For a free consultation on your Ohio DWI arrest, call (937) 488-4123 or fill out the form to the left. Shelby County DWI criminal defense lawyer Patrick Mulligan will immediately begin a legal process to aggressively defend your rights, protect your personal freedom and save your driving privileges.
Penalties for Ohio DWI
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An arrest on suspicion of drunk driving in Shelby County Ohio will be the beginning of a long ordeal of legal and financial obstacles. Your driver's license will be automatically suspended, though you have the right to challenge the suspension through an Administrative License Suspension (ALS).
If convicted for even a first offense OH DWI you will be jailed for a minimum of three days. You could be charged substantial fines, be sentenced to community service and be required to carry expensive, high risk auto insurance. An arrest record could make it difficult for you to find or keep a job.
It is important to seek qualified legal advice from an attorney who focuses on drunk driving defense. Sidney DWI Lawyer Patrick Mulligan provides complete DWI defense, including immediate help with your license suspension, challenging the case and any evidence, and preparaing for trial if necessary. The goal is to keep your record clean.
About Shelby County DWI Lawyer Patrick Mulligan
With over 20 years of experience and knowledge as an attorney, Sidney DWI Attorney Patrick Mulligan is ready to aggressively defend you and your rights. Shelby County DWI Lawyer Patrick Mulligan is a former County Prosecutor, giving him unique experience on both sides of a DWI case and providing you with an advantage in the courtroom. DWI Attorney Patrick Mulligan will use his knowledge of Ohio DWI law and his legal experience to provide you with excellent representation.
Shelby County Ohio DWI Lawyer Patrick Mulligan is professionally licensed with:
- State Bar of Ohio
- U. S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio, 1985
- U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, 1992
- United States Supreme Court, 1993
Sidney Ohio DWI Lawyer Patrick Mulligan is a professional member of:
- National Board of Trial Advocacy
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Dayton Bar Association
- American Bar Association
Sidney DWI Lawyer Patrick Mulligan graduated from the University of Cincinnati College of Law and magna cum laude from King's College in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
Call for a Free Consultation
To schedule a free initial review of your case, contact Shelby County Ohio DWI Attorney Patrick Mulligan by filling out the consultation request form to the left or calling (937) 488-4123. Time is important, so for help with your license and for the best result with your Ohio DWI, call now.