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Facing criminal charges in Columbus or anywhere in Franklin County can be overwhelming and frightening. At Rutan Law, we provide aggressive, strategic, and experienced criminal defense representation for clients charged with felonies, misdemeanors, DUI/OVI, domestic violence, drug offenses, and serious criminal matters throughout Columbus, Ohio.
Attorney John P. M. Rutan brings years of courtroom experience and a relentless commitment to protecting your rights, freedom, and future. From the moment you contact us, we begin building a powerful defense strategy tailored to your case. We are available 24/7 for emergencies and can speak with you immediately.
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Comprehensive Criminal Defense Services
At Rutan Law, our Columbus criminal defense attorneys provide professional, results-driven representation across a wide range of criminal cases. We prepare every case for trial and fight for the best possible resolution.
DUI / OVI Defense
Arrested for OVI or DUI in Columbus or Franklin County? A single conviction can result in jail time, heavy fines, a criminal record, and the loss of your driver’s license. At Rutan Law, we aggressively challenge illegal traffic stops, flawed breath and blood testing, improper field sobriety tests, and unconstitutional police procedures. We fight to protect your freedom, your license, and your ability to work and support your family.
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Drug Crimes Defense
Charged with drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, or prescription drug offenses? Drug convictions can lead to severe prison sentences, mandatory treatment, asset forfeiture, and permanent felony records. Our Columbus criminal defense attorney attacks illegal searches, weak probable cause, unreliable informants, and unconstitutional seizures to suppress evidence and pursue dismissals or reduced charges whenever possible.
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Violent Crimes Defense
Allegations of violent crimes such as assault, felonious assault, robbery, aggravated robbery, and related offenses can expose you to years in prison, mandatory incarceration, firearm restrictions, and permanent felony records. These cases often turn on conflicting witness statements, credibility issues, and claims of self-defense.
At Rutan Law, we conduct an aggressive and detailed investigation into every violent crime case. We challenge inconsistent statements, lack of physical evidence, improper police tactics, and exaggerated allegations. When appropriate, we assert self-defense, defense of others, and constitutional violations to seek dismissals or significant charge reductions. Our goal is always to protect your freedom and your future.
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Theft & Property Crimes Defense
Theft charges—whether shoplifting, employee theft, burglary, fraud, identity theft, or financial crimes—can destroy careers, professional licenses, and future employment opportunities. Even misdemeanor theft convictions carry long-term consequences.
Rutan Law builds strategic defenses focusing on lack of intent, mistaken identity, improper valuations, surveillance errors, and unlawful searches. When appropriate, we pursue dismissals, diversion programs, restitution-based resolutions, and non-conviction outcomes to protect your record. Our goal is always to keep you out of jail and protect your reputation and livelihood.
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Domestic Violence Defense
Domestic violence arrests often happen instantly and without a full investigation, resulting in immediate jail, no-contact orders, forced removal from your home, loss of firearm rights, and long-term criminal records—all before you ever step into court. These cases frequently arise from heated family disputes, false accusations, or one-sided police reports.
Rutan Law aggressively challenges inconsistent allegations, lack of physical evidence, witness bias, and unconstitutional arrests. We fight to lift no-contact orders, protect your parental rights, and prevent a conviction that could follow you for life. Every domestic violence case is handled with urgency, discretion, and an uncompromising defense strategy. Learn More: https://www.defenseohio.com/ohio-domestic-violence-lawyer/
Probation & Parole Violation Defense
A probation or parole violation can place your freedom in immediate jeopardy, even for a technical violation such as a missed appointment, failed drug test, or curfew issue. Judges have the power to re-impose your original jail or prison sentence—often without a new criminal charge.
At Rutan Law, we move quickly to challenge the alleged violation, present mitigation evidence, secure treatment alternatives when available, and fight for continued community supervision instead of incarceration. If a warrant has been issued, we work to quash warrants and secure your release as fast as possible. Time is critical in violation cases—early action can mean the difference between freedom and jail. https://www.defenseohio.com/probation-violations/
Weapons & Firearms Charges Defense (H3)
Weapons and firearm offenses in Ohio can trigger mandatory prison sentences, felony convictions, and permanent loss of gun rights. Charges may include weapons under disability, concealed carry violations, improper handling, firearm specifications, and firearm enhancements on other offenses.
We aggressively challenge illegal traffic stops, unlawful searches, defective warrants, improper firearm seizures, and misapplied firearm statutes. Rutan Law fights to suppress unconstitutionally obtained evidence and protect your Second Amendment rights whenever possible. These cases move fast and require immediate, strategic defense.
Traffic & Criminal Traffic Offenses
Serious traffic offenses such as driving under suspension, hit-skip, reckless operation, street racing, vehicular assault, and vehicular homicide carry the risk of jail or prison time, license revocation, steep fines, and civil liability.
Rutan Law challenges officer observations, accident reconstruction flaws, dash-cam evidence, witness statements, and procedural errors. We fight to preserve your driving privileges, protect your freedom, and minimize the long-term damage to your record whenever possible. https://www.defenseohio.com/vehicular-crimes/
Expungement & Record Sealing
A criminal record can block jobs, housing, professional licensing, firearm rights, and financial opportunities long after a case is over. Ohio law now allows many more people to seal or expunge both misdemeanor and felony records.
At Rutan Law, we analyze your full criminal history, determine eligibility under Ohio law, file all required motions, handle court hearings, and fight to permanently clear your record whenever allowed. Expungement and sealing can be life-changing—and we handle the process from start to finish. https://www.defenseohio.com/expunge-dismissals/
Why Choose Us?
As a top Columbus criminal defense attorney, Rutan Law brings decades of experience and a client-first approach. Our criminal defense lawyer offers 24/7 expert assistance, ensuring you’re never alone—especially during late-night emergencies like tonight. With a proven track record, we’re your defense partner in Columbus and beyond. https://www.defenseohio.com/about/
A criminal charge can escalate quickly, but our Columbus criminal defense attorneys are here 24/7. Contact Rutan Law now for professional representation tailored to your case.
Contact Info:
- Phone: 614-307-4343
- Email: Rutanlaw@gmail.com
- Office: 336 South High St, Columbus, OH 43215
- Schedule a Consultation John Rutan.
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