Criminal Defense and DUI · Columbus and central Ohio
Charged With a Crime?
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Harlan & Reeve defends people facing DUI and criminal charges. Call for a free, confidential consultation and a straight read on what you are facing and what to do next.
How We Defend
Find the charge you are facing. Each page explains, in plain language, what the charge means and how a defense begins.
DUI / DWI
A first or repeat charge, a refused test, or a license suspension. We look hard at the stop, the testing, and the timing.
Learn moreDrug Charges
Possession, paraphernalia, and trafficking charges. Often the question is how the evidence was found, and whether it was lawful.
Learn moreAssault
From a bar fight to a serious felony charge. Context, self-defense, and witness accounts often change the picture.
Learn moreTheft
Shoplifting, theft, and white-collar charges. Intent and value matter, and a first offense has options worth protecting.
Learn moreDomestic Charges
A domestic charge moves fast and can carry a protection order. Early, careful handling protects you and your family.
Learn moreAnother Matter
Not sure how your charge fits? Call or send a short request. We handle a range of criminal matters across Columbus and central Ohio.
Request a consultationWhy People Call This Firm First
A criminal charge is frightening and the clock is running. The firm you call should be reachable, experienced, and clear.
Reachable When It Counts
Arrests do not keep business hours. Our line is answered 24 hours, and the first consultation is free. You will speak with someone who can tell you what to do next.
Experience That Fits the Charge
Marcus Harlan has handled criminal and DUI matters for 15+ years in the Franklin, Delaware, and Fairfield County courts. You get an attorney who has stood in that courtroom before.
Confidential From the First Word
Your contact with this firm is private. We keep the first conversation short and confidential, and we never ask you to type the details of your case into a form.
Results, Stated Plainly
Every case is different and no outcome is ever promised. These are representative matters, described without identifying anyone.
A first-time OVI where the traffic stop was challenged. The case resolved to a lesser, non-OVI offense.
A search was questioned at a suppression hearing. With the evidence excluded, the charge did not proceed.
A misdemeanor assault charge where the account did not hold up. After review, the matter was dismissed.
Reaching out to Harlan & Reeve Criminal Defense is private and carries no obligation. A call is the fastest way to talk to an attorney. If you would rather not call, send a short, confidential request and we will reach back out to you. Please do not include the details of your case in a web form.