Steven T. Fox, Criminal Defense Attorney in Columbus, Ohio
Over 27 years of legal practice · focused on Criminal Defense, Drug Crimes, and DUI/DWI · 5.0/5 rating from 2 verified client reviews
Managing PartneratThe Steven T. Fox Law Firm, LLC
Columbus, OH
Practicing criminal defense in Columbus since 1999.
- 27+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 2 client reviews
- 1
- Bar admission
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Steven T. Fox is a managing partner based in Columbus, OH. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Drug Crimes, and DUI/DWI. Steven has over 27 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at The Steven T. Fox Law Firm, LLC. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 client reviews.
- Based in
- Columbus, OH
- Experience
- over 27 years
- Known for
- Criminal Defense · Drug Crimes · DUI/DWI
- Handles Criminal Defense, Drug Crimes, and DUI/DWI matters from Columbus, OH.
- Over 27 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Peer Reviewed.
About Steven T. Fox: Steven T. Fox is a managing partner based in Columbus, OH. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Drug Crimes, and DUI/DWI. Steven has over 27 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at The Steven T. Fox Law Firm, LLC. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Steven takes on
Steven concentrates on criminal defense, drug crimes, dui/dwi, dv defense, and expungement. Each area below outlines the kind of case Steven handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Criminal Defense
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Drug Crimes
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DUI/DWI
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DV Defense
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Expungement
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General
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Juvenile
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Probation
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Theft
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Traffic
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Criminal Defense cases in Columbus, Ohio
Steven takes criminal defense matters in Columbus, Ohio. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Steven agrees to represent you.
Drug Crimes cases in Columbus, Ohio
Steven takes drug crimes matters in Columbus, Ohio. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Steven agrees to represent you.
DUI/DWI cases in Columbus, Ohio
Steven takes dui/dwi matters in Columbus, Ohio. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Steven agrees to represent you.
DV Defense cases in Columbus, Ohio
Steven takes dv defense matters in Columbus, Ohio. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Steven agrees to represent you.
Expungement cases in Columbus, Ohio
Steven takes expungement matters in Columbus, Ohio. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Steven agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Steven T. Fox — criminal defense lawyer in Columbus
Steven T. Fox is a managing partner based in Columbus, OH. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Drug Crimes, and DUI/DWI. Steven has over 27 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at The Steven T. Fox Law Firm, LLC. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 client reviews.
Steve focuses his law practice exclusively on DUI/OVI, criminal and traffic defense. With a strong reputation for zealous and aggressive work on behalf of his clients, Mr. Fox routinely handles a broad range of misdemeanors and felonies including DUI/OVI, assault, domestic violence, theft, underage drinking, disorderly conduct, criminal damaging, drug charges, driver’s license violations, reckless driving, hit-skip and various other criminal and traffic charges. Steve also handles other post-conviction matters such as expungements, sealing of records and probation violations. Contact the Steven T. Fox Law Firm LLC and have us represent you.
Recognitions
• Columbus CEO Magazine- Listed as a Top Columbus Lawyer
• AVVO Client’s Choice Award winner
• National Advocacy for DUI Defense (NAFDD) as one of the Top 100 OVI attorneys in Ohio
• Recognition in Criminal Defense by Lawyers of Distinction
• The American Society of Legal Advocates Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Super Lawyers magazine as a “Rising Star” in the area of DUI/OVI Defense
• Top Young Attorney in Ohio, as published in Cleveland/Cincinnati Magazine
• National Trial Lawyers Top 100- Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers in Ohio
• National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys (NACDA) as one of the Top Ten Criminal Defense attorneys in Ohio
• American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys- 2015 Client Satisfaction Award
Training
• Certified in the administration of Field Sobriety Tests (FSTs)
• Completed the NHTSA and IACP for DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing
Mr. Fox is one of a small percentage of lawyers in Ohio to complete the same training course required by police officers to conduct standardized field sobriety testing. Consequently, Steve has been certified in the administration of Field Sobriety Tests, having successfully completed training for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing course.
During his time as a DUI & OVI criminal defense attorney in Columbus, Steve has been recognized by Super Lawyers magazine as a “Rising Star” in the area of DUI & OVI defense. While up to five percent of the lawyers in the state are named to Super Lawyers, no more than 2.5 percent are named to the Rising Stars list which identifies Ohio’s top lawyers under the age of 40. In conjunction with this distinction, Mr. Fox was recognized as a Top Young Attorney in Ohio, as published in Cleveland/Cincinnati Magazine, having been selected by peer recognition and professional achievement.
Furthermore, Steve has been recognized by the National Advocacy for DUI Defense (NAFDD) as one of the Top 100 OVI attorneys in Ohio and one of the Top 100 Criminal Defense trial attorneys in Ohio by The National Trial Lawyers association. Additionally, Steve was selected as a Top Ten Criminal Defense attorney if Ohio for 2014 by the NACDA. Contact the Steven T. Fox Law Firm LLC and have us represent you.
Away from the courtroom, Mr. Fox has been a presenter on the topic of DUI & OVI at legal seminars in Ohio as well as a guest speaker at Columbus-area Driver Intervention Programs. Furthermore, he has participated in training police officers at the Columbus Police Academy, including “Driving Impaired Criminal Enforcement” (D.I.C.E.) training by conducting mock trial cross examinations of arresting officers.
Prior to finding his own law practice, The Steven T. Fox Law Firm LLC. Steve represented thousands of individuals charged with DUI & OVI and other criminal offenses as a member of the Koffel Law Firm, where he built a strong reputation for himself, and the firm, as an experienced litigator who can be trusted to handle the most intricate of OVI and criminal matters. Before that, Steve was a Senior Staff Attorney with the Franklin County (Columbus) Public Defenders Office where he handled a high-volume docket and gained invaluable courtroom experience.
Mr. Fox is a graduate of Wittenberg University and the University of Toledo College of Law, where he was a member of Moot Court, and competed at the National Appellate Advocacy Competition in Richmond, Virginia. During law school, Steve clerked for the law firm of Gallon & Takacs and defended indigent defendants as a certified legal intern at the Lucas County Public Defender’s Office.
Steve is a member of the National College for DUI Defense (NCDD), the National Advocacy for DUI Defense (NAFDD), the National Academy of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDA), the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the DUI Defense Lawyers Association (DUIDLA), the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys, the Lawyers of Distinction, the Ohio State Bar Association, the Columbus Bar Association and the Madison County Bar Association.
Steve is married with three children. In his free time he enjoys coaching youth sports, boating, fishing and just hanging out with his wife and kids.
How Steven handles criminal defense matters
Steve focuses his law practice exclusively on DUI/OVI, criminal and traffic defense. With a strong reputation for zealous and aggressive work on behalf of his clients, Mr. Fox routinely handles a broad range of misdemeanors and felonies including DUI/OVI, assault, domestic violence, theft, underage drinking, disorderly conduct, criminal damaging, drug charges, driver’s license violations,…
Who Steven represents
Steven reviews new inquiries case-by-case for criminal defense, drug crimes, and dui/dwi matters in Columbus and the surrounding Ohio area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Toledo College of Law
J.D. · 1999
Wittenberg University
B.A. · 1996
Jurisdictions
Steven's state bar admissions
Ohio
1999 · ACTIVE
Steven studied at J.D. in University of Toledo College of Law and B.A. in Wittenberg University.
Law school and academic background
Steven completed J.D. in University of Toledo College of Law and B.A. in Wittenberg University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Steven runs in Ohio is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Steven has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Peer Reviewed
Legal awards and honors
Peer Reviewed.
Locations
Steven T. Fox's office in Columbus
Steven's primary office is at Rivers Edge Corporate Center (Building A), 1335 Dublin Road, Suite 205-A, Columbus, OH, 43215. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
The Steven T. Fox Law Firm, LLC
Rivers Edge Corporate Center (Building A), 1335 Dublin Road, Suite 205-A
Columbus, OH 43215
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How to hire Steven T. Fox — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new criminal defense attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Steven usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Steven charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Steven's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Steven will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a criminal defense attorney in Columbus, Ohio
A short list to run through before you commit: How many criminal defense matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Steven
Steven discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in criminal defense practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every criminal defense matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Steven confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Steven's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many criminal defense practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Steven T. Fox
How much does it cost to hire Steven for a criminal defense case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Steven walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Steven offer a free consultation?
Steven charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Steven's office. Some criminal defense attorneys offer free consults — check Steven's current terms during booking.
How long do criminal defense cases in Ohio typically take?
Simple criminal defense matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Steven gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Steven take my case if I'm outside Columbus?
Steven is licensed in Ohio. Matters governed by Ohio law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Steven will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Steven?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Steven will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Steven accepting new criminal defense clients right now?
Steven's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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