Effective Drunk Driving Attorney in Westerville, OH

OVI Lawyer Westerville

When charged with drunk driving in Ohio, it's crucial to secure an experienced defense attorney early in the process in order to protect your rights as soon as possible. Call Dominic Mango, a passionate criminal defense attorney in Westerville area with years of experience handling DUI/OVI cases throughout Ohio. An experienced criminal defense attorney who specializes in drunk driving cases can mean the difference between significant jail time or probation, or between a clean record and a damaged one.

An experienced attorney is necessary when dealing with mandatory sentencing and licensing restrictions. The right DUI lawyer can protect your freedom, mitigate the collateral effects of conviction, and save your reputation and future. You need aggressive and dependable legal defense to keep your record clean -- attorney Dominic Mango's experience in defending challenging OVI cases is second to none.

Mango Law handles ALL DUI/OVI cases in Westerville, OH, including:

  • First Offense
  • Second or Multiple
  • Felony DUI/OVI
  • Illegal Drug DUI/OVI
  • Prescription Drug DUI/OVI
  • High Test DUI/OVI

Penalties for a first-time offense include:

  • Mandatory jail time
  • Mandatory fines and court costs
  • Mandatory license suspension
  • Six points on your license

Minimize Penalties With Westerville's Most Experienced Drunk Driving Attorney

Drunk Driving Attorney Westerville

OVI is the legal term for 'Operating a Vehicle while Impaired' (or Intoxicated) in Ohio. It is an allegation of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, drugs or a combination of both. Other states have other terms for drunk or drugged driving including; DUI, DWI, and OMVI.

Extra jail time and additional penalties are in place for defendants who were arrested with over 0.17% BAC. Many Ohio residents who face DUI/OVI charges are surprised to learn that a mandatory license suspension is regularly imposed by the BMV at the time of arrest.

Dominic Mango knows how to protect your liberty, license, freedom and record. Drunk or impaired driving has many names, and a conviction impacts not only your driver's license, but it can affect the cost of your insurance and your future. Experience means lesser sentences. If your license is suspended, Mango Law can help you get it back faster.

Administrative License Suspension (ALS)

From the time of your arrest, your license is likely to be restricted or suspended. In Ohio, the law states that you will face an administrative license suspension from the BMV. The length is 1 year for refusal to test, and 90 days for testing with a minimum BAC of 0.08%.

Clients of Mango Law often get their licenses back after an ALS following their first court appearance. Dominic has been a presenter at OVI seminars, detailing the issue of appealing and challenging an ALS, so you can have the peace of mind of knowing Dominic Mango will ensure you have the best defense available. He and his team are prepared to look at all evidence including; breath tests, field sobriety tests, and other items related to your case to strategize the best approach for your defense.

If we cannot reach an outright dismissal, we will do everything we can to get the best plea through negotiation, mitigating the sentence and overall consequences as much as possible. We encourage you to take decisive action by reaching out to our team as soon as possible in order to begin working on your defense as soon as possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

I blew 0.17% or higher. How does this affect my case?

High Test DUI/OVI

What if this isn't my first DUI/OVI?

Felony/Multiple Offense DUI/OVI

What happens when you refuse a breath test during a DUI/OVI stop in Ohio?

Breath Test Refusal

What are the most common field sobriety tests in Ohio?

Field Sobriety Tests

I was arrested for a drug/prescription drug-related driving offense. How is this different than a drunk driving offense?

Drug/Prescription DUI/OVI


Because of the time sensitivity of scheduling and arraignment, it is critical to get in touch as soon as possible. To schedule a free initial consultation to discuss your drunk driving, DUI or OVI-related defense with our lawyers, call Mango Law today or request a free case evaluation by filling out the form on this page.