Criminal Lawyer in Columbus

A native of Pickerington, Ohio, Attorney Chase Mallory has always felt a strong pull toward the legal profession. This is due in large part to the guidance and encouragement of a number of his family members who are practicing Ohio attorneys. Mr. Mallory attended Muskingum College, where he participated on the golf team and the NCAA Student Athletic Advisory Committee. Seeking his own path in the legal profession, Mr. Mallory attended the Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville, Florida. While in law school, his interest in the area of criminal defense grew stronger and he gained experience in criminal defense as a law clerk for Amendolara & Rafidi, LLC. Upon graduation, Mr. Mallory passed the Florida Bar Exam. Ultimately, the desire to be closer to his family brought Mr. Mallory back to Ohio. He passed the Ohio Bar Exam and joined the litigation group of the Columbus based firm, Maguire & Schneider. During his time at Maguire & Schneider, Mr. Mallory gained experience in both commercial litigation and criminal defense matters ranging from high profile white collar cases to OVI / DUIs and traffic violations. Upon joining the law firm of Luftman, Heck & and Associates (LHA), Mr. Mallory has practiced exclusively in the areas of criminal and traffic law, with an emphasis on OVI / DUI and traffic defense. Mr. Mallory has practiced in dozens of counties throughout the state. Mr. Mallory enjoys litigating cases. He is always willing to conduct a motion hearing or trial. It is his belief that being prepared and willing to fight for his clients is the only way to practice criminal defense. Each motion hearing and trial brings with it additional and invaluable experience and as an attorney you should always try to be better and get better for your client. Mr. Mallory has had many OVI / DUIs dismissed entirely for clients after successfully winning contested suppression hearings. He has received several not guilty verdicts from judges and juries in cases ranging from minor misdemeanor traffic offenses to serious criminal offenses. Mr. Mallory has also had a numerous cases dismissed on Rule 29 motions during trial. Mr. Mallory is certified by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for successfully completing the same training that is required for law enforcement officers to conduct roadside Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. Mr. Mallory has also been a featured speaker on the topic of OVI / DUI law at three day certified driver intervention programs in central Ohio. In his spare time, Mr. Mallory enjoys reading, playing golf and hunting waterfowl with his dog Boone. He donates a portion of the meat he acquires to Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry, an organization devoted to providing food to those in need.