Defense Lawyer Columbus Ohio
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Why Defense Lawyer Nathan Akamine?
Experience Matters
With experience litigating cases spanning from murder to impaired driving, I have the knowledge, determination, and expertise to provide your best defense.
Results
I sharpened my skills as a Columbus City Prosecutor and Public Defender. I have the wisdom of 20+ years of private practice and a history of earning the best results against determined adversaries.

Criminal Defense
Drug Charges・Dometic・Theft・Sexual Misconduct・Probation Violation・Violent Crimes

DUI / OVI
Failed Sobriety Test・Police Mistakes・Minor Passenger・Multiple DUIs・Injury, Drug & Marijuana DUI
Real Results

Don’t be afraid of the legal system.
Achieving the best possible outcome starts with a high-level investigation into your case and open communication to help you fully understand your options.
Although your case may not require a trial, the intense pre-trial preparation provides the details for a rigorous defense.
A defense attorney who cares.
Law enforcement and prosecutors have important roles and responsibilities, but they can make mistakes. In the worst of cases, innocent people go to prison for crimes they didn’t commit.
Too often, giant law firms leave clients feeling like they are just another file on a big desk.
As your defense attorney, I’m here for you. I will explain the process in detail and answer your questions. I will keep you informed and take your calls. Together, we will get it done.
Insights
How to Choose the Right Criminal Defense Lawyer for Your Case
If you or a loved one is facing criminal charges, it’s in your best interest to seek legal counsel immediately. Even seemingly minor crimes can still result in a criminal record and harsh sentences, and having a record can haunt you for years, limiting your life, from...
Violating probation: What to expect.
If you’ve violated probation and now face a possible conviction, you don’t deserve punishment due to an oversight or accident, regardless of why you’re serving probation. As your probation violation attorney, my number one priority will be convincing the judge not to...
DUI: 8 Vital Things to Remember
This time of year sees a dramatic increase in DUI arrests. Between backyard barbecues and pool parties, many people are less vigilant about staying sober when they know they’ll be driving, or refusing to drive at all when they have been drinking. Of course, the best...