Atty. Benjamin L. Luftman
An experienced and accomplished legal advocate, Benjamin L. Luftman is a founding partner at Luftman, Heck & Associates and has practiced law for thirteen years.
DUI / DWI Defense Attorney · Serving Columbus, OH · 23+ Years Experience
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About Benjamin L. Luftman at a Glance
Benjamin L. Luftman is a dui/dwi attorney based in Columbus, Ohio, practicing at Luftman, Heck & Associates LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Admitted to practice in Ohio (2003). Educated at Capital University (J.D., 2003) and Capital University (—, 2003). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — DUI / DWI Defense (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice (2026). Serves clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Benjamin L. Luftman
- An experienced and accomplished legal advocate, Benjamin L. Luftman is a founding partner at Luftman, Heck & Associates and has practiced law for thirteen years
- His sole practice areas are in criminal law and traffic violations, having represented clients in cases ranging from serious felony charges, such as sexual battery and assault charges, to minor drug possession charges and other misdemeanors, with a particular concentration in the area of Ohio OVI law
- In every case he takes on, Benjamin never hesitates to devote himself fully to his clients, and his dedication and attention to detail have helped to grow Luftman, Heck & Associates from a fledgling firm into the accomplished one it is today
- As an example, all of Benjamin’s clients have his cell phone number and can reach him directly with a question or concern
- Growing up in nearby Bexley, Ohio, Mr. Luftman took an early interest in sports, running track and playing soccer at Bexley High School, where he graduated in 1996
- Enrolling at The Ohio State University, he majored in History with a concentration on Renaissance Italy and graduated in 2000
- Finally finishing his education with a Juris Doctorate in Law at Capital University in 2003, he began practicing law and founded Luftman, Heck & Associates the same year
- When not in court, Benjamin regularly speaks about OVI / DUI law at Certified Driver Intervention programs throughout central Ohio
- There he’ll talk about topics like which breathalyzer machines are most accurate, what to expect with standardized field sobriety tests and the proper procedure to follow if you find yourself pulled over for driving over the limit
- Benjamin has also been certified by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for completing the same training required by police officers to conduct the roadside standardized field sobriety tests
- Mr. Luftman co-authored a chapter titled, “Proven Strategies to Effectively Assert Your Client’s Fourth Amendment Rights” in The Legality of Search and Seizure in DUI Cases, 2011 ed. ,a nationally published DUI book to assist defense attorneys across the country in their DUI cases
- Mr. Luftman’s author link can be viewed here
- In 2015, Mr. Luftman authored a chapter titled, “Using The SFST Results to Develop Successful Defenses in a DUI Case” in Trends in DUI Discovery, 2015 ed., a nationally published DUI book to assist defense attorneys across the country in their DUI cases
- Mr. Luftman’s author link can be viewed here On the radio, he’s appeared on “Auto Smarts 4 U” as a featured speaker on the topic of OVI / DUI law
- Charitable giving is very important to Benjamin
- he regularly volunteers with Habitat for Humanity, Big Brothers Big Sisters or the Special Olympics
- At other times, you can find him playing basketball, tennis, racquetball or soccer, or watching OSU football or basketball
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Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Columbus are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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Choosing a Columbus-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Columbus Choose Benjamin L. Luftman
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Benjamin L. Luftman's practice in the field of dui/dwi.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Benjamin L. Luftman brings 23+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused DUI/DWI Practice
Concentrating on dui/dwi means Benjamin L. Luftman's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Columbus
A Columbus-based practice means Benjamin L. Luftman attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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