Atty. Cleve Mitchell Johnson
Cleve Mitchell Johnson is a lawyer practicing criminal law, traffic law, dui & dwi. Cleve received a B.A. degree from The Ohio State University in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years.
Criminal Law & More Attorney · Serving Columbus, OH · 47+ Years Experience
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About Cleve Mitchell Johnson at a Glance
Cleve Mitchell Johnson is a Member based in Columbus, Ohio, practicing at Cleve M. Johnson Attorney at Law. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1979). Educated at Capital University (J.D., 1979) and The Ohio State University (B.A., 1975). Serves clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Cleve Mitchell Johnson
- Cleve Mitchell Johnson is a lawyer practicing criminal law, traffic law, dui & dwi
- Cleve received a B.A. degree from The Ohio State University in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
- Cleve practices at Cleve M. Johnson Attorney at Law in Columbus, OH
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DUI / DWI Defense in Columbus
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Criminal Defense in Columbus
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Columbus
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.
Columbus Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in Columbus Choose Cleve Mitchell Johnson
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 Cleve Mitchell Johnson's practice in the field of dui/dwi and criminal defense.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Cleve Mitchell Johnson brings 47+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi and criminal defense, Cleve Mitchell Johnson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Columbus
A Columbus-based practice means Cleve Mitchell Johnson 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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