Atty. David DeVillers
David DeVillers is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. David, who practices law in Columbus, Ohio, has been recognized since 2024.
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David DeVillers is a criminal defense and white collar attorney based in Columbus, Ohio, practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Educated at Capital University (J.D., 1992). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026). Serves clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David DeVillers is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- David, who practices law in Columbus, Ohio, has been recognized since 2024
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Ohio
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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