Practice areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crimes, DUI-DWI; view more
Licensed in Ohio since: 1993
Education: Capital University Law School
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2009 - 2023, 2025 - 2026 
Selected to Rising Stars: 2005 - 2007 Call today:
877-596-8989
Koffel Brininger Nesbitt
1801 Watermark DrSuite 350
Columbus, OH 43215 Visit website
Bradley P. Koffel is a distinguished criminal defense attorney based in Columbus, Ohio, renowned for his competence in handling serious criminal cases. At Koffel Brininger Nesbitt, he focuses on defending clients against charges related to serious sex offenses, white collar crimes, juvenile offenses, computer crimes, false sexual assault allegations, Title IX investigations, serious vehicular crimes and major felonies.
Mr. Koffel is known for his holistic approach, providing support to clients who are facing criminal accusations for the first time. He is dedicated to helping them navigate the emotional and mental challenges of legal investigations and prosecutions. His primary objectives for every client are clear – to avoid charges, avoid conviction and avoid prison. He meticulously prepares each case as if a jury trial is the only path to freedom, often revealing the lack of sufficient evidence in many indictments.
With over three decades of courtroom experience, Mr. Koffel is one of Ohio’s most seasoned and respected criminal defense attorneys. His impressive track record in high-profile and complex cases has earned him national recognition, including being listed in The Best Lawyers in America since 2007, named the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 and ranked among the top 10 criminal defense attorneys in Ohio by the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys (NACDA). Additionally, he frequently shares his legal insights as a contributor to iHeart Media and as a presenter at Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminars.
Educationally, Mr. Koffel holds a Juris Doctor degree from Capital University Law School and has been practicing law in Ohio since 1993. He is highly regarded by his colleagues, holding an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting his commitment to excellence in the field of criminal defense.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense: White Collar, Criminal Defense: DUI/DWIFocus areas
Criminal Law, DUI/DWI, Sex Offenses, White Collar Crime
- 50% Criminal Defense
- 30% Criminal Defense: White Collar
- 20% Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
First Admitted: 1993, Ohio
Professional Webpage: https://www.koffellaw.com/about-us/attorneys/brad-koffel/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Ohio, 1993
- Trustee, Franklin County Trial Lawyers Association (1998-2000)
- Chair, Municipal Court Committee (2003) – Columbus Bar Association
- Chair, Ohio’s Advanced DUI Seminar Series (1999-2002), OACDL
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Insurance Policies Limited to Single Maximum Limit for All Causes of Action (Williams v. Grange Mut. Casualty Co., 104 Ohio App. 3d 197)
- Estate Settlement and Foreclosure Appeal (1994 Ohio App. LEXIS 2570)
- Lawsuit Against CPD for Injuries (Moore v. City of Columbus, 98 Ohio App. 3d 701)
- Crime Lab Refrigeration Appeal (Columbus v. Acree, 1996 Ohio App. LEXIS 2523)
- Breath Testing & Failed Instrument Checks (State v. Williams, 1996 Ohio App. LEXIS 3227)
- Probable Cause to Arrest for DUI (State v. Easter, 1996 Ohio App. LEXIS 5679)
- Failed Instrument Checks (State v. Roush, 1997 Ohio App. LEXIS 2345)
- Police Destroying Failed Instrument Checks (1998 Ohio App. LEXIS 1485)
- Constitutionality of DUI Traffic Stop (Columbus v. Sayre, 1998 Ohio App. LEXIS 2546)
- Calibration Solution in Breath Testing (State v. Kimpton, 1999 Ohio App. LEXIS 2186)
- Affirmative Defense Appeal (Gahanna v. Steffy, 2000 Ohio App. LEXIS 991)
- Challenge to Defendant’s Guilty Plea (State v. George 2001 Ohio App. LEXIS 1831)
- Destruction of Video Evidence in DUI prosecution (State v. Canter, 2002-Ohio-3473)
- No Probable Cause to Arrest for DUI (State v. Gray, 2002-Ohio-4328)
- Challenge to Admissibility of Field Sobriety Testing (State v. Kuhner, 2002-Ohio-7382)
- Traffic Stop in DUI case (State v. Kellough, 2003-Ohio-4552)
- Field Sobriety Test & Probable Cause in DUI case (State v. Robertson, 2004-Ohio-556)
- Calibration of Breath Test Machine case (State v. Messoussi, 2004-Ohio-2473)
- Probable Cause to Arrest for DUI (State v. Cline, 2004-Ohio-6216)
- Testimony of President of Manufacturer of DataMaster (State v. Sommer, 2005-Ohio-1707)
- Legality of DUI Traffic Stop and Arrest (State v. Burton, 2006-Ohio-4048)
- Field Sobriety Tests Not Administered Correctly in DUI case (2007-Ohio-5661)
- Field Sobriety Tests Not Administered Correctly in DUI case (2007-Ohio-5661)
- Lawsuit Against Fairfield County Sheriff (Sommer v. Phalen, 2007 U.S. Dist. 92024)
- Blood Testing in Aggravated Vehicular Homicide case (State v. Davenport, 2009-Ohio-557)
- State v. Bair 2021 (reversal of trial judge’s decision to only permit one defense attorney at counsel table for rape trial due to COVID restrictions)
- Senior Operator’s Permit in DUI case (State v. Moberger, 2009-Ohio-2705)
- Radio Frequency Interference in DUI case (State v. Burtch, 2010-Ohio-259)
- Client Denied 6th Amendment Right to Confrontation (State v. Ellis, 2012-Ohio-1022)
- Aggravated Vehicular Homicide Appeal (State v. Riley, 2012-Ohio-1086)
- Trial Court Erred in Sentencing Drug Trafficking Client (State v. Reynolds, 2012-Ohio-5956)
- Appeal of Defendant’s Guilty Plea (State v. Moore, 2014-Ohio-1123)
- Marijuana and Urine Testing (State v. Topolosky, 2015-Ohio-4963)
- Endangering Children and Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Appeal (2016-Ohio-2855)
- Fifth Amendment and Polygraph in Criminal Case (State v. Schimmel, 2017-Ohio-7747)
- Motion to Withdraw Guilty Plea in Rape Case (State v. Gray, 2017-Ohio-7069)
- Excluding Relevant Testimony for Defendant (State v. Fudge, 2018-Ohio-601)
- Juvenile Sex Offender Adjudication reversed (In re. M.W., 2018-Ohio-5227)
- Aggravated Vehicular Homicide Sentencing (State v. Lambert, 2019-Ohio-2837)
- Juvenile Sex Offender Classification order reversed. (In re J.E. 2019-Ohio-4587)
- Juvenile Sex Offender Classification order reversed. (In re M.W., 2019-Ohio-4564)
Honors
- Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
- President’s Award, Franklin County Trial Lawyers Association
- Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent™ Judicial Award
- Ohio Super Lawyers (2004 – current)
- Best Lawyers in America (2007 – current)
- “Lawyer of The Year”, Best Lawyers in America (2017, Ohio)
- Columbus Top Criminal Defense Lawyer- Columbus CEO Magazine (2022)
- Columbus Top Criminal Defense Lawyer- Columbus CEO Magazine (2025)
- AV Rated, Martindale Hubbell
Educational Background
- Miami University, B.S., 1990
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Unpacking False Sexual Assault Cases presented by Brad Koffel
Office location for Bradley P. Koffel
1801 Watermark Dr
Suite 350
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 877-596-8989
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2009 - 2023, 2025 - 2026
- Rising Stars: 2005 - 2007
