Robert J. Beck, Jr.

Robert J. Beck Jr. is a dedicated attorney practicing at Beck Peistrup, LTD, located in Marysville, Ohio. Focusing on criminal defense law, he provides unwavering legal counsel to clients in Union, Logan, Delaware and Franklin counties. He represents individuals facing a diverse range of legal challenges, including but not limited to:

• OVI/DUI
• Assault
• Burglary
• Domestic violence
• Drug offenses
• Theft
• Juvenile defense
• Probation violations
• Weapons charges (both federal and state)
• Sex crimes 
• Homicides

A skilled litigator, Mr. Beck has successfully led over ninety jury trials, numerous bench trials and evidentiary hearings. His exceptional abilities have garnered recognition from his peers. He also maintains a "Superb" rating on Avvo. Additionally, he is a highly regarded speaker and instructor at continuing education seminars. For five years, he meticulously developed and supervised the new lawyer training program for criminal defense practitioners, a mandatory training initiative for all new lawyers in the State of Ohio.

Mr. Beck is not only an accomplished litigator but also possesses a profound understanding of the prevalent mental health and substance abuse challenges in our society. His proficiency in this area was acknowledged by the Franklin County Mental Health Court, where he was honored as the Attorney of the Year in 2010. Furthermore, he collaborates regularly with mental health and addiction professionals, leveraging these partnerships to achieve exceptional outcomes for his clients.

Having effectively advocated for numerous clients facing OVI/DUI charges, Mr. Beck has honed his proficiency in OVI/DUI defense through formal training provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This training led to his certification for administering field sobriety tests—a requirement for law enforcement personnel as well. His proficiency in OVI/DUI defense has garnered recognition from fellow legal professionals, who frequently invite him to share his insights and knowledge at OVI/DUI seminars designed to instruct fellow lawyers.

Mr. Beck earned his B.S. cum laude in communication from Ohio University in 1995 and pursued his legal studies at The University of Akron School of Law, obtaining his J.D. in 1998, followed by his license to practice in Ohio. Actively associated with the legal community, he is a member of the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers’ Ethics Committee, the Ohio State Bar Association, the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Madison County Bar Association.

Renowned for his outstanding achievements in challenging cases, Mr. Beck began his legal career at two prominent metropolitan indigent defense agencies. There, he successfully represented over twenty thousand clients facing criminal or traffic charges. In 2015, he transitioned to private practice, showcasing his unwavering commitment to providing professional and effective legal representation.