Jeffrey Stavroff

Jeffrey Stavroff is a Columbus attorney, Owner & Managing Attorney at Law at The Stavroff Law Firm, who focuses primarily on criminal defense law in central Ohio, with particular experience in federal criminal matters. He represents individuals and companies facing federal, state, and local charges, as well as targets of government investigations. He also advises hospitality businesses on transactions, liquor permits, licensing, contracts, and business formation. His combination of criminal litigation and business experience supports clients facing legal, regulatory, and operational concerns.

Jeffrey earned his law degree, with honors, from Capital University Law School. He served as Executive Publishing Editor of the Capital University Law Review and was recognized through the Order of the Curia. He earned his bachelor’s in music, summa cum laude, from Berklee College of Music, where he studied bass guitar performance and music business management. Before entering law, he worked with music publishing companies and record labels.

Jeffrey previously worked as a prosecuting attorney with the Columbus City Attorney’s Office, serving in its trial and domestic violence units. He later developed extensive criminal defense experience representing clients facing charges ranging from traffic violations to serious felony offenses. He handles federal criminal defense, state and local criminal cases, regulatory matters, and government investigations. He also assists businesses with contracts, formation, transactions, asset sales, liquor permits, and related compliance matters.

Jeffrey Stavroff is admitted in Ohio, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio. He is also a Criminal Justice Act panel member in the Southern District. His professional recognition includes Ohio Rising Stars, an AV Preeminent peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell, and Columbus CEO Magazine Top Lawyers honors. He combines prosecutorial experience, criminal defense advocacy, and business knowledge when representing clients across Ohio.

Law Office Affiliations

• Owner, The Stavroff Law Firm
• Member, Ohio State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Ohio

Education

• Capital University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)