Michael Probst

Michael Probst is a Columbus criminal defense lawyer at Probst Law Office, Inc., representing clients in state and federal courts throughout Ohio. His practice focuses exclusively on criminal defense, including DUI/OVI, traffic offenses, drug charges, sex crimes, violent crimes, white collar offenses, and other misdemeanor and felony matters. He has worked in private practice since 2002. His background as a former prosecutor provides insight into how criminal cases are investigated, developed, negotiated, and tried.

Michael earned his J.D., cum laude, from Capital University Law School. He earned his B.A. from The Ohio State University. During law school, he served as Chief Justice of the Moot Court Board and was a member of the Law Review. After graduating, he worked as a Staff Attorney for the Third District Court of Appeals of Ohio, where he assisted with researching legal issues and drafting appellate judicial opinions.

Michael later served as an assistant prosecuting attorney in Union County, Ohio, where he prosecuted felony and juvenile cases. He subsequently entered private practice and developed substantial experience defending clients against OVI/DUI, traffic, misdemeanor, and felony charges. His practice includes drug offenses, theft, domestic violence, sex offenses, white collar crimes, probation and parole matters, and record sealing. He represents clients in local, state, and federal courts across Ohio.

Michael Probst is admitted to the Ohio State Bar and the US District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. His professional involvement has included the Ohio State Bar Association, Columbus Bar Association, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and Franklin County Trial Lawyers Association. He combines prosecutorial insight, appellate experience, and criminal defense work when developing strategies for clients facing potentially serious legal consequences.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Probst Law Office, Inc.
• Member, Ohio State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Ohio

Education

• Capital University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Ohio State University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)