Zachary Olah

Zachary Olah is a criminal defense attorney in Columbus, Ohio, representing clients facing charges ranging from minor offenses to serious felonies. His practice includes operating a vehicle impaired (OVI), drug offenses, assault, domestic violence, robbery, burglary, homicide, theft, fraud, weapons charges, and probation violations. Drawing on extensive public defense experience, he evaluates evidence, explains possible outcomes, and develops strategies suited to each client’s circumstances.

Zachary earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Mount Vernon Nazarene University in 2001. He received his Juris Doctor from Capital University Law School in 2004. During law school, he clerked with the County Prosecutor’s Office before beginning his criminal defense career. He was admitted to the Ohio Bar in 2005. His education and early courtroom exposure strengthened his legal analysis, advocacy, negotiation skills, and understanding of Ohio criminal procedure.

Zachary spent 17 years with the Franklin County Public Defender’s Office from 2006 through 2023. Through that work, he gained substantial experience with the Columbus courts, prosecutors, judges, and local criminal procedures. He represented clients from varied backgrounds and handled cases carrying serious personal, professional, and family consequences. Depending on the facts and available defenses, he may pursue motion hearings, plea negotiations, trials, or alternative resolutions.

Zachary Olah brings more than two decades of criminal defense experience to people navigating stressful and uncertain legal proceedings. His careful listening helps him identify concerns that may not appear immediately in police reports or charging documents. By examining problems from different perspectives, he seeks practical solutions while keeping each client’s interests central. His detail-oriented preparation and familiarity with the local system help him guide clients through every stage of a criminal case.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Luftman, Heck & Associates LLP
• Member, Ohio State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Ohio

Education

• Capital University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Mount Vernon Nazarene University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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