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Managing Partner
Douglas A. Funkhouser Co., LPA
2000 - Present
Captain, Judge Advocate
United States Army
1996 - 2000
Ohio
1995
Judge Advocate General's School, U.S. Army
Military Law (Military Law)
1996
Capital University Law School
JD (Law)
1995
Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
B.A. (History with a Minor in Business Administration)
1992
Associations
Honors / Awards
Publications
Publications:
Trends in DUI Discovery (Inside the Minds) Using Discovery to the Advantage of the Defense
2013
Jury Selection in Criminal Cases by Aspatore The Criminal Voir Dire Process in Criminal Proceedings
2013
Speaking Engagements:
Criminal Advocacy Direct Examination of the Defendant
2015
FAQ Series OVI Basics
2008
Please describe a case in the last year or two where you made a big difference.
I had a college student who was knocked unconscious in a bar fight. When he regained conscious, he was concussed which can appear to be intoxicated. He was staggering outside of the bar, bloody and obviously beaten, when a bouncer directed two police officers to talk to him. The client cooperated with officers and was taken to a substation. Unfortunately, during the confusion that followed the concussion, my client thought the officers were the ones who assaulted him. He was placed face down on the ground and handcuffed when he verbally accused the officers of assaulting him. During that process he allegedly kicked one officer in the ankle and spit on another's covered pant leg. My client was subsequently charged with assaulting the two officers. My research and use of expert testimony convinced the prosecutor to get rid of the felony charges.
How did you build a successful practice?
Hard work and persistence. Taking the tough cases and learning to try an effective jury trial.
What should clients look for in a lawyer?
Knowledge and experience in the specific area of the law that the client needs representation. Natural speaking ability is also a plus.
How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases?
Knowing the local court system can be crucial in some cases. However, a good trial lawyer can be effective in any court system.
What information can you provide in a free phone consultation?
I will do a quick review of the client's situation to see if my office can help. I also want to discuss the kind of work we do and potential fees during a phone consultation.
What information do you need in a free phone consultation?
Where, when and how the client's problem developed. I also want to know the time for court appearances to check my offices' availability for an arraignment or initial appearance.
What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community?
My level of trial experience.
What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?
Getting people the results they need.
What are your other interests in addition to law?
Cars. I sponsor several car and motorcycle shows at the office throughout the year.
Are you involved in your community?
I volunteer in my community and support local charities personally and through Funkhouser Law.
Criminal, DUI-DWI, Litigation, Traffic, Federal Trial Practice, Misdemeanor, Federal
