Overview

Luftman, Heck & Associates is a criminal defense law firm located in Columbus, Ohio. Led by Columbus criminal defense attorneys Ben Luftman, Peter Scranton, Bryan Bowen, and Joseph Kunkel, our law firm has successfully represented thousands of clients on various criminal charges. Our attorneys understand that the criminal justice system can be an unjust and scary place without a knowledgeable attorney by your side.

That is why for over a decade, the Columbus criminal defense attorneys with Luftman, Heck and Associates have successfully represented clients in Central Ohio who have been charged with criminal offenses from DUI charges to serious felonies and federal offenses. That extensive experience will enable us to better help you. Some of the most common criminal charges that we defend against are:

Our law firm's experience handling such a wide array of criminal charges means that we have likely represented someone in your shoes before and that previous experience will better help us represent you. If you've been charged with a crime in Central Ohio, schedule a free initial consultation with Luftman, Heck & Associates. Our law firm has two offices in Central Ohio so that there is always a convenient place to meet with clients: a downtown Columbus office and a Dublin office.

Founded:
2003
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Practice Areas:
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
2

Rankings

Regional

Columbus-OH

Tier
1
Columbus-OH
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
Tier
3
Columbus-OH
DUI / DWI Defense

Rankings

Regional

Columbus-OH

Tier
1
Columbus-OH
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
Tier
3
Columbus-OH
DUI / DWI Defense

Practice Areas

Luftman, Heck & Associates LLP has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 2 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Cannabis Law
  • Criminal Defense: General Practice
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar
  • DUI / DWI Defense

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Luftman, Heck & Associates LLP proudly has 2 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Firm News

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December 16, 2020
How Much Does a DUI Cost
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June 8, 2018
About 1,800 Ohioans have DUI arrests reaching double digits
Read Article About 1,800 Ohioans have DUI arrests reaching double digits

Offices & Contacts

Columbus, OH
601 South High Street, Suite 107
Columbus, OH 43215
United States
Cincinnati, OH
Cleveland, OH
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