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Jon J. Saia has over 34 years of experience in defending criminal cases. The focus of his practice is OVI Defense. Beyond representing individuals charged with OVI, Mr. Saia provides consultation services and expert testimony with respect to the administration of field sobriety and and is often consulted by colleagues with regard to issues surrounding breath, blood and urine alcohol testing. Mr. Saia is has completed training in both the administration and instruction of DUI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing. In addition, Mr. Saia is certified in the operation, diagnostic verification and calibration of the DataMaster breath testing instrument.

Location
  • 713 South Front Street
    Columbus, OH 43206
Education
  • Capital University, J.D., graduated 1986
  • King's College, BA, graduated 1983
Bar Admissions
  • Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association
  • Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association
Affiliations
  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers - Member
  • National College for DUI Defense - Member
  • Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers - Past DUI Chair; CLE Chair

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - DUI / DWI Defense Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2019 - DUI / DWI Defense
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • DUI / DWI Defense, Columbus, OH (2021)
  • DUI / DWI Defense, Columbus, OH (2019)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • DUI / DWI Defense
Awards:
  • Ohio SuperLawyer
  • Columbus CEO Magazine Top Lawyer
  • Best Law Firms

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Drugged Driving Evaluation (DRE)

NHTSA and IACP trained in Drugged Driving Evaluations (DRE).

DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Test Instructor

NHTSA and IACP trained instructor in DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing

Intoxilyzer 8000

Trained in the science of evidentiary breath alcohol testing involving the Intoxilyzer 8000

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