Juris Doctor (JD)
Capital University Law School
1995
Selected to the 2009 Rising Stars list in Ohio Super Lawyers magazine. Juris Doctor, Capital University Law School, Columbus, Ohio, May, 1995: Graduated with Honors: Order of the Barristers; Central Region Champion, Jessup Moot Court Competition, 1993-1994; Bachelor of Arts, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, June, 1992: Major: History, Completed the Capstone Program with a minor in Business Administration. Graduate, The United States Army Judge Advocate General’s School, Basic Course. Charlottesville, Virginia. January, 1996 to April, 1996; Graduate of the U.S. Marine Corps Trial Advocacy Program, Okinawa, Japan, 1998. Awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Army, Achievement Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Overseas Ribbon, the Australian Royal Army Parachutist Badge, and the U.S. Army Basic Parachutist Badge.

Columbus Bar Association
Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Ohio Courts, admitted 1995
U.S. District Ct, Southern District, admitted 1996
U.S. Military Courts, admitted 1996
Every year I exceed the number of hours required for my continuing legal education. I regulary participate in the Advanced DUI Seminars and the Death Penalty Seminars with the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Criminal Law Committee -- Columbus Bar Association

11/13/95
0064831
OH
1-5

I give each of my clients the same quality of representation that I would demand for myself. Criminal Defense, Drunk Driving Defense, Traffic.
Douglas A. Funkhouser Co., L.P.A., January 2000 to Present. DUI, Traffic, Criminal Defense for Felonies and Misdemeanors with Death penalty experience. General Litigation. The United States Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps, January, 1996 to January, 2000. Assistant Staff Judge Advocate for the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command (CID), Trial Counsel (Prosecutor), 2nd Brigade, Second Infantry Division, and Legal Assistance Officer (General Practice), XVIIIth Airborne Corps, Wiles, Doucher, Van Buren & Boyle Co., L.P.A., Columbus, Ohio. May, 1994 to Jan., 1996. Law Clerk.
I am in court nearly everyday working on my client's DUI, felony and misdemeanor cases. I am focused on criminal, DUI, traffic, small business litigation. I have handled hundreds of felony cases and have death penalty experience; second chair on two cases, one trial to an acquittal of capital murder and one plea to a lower penalty. I have successfully conducted criminal jury trials for felony, DUI and misdemeanor cases since starting my practice in 2000 and tried additional criminal trials while a Prosecutor in the U.S. Army. I have extensive experience as featured on my firm website at http://www.funkhouserlaw.com/case-history.cfm. Please check my website blog for recent DUI and Criminal cases at http://funkhouserlaw.blogspot.com/.

I wanted to work in a courtroom representing clients as their trial attorney. My colleagues describe me as a natural in the courtroom. I also wanted a challenging career that would allow me to grow and develop a specialized skill that I could use throughout my life.
My experience in the U.S. Army, from basic training at Fort Knox, ROTC and Airborne School, through my service on Active Duty, gave me the ability to work through the tough demands of practicing law. My trial work since starting my own practice in 2000 has given me the ability to handle any type of criminal or traffic matter. There is no substitute for experience.
I focus primarily on Criminal and DUI cases. My Criminal and DUI litigation/trials allow me to get into the courtroom almost daily and use my advanced training and skills. I have been doing trial work since 1996 as a prosecutor in the Army. My DUI practice is a major part of my focus and allows me to review new DUI caselaw and research almost daily. My extensive felony trial experience pays off for clients in DUI cases due to the complex nature of felony trials. If I can try a complex murder trial effectively, then I am that much more effective in a DUI or misdemeanor trial. These experiences make me a better attorney in my other areas of practice/litigation. Preparation is the key to success in a courtroom. I give my personal guarantee that I will be the most prepared attorney in the courtroom for my client's case.
Individual attention for my clients and a dedication to accomplishing their goals. When you pick my office to represent you, I will handle your case from beginning to end and not assign it to a law clerk. I am available whenever my clients need me to help them. There is no such thing as a "late" telephone call from a client or person that needs my help. My office telephone is answered 24 hours a day and I can be reached anytime on my cellular telephone; (614) 657-6477.
A person that leaves my office knowing their case is in good hands.
I am a reformed golf addict. I spend my free time riding motorcycles (antique and modern Harleys) and working on/driving sports cars.
I regulary contribute to local charities, personally and through my office.

Yes. I will screen your case over the telephone if necessary.
On average I spend approximately 5 to 10 hours on a DUI case. I set the retainer with the client after discussing their case with them. Felony and other Misdemeanor fees/retainers are also set after meeting the client.

Case by case basis. Client's make this decision after their initial free consultation.
$250.00. I also accept credit card payments when requested by the client.