Beavercreek OVI / DUI Attorney

Charged with OVI (Operating a Vehicle Impaired) in Beavercreek? Charles M. Rowland II is a lifelong Beavercreek resident and a 1988 graduate of Beavercreek High School who has represented Beavercreek drivers accused of OVI/DUI since 1995. His office is minutes away, and Beavercreek OVI cases are heard in the Fairborn Municipal Court. Call (937) 318-1384 for a free consultation, 24/7.

Charlie grew up in Beavercreek, still lives here with his wife Tracy, his son Charles III, his daughters Lindsay and Ainsley, and Dewey the dog (the official DaytonDUI mascot). His law office sits at Exit 20 off I-675, one exit north of the Fairfield Commons Mall — within ten minutes of the Beavercreek home he grew up in, his college (Wright State University), and the home where he’s raising his family today.

Beavercreek OVI Cases Are Heard in the Fairborn Municipal Court

A Beavercreek OVI Attorney Who Actually Lives Here

Charlie also knows the Greene County courts from the other side of the aisle. He began his legal career in Xenia in 1995, served as the acting Xenia City Prosecutor, and has served as a special prosecutor for the Greene County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office — and for over fifteen years he has taught OVI trial practice at the Greene County Peace Officer Training Academy, training the same officers who investigate these cases. OVI law is his passion, and he dedicates his practice to it exclusively.

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Who Makes OVI Arrests in Beavercreek?

Beavercreek is one of the most active OVI-enforcement communities in Greene County. According to the Fairborn Municipal Court’s 2014 Annual Report, the Beavercreek Police Department filed 152 OVI charges that year — second only to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. OVI arrests in Beavercreek are made by the Beavercreek Police Department, the Ohio State Highway Patrol, and the Greene County Sheriff’s Office.

Beavercreek is also a frequent location for OVI sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols. Charlie’s office has reported checkpoints along Indian Ripple Road in front of The Greene and on Colonel Glenn Highway near the Nutter Center. DaytonDUI publishes checkpoint alerts precisely so drivers can make safe transportation decisions before they ever encounter one.

What to Do After an OVI Arrest in Beavercreek

Write down everything you remember about the stop and the tests while it is fresh, do not volunteer information, keep the paperwork the officer gave you, and speak with an OVI attorney before your first court date. Your driver’s license is affected immediately through an Administrative License Suspension, and the window to challenge it is short. You can capture the details of your arrest right away using the Arrest Night Questionnaire, then call (937) 318-1384.

OVI Penalties, Court Process, and Your License

A first-offense OVI in Ohio is a first-degree misdemeanor with mandatory minimum penalties, and those penalties increase for high-test cases and for second, third, and subsequent offenses. Your case will move through arraignment, discovery, pretrial, and if necessary motions and trial. Separate from the criminal case, your license is subject to an Administrative License Suspension that can often be challenged, and limited driving privileges may be available. Charlie will explain exactly how each of these applies to your Beavercreek case.

Why Trust Charles M. Rowland II

Charles M. Rowland II has established himself as a top OVI attorney in Ohio and the Dayton area and beyond. He lives by the motto, “Work hard, play by the rules, and never quit!” Preparation, dedication and perseverance are his touchstones. He will vigorously fight for you and will genuinely care about the outcome of your case. He wants the most favorable outcome including acquittals, dismissed charges, or advantageous reduced charges.

He has been recognized by his clients and his peers as a top OVI attorney. He has been a “Super Lawyer” since 2013, a Fellow to the Ohio State Bar Foundation, the Nations Top 1%, the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 for Criminal Defense, a Dayton Bar Association Foundation Fellow, and has appeared in Time and Car & Driver Magazine for OVI defense. He was the first attorney in the United States to earn a certificate in Forensic Sobriety Assessment, and in 2007 he was the first private attorney in Ohio certified on the Intoxilyzer 8000 breath-testing machine. He has been qualified by the United States government as an expert witness on evidential breath testing and has testified in court-martial proceedings. He is a lecturer on OVI defense to police agencies, attorneys, judges, and students.

Charlie is a member of the Dayton Bar Association, the Dayton Bar Foundation (2022 Foundation Fellow), the Greene County Bar Association (past President), the Clark County Bar Association, the Ohio State Bar Association, the Ohio State Bar Foundation (2005 Foundation Fellow), the American Bar Association, and the American Bar Foundation.

What Our DUI Case Clients Say

“Charles Rowland is one of the best out there. From understanding the exact process, to the professionalism of court, to understanding the implications from pleading to specific charges. Mr. Rowland goes above and beyond to make sure you’re well represented and always has the highest level of professionalism. I’d recommend him to anyone!”

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Charles M. Rowland II, DaytonDUI 2190 Gateway Drive, Fairborn, OH 45324 (Exit 20 off I-675, one exit north of the Fairfield Commons Mall — minutes from Beavercreek) Phone: (937) 318-1384.

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If you were arrested for OVI in Beavercreek or anywhere in Greene County, call Charles M. Rowland II at (937) 318-1384 for a free consultation.