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We Never Give Up on Your Case

With more than 65 years of combined courtroom experience, the law firm of Siewert & Gjostein has a high success rate in major cases defending clients accused of murder, felony drug charges, drunk driving, domestic violence, and other criminal offenses. Attorneys Michael Siewert and Thomas Gjostein represent their clients with compassion and tenacity. With the motto “we never quit on our clients,” Siewert & Gjostein works for the “little guy” and never leaves any stone unturned.

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Criminal defense attorneys Michael Siewert (left) and Thomas Gjostein.

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Meet Our Columbus Defense Attorney Team


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Michael Siewert
Attorney and Partner
Top Practice Areas: OVI/DUI, Aggravated Murder, Murder, Rape, Kidnapping, Felonious Assault, Robbery, Drug Trafficking, Drug Abuse

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Thomas Gjostein
Attorney and Partner
Top Practice Areas: DUI/OVI Defense, Murder, Robbery, Domestic Violence, Major Traffic Violations, Minor Traffic Offenses, Theft, Forgery, Receiving Stolen Property, Sex Offenses

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Roxanne Dodson
Paralegal

Roxanne Dodson has been working with attorney Michael Siewert since 1989.


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We are EXPERIENCED trial attorneys with
more than 65 years of courtroom experience.
We’ve won MAJOR not guilty verdicts and acquittals.

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Case Results

  • State vs. Chris P.Open or Close

    Client was charged with Attempted Murder, Felonious Assault and Robbery. All charges with gun and Repeat Violent offender specifications. Client was facing more than 30 years in prison if convicted. Attorney Michael Siewert tried the case before a jury and received a not guilty verdict on all charges.

  • State vs. Dwain B.Open or Close

    Client was charged with Aggravated Murder, Murder, Aggravated Robbery and Robbery. All charges carried gun specifications. Attorney Thomas Gjostein tried the case before a jury and received a not guilty verdict on all counts.

  • State vs. Mike K. Open or Close

    Client was charged with Possession of Drugs (Felony 1). Attorney Siewert successfully argued that the search warrant was invalid and argued for all evidence to be suppressed. The State withdrew its appeal. All evidence was suppressed and the case was dismissed.

  • State vs. Jason H.Open or Close

    Attorney Gjostein went to trial on a multi-count indictment, which included Aggravated Murder and Murder. After trial, Attorney Gjostein secured jury verdicts of not guilty for those most serious charges in the indictment.