About Cleve Mitchell
Cleve Mitchell Johnson is a criminal defense attorney based in Columbus, Ohio, specializing in DUI/DWI cases. He has been practicing law for over four decades, having been admitted to the Ohio State Bar in 1979. His office is located at 495 South High Street, Suite 400, Columbus, Ohio 43215-5689. Mr. Johnson earned his Juris Doctor from Capital University Law School in 1979. Prior to that, he completed his Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Psychology at Ohio State University in 1970.
His extensive education gave him a solid foundation in legal principles and human behavior, which are essential in criminal defense work. Throughout his career, Mr. Johnson has been deeply involved in various professional organizations. He has served as the Chair of the Traffic Law Committee of the Ohio State Bar Association, where he has been an active member. Additionally, he has been a frequent lecturer at legal seminars for the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and has long-standing membership in the National College for DUI Defense. His contributions to the legal community also include organizing and speaking at annual OVI seminars for the Columbus Bar Association and the Central Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Mr. Johnson's expertise in DUI/DWI defense is further demonstrated by his certification to operate, calibrate. Perform diagnostic verification on the Datamaster Breath Testing Machine, a credential he obtained through a course at the National Patent Factory in Mansfield, Ohio. This specialized training enhances his ability to challenge breath test results effectively in court. In addition to his professional achievements, Mr. Johnson has been actively involved in various committees and task forces.
He has been a member of the Governor's Task Force on Impaired Driving, the Traffic Subcommittee of the Ohio Criminal Sentencing Commission, and the Impaired Driving Task Force of the Department of Highway Safety. His involvement in these groups shows his commitment to improving traffic safety and the legal processes related to impaired driving offenses. Mr. Johnson's experience and active participation in the legal community make him a well-respected figure in the field of criminal defense, particularly in DUI/DWI cases. His dedication to his clients and the legal profession is evident through his continuous involvement in education, training, and policy development.
