Biography

With decades of experience in criminal proceedings, Miller practices exclusively in the firm’s Criminal Law area. He has been with the firm since 1997.

Criminal Law

Mike focuses his practice in the criminal law area. An experienced attorney who was Franklin County’s elected prosecuting attorney for 17 years, he has been involved in more than 150 jury trials, including some 52 death cases. He handles felony and misdemeanor cases throughout Ohio in local, state and federal courts.

Practice Areas

Education

  • The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law (J.D., 1963)
  • The Ohio State University (B.S., 1960)

Bar Admissions

  • Ohio
  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio

Professional Affiliations

  • Columbus Bar Association, member
  • Ohio State Bar Association, member

Special Honors

  • Martindale-Hubbell Rating of AV Preeminent®
  • Selected as the 2017 “Lawyer of the Year” in Columbus in the area of White Collar Criminal Defense by The Best Lawyers in America®
  • Selected as the 2016 “Lawyer of the Year” in Columbus in the area of General Practice Criminal Defense by The Best Lawyers in America®
  • Selected as the 2013 “Lawyer of the Year” in Columbus in the area of White Collar Criminal Defense by The Best Lawyers in America®
  • Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Charitable + Civic Involvement

  • Charity Newsies, member

Career Highlights

  • Inducted as a Fellow to the American College of Trial Lawyers
  • Elected to four terms as the Franklin County prosecuting attorney, serving more than 17 years
  • Tried more than 150 jury cases, including more than 50 first-degree or aggravated murder trials during his tenure as Franklin County prosecuting attorney
  • Franklin County Municipal Court Judge (1977-1980)