About
Dominic Mango — focused on clear, assertive defense in Delaware, Ohio.
Learn how Nick Mango approaches OVI and criminal-defense matters in Central Ohio, then move into the page that best matches the charge or issue.
Dominic "Nick" Mango
Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
Ohio Supreme Court Registration No. 0071238
Dominic "Nick" Mango
Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
Ohio Supreme Court Registration No. 0071238
Defense approach
Dominic focuses on early case assessment, motion practice where facts support it, and candid communication. You will always know what is happening, why it matters, and what the options are.
Whether negotiating with prosecutors or preparing for hearing, the goal is to protect your record and minimize collateral impacts on work, licensure, or family.
Local knowledge
- •Delaware and Franklin County focus across OVI, criminal, domestic-violence, and drug-charge matters
- •Organized discovery review to spot procedural, evidentiary, and search-related gaps
- •Respectful, discreet handling of sensitive matters
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People who land on the about page are usually verifying experience first, then deciding which guide actually matches the allegation, hearing, or stop they are dealing with now.
OVI / DUI defense overview
Broad strategy, deadlines, and evidence issues in Delaware-area OVI cases.
Criminal defense overview
General misdemeanor and felony defense guidance for Delaware, Ohio cases.
Domestic violence defense
Bond conditions, no-contact terms, and protection-order overlap.
Drug charge defense
Possession, trafficking, search issues, and diversion screening.
Ohio DUI checkpoint map
Announced checkpoints, recent watch items, and stop context.
Client reviews
See how past clients describe communication, preparation, and results.
Experience & Background
Nick (Dominic) Mango is an Ohio criminal defense attorney (Ohio Supreme Court registration no. 0071238) who has practiced criminal law in Central Ohio since 1999. He founded Mango Law in Delaware, Ohio in February 2009 after earlier prosecutorial work and years of private practice.
His work emphasizes careful case analysis, motion practice, and courtroom advocacy in OVI/DUI and criminal cases. Published Ohio appellate decisions list him as counsel in OVI-related appeals involving BAC DataMaster breath-test issues and field sobriety testing disputes grounded in NHTSA-referenced standards.
He is also admitted to the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, with a publicly listed admission date of November 10, 2014.
Public record highlights
These are selected public-source markers and representative credentials, not a complete case list or resume.
Public-source review last updated 2026-04-04
Ohio attorney registration
No. 0071238
Official Ohio Supreme Court filings identify Dominic L. Mango with this registration number.
Ohio Supreme Court filing →Practicing in Central Ohio since
1999
The firm timeline and public biographical sources place the start of his Ohio criminal-law practice in 1999.
Mango Law founded
February 2009
Mango Law LLC has operated from Delaware, Ohio since 2009, following earlier prosecutorial and private-practice work.
Sixth Circuit bar admission
November 10, 2014
The Sixth Circuit active attorney status report lists Dominic Leo Mango with an ECF account and this admission date.
Sixth Circuit active attorney report →Representative published matters
Published trial and appellate opinions are only part of a defense practice, but they do provide a public record of the kinds of OVI issues Dominic Mango has litigated.
Ohio Fifth District
State v. Hartman (2007-Ohio-3051)
Published OVI appeal reflecting BAC DataMaster suppression litigation.
View opinion →Ohio Fifth District
State v. Auld (2007-Ohio-3508)
Published OVI appeal tied to field sobriety testing issues and NHTSA-based suppression arguments.
View opinion →Ohio Fifth District
State v. Lange (2019-Ohio-4687)
Published OVI appeal naming Dominic L. Mango as counsel in a Delaware County case involving breath-test suppression issues.
View opinion →Ohio Fifth District
State v. Myers (2021-Ohio-4087)
Published OVI-related appellate matter showing continued OVI and criminal defense work in the appellate record.
View opinion →Professional Timeline
Feb 2009 – Present
Attorney, Mango Law LLC
2001 – 2009
Associate Attorney, Local Firm
1999 – 2001
Assistant prosecutor role, Delaware County area
Philosophy
Every case is different, and cookie-cutter approaches don't work. Nick takes the time to understand your unique situation, your goals, and what matters most to you. His defense strategy is tailored to your specific circumstances, whether that means aggressive courtroom litigation or strategic negotiation.
You deserve an attorney who respects your time, answers your questions, and fights for your future. That's the Mango Law difference.
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