Derek Andrew DeBrosse was born and raised in Piqua, Ohio, where he graduated from Lehman Catholic High School. Derek attended The Ohio State University, but his graduation was delayed because of a 14-month combat tour in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom as a member of the Ohio National Guard. After his service overseas Derek returned to Ohio, and earned his B.A. in Political Science.
Immediately after graduation, Derek enrolled at the Regent University School of Law, where he served as Chairman of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Board (which won the American Bar Associations coveted National Negotiations Competition), and earned his Juris Doctor in 2008.
Derek currently operates a full-service law firm and is recognized as a general and foreclosure mediator through the Supreme Court of Ohio. A lifelong shooter and firearms enthusiast, he enjoys focusing on firearms law issues, and has regularly taught firearms law courses for members of the Columbus Bar Association. As part of his commitment to pro bono legal service, Derek is the General Counsel for Ohioans for Concealed Carry and for the American Legion, Department of Ohio. He is also a part-time Assistant Prosecuting Attorney to the Village of Hartford, Ohio.
Derek is currently operating a full service statewide private practice based out of Columbus, Ohio.
Derek with Governor Kasich
