Justin Root

Justin Root is a seasoned law enforcement professional with extensive experience in cybercrime investigation and data privacy. Since December 2019, Justin has served as a Special Agent Supervisor in the Cyber Crime Unit at the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation, previously holding the position of Special Agent where investigations included forensically examining computer systems and mobile devices. Justin’s career in law enforcement began at The Ohio State University, culminating in roles as Police Officer and Detective. Additionally, Justin has significant legal expertise, having worked as an attorney at Dickinson Wright, Porter Wright Morris & Arthur, and as a Task Force Officer with the FBI’s Cyber-Crimes Task Force. Justin holds a Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from Capital University Law School and a Bachelor of Arts in English from The Ohio State University.