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ADP - Driving Under-the-Influence (DUI) Program
Driving Under-the-Influence Program Directory - a full statewide
listing of licensed service providers, grouped by county (Adobe Acrobat
PDF format; 281KB)
Fact Sheets ’ˆ Driving Under-the-Influence (DUI) Frequently Asked
Questions ’ˆ An Overview of California's Driving
Under-the-Influence Program ’ˆ Overview of California's Driving
Under-the-Influence Program Licensing Process ’ˆ Driving
Under-the-Influence (DUI) Statistics ’ˆ California Association of
Drinking Driver Treatment Programs (CADDTP)
Attorney Offices by Municipality
- Multiple Locations
- DUI Help: Listings by
county.
- Kuwatch Law Offices: The web's most
complete source on California DUI law, from the drunk driving defense
attorney who wrote the book on it.
- Lawrence Taylor: 5-attorney
firm handling DUI defense exclusively, with offices in Long Beach,
Irvine, Beverly Hills, Woodland Hills and Carlsbad.
- Alameda
- Anaheim, Aptos, Bakersfield, Berkeley, Brea, Beverly Hills DUI Lawyers
- Burbank
- Burlingame
- Micheal Marquez:
DUI / DWI – drunk driving offenses, failed breathalyzer, representation at administrative hearings.
- Anthony Lowenstein:
If one pleads guilty or is found guilty after trial, the case is set
for sentencing. Often, creative Sentencing options are available for
different individuals. In every case, a person is referred to the
probation office where a probation officer interviews you and makes a
recommendation to the judge as to an appropriate sentence. Since, the
probation officer's report largely influences the sentence the Judge
imposes, it is helpful to consult your attorney about how to discuss
the case with the probation officer.
- Cerritos
- Calabasas, Camarillo, Campbell, Capitola, Carlsbad, Century City, Chico, Chino, Claremont, Costa Mesa, Covina DUI Lawyers
- Chula Vista
- Concord
- O'Connor & Runckel:
If you have been charged with a drunk driving offense, hiring the right lawyer can make all the difference.
- Culver City
- Nadia A. Chehade: Burden of Proof in Criminal Cases In order
to win a case, you have to prove it by meeting certain requirements or
"standards." In a criminal case, the prosecution must prove guilt
"beyond a reasonable doubt." This is the most stringent standard
because the consequences of a conviction can result in deprivation of
liberty (jail).
- Davis, Diamond Bar, Downey, El Cajon DUI Lawyers
- Dublin
- Ivan Morse:
experienced in criminal defense law, drunk driving law, illegal drug
law, illegal sex law, family law, divorce law, family planning law,
estate planning law, living wills law, living trusts law, probate
avoidance law, civil rights law, discrimination law, employment law,
real estate law, personal injury law, litigation law
- El Cerrito
- Darren Kessler:
You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.
- El Dorado Hills
- Blasier, Robert:
Hiring a criminal defense attorney is very much the same as hiring any other service person such as a stockbroker or an insurance agent. The major difference is that your LIBERTY AND FREEDOM are at stake.
If you are suspected of committing a crime, the consequences on your future can be devastating to say the least. Just the fact of being arrested, even if no charges are filed or the case is dismissed, can have a permanent effect on your future.
That is why it is CRITICAL that if you learn that you are even suspected of having committed a crime, that you retain an experienced criminal defense counsel as soon as possible.
If you have never been in trouble before, you probably have no idea how hire a criminal defense attorney. Here are some suggestions to help you get started:
- If you know someone who has been in trouble in the past, ask them who represented them and whether or not they were satisfied with their representation. If so, try calling that attorney.
- If you have a personal attorney, ask him or her to do some checking into possible criminal defense attorneys. He or she may not know anyone personally, but they will know who to call to obtain some possible names.
- Check the yellow pages under Attorneys: Criminal Defense. But do not assume that those who have the most elaborate adds are going to be the best. This is oftentimes not the case. An attorney who has to generate the amount of money necessary to pay for an elaborate yellow page add, will have to maintain a high volume of cases, which may mean that your case will not get the individual attention it needs.
- Once you have a few names from whatever source, start making calls. Remember, you are interviewing the person who will be responsible for your future. Do not be intimidated. Ask many questions.
- Does the person practice primarily criminal law or do they handle many different kinds of cases [which means they will spend less time keeping up on the rapidly changing criminal law]?
- How many years has the person been in practice [the more experience, the better]?
- Where did the person go to law school? [better law schools does not necessarily mean better attorneys but that is one possible indicator.
- Ask the attorney how he or she will approach your case. Will there be an investigation done by the defense? If so, by who and at what cost?
- If you have not yet been charged, many times the police and the prosecutor can be persuaded not to file charges if they can be convinced that they cannot prove a case. This means the attorney has to be very aggressive. An investigation must be started as soon as possible by a defense investigator so that the police and the district attorney can be persuaded they will not be successful if they take you to court.
- Ask to review the attorney's written fee agreement. Make sure what he or she says they are going to do is described in the retainer agreement. Do not be pressured. Ask to take the proposed retainer agreement home to review. Ask what the entire case may cost after the initial retainer is paid.
- If the attorney promises or guarantees to get a positive outcome.....run the other way. There are no guarantees in criminal law.
- Remember that being innocent is no guarantee that you will be treated fairly by the system. In fact the entire criminal justice system is structured to process people who have broken the law.
- Fees: Lets face it......good, highly qualified and experienced criminal defense counsel are expensive. Some attorneys take credit cards, others may be able to work out payment plans. But beware of defense attorneys who will take on your case for little or no money. As with anything else, you get what you pay for. You want someone representing you who will aggressively prepare and argue your case. That takes time and resources.
- El Monte
- Edward Ip:
California DUI laws are strict. If you have been arrested on a DUI/DWI or other drunk driving charge, hire a skilled DUI lawyer for the aggressive representation it takes to have charges dismissed or reduced.
- El Sobrante
- Vaughn
Spunaugle:
It is also unlawful to drive with your normal faculties impaired.
Normal faculties are those faculties of a person, such as the ability
to walk, talk, judge distances, drive an automobile, make judgements,
act in emergencies, etc.
- Encinitas
- Encino
- Escondito
- James Green:
It is important that you contact a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible so that your attorney may begin working on your defense.
- Eureka
- Fairfield
- Folsom
- Chastaine Law Office:
Being accused of criminal conduct is a scary and difficult problem. Even innocent people can be arrested, incur loss of income and reputation, and suffer the risk of lengthy incarceration. YOU NEED someone that you can trust to take on the system.The criminal justice system is an adversarial system. You need a strong advocate who knows how to protect your rights, fight the system and present the evidence that is the most favorable to your position.
- Fountain Valley
- Fremont
- Fresno
- Fullerton
- Glendale
- Grover Beach
- Mueller & Mueller:
Individuals found to violate a criminal law whether through their own
admission of guilt or through the determination of a jury are subject
to fines, imprisonment, probation and community service, among other
penalties. The outcome of any criminal case depends upon the facts
surrounding the crime charged, the strength of the evidence, the legal
validity of law enforcement and courtroom procedure, and the goals and
strategy of the government and defense.
- Gueneville
- Hayward, Hemet, Hollister, Huntington Beach DUI Lawyers
- Hollywood
- Franklin, Jonathan:
Just because your breath or blood-alcohol tested .08 or above does not mean that conviction on the charge is a certainty. There may be procedural, mechanical, or biological factors on which a successful defense can be based. For example, the police may have made an improper stop. The breath or blood test may not have been conducted correctly. Or the breath testing machine may not have been in proper working order.
- Indio
- Shuford & Reynolds:
A DUI conviction has serious consequences. Not only can you lose your
license, but also the prosecutor can demand jail time and substantial
fines. You need an experienced, competent attorney.
- Irvine
- Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Nigel, La Habra, Lakeport, LaMesa
- Livermore
- Lisa Goldstein:
Unfortunately, many individuals face drunk driving charges and a zealous prosecutor alone. Without a knowledgeable DUI lawyer, you may be unaware of the possibilities to minimize exposure, charges, and consequences.
- Timothy Rien:
Someone who has been charged with driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol needs an experienced attorney as soon as possible to ensure protection of rights.
- Long Beach
- Los Angeles
- Los Angeles
- Los Angeles
- Los Angeles
- Los Angeles
- Los Angeles
- Lower Lake
- Steve Tulanian: CLEAR
YOUR CRIMINAL RECORD (Expungement) In many cases, an individual
convicted of a felony or misdemeanor offense may be entitled to have
the conviction expunged from his or her criminal record. Pursuant to
Penal Code section 1203.4, a person convicted of a criminal offense may
obtain a court order which has the effect of changing a guilty plea or
conviction to a not guilty plea and the conviction then can be reduced
to a misdemeanor offense and dismissed. Misdemeanor offenses may be
dismissed. If a person has successfully completed probation, an
expungement may be possible. This order may or may not affect firearm
rights.
- Jackson
- Manhattan Beach:
- Marin & Sonoma Counties:
- Blalock & Associates:
If you have been charged with driving under the influence in
California, you will lose your license. If you do not act within the
first 10 days.
- Marina Del Ray
- Vieira Trial Law:
If you have been accused of a crime / felony / serious misdemeanor and are in need of representation from a skilled criminal law attorney who has experience you can trust.
- Robin Yanes:
In today's legal environment, matching your needs with the correct firm
is crucial to the successful outcome of your legal matters. Like so
many other areas, in law, the pace of change can be overwhelming.
- Martinez
- Roberta Brooks:
• Have you been charged with drunk driving in California?
• Do you want to get your license back?
• Are you looking for an aggressive DUI/DWI attorney?
The consequences for drunk driving in California can be severe. In addition to insurance points and losing you license, you could face significant jail time. If you were in an accident while driving drunk, the stakes are particularly high.
- Semansky Law Firm:
Any improper handling of a DUI arrest could lead to the complete dismissal of a case.
- Marysville
- Roberto Marquez:
How do I get a "finding of factual innocence?"
If you were arrested and no charges were filed against you, or you were
charged but you were not convicted and the case against you was
dismissed, or if you were acquitted after a trial, you can ask the
court for what is known as "a finding of factual innocence." If the
court makes this finding, you can truthfully answer that the arrest
never happened.
- Merced
- Alonso Law Firm: Facing criminal charges is a frightening
and frustrating experience. Even misdemeanor charges can result in
serious penalties, including: A Criminal Record For You Large Fines
Lengthy Probation Jail Time
- Mill Valley
- Manton Selby:
Most people think of a DUI as a criminal matter. However, California DUI laws involve two simultaneous legal proceedings, one criminal and one civil. The civil case determines what should happen to the driving privileges of a person charged with a DUI. The criminal case, on the other hand, determines whether the driver will be charged with a misdemeanor or felony, including large fines, jail time, and the installation of a breathalyzer ignition switch.
- Burglin Law Office:
Delays in defending your case can seriously hurt you.
- Mission Valley, Mountain View, Monteray, Moreno Valley, Mountain View DUI Lawyers
- Murietta
- Napa
- Newport Beach
- Norwalk
- Oakland, Ojai, Orange, Palm Desert, Palo Alto
- Pasadena
- Petaluma
- Ronald Cassells:
Every client's case hasˆˆ‘unique concerns and requirements.
- Pittsburg
- Placentia
- Placerville
- Playa Del Ray
- Douglas Wicks:
It is important to understand that after being arrested for a DUI, there will be two separate
cases against you.
1. The first case is a DMV Administrative Per Se hearing, which must be requested to contest the
suspension of your license within 10 days of your arrest. If you do not make a timely request, your
license may be revoked and your right to a hearing may not be granted.
2. The second case will be an actual criminal case in the California criminal court system, where you will be
prosecuted for the DUI charges. A DUI conviction in California can result in fines, community service,
alcohol education programs, and a possible jail sentence. If you are convicted of a DUI, this conviction
can stay on your record for up to ten years. If you are convicted of another DUI within that ten-year
period, your license can be suspended, and you may be sentenced to a jail term.
- Pleasanton
- Pomona
- Antonio Bestard: Many states have "enhanced penalty BAC
level" laws that impose harsher penalties for drivers with BAC levels
at or above the state's enhanced penalty standards. These laws
typically apply to drivers with a particularly high BAC, ranging from
.15% to .20%. In addition, all states have "zero tolerance" laws that
penalize drivers under age 21 for driving with any trace of alcohol in
their systems.
- Rafael
- Belletto Law Office:
Pleas to DUI can be done in letter form, guilty pleas can also be executed by the client and attorney presents it to court. This avoids embarassment and missing work...
- Rancho Cucamonga
- Rancho Palos Verdes, Redding, Redwood City DUI Lawyers
- Redondo Beach
- Riverside
- Rosamond
- Olaf
Landsgaard:
Whether one drinks beer, ale, or not at all, be warned -generally two
drinks in any one hour period puts you in the danger area for a DUI
arrest if stopped by a police officer (this varies according to weight
of the person and alcoholic content of the beverage). In fact, an
activist California Supreme Court recently legislated a new law (People
v. Bransford) making it unlawful for breath alcohol to exceed a level
of .08%
- Roseville
- Sacramento
- Salinas
- San Bernandino, San Bernardo, San Clemente DUI Lawyers
- San Diego
- San Dimas
- Paul Antill:
defending driving under the influence (DUI) and driving while
intoxicated (DWI) charges is tough in California. Special interest
groups have applied pressure to lawmakers, who have made it so that
drunk driving charges carry severe punishments. But there is always
something that a skilled DUI lawyer can do to help you avoid jail time
and either keep your license or get it back as soon as possible.
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- San Leandro, San Luis Obispo, San Mateo DUI Lawyers
- San Rafael
- Ron Blair:
Drunk Driving Defense - the "right to drive" is a privilege which is
governed by the individual states. Traffic violations are a mix of
regulatory and penal (criminal) offenses based on violations of state
statutes and city ordinances relating to the operation of vehicles,
specifically driving under the influence of alcohol or other substances
which impair the ability to drive.
- Santa Ana
- Santa Barbara
- Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Santa Monica, Santa Rosa DUI Lawyers
- Saugus
- Gary Symonds:
Many lawyers advertise criminal representation. However, the vast majority will
not take your criminal matter to trial, mainly because they have no real trial
experience. Many attorneys will demand a very high retainer fee for a criminal
case. Unfortunately, the client will get nothing but smoke and mirrors, and
little fire. In the end, despite numerous court appearances, which are mostly
to continue the case for one reason or another, the attorney holds the client’ˆˆs
hand and a guilty or no contest plea is entered, despite the huge retainer paid
at the beginning of the case. ...
Not all criminal cases can be taken to jury trial. In fact, comparatively few
can be brought before a jury.
- Sausalito
- Kevin Heaney:
Many
charged with a DUI / DWI in Marin County, Contra Costa County or San
Mateo County, are unaware of the legal limits and the consequences for
a DUI in California. In California the rules are as follows: the BAC (blood alcohol content) defined as illegal is anything over 0.08 percent the administrative license suspension for a first time offense is four months driving privileges may be restored during license suspension after 30 days an ignition interlock device may be attached to the vehicle vehicle forfeiture may be included open container laws apply to both the driver and the passenger
- Seal Beach, Sebastapol, Sherman Oaks, Simi Valley, Sonora, Soquel DUI Attorneys
- Sierra Madre
- Peter Beiner:
If you have been charged with a California DUI, do not delay in seeking a good DUI defense lawyer for your DUI/DMV defense, as it may result in the sentencing of jail time, heavy monetary fines, mandatory treatment classes, vehicle impoundment, the loss of your driver license privileges and your eligibility to obtain motor vehicle insurance. These are just a few of the punishments utilized by the criminal courts and the California DMV. For most people, going to jail, losing the legal ability to drive and paying fines in excess of $1000 is not an option.
- Sonoma
- Mittleman & Pritel:
DUI / DWI – Why Do I Need An Attorney?
Laws regarding blood alcohol level have become stricter – you may have a glass of wine with dinner and find yourself arrested for drunk driving, facing a possible license suspension.
It is true that some people are stopped without proper authority. It is true that sobriety tests are not always accurate. It is true that many people have been arrested because of inaccurate intoxilyzer readings. None of this will matter, though, if you do not have a skilled criminal defense lawyer who understands how to challenge evidence and how to refute DUI charges.
If you have been arrested and charged with driving under the influence, you have ten (10) days to schedule an administrative hearing with the DMV. You must also request a stay of your license suspension when you contact the DMV to schedule your administrative hearing. If you fail to do so, you could lose your license for four (4) months or more.
- Southern California
- Wallin & Klarich: If
you have been arrested for DUI, you will have to deal with both the
criminal justice system and the DMV.
Indeed, you must contact a lawyer immediately so that the attorney can
request an Admin Per Se hearing from the DMV. This must be done within
ten days of your arrest in order to protect your right to a hearing so
that your driving privilege is not suspended for four months.
These matters are difficult, but the can be successfully defended both
in court and at the DMV.
- South Lake Tahoe
- Morgenstern, Jordan:
Flashing lights in
the rear-view mirror, the jarring sound of a police
siren, the sickening realization that you are being
pulled over—this experience is bad enough for any
reason, but for a driver who has been drinking…it's
a nightmare. If this has happened to you, one thing
you can do that will virtually guarantee the
nightmare gets worse is to hire a DUI / DWI defense
attorney who does not understand the science of DUI
/ DWI and the impact it can have in these cases.
Challenging the prosecution's evidence in a DUI / DWI case requires knowledge, trial skills, and creativity.
- South Pasadena
- Gregg Eichler:
An arrest is a terrible and frightening experience. Your well being,
finances, job, family, and even your personal freedom are on the line.
It is important that your case be handled correctly by an experienced
and caring attorney. The district attorney will be arguing for your
conviction---who is going to fight for you?
- South San Francisco
- Stockton
- Suisun
- Russo & Prince:
You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.
- Sunnyvale
- Tarzana
- Hughson & Associates:
A DUI arrest is actually two individual cases in the form of one
driving under the influence charge. The first is the criminal case, and
the second and less familiar, is the Department of Motor Vehicle
Administrative Per Se suspension/revocation. The criminal charges are
governed by criminal law while the Department of Motor Vehicles
administration per se suspension/revocation are governed by
administrative and civil law.
- Tehachapi
- Temecula
- Torrance
- Truckee
- Tustin
- Unknown
- Upland
- Vallejo
- Van Nuys
- Ventura
- Victorville
- Walnut
- O'Malley & McKenna:
In California, drunk driving charges are known as “driving under the
influence,” or DUI. There is technically no “driving while intoxicated”
or “DWI” charge. Adults can get a DUI for showing a blood alcohol
content (BAC) of .08 or above.
This regulation may seem straightforward, however once the police
determine that you have a .08 or above BAC, how reliable is that
measurement? Breathalyzer readings are often wrong.
- West Hollywood
- Jack Lentz:
Aggressively prosecutes a vast majority of the more than 200,000 people who are arrested for DUI everyyear.
Many of the people we talk to who have been charged with DUI are concerned about the following questionss:
What are penalties and prison terms forDUIin California?
How much will I be fined for a DUI first offense in California?
How will my insurance rates be affected?
How will my driving privileges be affected?
Will this offense be on my permanent criminal record?
- Visalia, Vista, Walnut Creek, Westminster, Whittier, Willits, Woodland Hills DUI Lawyers
- Yreka
- William Duncan:
If I am sentenced to ’ˆˆ†x’ˆˆ days, do I have to serve all
’ˆˆ†x’ˆˆ days? ’ Generally not. Normally, if a person is
sentenced to county jail time, he/she gets one day of good conduct
credit for each two days in jail. Thus, if a person is sentenced to
sixty (60) days in jail, he/she will have to serve only forty (40) days
in jail. However, there are situations involving prior
’ˆˆ†strikes’ˆˆ or other circumstances wherein a defendant will
earn less good conduct credit. ’
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