A charge of driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious matter.

The field of DUI defense is full of complexity.  This complexity requires that the attorney defending a DUI charge have specialized training.  The American Bar Association has recognized the complexity of DUI defense practice and has identified this field as an area specialization.  To properly evaluate and defend a DUI case, the attorney must receive the same training in field sobriety testing and breath test instruments as the officers in the field receive.  A through understanding of the anatomy of a DUI Investigation is essential. Knowledge of Department of Motor Vehicles procedures is necessary for DUI defense.

My criminal practice 90% DUI defense.  I have extensive Court and DMV hearing experience and have been extensively trained in DUI defense through my active attendance in courses offered by the following organizations:

California DUI Lawyers Association

National College of DUI Defense

Certifications/Qualifications

NHTSA/IACP Qualified Standard Field Sobriety Test Course

Alco Sensor IV Certified

Intox 8000 Course

A DUI charge is more than just a speeding ticket. Conviction for first time DUI can have the following consequences:

• Suspension of driver’s license
• Six months in the county jail
• Fines and assessments of $ 1,000—3,000
• Possible loss of employment
• Dramatic increase in auto insurance premiums
• Enrollment in an alcohol education program
• Probation for three to five years
• Costs of having to purchase an ignition interlock device if ordered by a Judge
• Being potentially prevented from being employed in certain occupations such as teaching, police officer, attorney, and many government jobs.
• Having a criminal record which can interfere with future employment and security clearances