San Diego DUI Lawyers

Arrested for

DUI in San Diego

County?    Then you and I have that in common.

My name is Michael Richmond and although my San Diego Driving Under the Influence arrest happened before I became a lawyer. The actual arrest; the time in jail the first night; the process of looking for a San Diego DUI Lawyer and the subsequent process with the court and the DMV motivated me to not only defend people arrested for Drunk Driving but also to create San Diego DUI Lawyer.com as a comprehensive resource to help you better understand the different processes involved with a San Diego D.U.I. arrest and to provide an accurate source of information regarding your DUI and hiring a Lawyer/Attorney.

I would like to begin by letting you know that I completely understand the frustration, stress and sense of uncertainty that you are now feeling. However, let me also encourage you to not "give up." Being arrested for DUI in San Diego doesn't automatically mean anything good or bad - if you hire a Lawyer. I know that after I was arrested I wondered: Will I lose my job or driver's license? Will I have to go to jail? etc. The quick answer is that we can, in most cases, avoid all of the more severe punishments and in other cases all DUI penalties can be avoid. Don't assume nothing can be done. I know from my personal DUI experience even though I didn't hire an Attorney, but my situation was different - I was already in Law School and new what to look for.

Ok, but what needs to be done first? You need to decide who you want to have represent you - either the Public Defenders or a San Diego DUI Lawyer. This decision will determine everything. Especially since you only have ten calendar days to satisfy the initial DMV requirement.

As you might imagine all San Diego DUI lawyers should have extensive experience and knowledge regarding:

Search and Seizure issues;
Field Sobriety Testing;
Anatomy, Biology, Chemistry, Toxicology;
Breath Machines;
The Courts;
The Prosecutors and;
The DMV.

The truth is, however, that some San Diego DUI Attorneys fall short on knowledge; experience; and/or compassion for your situation.

Remember that not only are DUI cases complex and the rules, laws, and regulations that can apply are in the hundreds if not thousands and no website can possibly cover all the possible scenarios and issues that might apply in your DUI case. Because of that if you can't find the answer(s) you are looking for, or don't want to take the time to read, then call and let me explain what needs to be done; what deadlines you face; and how my staff and I can help you. But don't delay.

You only have TEN days.

As you may already know a Drunk Driving arrest in California starts two different processes - one with the Department of Motor Vehicles and the other with the Court. Each process has its own set of rules and procedures. Each process has its own timeline. Each process can have a different result. Because of this, even though you were only arrested once, you inherited two different problems and the DMV strictly enforces its ten day rule.

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has a "Ten Day Rule" which mandates requesting a hearing within ten (10) calendar days of your DUI arrest - otherwise you will lose your privilege to drive in California (even with an out-of-state license). You can request this hearing or we can do it for you, but remember you only have ten calendar days. The hearing itself won't take place for about another 30 - 45 days and regardless of your Blood Alcohol level you can beat the DMV and the court with the right DUI defense.

Please note that the Public Defenders are restricted to the court side of your DUI case and can NOT help you with the DMV. Additionally, you need to know that DUI law and DUI defense are NOT taught in law school. This is important because there are a lot of San Diego DUI Attorneys who will represent you even though they have very little experience with DUI defense which can make it very tough to obtain the results you need.

My award winning staff of Legal Professionals, San Diego DUI Lawyers, and Retired Law Enforcement have a proven track record of success with DUI cases in San Diego. See: San Diego DUI Lawyer Testimonials. Here are three sample testimonials from previous DUI clients: We can prepare and execute an effective, winning,

drunk driving defense

for you.

Members of my staff and I have the following qualifications:

1. Certified Intoxilyzer (breath machine) operator.
2. CES Certified Intoxilyzer maintenance tech.
3. N.H.T.S.A. Standard Field Sobriety Testing Course.
4. San Diego Better Business Bureau membership.
5. The California Attorneys for Criminal Justice.
6. National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
7. National College For DUI Defense.
8. California DUI lawyers Association.
9. 29 years Law Enforcement.
10. Fluent in Spanish.

We will help you through this trying time.

For a comprehensive, straight-forward, consultation and more DUI information Call 1 619 334 7661 and speak directly to me - the only San Diego DUI Lawyer accredited by the BBB. If for some reason I don't answer please leave a message and I will return your call as soon as possible. You might also want to complete the online DUI Evaluation.

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