California law gives an arrested driver exactly 10 days from the date of arrest to request a DMV administrative hearing, and missing that window results in automatic license suspension regardless of how the criminal case eventually resolves, a procedural rule that Alex Andryuschenko raises immediately with every new DUI client because the hearing request cannot be made retroactively. Andryuschenko has handled more than 1,000 DUI and criminal cases over 15-plus years of practice, and his understanding of the DMV administrative process runs parallel to his work in criminal court. The two tracks, the Department of Motor Vehicles proceeding and the criminal prosecution, are separate, and both require attention from the moment of arrest. His direct phone number is (818) 921-7744 and his mobile is (323) 464-6424, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The firm maintains two office locations: 3550 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1770, Los Angeles, CA 90010 and 3250 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1000, Los Angeles, CA 90010.
Initial consultations are free, and the firm offers flexible payment arrangements including nominal down payments, acknowledging that people facing DUI charges are already dealing with financial stress from the arrest, potential fines, and the prospect of insurance premium increases.
Practice Areas
The Law Office of Alex Andryuschenko focuses on DUI and DWI defense, including the full range of DUI-related charges that arise under California law.
Standard DUI/DWI Defense: A first-offense DUI charge in California carries potential penalties including fines, license suspension, mandatory DUI school, probation, and in some circumstances jail time. The outcome depends significantly on the specific facts, the accuracy of the chemical testing, the legality of the traffic stop, and the effectiveness of the legal defense mounted. Andryuschenko evaluates every case for the procedural and evidentiary issues that can affect the outcome.
Felony DUI: When a DUI incident involves injury to another person, or when a driver has three or more prior DUI convictions within 10 years, the charge may be elevated to a felony. Felony DUI carries substantially more severe penalties than a misdemeanor, including potential state prison time. Defense of felony DUI charges requires thorough investigation of the underlying facts, the injury allegations, and the evidence supporting the enhanced charge.
Multiple-Offense DUI: Second, third, and fourth DUI offenses carry escalating penalties under California law. Prior convictions are used to enhance sentences, and repeat offense cases call for aggressive defense to challenge both the current charge and the validity or applicability of prior convictions.
DUI With Injury: California Vehicle Code section 23153 applies when a DUI results in bodily injury to another person. These cases carry the possibility of felony charges and significantly enhanced penalties, and they often involve accident reconstruction, medical records, and questions about causation that require careful handling.
Drug DUI: DUI charges in California are not limited to alcohol. Driving under the influence of drugs, whether prescription medications, marijuana, or controlled substances, is prosecuted under the same general framework. Drug DUI cases frequently involve blood testing rather than breathalyzer results, and the science of drug impairment measurement is an active area of legal challenge.
Zero-Tolerance Minor Cases: California maintains a zero-tolerance policy for drivers under the age of 21. Any measurable blood alcohol content can result in a charge for a minor, and the penalties and licensing consequences can affect education, employment, and future opportunities. These cases benefit from prompt and experienced representation.
DMV Administrative Hearings: The DMV process runs independently of the criminal court. After a DUI arrest in California, the DMV will automatically suspend the driver’s license unless a hearing is requested within 10 days of arrest. The firm handles these hearings and pursues the critical need hearing or restricted license applications that may allow the client to maintain driving privileges during the proceedings.
Expungements and Record Relief: Under California Penal Code section 1203.4, certain DUI convictions can be expunged after probation is completed. Andryuschenko also handles felony reductions under Penal Code section 17b, which can reclassify a felony conviction as a misdemeanor in appropriate circumstances, reducing the long-term consequences of the conviction.
Attorney Profiles
Alex Andryuschenko has practiced DUI and criminal defense in the Los Angeles area for more than 15 years, accumulating a caseload that has exceeded 1,000 DUI and criminal cases. His practice is concentrated heavily in DUI defense, which means the knowledge he applies to each new case reflects a depth of experience that a general practitioner handling occasional DUI matters cannot replicate.
His defense strategies across cases include attacking blood test results at the laboratory and procedural level, raising the no-driving defense in cases where the prosecution cannot establish who was operating the vehicle, challenging the legality of the initial traffic stop or arrest, deploying the rising blood alcohol level defense where the client’s BAC may have been below the legal limit while actually driving but rose above it by the time testing occurred, and scrutinizing field sobriety tests for administrability issues or conditions that could explain performance unrelated to impairment.
The 24/7 availability reflects the nature of DUI arrests, which frequently happen late at night or on weekends. The ability to reach an attorney immediately after an arrest, before making statements or decisions that could affect the case, is operationally valuable.
For misdemeanor clients, Andryuschenko can appear in court on the client’s behalf in many circumstances, sparing clients from the obligation of appearing personally at every hearing.
The IID, or ignition interlock device, coordination service addresses the practical reality that many clients who resolve DUI cases need to install these devices to maintain driving privileges, and navigating the installation and certification process benefits from guidance.
Location and Service Area
The Law Office of Alex Andryuschenko maintains two locations in Los Angeles: 3550 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1770, Los Angeles, CA 90010 and 3250 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1000, Los Angeles, CA 90010. The direct number is (818) 921-7744 and the mobile number is (323) 464-6424, both available around the clock.
The firm serves clients in Los Angeles and the surrounding area, including Bellflower, Compton, Montebello, Pico Rivera, and the Gateway Cities corridor. The two Wilshire Boulevard office locations provide central Los Angeles access, and the firm handles cases in the various Los Angeles County courthouses where DUI cases are heard.
The DMV administrative hearing process can often be handled by the attorney without requiring the client’s presence, which reduces the burden on clients who are managing work and family obligations while their case proceeds.
Client Focus
The Law Office of Alex Andryuschenko serves adults, including minors facing zero-tolerance charges, who are facing DUI or related criminal charges in Los Angeles County. The client population includes first-time offenders who have never had contact with the criminal justice system and repeat offenders who understand the severity of their situation. It also includes professional license holders, CDL drivers, and others for whom a DUI conviction would carry consequences beyond the standard criminal penalties.
The flexible payment structure, with free initial consultations and nominal down payments, reflects recognition that a DUI arrest creates immediate financial pressure. Clients should not be forced to navigate the legal system without representation because they cannot immediately afford a full retainer.
The dual-track nature of DUI defense, managing both the criminal prosecution and the DMV administrative proceeding simultaneously, means that clients who hire counsel promptly after arrest get attention to both tracks before the 10-day DMV deadline passes. Clients who wait or who hire counsel only for the criminal matter may lose DMV hearing rights by default.
The firm’s case volume across more than 1,000 DUI matters provides direct familiarity with the prosecutors, courts, and evidentiary issues that arise in Los Angeles DUI cases, which informs how defense strategy is developed for each new client.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I miss the 10-day DMV hearing deadline?
If the DMV administrative hearing is not requested within 10 days of your arrest, your license will be automatically suspended once the suspension takes effect. This suspension is separate from any suspension that may result from the criminal case. Once the deadline passes, the opportunity to contest the suspension at a DMV hearing is lost. Contacting an attorney immediately after a DUI arrest helps ensure this deadline is not missed.
Can an attorney appear in court for me on a DUI case?
For misdemeanor DUI cases in California, the attorney may be able to appear at many court hearings without the client being present, depending on the specific circumstances and court requirements. This can be a significant practical benefit for clients who have work or family obligations that make repeated courthouse appearances difficult.
What defenses are available in a DUI case?
Available defenses depend on the specific facts of the case and may include challenges to the legality of the traffic stop, the accuracy of blood or breath testing, the procedures used in collecting and analyzing samples, the administration of field sobriety tests, and factual questions about who was driving. The rising blood alcohol defense addresses situations where the client’s BAC was below the legal limit while driving but continued to rise afterward. Each case requires a thorough factual review to identify which defenses apply.
What is an ignition interlock device?
An ignition interlock device is a breath-testing instrument installed in a vehicle that requires the driver to provide a clean breath sample before the vehicle will start. California requires IID installation as a condition of maintaining or restoring driving privileges after DUI convictions in many circumstances. The attorney can help coordinate the installation and certification process.
What does a free consultation involve?
During the initial consultation, the attorney reviews the facts of the arrest, explains the charges and potential consequences, identifies potential defenses, and advises on next steps, including the DMV hearing deadline. There is no charge for the consultation and no obligation to retain the firm.
Closing
The 10-day DMV hearing deadline operates on a fixed clock from the moment of arrest, and it does not extend for any reason short of action taken within that window. Knowing this, Alex Andryuschenko structures his practice around immediate availability, 24/7 mobile access, and free consultations, because the most important attorney-client conversation after a DUI arrest is often the one that happens within hours rather than days. With more than 1,000 cases handled over 15-plus years concentrated in Los Angeles DUI and criminal defense, the firm’s caseload reflects persistent demand from clients who have faced the particular complexity of California DUI law and needed counsel who understood both the courtroom and the DMV hearing process. The firm can be reached at (818) 921-7744 or (323) 464-6424 at any hour. Additional information is available at attorneyduilosangeles.com/.