David N. Lesh operates his Oregon DUI law practice from 434 NW 19th Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97209, serving clients in Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, Columbia, Yamhill, Clatsop, and Tillamook counties, including municipal courts in Beaverton, Lake Oswego, Troutdale, West Linn, Gladstone, St. Helens, and Scappoose. A highly rated DUI lawyer and former prosecutor, Lesh offers experienced and personalized representation for DUII, reckless driving, and hit and run (FPDD) cases. His comprehensive website explains Oregon DUII law (ORS 813.010), which prohibits driving with 0.08% BAC or being under the influence of intoxicants, and details the two separate processes following arrest: the implied consent license suspension (which can be appealed within 10 days) and the criminal charge. For consultation, call (503) 546-2928.
DUI / DWI Defense Attorneys
Daniel J. Gerl leads NextLaw PLLC at 949 Market Street, Suite 701, Tacoma WA 98402, where they work from offices serving Olympia, Seattle, Tacoma, and Bellevue. With over 30 years of experience as a former DUI prosecutor, Gerl defends clients facing criminal DUI charges in Washington State. The firm handles DOL hearings paying the $375 fee as part of their “NextLaw Edge,” assists during legal questioning, fights to protect clients’ rights, and represents clients in court. They offer flat fee pricing with payment plans when necessary, utilizing defense strategies such as challenging police stops without due cause, contesting BAC test procedures, and arguing cases where drivers were not impaired at the time of arrest. Call (253) 238-2558 for a free consultation.
Jonathan D. Cohn is a partner at Gerstenzang, Sills, Cohn & Gerstenzang, operating from 210 Great Oaks Boulevard, Albany, New York 12203. A cum laude graduate of Albany Law School who was published in the Government and Law Journal, Cohn brings significant experience to DWI defense. Before joining the firm, he served as an Assistant District Attorney in Rensselaer County District Attorney’s Office and as a Law Clerk to Honorable Karen A. Drago, Schenectady County Court Judge. As a former state delegate for the National College for DUI Defense (NCDD), Cohn now focuses his practice on criminal defense in Federal and State Courts with emphasis on alcohol-related offenses. For consultation, contact him at (518) 456-6456 or [email protected].
S. Joshua Macktaz, Esq. operates at 127 Dorrance St, Providence, RI 02903, serving as a Providence DUI lawyer and criminal attorney. With over 30 years of experience defending DUI cases, Macktaz brings his background as a former Rhode Island state prosecutor to effectively represent clients. He has successfully defended hundreds of private clients accused of drunk driving offenses and is available 24/7 for free consultations. DUI penalties in Providence, Rhode Island are severe and vary based on specific circumstances. For drivers over 21 with BAC between .08% and .10%, penalties can include fines of $100-$300, $86 fee, license suspension for 30-180 days, up to one year jail time, 10-60 hours community service, alcohol and drug treatment classes, DWI class, and an ignition interlock device. Higher BAC levels or multiple offenses bring harsher penalties, while causing serious injury or death in a DUI accident can result in 5-15 years in jail, $5,000-$10,000 fines, five-year license loss, and mandatory treatment. Macktaz emphasizes that effective defense strategies exist despite common perceptions that DUI charges are indefensible. Potential defenses include challenging protocol adherence, questioning Miranda Rights compliance, addressing confession coercion, contesting the validity of traffic stops, and disputing breathalyzer accuracy. His free consultation provides a detailed explanation of charges, complete case timeline, prosecutor information, defense strategies, possible outcomes, and expungement possibilities.
Michael Simmrin leads Los Angeles DUI Attorney at 3330 Cahuenga Blvd W #303, Los Angeles, CA 90068, serving Woodland Hills and surrounding areas. Facing a DUI charge in Woodland Hills comes with strict enforcement and severe penalties including jail time, suspended driver’s license, and thousands in fines—even for first-time offenders. California law sets a three-strike system with increasingly steep penalties for second, third, and subsequent offenses. Even first-time DUI convictions result in at least 48 hours of jail time (up to 6 months), license suspension for at least four months with restricted driving for nearly a year, minimum fines of $390 that typically exceed $1,800 with added assessments, and mandatory education programs lasting at least three months and costing minimum $500. Additionally, probation and possible ignition interlock device installation may be required. Repeat DUIs face even harsher sentences with jail up to a year or potentially 16 months in state prison. The firm emphasizes that experienced DUI lawyers can challenge evidence, potentially overturning breath test results, excluding blood and urine analysis, questioning officer testimony, and identifying rights violations during arrest procedures. Their attorneys focus exclusively on DUI law with specialized training and certification, bringing years of courtroom experience and proven results to help clients keep their licenses, avoid jail time, or even win outright acquittals.
William Francis operates his criminal defense practice from 915 W. 10th St., Medford, Oregon 97501. As an attorney and member in good standing of the Oregon State Bar, Francis is admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. His professional affiliations include being a Sustaining Member and Oregon Delegate of the National College for DUI Defense, membership in the Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and past service as a Delegate to Oregon State Bar House of Delegates and Trial Panelist of the Oregon State Bar Attorney Disciplinary Board. Francis has extensive educational background, holding degrees from Suffolk University, Boston University (Master of Arts), University of Arizona, and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Willamette University. He maintains current expertise through continuous legal education, including graduating from the National College for DUI Defense summer sessions at Harvard Law School in 2021, 2020, 2016, 2013, 2012, and 2011. His training encompasses specialized courses in Mastering Scientific Evidence from the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Drug Recognition Evaluator Curriculum, and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and International Association of Chiefs of Police Curriculum for Standardized Field Sobriety Tests and DUI Detection and Investigation. This extensive and ongoing education ensures he remains at the forefront of DUI defense strategies and scientific developments in the field.
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Peter F. Iocona leads The SoCal Law Network from 23152 Verdugo Dr #201, Laguna Hills, CA 92653. Widely considered one of the best DUI trial attorneys due to his vast knowledge and experience, Iocona was selected as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers and named a 2015 Southern California Rising Star by Super Lawyers. Being qualified under National Highway Traffic Safety Administration standards to administer standardized field sobriety tests gives him incredible insight into test protocols. The firm specializes in defending DUI charges throughout Orange County, recognizing that driving under the influence is the most frequently committed crime in the United States. They distinguish between DUI (alcohol) and DUID (drugs), noting that while treated similarly under California law, both are serious charges. First-time offenders typically face misdemeanor charges, but this doesn’t diminish the seriousness of potential consequences. After DUI arrest, a driver’s license is immediately sent to the California DMV, with automatic suspension unless a hearing is requested within 10 days. This administrative process runs parallel to court proceedings, which include arraignment, pre-trial motions, plea bargains, and possibly trial. An experienced Orange County DUI attorney from the firm can guide clients through this complex process, challenging police investigations, scientific calculations, or faulty equipment while negotiating for reduced charges or case dismissal.
Harold Dee operates The Harold Dee Law Firm at 125 Main St. Suite 204, Mount Kisco, New York 10549. As a former NYS/NYC Bronx and Harlem Traffic Court Judge, Dee brings extensive experience from presiding over 25,000 Motor Vehicle and Traffic Violation Hearings to his DWI defense practice in Yorktown. Working alongside him is his daughter Sofia Dee, who handles Immigration & Visa Law, and Harold M. Dee, who focuses on DWI and Traffic Law. The firm specializes in aggressive DUI representation at affordable fees, providing free consultations for prospective clients. Their practice areas encompass DUI/DWI tickets, DWAI tickets, traffic tickets, speeding tickets, moving violations, driving with suspended license or revocation, driving without insurance, reckless driving, hit and run, felony DWI, DWI with prior convictions, and various levels of intoxication charges including aggravated DWI and cases involving blood alcohol content over the legal limit. Harold Dee emphasizes that Yorktown Criminal Court hearings normally require the defendant’s appearance, though under certain circumstances, they’ve successfully enabled clients to avoid court appearances. The firm provides guidance on surviving car stops, DWI test refusals, and handling all traffic offenses from DWI to serious driving and related felony offenses throughout Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Dutchess Counties, Hudson Valley, and Long Island.
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Steven Bell and Lawrence Meltzer operate The Traffic Stop from Meltzer & Bell, P.A. with locations at 1601 Forum Pl #204, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 and 110 SE 6th St Suite 1749, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. As top-rated Denton drunk driving attorneys, they handle traffic cases throughout Florida, including DUI charges. The firm emphasizes their proven defense strategies, promising to keep clients’ driving records clean, avoid court appearances in most cases, save money, prevent license points, protect jobs and professional licenses, avoid insurance increases, and prevent future tickets. Their website showcases numerous positive client testimonials and impressive case results, including not guilty verdicts in DUI trials and dismissals of enhanced DUI charges. The firm’s attorneys are skilled at making the government prove its case beyond reasonable doubt, working to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients facing DUI and other traffic violations. They handle a comprehensive range of traffic matters including speeding tickets, reckless driving, drunk driving, hit and run incidents, suspended license cases, passing school bus violations, red light tickets, and vehicular manslaughter charges. Their attorneys explain to clients that consequences for DUI convictions can include jail time, ignition interlock devices, fines, and loss of license. The firm offers free consultations and promises clients that they will find every possible defense option for their cases.
Adam D. Harmelin leads Harmelin Law at 110 SE 6th Street, Suite 1700, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. Harmelin knew early in his career that he wanted to be a criminal defense attorney, receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree with Honors from the University of Florida in 1994 where he studied criminal justice, followed by graduation from the University of Miami School of Law in 1997. While in law school, an unpaid internship at the Broward County Public Defenders Office solidified his career path. Since then, he has devoted his legal career to defending individuals arrested and charged with crimes, representing thousands of people throughout Florida. Harmelin has obtained numerous Not Guilty verdicts, including winning the Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Hat Trick Award for three consecutive not guilty verdicts in a calendar year. He is a member of the Criminal Law Section of the Florida Bar, rated 10 Best Attorneys for client satisfaction by the American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys, AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, holds a Superb Rating from AVVO, and has been recognized as a Top 100 trial lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers. The firm handles criminal and DUI defense cases throughout South Florida, including Palm Beach County, Broward County, and Miami-Dade County, serving clients in numerous cities including Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, and West Palm Beach.
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