Santa Monica DUI Lawyer

DUI Attorney in Santa Monica

If you have been arrested and charged with DUI, you are no doubt very concerned. Your concerns are justified, as you are facing some serious penalties. If you are facing a drunk driving charge, it is vital that you contact a Santa Monica DUI attorney. You need a qualified DUI defense attorney, as you are facing fines, jail time and community service if you are convicted of this crime. Many people get an apathetic attitude about it and consider that a first conviction won't be that bad. In fact, any DUI conviction can affect your ability to drive, and if you have had a previous conviction for drunk driving, the penalties are even more severe.

Santa Monica DUI Attorney

At Gold & Witham, the attorneys are highly skilled and experienced as DUI defense lawyers. The firm deals exclusively with DUI offenses. This means that over the years they have amassed incredible resources in DUI defense. The lawyers have successfully defended countless individuals charged with all types of DUI offenses, including the following types:

• DUI Defense
• DUI Overview
• DUI Court Process
• DUI Penalties
• Criminal Case
• DUI Recommendations
• DMV Hearings
• Multiple DUI arrests
• Felony DUI
• DUI Auto Accidents
• Out of state arrests
• Drugs & DUI arrests
• Field Sobriety Tests
• Breathalyzer Tests
• Breath test refusals
• Sobriety checkpoints
• DUI expungements

A skilled DUI defense attorney knows that the defense begins immediately after your arrest. You have 10 days after your arrest to schedule a DMV hearing. This is the administrative part of your drunk driving arrest, and is separate from your court case. In this hearing, which is held at a DMV office, a DMV employee acts as judge and prosecutor and the evidence against you is reviewed. If you are represented by a Gold & Witham DUI defense lawyer, the attorney will have worked to prepare any challenges to the evidence, and may be able to get your license suspension waived. If you do not schedule the hearing, your license will automatically be suspended 30 days after your arrest. The attorneys at Gold & Witham have represented countless individuals at their DMV hearings, and are very familiar with the procedure and what can be done. It is strongly advised that you have a quality DUI defense lawyer from Gold & Witham handle the scheduling and represent you at this important hearing. 

Don't take chances with your future. Gold & Witham offer a free initial consultation on your DUI case, and can advise you of what to expect in your case, and what kind of defense could be devised in your case. Every case has flaws, and a skilled attorney will look through all evidence, police procedure and other factors to find any possible court challenges to protect you. There is no scientific test on the planet that is 100% accurate, including the breathalyzer test. The testing equipment can be looked into to discover if there may have been an incorrect reading when you were tested. Take advantage of the years of experience and knowledge at Gold & Witham when you want to protect yourself in court on DUI charges.

Contact a Santa Monica DUI Attorney from Gold & Witham when seeking a dedicated DUI defense lawyer who will aggressively fight to protect your rights.