Nationally-known DWI attorney Troy McKinney of Houston offers the following insight into retaining a lawyer to represent you: "You need to think before you hire your DUI lawyer. Obviously, you would not hire a general practitioner to perform brain surgery. Why, then, would you hire anyone but a lawyer who is both experienced and knowledgeable for your criminal charge? The web of red tape and numerous proverbial hoops to jump through is mind-boggling even to less experienced lawyers, much less the poor citizen who has just been arrested. Having a working knowledge of both the specialized area of DUI/DWI and the numerous methods employed by law enforcement in field sobriety tests and breath/blood alcohol testing is an absolute necessity. Your attorney should have that working knowledge, preferably more so than the arresting officers themselves."
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California DUI: A Drunk Driving Legal Guide
The top DUI lawyers in Northern and Southern California are suggested within this guide.
National College for DUI Defense
Information and bios on the members of this distinguished professional and educational organization of nearly 800 lawyers, whose expertise is in drunk driving defense, is offered here, listing members by state. An in-depth 3-day DUI seminar is held annually in July at the Harvard Law School.
California State Bar
A site available to research a lawyer’s complaint and disciplinary history online.
Law Offices of Lawrence Taylor (retired)
With offices located in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Orange County, Riverside, San Diego, and Las Vegas, our A-V rated firm of 11 lawyers is supported by a uniquely qualified staff of former law enforcement and DMV personnel. With its attorneys averaging 12 years in experience, the firm's practice is...exclusively dedicated to DUI defense.
How to choose a Lawyer specializing in Criminal Cases
This is an outstanding list of recommendations for anyone seeking a DUI defense lawyer in California.
Attorneys, Lawyers and Law Firms Specializing in DUI/DWI Defense
A list of some of the most qualified drunk driving defense attorneys by state.
DUIattorney.com
Extensive DUI information and national directory of drunk driving attorneys.
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