Los Angeles DUI Defense Attorney

An arrest for DUI is a very serious matter. If you are convicted, you will face a hefty fine, the loss of your driver's license, and a possible jail sentence. If your case is not handled properly, your life and career could be negatively affected for years.

The Law Offices of Dennis W. Chang helps clients deal successfully with a drunk-driving arrest by providing strong and aggressive representation.

Call us at (213) 553-1122 for a free consultation.

A DUI Arrest Begins Two Legal Proceedings

After a DUI arrest, the clock starts ticking quickly. You will face criminal charges, and you also have only 10 days to request a DMV administrative hearing, which will determine if you get to keep your license. If you do not request the DMV hearing, your license will be automatically suspended.

Our lawyers will work to provide strong and effective representation in both venues. Our first goal will be to protect your driver's license or to secure a temporary license for you. We will also begin building a case to resolve the criminal charge in the most advantageous way possible.

A Successful DUI Defense

Even if you blew over .08% in the breath test, a successful DUI defense may be possible. The arresting officer may not have had legal ground on which to stop you and continue the investigation. The Breathalyzer machine may not have been operating properly, or the machine operator may have made a mistake. Your legal rights may have been violated.

Each of these may provide the basis for a successful case. The Law Offices of Dennis W. Chang will carefully examine all of the aspects of your case in order to build the strongest defense possible.

Juvenile DUI Defense

Many juveniles make the mistake of thinking that they are subject to the same laws as adults. They are wrong, especially when it comes to DUI charges. California has a zero-tolerance policy for minors caught driving under the influence. If you are under 21, you may lose your driver's license for a year. Our firm can represent you in the DMV license suspension hearing with the aim of preventing the loss of your license o or, at the least, seeking to obtain temporary driving privileges. If you are subsequently cleared of the charge, we can seek restoration of your driver's license.

For non-citizens, consequences of a criminal conviction can include threats to visa status, exclusion from the United States, or even deportation. When possible, we work to help people avoid a criminal record and stay out of prison with options such as deferred entry of judgment, drug and alcohol diversion programs, restitution, probation, electronic monitoring, furlough, private jail, or expungements.

Whether it involves a juvenile DUI arrest, a first-time arrest, or a third offense, we will work to provide the strongest defense possible.

For a free initial consultation with the Law Offices of Dennis W. Chang, P.C., about a DUI/DWI matter, call (213) 553-1122 or contact us online. We serve clients in the Los Angeles area and Orange County.

Our phones are answered 24 hours a day.