South Bay DUI Attorneys

Okabe & Haushalter: About the Firm

At Okabe & Haushalter, it is our goal to provide our clients with that level of dedicated DUI defense which will make all the difference in the outcome of their cases. We hope that even simply by viewing this website and perhaps by speaking with a South Bay DUI attorney at our firm that you can gain a better understanding of what you are up against in regards to drunk driving laws, charges and penalties.

DUI is a charge that can happen to any driver. You may have had a drink with some friends, or you may have been at dinner and were on your way home when you were pulled over by a police officer who suspected drunk driving. Or, you could have been simply tired or ill and an officer mistook these symptoms for signs of intoxication. Whatever the specific situation you may have found yourself in, a South Bay DUI lawyer at Okabe & Haushalter is here for you.

Together, Ryan T. Okabe and Mark J. Haushalter are founding members and general partners of Okabe & Haushalter, practicing DUI defense throughout South Bay, including Long Beach, Lomita, Santa Monica, Palos Verdes, El Segundo, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach and Torrance.

Ryan T. Okabe: South Bay DUI Lawyer

After graduating from Boston College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree, Ryan T. Okabe obtained his law degree from Loyola of Los Angeles Law School and was a member of the Hobbs Trial Advocacy Program. Mr. Okabe began his career in criminal law with tenure at the San Diego County Public Defender’s Office. While there, he successfully tried numerous criminal cases of all kinds. Mr. Okabe then moved on to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, bringing his unique talent to the office and expanding upon his knowledge of criminal law, this time on the side of the prosecution.

Bar Admissions:
State and Federal Courts in California

Memberships:
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
South Bay Bar Association
Los Angeles County Bar Association
Beverly Hills Bar Association
Asian Pacific American Bar Association
Japanese American Bar Association
Indigent Criminal Defense Panel

Mark J. Haushalter: South Bay DUI Lawyer

Mark J. Haushalter attended Marquette University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminology and Law Studies. Mr. Haushalter then attended University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento, California. He graduated with honors in oral advocacy. Beginning his career as a prosecutor, attorney Haushalter dealt with misdemeanor and felony offenses. This experience and the myriad of cases handled has given attorney Haushalter the ability to handle even extremely complex criminal cases, including such charges as DUI all the way to murder.

Bar Admissions:
State and Federal Courts in California and Illinois

Memberships:
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
South Bay Bar Association
Los Angeles County Bar Association
California Public Defenders Association
Indigent Criminal Defense Panel