Los Angeles DUI Attorney

DUI Lawyer in LA

If you have been arrested for drunk driving, you may face serious penalties. Without the help of a skilled Los Angeles DUI lawyer, you may find yourself in a situation where you are facing up to 6 months in jail - for a first DUI offense!

Don't let yourself become a victim of an overzealous law enforcement officer or an aggressive prosecuting attorney. Instead, take a moment to review your options and contact a Los Angeles DUI defense attorney at Okabe & Haushalter. At our firm, our defense attorneys have the experience and knowledge which is so valuable in defending DUI charges. Additionally, we have the dedication and commitment to our clients which has helped us secure so many successful case results through our years of criminal defense practice. From the moment you are pulled over to the side of the road by a police officer for suspected drunk driving, you will be in danger of facing criminal charges for DUI. The officer will follow certain procedure, including the administration of field sobriety tests to establish probable cause and then arrest you. After your arrest, you will face a breath or blood test to determine your blood alcohol level. In this and all issues related to your case, you have specific rights. Law enforcement must also follow certain procedure in these processes. A single mistake or violation of your rights may be enough to give your lawyer the opportunity to effectively challenge your charges. Make sure you offer him or her the greatest opportunity of making a difference in the outcome of your case.

What can our firm do for you? Why don't you contact us for a free case evaluation and find out. We are happy to discuss your charges with you to determine how we may be able to help. Our offices are conveniently located in Los Angeles, Redondo Beach and Beverly Hills. When you talk to an attorney at our firm, we will take the time to talk to you about your options and will offer you straightforward, helpful information that will guide you toward the right decision for your unique case.

Cutting-Edge DUI Defense Strategies in Los Angeles

DUI defense is not easy, and it requires a degree of innovation and a great deal of knowledge on the part of a Los Angeles defense attorney. Ryan T. Okabe and Mark J. Haushalter have the necessary knowledge and creativity for drunk driving charges. A former public defender and a former prosecutor, our attorneys together create a formidable criminal defense law firm which offers aggressive, effective defense representation for a number of DUI-related offenses, including underage drinking and driving, commercial vehicle DUI, multiple DUI offenses, DUI with injury and felony DUI. We can also assist clients who have been wrongfully convicted, handling DUI appeals to help them get a second chance at a positive case result.

DUI Defense Overview
It may seem that a failed breath test or allegedly poor performance on field sobriety tests would eliminate any chance of avoiding a DUI conviction. However, there are actually a number of different defense strategies that may be effective against DUI charges, no matter how strong the prosecution's case may seem. There are ways to challenge breath or blood test results or to question the manner in which field sobriety tests were performed. The lawfulness of the initial police stop or the arrest may also be scrutinized. At times, it may be a seemingly small issue that turns an entire case around in a defendant's favor, leading to a dismissal or acquittal. We believe the key in challenging Los Angeles DUI charges is to take an individualized approach while using our resources to conduct a careful investigation into every angle of the case and evidence against our client. Click here to read more about DUI defense.

Our attorneys handle cases throughout Los Angeles and in the surrounding cities of Bel Air, Bellflower, Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Burbank, Century City, Corona Del Mar, Costa Mesa, Culver City, El Segundo, Gardena, Glendale, Harbor City, Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach, Hollywood, Huntington Beach, Inglewood, Laguna Beach, Lawndale, LAX Airport, Lomita, Long Beach, Malibu, Manhattan Beach, Marina Del Rey, Mar Vista, Newport Beach, North Hollywood, Orange County, Pacific Palisades, Palos Verdes, Playa Del Rey, Playa Vista, Rancho Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, San Pedro, Santa Monica, San Fernando Valley, Seal Beach, Silver Lake, Torrance, Van Nuys, Venice, Ventura County, West Hollywood, West Los Angeles.

DMV Hearing and DUI Defense in the Greater LA Area

Additionally, we provide legal representation for our clients at their DMV hearings - an essential part of any driving under the influence case. Separate from the criminal proceedings, a DMV hearing will be held at your local Drivers Safety Office and will concern the suspension of your driver's license.

Through the entire DUI process, from the DMV hearing to all court appearances and a trial, if necessary, the attorneys at our firm keep our clients informed of what is going on and offer much-needed legal advice and representation every step of the way. When you trust your Los Angeles DUI case in our capable hands, you can feel confident with the knowledge that we will do our utmost to help you avoid license suspension, jail time, fines and the many other penalties associated with a drunk driving conviction in Southern California.

Contact a Los Angeles DUI attorney at our firm to find out what a difference our aggressive and knowledgeable defense representation can make in your life.