San Diego, California, DWI / DUI Attorney
A driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) charge can have a serious impact on your daily life, even if you are not convicted. You want a criminal defense lawyer who will fight for you at the criminal and administrative level, so you can minimize the damages and keep your driver's license.
At the San Diego Law Offices of Bill O'Connell, we have been representing people facing drunk driving charges for more than 30 years. We have the skills and knowledge to protect your rights, your driving privileges, and your future.
Contact the Law Offices of Bill O'Connell
If you have been charged with a DWI or DUI, the first thing you should do is talk to an attorney who can help you understand the full range of potential consequences you face. Easy for clients to talk to and tough in the courtroom, we will help you understand the potential consequences and your options to fight them.
Misdemeanor DUI and DWI Charges
While the majority of DUI and DWI charges are resolved without a trial, we are ready to protect your rights through whatever means necessary. We are skilled at the negotiation table and in the courtroom. In many misdemeanor DUI cases, we are able to take care of everything, so you may not even have to appear in court. If this is your second or third drinking and driving offense, or if you have been charged with a felony DUI, we will fight to reduce the charges to a misdemeanor or otherwise minimize the consequences you face.
Keeping Your License
Within ten days of your DUI arrest, your license will be automatically suspended. You must schedule a DMV hearing within that 10-day period to contest the suspension. An experienced defense attorney can help you handle this administrative process. If your breath or blood test results came back at less than .08 BAC, you will likely be able to drive while the criminal case against you is pending.
Contact Us
Giving you honest counsel from day one, the Law Offices of Bill O'Connell will help you explore your options, so you will be ready to make the best possible decision. Available Monday through Saturday during business hours and evenings by appointment, we are here to answer your questions. Contact us today for a free initial consultation.
