You might wish to consider the following things when selecting your lawyer:

1) Qualifications in DUI defense

• Experience in years of DUI defense

• Specialty or Specialist in DUI law & defense

• Courtroom experience

• Trial experience

• Publications; Lectures in DUI defense

• DUI Lawyer defense organization membership

• Member of California Deuce Defender or National College for DUI defense

• Successful record of defense of DUI

• Appellate experience or resources

2) Qualifications in Drivers License Suspension Defense

• Experience in years of Drivers License Suspension defense

• Specialty Attorney in Drivers License Suspension defense

• Admin Per Se DMV hearing experience

• Publications, Lectures, in DMV Drivers License Suspension defense

• Special DMV, Drivers License Suspension education

• Success in defense of DMV Drivers License Suspension

• Reputation

• Appellate experience in DMV Drivers License Suspension matters

3) Price/Cost of the Lawyer

The amount a lawyer charges in fees, for most of us, is always a consideration. However, anyone who knows will tell you that it could be the single biggest mistake to hire a lawyer based on the fee alone. You want to search for the best lawyer or law firm available and then consider the financial cost.

4) Yellow Pages, Direct Mail, Television, Advertising

These places are full of lawyers advertising. Some good lawyers advertise and can be found this way. The biggest problem is weeding out the pack.

5) Referral

• Attorney referral can be the best if it comes from a trusted lawyer who knows the field and reputation of lawyers practicing DUI defense.

• Personal referrals such as from a friend (... or friend of a friend) Personal experience or relationships can be helpful but frequently are of limited value if it is a "friend of a friend" or "my cousin the lawyer." However, the right person might just steer you to the "right lawyer."

6) The Internet

An excellent source of information without the individual limitations of conventional advertising. Qualifications and experience in specific areas of the law (e.g. DUI Defense) can be researched in ways never before available. Do your research, make personal contact by phone and, if necessary, in person. Get yourself the best lawyer for your situation at a fee you can afford. It is true that frequently the cost of hiring a specialty qualified DUI Defense Attorney can be considerable and not in the reach of everyone. However, it is advisable to take the time and effort to explore this option. You may be surprised at how helpful a successful and committed lawyer or law firm may be to you.

7) Do it yourself if you must - "a fool for a client"

California DUI Law Attorney Randy Moore has compiled a list of some good things to know to help prepare and defend a DUI case www.moorelawfirm.com

In DUI defense, selection of your lawyer makes all the difference. Finding a lawyer with a significant history of  successful defense and committed to winning  against a DUI  arrest ,the "impossible" case, is chancy.  Few Attorneys in the state have demonstrated a record of  success in DUI  Jury Trial. However, many criminal  lawyers accept these cases anyway. Many even promote and market themselves as  DUI Attorneys without a history of success. Admittedly, a winning history is no guarantee of success in the future or in your individual case. But you may want to consider it when selecting your Attorney. You may wish to consider it as well in selecting your lawyer to defend against suspension of your drivers license in the Admin Per Se DMV administrative license suspension hearings. Mr. Moore says: "compare and beware". It is your choice.

 DUI defense is a specialized area of criminal defense. The prosecutor must prove a DUI beyond and to the exclusion of every reasonable doubt. Blood and breath tests can be challenged. The breath machine might have been in error, and the results could be challenged. The circumstances of the arrest might also be subject to legal attack.

Many people have entered guilty pleas in DUI cases without realizing that they are giving up valuable legal rights, and that various legal defenses may be available to them. Few lawyers are equipped to discover these defenses and successfully defend against a drunk driving arrest and charge. No one can ever give any guarantee of success, but your selection of a lawyer is the most important decision you make to protect yourself. It can make all the difference.

This informational site is provided by California DUI Law Attorney Randy Moore. Mr. Moore welcomes inquiries. For more details you may contact Mr. Moore personally by telephone at 1-800-609-1060       For free personal telephone call with DUI Attorney Randy Moore fill out the on-line interview form. click

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