DUI / DWI Lawyers
Assisting Clients throughout Southern California
Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs (DUI) in the state of California can result in serious criminal consequences. If you are arrested for DUI, it is important to understand that your rights and future are in jeopardy with out the help of our experienced DUI defense lawyers who assist clients from San Luis Obispo to San DIego. Our Southern California team of DUI attorneys will help you understand California DUI laws, the charges against you, any penalties you face, and the most effective legal strategy for achieving the best outcome in your case.
Your future and freedoms depend on having the best legal representation possible, which is why so many individuals charged with DUI throughout Southern California trust their case to Steigerwalt Law Firm’s team of DUI / DWI attorneys.
Protect your rights and your future by contacting a DUI lawyer at Steigerwalt Law Firm today.
California DUI Laws
Legislation varies from state to state, and California DUI law is no exception. DUI in California is akin to the DWI charge in other states and stands for “Driving under the influence” of intoxicating liquor or drugs. Consulting a DUI attorney following an arrest can provide counsel on California DUI law, as well as helping to mount a legal defense in the hopes of lessening any fines or jail penalties. Additionally, understanding California DUI laws can help individuals protect their rights if they are ever stopped on the suspicion of drunk driving.
Learn as much as you can about how California DUI laws affect your case.
Why Choose Our DUI / DWI Attorneys?
The DUI defense attorneys at Steigerwalt Law Firm have extensive experience representing clients charged with felony and misdemeanor DUI charges. With more than 150 years of combined legal experience, our DUI attorneys in Southern California can make a positive impact on the severity of your punishment.
Contact a drunk driving lawyer at Steigerwalt Law Firm today to handle your DUI case.
- Types of DUI / DWI Cases
- California DUI Laws
- DUI Testing
- DUI Consequences in California
- DUI Defenses
- Frequently Asked DUI Questions
- Choosing a DUI Lawyer
Areas We Serve Frequently
- Bakersfield
- Chula Vista
- Escondido
- Inland Empire
- Los Angeles
- Orange County
- Palm Springs
- Riverside
- San Bernardino
- San Diego
- San Luis Obispo
- Santa Barbara
- Santa Maria
- All Southern CA
Is My DUI
Worth Fighting?
Yes! No matter how serious the charges are against you, it is always vital to retain a dedicated DUI lawyer to defend you. The experienced DUI lawyers at our Southern California law firm will review every facet of your case, looking for opportunities to reduce your punishment or get your charges dropped altogether.
Learn more about DUI defense strategies and how our attorneys can help fight your DUI charges.
What is
Excessive DUI?
If your blood alcohol content (BAC) was measured at .20 or above, it is considered an excessive DUI in California. Although the penalties for this type of DUI are especially stiff, our attorneys can still help you improve the state of your case.
Visit our DUI information center for more about California’s DUI laws and the types of DUI cases our lawyers handle.
DUI
Case Successes
The DUI defense lawyers at Steigerwalt Law Firm have helped thousands of individuals from throughout the state of California who have been accused of DUI. Explore the many DUI case successes we have achieved for our clients:
- Attorney Mahogany Taylor saved her San Diego DUI / DWI client from going to jail. Attorney Taylor's client was pulled over for driving under the influence with a Blood Alcohol Content of .22. The legal limit is below .08. She was able to get her client the minimum sentence in all areas; probation, fines and no public work service.
- Attorney Matt Spiegel helped his client fight DUI charges involving both alcohol and a controlled substance. Mr. Spiegel was able to get all drug charges dismissed. There is no record of a drunk driving conviction and the client served no jail time.
- Attorney Jon Pettis fought DUI charges on the behalf of a client who was illegally detained by San Diego Police Officers. DUI / DWI lawyer Jon Pettis won a motion to suppress and all evidence was thrown out due to the violation of his client's Fourth Amendment right against unreasonable searches and seizures.
