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Dedicated to Exclusively Defending DUI Cases in Los Angeles & Orange County
 You've suffered one of the most stressful and embarrassing experiences a person can endure. You've just been arrested for Drunk Driving/DUI. At Gold & Witham, Attorneys at Law, DUI Defense is all we do. Orange County drunk driving lawyers Gold & Witham specialize in DUI and drunk driving defense cases. When you need DUI representation in Orange County or Los Angeles, the drunk driving defense law firm Gold & Witham is the one to call. We are Orange County and Los Angeles drunk driving attorneys and our team of DUI defense professionals will work tirelessly to resolve your DUI case.
If you're like most people, you enjoy going out to dinner or out with friends. You may have a glass of wine with dinner, or maybe a beer with your colleagues. You may think that you are being responsible by trying to watch your alcohol intake. Never in your wildest dreams did you imagine you'd need one of the best Los Angeles drunk driving lawyers. Now you have just that need.
Why a Los Angeles DUI Attorney?
If you have been arrested for driving under the influence (DUI), the most important decision you will make is your choice of Los Angeles DUI attorney. Your attorney’s experience, knowledge and negotiation and litigation abilities will directly affect the outcome of your case. Your attorney’s resources, time and reputation will also affect the outcome of your case.
When you choose which Los Angeles DUI lawyer to represent you, you are essentially deciding upon your likelihood of avoiding a conviction or maximum penalties. At Gold & Witham, we are Los Angeles driving under the influence defense lawyers who have over forty years of combined experience in criminal law, including tenure with the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office. Our lawyers have all of the qualities you should look for in an experienced DUI defense lawyer, and more. Not only do we have extensive experience and knowledge of California drunk driving laws, but we also have that level of commitment to our clients that makes all the difference in their cases.
No two California DUI cases are the same, and at Gold & Witham our Los Angeles DUI lawyers believe in providing each of our clients with the personal attention and tailor-made defense strategy that will not only be effective but that will address their individual needs and concerns. We believe it is important that you feel comfortable and confident with your choice of Los Angeles DUI attorney when you work with our firm. In addition to dealing with driving under the influence of alcohol cases, we also deal with driving under the influence of drugs (DUID) charges.
Hiring a DUI Attorney - The Most Common Mistake In Hiring A DUI Lawyer
Without a doubt, the most important decision you will make after your DUI arrest will be hiring a lawyer to represent you in court and at the DMV hearing. The first mistake often made by individuals new to the criminal justice system is hiring a lawyer that does not focus exclusively within criminal defense. More importantly however, people are often uneducated about how specialized the field of DUI defense really is. It's not ucommon for an individual to believe that all criminal defense attorneys are proficient in DUI defense. This is simply not the case with the vast majority of criminal lawyers. This is what truly sets the attorneys at Gold & Witham apart. Our firm is exclusively devoted to the defense of DUI arrests throughout Los Angeles, Orange County, and all criminal courts in Southern California.
DUI Information Center:
After being arrested for DUI, you will have many questions, but more importantly, you need to understand the various details involved with your case so that a proper defense can be established. The DUI lawyers at Gold & Witham are here to provide you with as much information about the DUI process and the DMV hearing proceess associated with both the criminal and civil cases. Our firm focuses exclusively on DUI defense throughout Los Angeles and Orange County, so rest assured that we will walk you through each and every step to make you feel as comfortable as possible. Please follow the links below to learn more about hiring a DUI attorney and other information related to your DUI case.
Breathalyzer Tests, DMV Hearings and Multiple DUI Offenses
A breath or blood test is usually administered, most often a breathalyzer test, to determine a driver’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC). This percentage, the concentration of alcohol in your blood, is relevant in your charges and your sentencing if you are convicted. In California, if a driver’s blood alcohol level is .08% or higher, he or she can be charged with driving under the influence. A competent Los Angeles DUI attorney can help you even if your BAC was found to be above the legal limit. If you refused a breath test, an attorney can also help.
After a driver is arrested for driving under the influence in Los Angeles, he or she has 10 days to contact the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and schedule a hearing. A driver’s failure to schedule this hearing will result in the automatic suspension of his or her driver’s license 30 days after his or her arrest. A Los Angeles DUI lawyer can schedule your DMV hearing and can represent you at the hearing to help you contest the suspension of your license.
Multiple DUI arrests will result in increased penalties for a driver. In fact, while a normal driving under the influence offense is charged as a misdemeanor (with a maximum penalty of 12 months in county jail) a 4th DUI conviction is usually charged as a felony, where the minimum sentence is 1 year in state prison. If you are facing a 2nd, 3rd or subsequent driving under the influence conviction, you will need a skilled Los Angeles DUI lawyer on your side to defend your rights and help you avoid these enhanced penalties.
Repercussions of a Los Angeles or Orange County DUI Conviction
A driving under the influence conviction in California will equal severe penalties, even for first time offenders. Without the help of a Los Angeles DUI attorney, you could face jail time, fines, alcohol abuse classes, counseling, community service and more. Your driver’s license will be suspended and you may have to pay for an Ignition Interlock Device to be installed in your vehicle, for a 2nd or subsequent conviction.
Cities & Counties We Serve:
The attorneys at Gold & Witham are proud to serve their clients in all of Los Angeles, Orange County, and Riverside Courts. Our firm handles DUI cases in Long Beach, South Bay, Downey, San Fernando, Santa Monica, Westminster, Santa Ana, Newport Beach, Hawthorne, Fullerton, Alhambra, Hollywood, Yorba Linda, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, Burbank, Pasadena, Santa Clarita, Valencia, Whittier, West Covina, Calabasas, Garden Grove, Tustin, Foutain Valley, Anaheim, Inglewood, Buena Park, Cerritos, Lakewood, Los Alamitos, Bellflower, Norwalk, Chino, Carson, Redondo Beach, Orange County, Los Angeles County, El Monte, Manhattan Beach, Gardena, Compton, South Gate, La Puente, Pomona, Costa Mesa, Mission Viejo, Laguna Beach, San Pedro, Glendale, Beverly Hills, Culver City, Temple City, Westwood, Van Nuys, Encino, Sun Valley, La Canada, Altadena, Sierra Madre, Monrovia, Azuza, La Verne, Pomona, West Hollywood, Marina del Rey, Chatsworth, San Fernando, Orange, Placentia, La Crescenta, Corona, Hill Street Court in Los Angeles, Rosemead, Montebello, San Dimas, Vernon, Monterey Park, San Gabriel, Sherman Oaks, Eagle Rock, Bel Air, Brentwood, and all other cities in Southern California.
Don’t take any chances with your driving privileges, and don’t risk spending time in jail! Contact a Los Angeles DUI attorney now at Gold & Witham, Attorneys at Law to find out how we can help you reclaim your most important possession: your Peace of Mind.
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