Experienced California DUI/DWI Defense

Criminal Drunk-Driving Defense ▪ DMV Driver’s License Suspension Hearings

Before you lose your license and go to jail for a DUI/DWI charge, schedule a free consultation with me, Tustin, California criminal defense attorney Barney B. Gibbs. I defend people across Southern California who are charged with driving under the influence, driving while intoxicated, or a variety of other crimes.

With over 25 years of experience as a Southern California lawyer practicing exclusively in criminal defense, I have defended more than 2,000 people who were charged with crimes like DUI/DWI or driving under the influence of drugs. I have successfully challenged the validity of field sobriety tests, Breathalyzer tests, traffic stops, and other police procedures while defending drunk-driving cases.

I am available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, and I can meet you in jail. My focus is always to give you the best defense possible in your situation. At Barney B. Gibbs, Attorney at Law, I work directly with every client at every step of the case. I return phone calls as soon as possible, and no later than by the end of the day.

Representation at Orange and Los Angeles County DMV Hearings

When you are charged with a DUI/DWI in California, you not only face a criminal proceeding, you also must fight to keep your driving privileges. Your driver’s license will be automatically revoked if you do not request a DMV hearing within 15 days after you are charged with drunk driving.

Depending on your prior record, your blood-alcohol level at the time of the arrest, and other aggravating factors, the California DMV may suspend your license from four months to four years. I have represented clients at more than 1,000 DMV hearings.

At a Department of Motor Vehicles license suspension hearing, I will contest the revocation of your license, depose the arresting officer, use all legal means available to delay the actual suspension, and help you obtain a limited use license so you can continue to drive to work or school. No matter what the outcome, your DMV hearing will provide me with added insight into the state’s case against you.

If you have been arrested for DUI/DWI, contact me immediately for a free consultation about requesting your DMV hearing.

DUI/DWI Misdemeanor and Felony Criminal Defense

If you are convicted of a drunk-driving, you face a myriad of criminal penalties. DUI is an enhanceable offense, meaning for each conviction you receive, the more serious the penalties against you.

If you are convicted of a fourth DUI/DWI within a ten-year period, you face a felony charge. Or, the prosecutor may charge you with a felony for a variety of other reasons including driving drunk with a minor in the car, having a BAC over .15, causing an accident while driving under the influence, and driving drunk with a suspended or revoked license.

For first, second, and third DUI/DWI offenses, you face a variety of criminal penalties including jail time, mandatory counseling and substance abuse treatment, or a required interlocking device on your vehicle.

DUI/DWI is a serious criminal charge that can bring your life to a halt. Contact me to schedule a free consultation about your case and your legal options.