CHARGED WITH DUI IN IRVINE? PUT MY EXPERIENCE ON YOUR SIDE

DUI LAWYER IN IRVINE, CALIFORNIA

Irvine is often described as one of the safest cities in the country, and the Irvine Police Department takes traffic enforcement seriously. DUI arrests happen on the 405, 5, 133, and 261, along Jamboree Road and Culver Drive, and near the Irvine Spectrum Center. Many people arrested in Irvine are professionals, university students, or residents with no criminal record. For them, a DUI can threaten careers, immigration status, and school.

I help Irvine drivers fight DUI charges in court and protect their licenses at the DMV.

DUI Penalties in California

Penalties depend on your record and the facts of the case. A first-offense DUI typically includes:

3 to 5 years of informal probation
Fines and court assessments, often totaling well over
,500
A 3-month DUI education program (longer for a BAC of 0.20% or higher)
A license suspension, with the option in many cases to keep driving with an ignition interlock device

Penalties increase sharply for second and third offenses within 10 years, for high BAC, for a test refusal, and for DUI causing injury.

Students and Professionals

A DUI can create problems beyond the courtroom. UC Irvine and Concordia University students may face school discipline. Nurses, doctors, pilots, and other licensed professionals may have to report the arrest or conviction. Non-citizens may need to consider immigration effects. I keep these concerns in mind when negotiating your case and work toward outcomes that limit collateral damage.

Where Irvine DUI Cases Are Heard

Misdemeanor DUI cases from Irvine are typically heard at the Harbor Justice Center, 4601 Jamboree Road in Newport Beach. Felony DUI cases may be heard at the Central Justice Center in Santa Ana.

Building Your Defense

I spent eight years as a Los Angeles Police Department officer, so I know how a DUI investigation is supposed to go. I look at the reason for the stop, the officer's observations, the field sobriety tests, and the breath or blood test procedures. Even a small mistake can make a big difference in the outcome.

Talk to a Irvine DUI Lawyer

If you have been arrested for DUI in Irvine, do not wait to get help. The sooner I am involved, the more I can do to protect your rights and build your defense. Call McCready Law Group at (714) 785-9978 or send me a message to schedule a consultation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will a DUI affect my professional license?

It may. Many licensing boards require reporting of convictions, and some require reporting of arrests. The outcome of your criminal case can affect how your board responds, so it is important to address this early.

Which court handles Irvine DUI cases?

Most misdemeanor DUI cases from Irvine are heard at the Harbor Justice Center in Newport Beach. Felony DUI cases may be heard at the Central Justice Center in Santa Ana.

Can I keep driving after a DUI arrest?

Often, yes. You can usually drive until the DMV suspension begins. Many drivers can then get a restricted license or keep driving with an ignition interlock device.

Other Areas I Serve

I also represent clients arrested for DUI in these nearby cities:

Also Serving Irvine

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DUI LAWYER SERVING IRVINE

At McCready Law Group, I fight for people arrested for DUI in Irvine and throughout Orange County. I bring eight years of experience as a Los Angeles Police Department officer to every case, and I give each client honest advice and personal attention. Call (714) 785-9978 to discuss your case.