DUI ARREST IN LAKEWOOD? PUT MY EXPERIENCE ON YOUR SIDE

DUI LAWYER IN LAKEWOOD, CALIFORNIA

Lakewood borders Long Beach, just minutes from my office on Long Beach Boulevard. The city contracts with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for law enforcement. Deputies from the Lakewood Station make DUI arrests on Lakewood Boulevard, Del Amo Boulevard, Carson Street, and South Street. The California Highway Patrol handles the 605 and 91 freeways.

If you were arrested for DUI in Lakewood, I can help you protect your license and fight the charges.

Sheriff's Deputy DUI Investigations

Whether you were stopped by a deputy or a CHP officer, the investigation must follow the same rules. The stop must be justified. Field sobriety tests must be given properly. Breath or blood tests must comply with California's Title 17 regulations. I review the deputy's report, body camera footage, dispatch records, and lab results to find problems with the investigation.

Where Lakewood DUI Cases Are Heard

Lakewood DUI cases are heard in Los Angeles County Superior Court. Depending on the charge, they may be heard at a southeast district courthouse such as Downey or Norwalk, or at the Long Beach Courthouse. I appear in these courts regularly.

Blood Test Defenses

Many DUI arrests involve blood tests, especially when drugs are suspected or the driver chooses blood over breath. Blood tests are often seen as reliable, but errors happen. Samples can be contaminated, improperly preserved, or mislabeled. Fermentation in the sample can raise the alcohol reading. You have the right to have a portion of your blood sample independently retested, and I often use that right to check the state's results.

Second and Third DUI Offenses

If you have a prior DUI within the past 10 years, you face mandatory jail time, longer DUI programs, and longer license suspensions. I examine whether each prior conviction was valid. I also look for every opportunity to reduce the penalties, including alternative sentencing programs where available.

Talk to a Lakewood DUI Lawyer

If you have been arrested for DUI in Lakewood, 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 (562) 837-0902 or send me a message to schedule a consultation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who arrests drivers for DUI in Lakewood?

Most DUI arrests on city streets are made by Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies from the Lakewood Station. The California Highway Patrol handles arrests on the freeways.

Can my blood sample be retested?

Yes. In California, you are generally entitled to a portion of your blood sample so it can be independently tested. An independent test can reveal errors in the state's results.

How close is your office to Lakewood?

My Long Beach office at 3701 Long Beach Blvd is just a few minutes from Lakewood.

Other Areas I Serve

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

Also Serving Lakewood

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DUI LAWYER SERVING LAKEWOOD

At McCready Law Group, I fight for people arrested for DUI in Lakewood and throughout Los Angeles 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 (562) 837-0902 to discuss your case.