FACING A DUI IN NORWALK? PUT MY EXPERIENCE ON YOUR SIDE

DUI LAWYER IN NORWALK, CALIFORNIA

Norwalk is where the 5 and 605 freeways meet, and it is one of the busiest traffic areas in southeast Los Angeles County. The city contracts with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, and deputies from the Norwalk Station patrol local streets. The California Highway Patrol handles the freeways. Both make DUI arrests here regularly.

Norwalk is also home to the Norwalk Courthouse, which hears many felony cases from southeast Los Angeles County. That includes serious DUI cases involving injuries, deaths, or multiple prior offenses.

Felony DUI Charges

Most DUI cases are misdemeanors, but some are charged as felonies:

DUI causing injury under Vehicle Code 23153
Fourth DUI within 10 years under Vehicle Code 23550
DUI with a prior felony DUI under Vehicle Code 23550.5
Vehicular manslaughter or second-degree murder when a DUI crash causes a death

Felony DUI convictions can bring state prison time, long license revocations, and a permanent felony record. These cases require an experienced defense from the very beginning.

Where Norwalk DUI Cases Are Heard

DUI cases from Norwalk may be heard at the Norwalk Courthouse, 12720 Norwalk Boulevard, or at the Downey Courthouse, depending on the charge.

The Watson Advisement

When someone is convicted of DUI in California, the court gives a warning known as a Watson advisement. It warns that if the person drives impaired again and someone dies, they can be charged with murder. If you have received this advisement before, a future DUI involving a death carries much higher stakes. Understanding your history helps me plan the right defense.

Protecting Your Rights

As a former LAPD officer, I know how DUI investigations and accident reconstructions are done. In serious cases, I work with independent experts in toxicology and accident reconstruction to test the prosecution's theory. Every case deserves a full investigation, and I make sure yours gets one.

Talk to a Norwalk DUI Lawyer

If you have been arrested for DUI in Norwalk, 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

When is a DUI a felony in California?

A DUI can be a felony if it causes injury, if it is your fourth DUI within 10 years, or if you have a prior felony DUI. A DUI that causes a death can lead to vehicular manslaughter or murder charges.

What is a Watson advisement?

It is a warning given when someone is convicted of DUI, stating that driving impaired in the future and causing a death can result in a murder charge.

Where is the Norwalk Courthouse?

The Norwalk Courthouse is at 12720 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, CA 90650.

Other Areas I Serve

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

Also Serving Norwalk

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DUI LAWYER SERVING NORWALK

At McCready Law Group, I fight for people arrested for DUI in Norwalk 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.