One Arrest Doesn't Have to Define You. Let's Fix This — Together.
You don't need a lecture. You need someone who's got your back — and who knows exactly how these cases are won.
Call (530) 265-0186 Free consultation · The 10-day license deadline starts at arrest
What makes this DUI practice different
If you're reading this, you or someone you love is facing a DUI. So notice what you don't see here: no squad cars, no handcuffs, no flashing lights. That's on purpose.
Here's what sets this practice apart.
- I lower your stress — I don't add to it. You should walk away from our first conversation calmer and clearer than you came in.
- Call, and you get a lawyer — me — not a salesperson. No scare tactics, no half-truths. Just an honest read on your charges, your situation, and your options.
- I bring cutting-edge DUI defense. The law and the science are genuinely complex. I have the experience and the resources to handle even the toughest case.
- This is not a DUI mill. I don't chase volume with cheap upfront fees and fast guilty pleas. I take a limited number of cases so each one gets everything it needs.
Twenty-five years in, one rule still runs this practice — do the finest work in the county, and treat every client like the only one I have.
What to do after a DUI arrest in Grass Valley or Nevada County
If you or someone you love was just arrested, here's a calm, step-by-step plan for the hours and days ahead.
- Don't panic. Being arrested for a DUI does not mean you're guilty. There's often far more to challenge than people realize — and in the right cases I'm able to protect a client's license, reduce the charges, or get them dismissed altogether.
- Get some rest. A DUI arrest is exhausting, and it usually happens at night, so you've lost sleep. You'll want a clear head to choose the right attorney — and you're not going to hire a lawyer at three in the morning. Get some sleep and pick this back up in the morning.
- Get your car out of impound. If your vehicle was towed, the storage fees climb every day. The agency that arrested you can tell you where it's being held — reclaim it as soon as you're allowed, so the costs don't pile up.
- Write down everything while it's fresh. You'd be amazed how often the smallest detail changes the outcome of a case. When you call, I'll tell you exactly which details are worth recording.
- Call for a free consultation. I'll get the basic facts of your case, explain the law in plain English, and lay out your options. No legalese — just straight talk.
The 10 day DMV hearing deadline you can't miss
To keep your license, you — or your attorney — must request a DMV administrative hearing within 10 days of the arrest. Miss it and the suspension becomes automatic. I've handled a great many of these hearings; call and I'll request yours in time.
Call (530) 265-0186What a DUI Lawyer Can protect
A DUI reaches into real parts of your life — and each one is something I work to protect for you.
Your License:
For most people, the ability to drive is the most immediate worry — getting to work, taking the kids to school, living a normal life. Your license is decided on a separate track from the court case, at the DMV, and the window is short: just 10 days to request a hearing. I move on that right away, challenge the suspension, and where some suspension does apply, work to get you a restricted license so you can keep driving to the places that matter.
Your Record:
A clean record quietly shapes so much — the next job, an apartment, a professional license, the background checks that come up over the years. My aim is to keep a conviction off your record in the first place, whether through a dismissal or a reduction to a lesser charge. And if you're already carrying an older DUI, there's often a path to clear it and give you a genuine fresh start.
Your Future:
Beyond the license and the record, there's simply your life — your career, your plans, your standing in a community where people know you, and your peace of mind through a hard stretch. I carry the legal weight so you don't have to do it alone, keep you informed in plain language at every step, and work to get you back to normal with as little disruption as possible.
DUI Questions, Answered
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No. An arrest is only an accusation — DUI cases turn on the stop, the testing, and the procedure, and there's often far more to challenge than people expect.
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Right away. The one hard deadline is the 10 days to request your DMV hearing, but the sooner we talk, the more evidence and options we can protect.
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It can — a conviction can reach into your employment, licensing, and record. The encouraging part is that much of that exposure can be avoided with the right outcome, and an older conviction may later be cleared.
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For most misdemeanor matters I can appear on your behalf, so a single arrest doesn't have to take over your life or cause you to miss work. I'll always tell you up front when your presence is actually required.
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You'll get a clear, agreed fee before any work begins and the first consultation is free, so there's no cost to find out where you stand. I accept credit cards and do payment plans on select cases.
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Collaborative, honest, and straightforward. We're here to guide the process, make sure you are treated fairly and provide the best defense possible.
“The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people, it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government.” — Patrick Henry
Your DUI case, step by step
Protecting your license: I request your DMV hearing and challenge the automatic suspension — a separate track from the court case.
Step 1
Free consultation & case review: We talk through exactly what happened, I review the facts, and I protect your 10-day DMV deadline right away.
Step 2
Resolution: Whether that's a dismissal, a reduction to a lesser charge, or taking your case to trial, I stand with you all the way through.
Step 3
Building your defense: I examine the stop, the field sobriety and chemical tests, and the reports, file the right motions, and press for the strongest position.
Step 4