Van Nuys DUI Attorney

Protecting Your Rights

DUI (driving under the influence) is the offense of driving a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher. It is a serious criminal offense and a conviction may lead to very severe consequences: a jail or prison sentence, large monetary fines, driver's license suspension, community service, DUI School, installation of an ignition interlock device, vehicle impoundment, and probation. Furthermore, having a DUI on your record will substantially increase your insurance rates, you may lose certain rights if you are convicted of a felony DUI, and you may not be considered for certain types of employment because the employer does not wish to hire someone with a criminal record. Additionally, the various fees and costs of a DUI conviction often add up to more than $10,000. You could lose much more than just your license; it is thus extremely important that you retain trustworthy and knowledgeable legal counsel to defend your rights.

Please contact Van Nuys DUI attorney Loren M. Merlin immediately if you or a loved one has been arrested for driving under the influence in Van Nuys or the surrounding areas in California. We are very familiar with California drunk driving laws, DMV Hearings and the DUI criminal court process. A professional and skilled DUI defense attorney at our firm will work tirelessly to protect your interests and future.

Drunk Driving Defense Lawyer Serving Van Nuys, California

A Van Nuys DUI defense lawyer at the Law Offices of Loren M. Merlin can help protect your freedom by challenging the charges that you face. Especially if you have been involved in an accident or if someone was injured, you will want aggressive legal representation. In addition to the penalties for driving under the influence, you may face more severe consequences for causing an accident, injury, or death.

Please contact a DUI defense attorney at our firm when you or a loved one needs legal advice, guidance or representation for any type of DUI offense, including your first DUI offense, second DUI offense, aggravating factors, drug DUI, under 21 DUI, DUI accidents, DUI with injury, felony DUI and vehicular manslaughter. We can also provide you with valuable information regarding the ignition interlock device, driver's license suspension at a DMV hearing, life after DUI, DUI FAQ and DUI expungements.

When making the decision to work with a Van Nuys DUI defense attorney, you should be sure that your lawyer will go to extreme lengths to protect your rights. Your lawyer will need to investigate your charges, from the police stop or sobriety checkpoint to the breathalyzers & BAC tests and other field sobriety tests administered at the scene or at the station. In addition, you will want your legal representation to keep up to date on all new DUI laws and DUI penalties in the State of California. Learn more about your DUI arrest and how you can aggressively combat your charges by calling our office today for a complimentary consultation!

Representing Studio City, Encino, and Sherman Oaks

We understand the difficult situation that you are now in. With so much at stake, you are probably both frustrated and worried about your future. DUI cases require a large quantity of technical knowledge, creativity, and intelligence. Our firm can provide these qualities and may be able to help you avoid the myriad of consequences of a drunk driving conviction.

There are many legal issues that can exist that may result in a false DUI arrest or accusations. Whether or not you agree with the terms of your arrest, please contact a Van Nuys DUI attorney immediately at our firm to discuss your DUI case. We may be able to have charges that you or a loved one face lowered or dismissed entirely. Under California law, you have many legal rights that may have been violated. It is our job to thoroughly investigate your case and ensure that no unlawfully obtained evidence is used against you, that the sobriety tests were done properly, and that correct procedures were followed throughout each step of your arrest and booking. All clients are given an initial case consultation free of charge.

We are proud to represent clients in the Greater Los Angeles area, including Van Nuys, Studio City, Sherman Oaks, and Encino.

Were you pulled over and arrested for drunk driving? Contact a Van Nuys DUI Attorney at the Law Offices of Loren M. Merlin today!