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Santa Barbara DUI Lawyer

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After a DUI arrest, your job, freedom, future, and reputation may be on the line. According to California law, your first drunk driving offense is punishable by six months in jail, court fees, fines, mandatory alcohol education programs, and other consequences. Many first-time DUI convictions result in several days of incarceration and probation.

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Types of DUI Cases We Handle

We handle the full range of DUI charges and related issues. You can find more DUI information on our website or by speaking personally with an attorney from our firm:

Trusted Partner for DUI Defense in Santa Barbara

At Lessem, Newstat & Tooson, LLP, we are privileged to work with William C. Makler, a dedicated ally in defending DUI cases in Santa Barbara. With over 30 years of experience, Mr. Makler is known for his relentless commitment to protecting the rights of local clients and achieving favorable outcomes. Specializing in DUI defense, he has successfully handled thousands of cases, drawing on his in-depth knowledge of California DUI laws and strategic courtroom techniques to challenge evidence, negotiate plea deals, and secure dismissals. His client-focused approach ensures personalized support and expert guidance tailored to the unique challenges of DUI cases in Santa Barbara.

How Lessem, Newstat & Tooson, LLP Can Help

At Lessem, Newstat & Tooson, LLP, our team of Santa Barbara DUI defense lawyers is dedicated to providing the best legal representation that we can offer. With more than five decades of collective legal experience behind us, we have the commitment and skill to provide the topnotch defense representation that you need and deserve. If you were arrested for a previous drunk driving offense, you may be subject enhanced penalties. With our firm on your side, you can have peace of mind knowing that your case is in good hands.

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Walking You Through the Process

It is vital that the DUI process is managed by a skilled Santa Barbara criminal defense lawyer from Lessem, Newstat & Tooson, LLP. We have achieved hundreds of case dismissals over our years in practice. There are two parts to any DUI charge. These include the criminal charge which is addressed in court, and the administrative revocation or suspension of your license, which is addressed in a DMV hearing, if requested.

Once you have been arrested and charged with a DUI, you will have only 10 days in which to request a DMV hearing with regard to your license. We can schedule the hearing and represent you. In many cases, there is compelling evidence that you were not guilty of the crime, whether through errors in the police stop that violated your rights, in the administration of the testing procedures, or in the BAC testing unit itself.

We are very familiar with defending DUI charges and can assist you to fight back. We are trial lawyers and we take immediate action for our clients, and seek any possible opportunity for an advantage in your case. If you are accused of driving drunk, we know how to manage your case and pursue a positive outcome for you. We represent the accused throughout Montecito, Isla Vista, UCSB, Goleta, and Carpinteria.

Contact a Santa Barbara DUI defense lawyer from Lessem, Newstat & Tooson, LLP today.