DUI Defense

Experienced California DUI and Traffic Defense Lawyer

Everyday, people are charged with DUIs - but a charge of DUI is not the same as a conviction. A charge of DUI means you need to speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible to fight the charges.

I am Mark J. Madrigali, and I hundreds of hours of experience in the courtroom successfully defending clients charged with DUI and other traffic offenses. My goal is to ensure my clients' rights are protected and they receive an aggressive defense. Contact me today to schedule a free initial consultation.

Experience with Thousands of Cases Protecting Clients Charged with DUIs

At the Law Office of Mark J. Madrigali, I handle about 1,500 traffic violations each year, more cases than some attorneys handle in an entire career. I know the courts and prosecutors and I know what DUI defense strategies succeed. I have cases involving practically every issue that could arise from a DUI, such as:

Challenging DUI breath and blood tests - To convict you of driving under the influence in California, the state must prove that you had a blood alcohol content of .08 or higher at the time you were driving. Blood alcohol determinations are commonly performed on breathalyzer machines. These machines can give erroneous results if not calibrated, maintained and operated correctly.

Unlawful DUI stop - To arrest you for drunk driving in California, the police officer must have a valid reason for pulling you over. If the stop was illegal, all evidence collected after the stop, including breathalyzer test results, may be suppressed.

Felony DUI defense - If you are convicted of felony DUI charges in California, you will face large fines and potentially long prison sentences.

California DUI penalties - Drunk driving is a criminal offense that can affect your employment, your driving privileges and your freedom. It can also cost you thousands of dollars in fines, forcing you to attend alcohol education classes and result in high-risk insurance costs.

DUI Driver's license suspension - If you are arrested for drunk driving in California, you could lose your driver's license as a result of the criminal DUI charge or from an administrative action by the Department of Motor Vehicles. You need a lawyer experienced with criminal and DMV cases.

California DMV hearings - The DMV suspension hearing is basically a mini-trial, in which your lawyer can cross-examine witnesses against you. There are many ways to contest and win these hearings. For example, if you have been deemed a negligent operator, one way to win your hearing is to get previous traffic convictions set aside.

Free Consultation with Experienced DUI Attorney

You need to fight every ticket. If you have more than four points on your driving record, your license could be suspended or restricted for six months.

Contact me by e-mail or call me at 661-861-1472 (Española 661-477-2812) to schedule a free initial consultation. I also represent clients with traffic, seeking to have their speeding ticket removed from their record.