Newport Beach DUI Lawyers

Newport Beach is a city that prides itself on being tough on DUI cases.  Receiving a DUI in Newport Beach means having to deal with both the Orange County Superior Court system, (through the Orange County Harbor Justice Center), AND the DMV regarding your license is an entirely different issue. Another major obstacle to overcome is to find a competent lawyer/attorney in Newport Beach who will not only fight for your rights as a citizen but who will also listen to your needs and game plan your strategies effectively and concisely.
Here are the steps to Take when looking for a Newport Beach DUI Attorney or Lawyer.

More than likely your arrest was made by one of three police divisions; Newport Beach Police Department, Orange County Sheriff’s Department or the California Highway Patrol. If a friend a family member was arrested you’ll need to contact them IMMEDIATELY.

Below is important information you’ll need.

Newport Beach Police Department
870 Santa Barbara Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 644-3681

Orange County Sheriff’s Department
550 N. Flower Street,
Santa Ana, CA 92703

HARBOR JUSTICE CENTER

Orange County Superior Court

4601 Jamboree Road

Newport Beach, CA 92660

Contact the DMV Within 10 Days of your DUI Arrest

One of the most important aspects of a DUI arrest in Newport Beach as well as the rest of California is that a person suspected of driving under the influence has 10 Calendar days to contact the DMV with an attorney in order to schedule a hearing and to stop any possible suspension of driving privileges in the state of California. Whether or not someone has a California license is irrelevant, the DMV Admin Per Se hearing is critical in a DUI case mainly for the fact that it gives the attorney handling your DUI the opportunity to cross examine any officers or witnesses involved in the arrest and possibly a forensic toxicologist to testify regarding your blood alcohol level.

Let an experienced DUI Lawyer Handle the Work

It is not recommended for someone to schedule a hearing themselves. For reasons illustrated above, it may be difficult to schedule a hearing, especially if there are witnesses who will be subpoenaed. The attorney involved in defending your DUI will handle the administrative processes for you, giving you peace of mind and allowing the experts to handle the majority of your case. Be sure to have your attorney request a hearing via fax (facsimile) AND through certified mail to insure DMV receives the hearing request.

What you need to know
Because of the fact that an arrest was made in Newport Beach for a DUI, the DMV Admin Per Se Hearing will be held at the Irvine Driver Safety office of the DMV.

The Irvine Driver Safety office is located at

16735 Von Karman, #110,

Irvine, CA 92606-4953.

Because an arrest was made in Newport Beach for a DUI, court appearances are usually heald at the Harbor Justice Center. The Harbor Justice Center is located at 4601 Jamboree Road, Newport Beach, CA 92660-2595.

Our law firm has an excellent reputation as top Newport Beach DUI Attorneys.  Our law firm’s Newport Beach office is located at:

Miller & Associates

5020 Campus Drive

Newport Beach, CA 92660.

Contact us anytime at (949) 682-5316

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