Orange County DMV Hearing Attorneys

DUI Defense Lawyers in Newport Beach, California

A DMV hearing is an integral part of an Orange County DUI case. Separate from the criminal court process (and having no bearing on the criminal court process or outcome), a DMV hearing is an administrative hearing which is held at the driver’s local Drivers Safety Office of the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles. This hearing is held regarding the suspension of the defendant’s driver’s license or driving privileges.

An Orange County DUI defense lawyer can provide representation at the DMV hearing as well as during the criminal court case. By preparing for the DMV hearing as he/she would prepare for a criminal court appearance or trial, a driver’s DUI defense attorney can be effective. While the actual outcome of a DMV hearing will have no affect on the outcome of a defendant’s criminal case, the preparation and time spent in preparing for the hearing may positively affect an attorney’s familiarity with and preparation for the criminal case.

Administrative Per Se Hearings in Orange County, CA

DMV hearings are also referred to as “administrative per se” hearings or “APS” hearings. This hearing will typically concern the following major issues: whether the driver was lawfully arrested, whether the driver’s blood alcohol concentration was above the legal limit and whether the driver was driving the vehicle at the time of the arrest. A skilled Orange County DUI defense lawyer will understand how to provide defense representation for each of these points and therefore help a driver win his/her DMV hearing and have his/her driver’s license reinstated.

Newport Beach DUI Defense Lawyers: Coffey & Coffey

Coffey & Coffey is a criminal defense law firm located in Newport Beach, California. Our skilled Orange County DUI lawyers and attorneys take on cases throughout all of Orange County, including the cities of Newport Beach, Fullerton, Laguna Niguel, Santa Ana and Westminster. We understand that DMV hearings are a vital part of the DUI defense process and thus work to provide only the best representation at these administrative hearings.

Contact an Orange County DMV hearing lawyer or attorney at our firm regarding your driving under the influence charges!