DUI Defense · Oakland & the East Bay

Arrested for a DUI? You may have only 10 days to protect your license.

A DUI is really two cases at once, one in the criminal court and one at the DMV over your driver's license. The DMV clock starts the day of your arrest, so acting quickly matters.

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Two cases, not one.

A DUI arrest sets off two separate matters. The criminal case moves through the courts, from arraignment to resolution or trial. A separate DMV proceeding decides whether your license is suspended. They run on different tracks, with different deadlines, and both affect your record and your ability to drive.

The 10-day DMV clock.

After a DUI arrest, you generally have only 10 days to request a DMV hearing to contest the suspension of your license. Miss that window and the suspension can take effect automatically. Circle Law can request the hearing and represent you at it, so your side is actually heard.

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What Circle Law handles.

From the first court date through the DMV hearing and, if it comes to it, trial.

First-time DUI Repeat DUI DMV license hearings License suspension Misdemeanor & felony DUI

Your case is handled by an attorney with more than thirty-five jury trials, including DUI, so if your case needs to be fought, it will be.

Our approach: find out what you're facing first.

We start with our Hassle Free Lawyer Review & Action Plan. For one up front fee, we obtain your file, review your case with you, and tell you honestly what you are facing and what your options are, on the court side and at the DMV. If your case needs full representation, we offer it at one flat, all inclusive price. No surprises, and no asking for more money later.

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