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DUI attorney in Los Angeles, CA

Arrested for DUI in Los Angeles? Get a free, confidential case review from an independent DUI defense attorney who handles cases in Los Angeles County.

  • 10 days to request a license hearing in California
  • First offense, repeat, refusal, under 21 and CDL
  • Los Angeles and nearby Santa Monica, Pasadena, Glendale

Where DUI cases are heard in Los Angeles

DUI cases in Los Angeles are heard in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, at courthouses across the county.

Your license deadline in California

You can request a DMV hearing within 10 days of receiving the suspension or revocation order (California DMV: Driving under the influence).

SituationSuspension
Test at 0.08% or more, age 21+, first offense4-month suspension
Refused the chemical test, first offense1-year suspension
Under 21 with a BAC of 0.01% or more1-year suspension

Sources and details: California DUI guide.

Charged with a DUI?Deadlines start at arrest. Get a free case review from a local DUI attorney.

What to do this week

  1. Find your suspension notice and the date on it.
  2. Request the license hearing in time, or talk to a DUI attorney who can.
  3. Write down what happened and keep it private.
  4. Note your court date and don't miss it: it's on your citation or bond paperwork.

Areas we cover around Los Angeles

Downtown LAHollywoodVan NuysKoreatownWestwoodSan PedroSilver LakeVeniceSanta MonicaPasadenaGlendaleBurbankLong BeachTorrance

Common questions

How long do I have to save my license after a DUI arrest in Los Angeles?

You can request a DMV hearing within 10 days of receiving the suspension or revocation order (California DMV: Driving under the influence).

Which court handles DUI cases in Los Angeles?

DUI cases in Los Angeles are heard in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, at courthouses across the county. Your citation or bond paperwork shows your court.

Do you cover areas near Los Angeles?

Yes. Requests are welcome from across Los Angeles County, including Downtown LA, Hollywood, Van Nuys, Koreatown, and nearby Santa Monica, Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank.

How much does a DUI lawyer cost in Los Angeles?

It depends on the case and the court. Nationally, a Nolo reader survey found an average of $1,900 in attorney fees and expenses for a first-offense DUI (Nolo / DrivingLaws.org reader survey). Ask for a written quote.

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