Where DUI cases are heard in San Diego
DUI cases in San Diego are heard in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego.
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).
| Situation | Suspension |
|---|
| Test at 0.08% or more, age 21+, first offense | 4-month suspension |
| Refused the chemical test, first offense | 1-year suspension |
| Under 21 with a BAC of 0.01% or more | 1-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
- Find your suspension notice and the date on it.
- Request the license hearing in time, or talk to a DUI attorney who can.
- Write down what happened and keep it private.
- Note your court date and don't miss it: it's on your citation or bond paperwork.
Areas we cover around San Diego
DowntownPacific BeachMission ValleyNorth ParkLa JollaClairemontMira MesaPoint LomaChula VistaEl CajonOceansideEscondidoCarlsbadLa Mesa
How long do I have to save my license after a DUI arrest in San Diego?
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 San Diego?
DUI cases in San Diego are heard in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego. Your citation or bond paperwork shows your court.
Do you cover areas near San Diego?
Yes. Requests are welcome from across San Diego County, including Downtown, Pacific Beach, Mission Valley, North Park, and nearby Chula Vista, El Cajon, Oceanside, Escondido.
How much does a DUI lawyer cost in San Diego?
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.