Find The Best Phoenix DUI Attorney

A Driving Under the Influence or DUI arrest in Phoenix, Arizona and its surrounding areas in Maricopa County is no joke, but a serious and draining experience in every way. The information on phoenix-dui-lawyer.org can guide you through this difficult journey and help you select the best possible Phoenix DUI Attorney to prepare a winning defense.

What to know before choosing a DUI lawyer:

Firstly, understand that DUI laws in the state of Arizona are intricate and not to be navigated alone. Also, DUI laws vary from locality to locality. It's important to retain an attorney who thoroughly understands the Phoenix DUI laws.

In addition, a defendant will deal with both a city court case and a DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) case or administrative hearing on the status of his driver's license. A Phoenix DUI lawyer must have the experience and legal expertise to guide his client successfully through both kinds of cases. 

Second, understand that all DUI penalties are stiff. Whether charged with Regular DUI, Extreme DUI or Aggravated DUI, convictions are life-changing events. Penalties will involve some combination of:

• Jail time (or tent city time) 
• A breathalyzer in the car 
• Large monetary fines 
• Suspension of driving privileges for various amounts of time

Characteristics of a good Phoenix DUI Lawyer 

Given the seriousness of a DUI arrest, the defendant needs the best DUI attorney to take charge of his case. This means a lawyer who:

• Is experienced (number of cases, number of guilty and not guilty verdicts, years in Arizona law)
• Knows the laws (is properly credentialed)
• Has a reputation of honesty, integrity and trustworthiness
• Presents an estimate of client's costs in writing before beginning the case (includes possible additional fees, trial or no trial costs)

An outstanding DUI lawyer will also be upfront about the probable outcome of the defendant's case as well as what is worrisome and/or positive about the details of the defendant's particular situation. 

To get as complete a picture as possible of a DUI lawyer you're thinking of hiring, read online reviews from actual clients and also check the attorney's credentials on azbar.org. This is the website for the State Bar of Arizona and gives information on the lawyer's geographical area of practice and license, record of any disciplinary action and whether or not he is an actively-practicing Phoenix DUI attorney. 

Finally, good client-attorney communication in a DUI case is so important. Your first consultation should be free, and the lawyer should be open to answering any and all of the client's questions.

For more information and for more articles, go to the main Phoenix DUI Lawyer Guide.