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47 Years
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California's Premier DUI Defense Law Firm
Founded in 1979 by nationally renowned DUI attorney Lawrence Taylor, our firm pioneered specialized DUI defense in California. With decades of experience, we combine technical expertise, former law enforcement insights, and a team including two former prosecutors to deliver strategic legal representation. Our attorneys, recognized by the American Bar Association and California State Bar, focus exclusively on DUI cases across Southern California, offering personalized advocacy for license suspensions, criminal charges, and complex felony DUI matters.We maintain offices in Orange County, Riverside, and Los Angeles areas, emphasizing client education, evidentiary challenges, and courtroom excellence while maintaining an AV rating for legal proficiency.
Services
DUI Defense
Felony DUI Cases
License Suspension Hearings
Underage DUI Charges
DMV Administrative Hearings
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- Founded by DUI law pioneer Lawrence Taylor, author of seminal DUI defense textbooks
- Only firm with technical staff including former law enforcement and DMV experts
- Recognized in American Bar Association Journal for specialized DUI expertise
- Two former prosecutors on staff with insider knowledge of prosecution strategies
- Exclusive focus on DUI defense since 1979 across Southern California courts
Associations and certifications
- American Bar Association Journal recognition
- California State Bar approved legal education provider
- National College for DUI Defense board certification
What people say
Got charges reduced to Wet Reckless
Won DMV hearing
Case expunged successfully
Excellent communication
Highly recommend attorneys
Services
DUI Defense
Our specialized DUI defense service challenges evidence through technical analysis of breathalyzer calibration, field sobriety test validity, and blood alcohol extrapolation. With decades of experience, we negotiate charge reductions, contest license suspensions, and provide courtroom representation for first-time and repeat offenses across Southern California.
Felony DUI Cases
Handling elevated DUI charges including vehicular manslaughter and Watson murder allegations, we employ strategic defenses against enhanced penalties. Our team addresses prior conviction implications, bodily injury claims, and elevated BAC circumstances while maintaining an AV-rated legal defense record.
License Suspension Hearings
We contest automatic license suspensions through DMV administrative hearings, challenging chemical test validity and procedural compliance. Our representation focuses on maintaining driving privileges through restricted licenses and evidentiary challenges within California's 10-day hearing request window.
Underage DUI Charges
Addressing California's strict zero-tolerance laws for drivers under 21, we defend against enhanced penalties including extended license suspensions. Our approach challenges minor-in-possession allegations and seeks alternative sentencing options to protect youthful offenders' futures.
DMV Administrative Hearings
Our specialized DMV hearing representation focuses on technical challenges to chemical testing procedures and officer protocol violations. We coordinate administrative outcomes with criminal court strategies to create comprehensive defense approaches that have successfully reduced suspension periods for clients.
People
Lawrence Taylor
Founder, In Memoriam
Pioneering DUI attorney and author of 'Drunk Driving Defense' textbook series. Established the firm in 1979 and shaped modern DUI defense strategies through National College for DUI Defense leadership.
Chris Taylor
Partner Attorney
Experienced trial attorney with 32 years of DUI defense expertise. Recognized for courtroom effectiveness in reducing charges to wet reckless and securing favorable probation terms for clients across Southern California.
Jeanne M. Normandeau
Attorney
32-year legal professional specializing in Riverside County DUI cases. Known for aggressive advocacy in license suspension hearings and successful case dismissals through detailed evidentiary challenges.
Lane Scherer
Attorney
Former LA Deputy District Attorney with insider knowledge of prosecution strategies. Applies 32 years of experience to challenge chemical test accuracy and negotiate reduced penalties for clients.
Questions
What makes your firm different for DUI defense?
We pioneered DUI defense in California with specialized expertise since 1979, including technical staff with law enforcement backgrounds and former prosecutors on our team.
Can you handle both DMV hearings and criminal charges?
Yes, we manage all aspects including DMV license suspensions and criminal court proceedings with coordinated defense strategies.
Do you handle felony DUI cases?
Our firm specializes in complex felony DUI cases, including vehicular manslaughter and Watson murder charges.
Are your attorneys board-certified?
Founding attorney Lawrence Taylor held ABA-NCDD board certification, the highest recognition in DUI defense.
Do you offer free consultations?
We provide complimentary initial consultations to discuss your case with experienced DUI attorneys.
