Nationally Recognized Expert in DUI Defense and Author of "California Drunk Driving Law"
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About me: I am proud to lead a team of five dedicated lawyers, including the former Supervisor of the Orange County Crime Labs Blood Alcohol Sectionthe only criminal... more
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I endorse this lawyer's work.I've been a criminal defense attorney 37 years I have always specialized in DUI law. The last 20 years plus I have...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
John VanDervoort
, Chico (CA), About 1 month ago
Barry is highly respected by fellow attorneys as a successful DUI/DWI attorney. I am proud to have had Barry help me with my case before the United...
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Donald Ramsell
, Wheaton (IL), About 1 month ago
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Résumé
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38 years
since Barry Thomas Simons was first licensed to practice law in CA.
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
| Senior Attorney at Law Offices of Barry T. Simons |
1971–present
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| National College For DUI Defense |
DUI Law & Trial Skills |
Board Certification |
1999 |
| New York Law School |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1971 |
| American University |
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BS - Bachelor of Science |
1968 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Board Certification In DUI Defense |
National College for DUI Defense (ABA Approved Certifying Organization) |
1999 |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Board of Directors |
South Orange County Bar Association |
1985–present
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| Board of Directors |
California DUI Lawyers Association |
1995–present
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| Founding Member |
National College of DUI Defense |
1995–present
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| Dean Emeritus |
National College of DUI Defense |
2009–present
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| Dean |
National College of DUI Defense |
2007–2008
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| Co-Chair DUI Committee |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
2001–2002
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| Co-Chair - Misdemeanor Practice |
California Attorneys for Criminal Justice |
1995–1997
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| Former Director |
Orange County Bar Association |
1990–1992
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| President |
South Orange County Bar Association |
1990–1991
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I got a dui 7 months ago in la. i am currently on...
Your conviction in Pomona triggered a 6 mo. suspension which can be converted into a restricted by... more
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Publications
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| Article |
Publication |
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California Drunk Driving Law |
2009 |
| "Challenging the Blood Test for Alcohol", B. Simons, R. Moore |
Champion, National Assn. of Criminal Defense Attorneys (May 2009) |
2009 |
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Cases
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Speaking Engagements
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| Speaking Engagement Name |
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| "How To Effectively Present Medical Defenses that Win", |
Annual California State Bar Conference |
2009 |
| Turn Your Client into a Patient and Win - Medical Defenses to DUI |
Ultimate DUI Defense: Strategies for the Courtroom Warrior |
2009 |
| Cross Examination of the People's Expert" |
Mastering Scientific Evidence Dallas |
2008 |
| Juror Persuasion |
Jury Insight Project |
2007 |
| Latest Law Changes & Sentencing Update |
California DUI Lawyers Association |
2006 |
| DMV - Don't Get Made - Get Even! |
California State Bar Conference |
2006 |
| "The Defense Perspective" |
International Assn. of Chemical Testing Experts |
2006 |
| "Taking On The DMV In 2005" |
California DUI Lawyers Association |
2005 |
| "Duece-A-Rama" |
California State Bar Conference |
2005 |
| "Opening Statements" |
National College For DUI Defense |
2005 |
| "Final Argument" |
Rules Of The Road |
2005 |
| "Breath Test Challanges To Alcosensor IV |
California Attorneys For Criminal Justice |
2004 |
| "Closing Argument The Code Of The West" |
California State Bar Conference |
2004 |
| Bring Your Own File Workshop |
NACDL Los Vegas |
2004 |
| "Using Technology In Closing Arguments" |
National College For DUI Defense |
2004 |
| "Title 17 Compliant Breath Testing" |
California Attorneys For Criminal Justice |
2003 |
| "DUI Represntations and Practices" |
California State Bar Conference |
2003 |
| "Making Mountains Out Of Molehills" |
National College For DUI Defense |
2003 |
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