Overview
Practice Areas
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Fixed (Always), Free Consultation (45 minutes)
Payment types
Cash, Check, Credit Card
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Contact Information
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Languages Spoken
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About Me
Photos (2)
Videos (1)
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I was born in Oakland, California, grew up playing around Lake Merit. I joined orignial Roller Derby in 1960, and my fist job was with Bay Bombers as skate-boy,... more
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
R. W.,
2011-12-30
about 1 month ago.
Client Review:
I was fighting a 3rd D.U.I. & long jail time. Mr. Drewry went in the ring & fought for me. I went to court a couple of days after Christmas & he had...
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Posted by:
Anon,
2011-12-08
2 months ago.
Client Review:
Mr. Drewry is an assertive and exuberant attorney. He is extremely competent and has attained a number of court connections through his many years...
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Peer Endorsements
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Drewry has decades of experience in defending against DUI charges. His clear understanding of the science alcohol...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Markus Mueller-Dombois
, Martinez (CA), About 1 month ago
Donald is one of the best, if not the best, DUI lawyer in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is also a mentor and a teacher to his fellow law...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Peter Chiang
, Redwood City (CA), 5 months ago
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Résumé
License
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19 years since Donald Gray Drewry was first licensed to practice law.
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License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| California |
Active
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1992 |
11/03/2011 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Lawyer at
Donald Gray Drewry, Attorney-at-Law
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1992–present
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Qualified Standardized Field Sobriety Tests Instructor at
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA
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2006–2009
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Judge, Pro Tem at
Superior Court State of California
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2004–2007
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Reserve Police Officer, Level 1, Solo Officer at
Hayward Police Department
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1982–1985
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Truck Driver at
Bay Promotions, Inc
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1962–1978
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Specialist 5/E-5/ SGT at
United States Army
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1967–1969
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Ventura College |
Alco-Senor IV Training |
Certified PAS Coordinator |
2005 |
| Indiana University |
Law in Action Toxicology for Lawyers |
Toxicology for Lawyers |
2000 |
| Northwestern California U |
Law |
Juris Doctor |
1991 |
| Chabot College |
Broadcast |
undergraduate with Honors |
1982 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
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| Certificate of Appreciation for Training Employees |
California Department of Motor Vehicles |
2007 |
| Alpha Gama Sigma Gradutate with Honors |
Chabot College |
1982 |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
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| VICE PRESIDENT |
CALIFORNIA DUI LAWYERS ASSOCIATION |
2011-present
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| Member Lawyer |
National College of DUI Defense |
2005-present
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| Member Lawyer |
California Attorney for Criminal Justice |
2004-present
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| Trial Lawyer |
San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association |
2000-present
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| Board of Directors |
California DUI Lawyers Association CDLA |
1997-present
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| Trial Lawyer |
Alameda County Bar Association |
1992-present
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| Lawyer |
California Public Defenders Association |
1992-present
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| Lawyer |
State Bar of California |
1992-present
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See all 8 association entries
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Portfolio
Contribution
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Reputation Level 7
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Cases
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Outcome: Case Dismissed while Picking Jury
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Publications
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Publication |
Date |
| Defending Gerd |
Caliifornia Drunk Driving Law |
2010 |
| Field Sobriety Testing |
Attacking and Defending Drunk Driving Tests |
2010 |
See all 3 publications
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Winning Your Case at APS Hearings |
Fresno Annual Luncheon for Central Valley Lawyers |
2011 |
| Defending GERD at The DMV Hearing |
CDLA Annual Seminar 2011 |
2011 |
| Voir Dire of the State's Expert |
CDDL Annual Seminar |
2010 |
| Impeaching the Local Police Officer with SFSTs |
CDDL |
2010 |
| In Trial in San Francisco |
California DUI Lawyer's Association |
2010 |
| GERD |
Mastering Scientific Evidence |
2009 |
| GERD/Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST) |
Fresno DUI Seminar |
2009 |
| Cross Examination of the Police Officer on FSTs |
California DUI Lawyers Associtiation |
2008 |
| PAS Coordinator Training Course for State Certificate |
CDDL |
2007 |
| Defending the GERD Case In Trial |
California Deuce Defenders |
2002 |
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