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Finding the Right DWI or DUI Lawyer

Written by: Derek Anthony Patrin

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Posted over 3 years ago. Applies to Minnesota, 2 helpful votes, 2 comments

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Your DUI / DWI Attorney Should Have Superior Knowledge

Your DUI / DWI lawyer should be familiar with the city and county of your offense and should know how that jurisdiction treats DUI / DWI cases like yours. I have personally handled dozens and dozens of DUI / DWI cases in Washington County, and I have appeared in front of every judge in the county and negotiated with every prosecutor in the area. Your DUI / DWI lawyer should also know the current DUI / DWI statutes and case law, since they change all the time. I pride myself on staying on the cutting edge of DUI / DWI defense and I personally take cases to the Court of Appeals all the time. Finally, your DWI lawyer should take the time to know about your situation so the goals of your case suit your individual needs.

Your DUI / DWI Defense Lawyer Should Use Proven Strategy

DUI / DWI cases are not easy to win, and the justice system is not about to do any favors for DUI / DWI offenders. An effective strategy is one that preserves every possible opportunity to impact the various penalties you will be facing. That is the key to superior DUI / DWI defense: preserving and taking advantage of opportunities. Whether it is for purposes of arguing the issues of your case, negotiating a settlement, or controlling the timing of the penalties you will be facing, a solid strategy will help you come out of this with as little damage as possible. Even if your case is not winnable, I can help. And by the way, do NOT assume your case is not winnable just because you failed the test or had a high reading. I have beaten cases where my client got into an accident and had a test over .20. It's all about getting evidence suppressed through constitutional arguments and technicalities.

Your DUI / DWI Attorney Should Express Dedication to You & Your Defense

Your DUI / DWI lawyer needs to devote an adequate amount of time and resources to your defense. You do not want to hire an attorney that you are comfortable with and then have your case handled by someone else. You do not want an attorney that does not take the time to explain the ins and outs of your case to you every step of the way. You DO want a DUI / DWI lawyer who is passionate about defending DUI / DWI cases, not one who handles a few DUI / DWI cases as part of an assorted case load.

Additional Resources

Check out my firm website for more information about my services and my DUI / DWI defense philosophy. You can also see many real-world examples of clients who got excellent results from my representation.

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