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John Hunsucker

DUI and DWI Attorney at Oklahoma City, OK

4.7   15 reviews
  • Licensed for 25 years
    State OK
    Acquired 1998
    Status
    Authorized to Practice Law No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About John

Learn John’s areas of practice.

2
Practice areas
  1. DUI and DWI
    99%
    Practice is devoted almost exclusively to DUI, DWI, and other alcohol related offenses including Child Endangerment, Actual Physical Control, Manslaughter, and Public Intoxication. We handle DPS license issues including administrive appeals.

    25 years

  2. Criminal defense
    1%
    We occasionally will take a criminal case as a favor to a police officer, judge, when a current DUI client is charged with a non-DUI case or if the case presents a challenging or interesting issue of law or fact. Criminal cases we have tried to not guilty jury verdicts include Rape, Burglary, and Domestic violence.

    25 years

Located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, John Hunsucker is the lead attorney with the Hunsucker DUI Defense Firm. John’s practice is focused almost exclusively on DUI and alcohol related defense.  He handles over 200 DUI cases a year ranging from first time offenders to DUI felony murder cases. 

 

John is certified by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration as an Instructor in the administration of the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFST) and is formally trained in Drug Recognition Evaluation (DRE).  The Hunsucker DUI Defense Firm owns twelve Intoxilyzer 5000s and one Intoxilyzer 8000 (one of only 10 in private hands in the county). John is also certified as an Operator of the Intoxilyzers 5000 and 8000.  

 

Nationally recognized, John has consulted on or tried DUI/DWI cases in the States of Oklahoma, Texas, Massachusetts, California, and Connecticut.  In additional to teaching nationally, John has been featured on KTOK radio, Channel 5 News, Channel 4 News, and quoted in the Daily Oklahoman for his extensive knowledge of DUI law.  In 2009, John appeared as a legal commentator on TruTV’s “In Session with Lisa Bloom” and recently, “Open Court with Ashleigh Banfield”.

 

            John is the co-author of Oklahoma DUI Defense, The Law and Practice (Lawyers & Judges Publishing 2008), The Oklahoma DUI Survival Guide (Whitehall Publishing 2007),  The Oklahoma DUI Survival Guide, 2ed (Whitehall Publishing 2010), The Georgia DUI Survival Guide (Whitehall Publishing 2009), The Florida DUI Survival Guide (Whitehall Publishing 2010), and The Minnesota DWI Survival Guide (Whitehall Publishing 2010).

 

            John is a Board Director of the Oklahoma Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association, a Fellow with the Litigation Council of America, and a Member of the National College for DUI Defense.  John is licensed to practice law in the State of Oklahoma, the 10th Circuit, and the Western  District of Oklahoma Federal Court.

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600 West Sheridan Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK, 73102

Reviews

4.7 / 5.0
  15 customer reviews
Posted by anonymous | March 26, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Great Experience
Thanks to your team, and particularly to Mr. Doug Baxter, my sons DWI was reduced to a mere speeding ticket and his driver license was not suspended.
Posted by Brenda | December 17, 2013
John Hunsucker is THE MAN!!
John Hunsucker is THE MAN!!! My APC arrest in 2012 was a very embarrassing & humbling experience and when I was referred to John I was told I would be in good hands. They were right! He and his staff were all great to work with, and I was never made to feel like I was just another client coming through the door. Every telephone call I placed was returned promptly, and I was never in the dark about what was being done on my behalf. John really and truly loves what he does, and it greatly shows in all he has accomplished and achieved. I have recommended him to several friends and colleagues and will continue to do so.
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Posted by Mike | November 21, 2013
Thank you Mr. Hunsuker!
On a scale of 1-10, 10 being the worst, my DUI situation started out at an 8. By the day before my final hearing it was a 4. John didn't stop there. He fought for me right through the final hearing and I came away with a 2 on the pain scale. It always pays to hire an expert for a job that requires an expert. I consider his fee quite reasonable when compared to what an alternate outcome would have cost in money, drivers license loss, and a negative criminal record. John's knowledge of DUI law, attention to detail, confidence, punctuality and pleasant personality could give lawyers a good name. For DUI trouble, who ya gonna call?...........John Hunsucker.
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Posted by anonymous | March 21, 2013
Great Attorney
Will highly recommend John's services. When I found myself looking for legal help I wasked around and several unrelated sources recommended him so I figured I'd try him. Price is high but you get what you pay for. I hope I never have to use him again, but if I did I know I'm in good hands. I also used him on a unrelated trafic case and he saved my butt there as well, dismantling of the cop in the process...It was great!!!
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Posted by anonymous | August 14, 2011
John represented me in my legal issues
John was there when i went to jail that same day and got me out that same day. He also represented me in court and did an excellent job at it. He cross examined the key witness finding several holes in their story. His work not only got me out of jail quickly but also cleared my name. I would refer him to anyone needing good legal representation. I consider him to be a long lasting friend and would help him any way i could. Thanks John!
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Posted by Margaret | August 11, 2011
Very helpful
He was quick to answer my questions and gave excellent advice.
Posted by Robert | August 5, 2011
Excellent!
Had Mr. Hunsucker deal with a speeding ticket for me. It was handled professionally and expeditiously.
Posted by Phillip | January 24, 2011
Professional. Personal. Unrelenting.
From beginning to end, the consistent quality of service rendered was outstanding. I was more than reassured by the staff as I was made aware of anything and everything in writing well before the date. John was personally involved throughout the entirety of my case. I felt that every avenue of my defense was explored; every legal opportunity was fully pursued. John was prepared, engaged, and thorough. I received the verdict that I wanted, and truly could ask for nothing more in legal representation. I would without hesitation recommend John and his team.
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Response from John Hunsucker March 15, 2011
Not Guilty verdict after trial.
Posted by Tammy | May 12, 2010
Hunsucker Defense Firm is the Best
I have nothing but nice things to say about John. He took my case in 2007. He and his staff were fully skilled, friendly, and always available to answer any of my questions. They treated me with respect and had my best interest in mind. I was pretty scared about the whole ordeal but they were very reassuring and as it turned out I did not even have to appear in court. The Hunsucker Defense Firm took care of everything. I would recommend them to anyone with an alcohol related offense. Don't just take my word for it though; check out John's credentials as they speak for themselves.
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Posted by anonymous | April 30, 2010
Thank You
John, thank you so much for taking care of my Illegal Turn ticket in Edmond- it was very upsetting for me. Not from OK, it's easy to make a mistake. I travel the whole US and I think OK is one of the toughest states on any traffic violations. The officer was very unreasonable also. It would have cost me travel, time to come back and handle the ticket myself plus time away from my family, loss of work, vacation days. You handled it and it was dropped, without me even being present. I can't thank you enough, John. The money you saved me alone on insurance rates was worth it to me. In tough times, it is great to know there are people to help like you. I work with attys across the US and you are a leader in your field. Keep up the good work.
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Posted by Jimmy | April 29, 2010
DUI Case
John Hunsucker is a great attorney. Mr. Hunsucker's firm is very knowledgeable about the current judicial system and what your rights are. I would and will recommend Mr. John Hunsucker to anyone in the same situation I was in.
Posted by Shirley | April 29, 2010
The Best DUI attorney in state
After talking with numerous attys in OKC I decided to hire John. He was able to keep my license and my record clean. John was very professional and made my experience as painless as possible. I definitely recommend John to all who ask.
Posted by anonymous | April 26, 2010
GREAT ATTORNEY
Mr. Hunsucker was very professional and informative. He did a great job on my case and I would use him again in the future. He was also an all around nice guy!
Posted by anonymous | May 3, 2012
During the Worst TIme of My Life, He Pulled Through
Really went to bat for me. Very aggressive working on my behalf from the very beginning. Had my charges downgraded to something negligible and ultimately removed it all from my record!
Posted by Jason | October 28, 2013
$5,000 - Zero Help
The only time I ever actually talked to him was the initial call. Every time after that was either with his secretary or another lawyer. After paying $5,000 I ended up getting exactly what I would have without a lawyer. 6 months loss of license, 18 months of interlock device, $40/month for 2 years to the DA, and $1,000 fine. Cost me $200 in gas to go to court the first time and his other lawyer ended up being an hour late and made me look like an idiot in front of the DA. On top of all of that he wanted to charge me an additional $400 to set up a hearing regarding the interlock device and being able to get my license back sooner. Needless to say I declined this generous offer. It took about 11 months before my license was actually taken away. In the end a public defendant would have been better because I could have save a lot of money and had my license back a lot sooner.
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Cost

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  • Free Consultation 120 minutes
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Managing Partner
  • Hunsucker DUI Defense Firm
  • 1998 - Present
  • Assistant District Attorney
  • District Attorney's Office
  • 1998 - 1999

Education

  • Oklahoma City University School of Law
  • Juris Doctor
  • 1997
  • University of Oklahoma
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1992

Legal Cases

  • State v. RM
  • Case Dismissed-No License Loss
  • State v. JC
  • Suppression motion Sustained, Case Dismissed
  • Edmond v. VW
  • Cases dismissed without court costs
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Associations

  • Oklahoma County Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association
  • Member
  • 2010 - Present
  • National College for DUI Defense
  • Oklahoma Delegate
  • 2010 - Present
  • Litigation Counsel of America
  • Fellow
  • 2007 - Present
  • Oklahoma Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
  • Director/Board Member
  • 2005 - Present
  • National College for Dui Defense
  • Member
  • 2002 - Present
  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Member
  • 2002 - Present
  • Oklahoma Bar Association
  • Licensed Attorney
  • 1998 - Present
  • Oklahoma County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1998 - Present
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Best Lawyers/DUI Defense
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2014
  • Best Lawyer
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2013
  • Best Lawyer
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2012
  • Oklahoma Superlawyers 2012
  • Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2012
  • AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2011
  • OKC's Top Attorneys
  • Distinctly Oklahoma magazine
  • 2011
  • Best Lawyer
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2011
  • Oklahoma SuperLawyer 2011
  • Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2011
  • Circle of Excellence
  • Merchant Circle
  • 2010
  • Oklahoma SuperLawyer 2010
  • Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2010
  • AV Preeminent Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2010
  • Oklahoma Superlawyers 2009
  • Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2009
  • Oklahoma Superlawyers 2008
  • Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2008
  • Oklahoma Superlawyers 2007
  • Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2007
  • Oklahoma Superlawyers 2006
  • Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2006
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Publications

  • Texas DWI Survival Guide, West Texas Edition
  • Citizen's Protection Manual
  • 2012
  • Utah DUI Survival Guide
  • Citizen's Protection Manual
  • 2012
  • Tennessee DUI Survival Guide
  • A Citizen's Protection manual
  • 2010
  • Georgia DUI Survival Guide 2ed
  • Citizen's Protection Guide
  • 2010
  • Minnesota DWI Survival Guide
  • Citizen's Protection Manual
  • 2010
  • Florida DUI Survival Guide
  • Citizen's Protection Manual
  • 2010
  • Georgia DUI Survival Guide
  • Citizen's Protection Manual
  • 2009
  • Oklahoma DUI Survival Guide
  • Citizen's Protection Manual
  • 2007
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Speaking Engagements

  • National College of DUI Defense
  • Representing the Military Client in Civilian Court
  • 2015
  • Municipal Judge's Association
  • Collateral Consequences of A DUI
  • 2014
  • Criminal Defense Institute
  • DUI Update
  • 2014
  • DUI Trial College
  • Break-Out Co-leader
  • 2013
  • Life After OU
  • DUI, Doobie, and All That Jazz
  • 2013
  • Criminal Defense Institute
  • Oklahoma DUI Laws
  • 2012
  • Summer Session
  • Break-Out Co-leader
  • 2012
  • University of Oklahoma-Life after OU
  • DUI, Doobie, and All That Jazz
  • 2012
  • Criminal Defense Basics 2011
  • DUI Basics
  • 2011
  • Bar Association Meeting
  • 66 DUI Tips
  • 2011
  • National College for DUI Defense Summer Session
  • Break-Out co-leader
  • 2011
  • June Bar Meeting
  • DUI Defense
  • 2011
  • University of Oklahoma-Life after OU
  • DUI, Doobie, and All That Jazz
  • 2011
  • Oklahoma County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
  • DUI Tune-Up, Important Changes
  • 2011
  • DUI In Oklahoma-Oklahoma City
  • Intoxilyzer 8000/DRE Roundtable
  • 2011
  • DUI In Oklahoma-Tulsa
  • Intoxilyzer 8000/DRE Roundtable
  • 2011
  • Summer Session
  • Break-Out co-leader
  • 2010
  • Intox 8000 & Science of Breath Alcohol Testing- Toronto, Canada
  • Intoxilyzer 8000
  • 2010
  • Oklahoma Municipal Attorney's Association
  • DUI/DWI/Intox 8000
  • 2010
  • Oklahoma Municipal Judge's Association
  • DUI/DWI/Intox 8000
  • 2010
  • University of Oklahoma-Life After OU
  • DUI and Criminal Law
  • 2010
  • Advanced Field Sobriety and DRE Training
  • Field Sobriety Testing and Drug Recognition
  • 2010
  • Multi-Device Breath Testing Mega Course- Atlanta, Georgia
  • Intoxilyzer 8000
  • 2010
  • Life After OU
  • DUI and Criminal Law
  • 2009
  • Oklahoma Bar Association-Tulsa
  • 79 DUI Tips
  • 2008
  • Oklahoma Bar Association-Oklahoma City
  • 79 DUI Tips
  • 2008
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Attorney endorsements

Received (63)
Given (45)
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DUI and DWI Attorney | Apr 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I'm proud to endorse John Hunsucker as a lawyer who is serious about DUI defense. He is one of only three Board Certified DUI Lawyers in the entire state, and one of the handful of attorneys in the entire country to purchase his own Intoxilyzer 8000 breath testing machine. John is committed to DUI defense, and will work hard to help you through this stressful situation. If you've been charged with a Oklahoma DUI, visit John's website and download the free guide on what to do next and how to choose the right DUI lawyer for your case."
DUI and DWI Attorney | Mar 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"John is an expert in the area of DUI defense. He is dedicated to his clients and cares deeply about each client's case. I fully endorse this lawyer."
DUI and DWI Attorney | Apr 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. John Hunsucker is a lawyer with boundless energy and great integrity. You can't go wrong with him defending you. He is always well prepared and very knowledgeable about DUI and DWI law matters."
DUI and DWI Attorney | Aug 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mr. Hunsucker is a nationally known authority on the defense of impaired driving cases, with an outstanding staff."
DUI and DWI Attorney | Feb 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
DUI and DWI Attorney | Feb 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jan 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Sep 28
Relationship: Other
"I endorse this lawyer."
DUI and DWI Attorney | Jun 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"John is THE DUI KING of Oklahoma City. DUI is getting so specialized that I refer all my prospective DUI clients to John. He literally wrote the book on DUI defense (Oklahoma DUI Survival Guide and Oklahoma DUI Defense). He is also an accomplished trial lawyer, legal commentator for various news and media outlets, and is highly sought after for his knowledge and expertise in the area of DUI defense. Let me put it this way, if I received a DUI, John is the only attorney I would call."
Criminal defense Attorney | May 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse John. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
Criminal defense Attorney | May 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
DUI and DWI Attorney | Jan 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"John Hunsucker is likely the best DUI attorney in Oklahoma. Any one in the OKC area charged with a DUI should give him a call."
DUI and DWI Attorney | Oct 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mr. Hunsucker sets the standard for DUI/DWI defense in Oklahoma City. He is passionate, ethical, and excellent at what he does. I would recommend Mr. Hunsucker to anyone facing a DUI/DWI charge."
Criminal defense Attorney | Oct 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
DUI and DWI Attorney | Sep 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"John Hunsucker is a fearless advocate for his Oklahoma CIty area clients. He is also nationally respected for his knowledge of DUI-DWI laws in Oklahoma, and has co-authored several books on the subject. In addition to being a great lawyer, he is a great father and compassionate man who IDENTIFIES with his clients, so that they know he will be their warrior in court."
DUI and DWI Attorney | Aug 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"He wrote the book on Oklahoma DUI with Bruce Edge in Tulsa. He knows DUI law."
Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"John Hunsucker is a tireless advocate for his clients. John will go the extra mile to make sure his clients rights are protected. Do not hesitate to call John regarding a DUI or other criminal defense need."
DUI and DWI Attorney | Jun 19
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. He provides a strong defense for his clients while always maintaining a professional demeanor."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jun 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Oklahoma City DUI and DWI Lawyer John Hunsucker
John Hunsucker
DUI and DWI Attorney
Oklahoma City, OK
Licensed for 25 years
Free Consultation