Joshua James Price

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Joshua James Price

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 16 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI

4025 Camino Del Rio S. #300, San Diego, CA

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About Joshua

Biography

Unparalleled Rate of DUI and DMV dismissals in San Diego County. Feel free to call me 24/7.

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

DUI and DWI 100%

2,000 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2024 2023 2022
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+ 9
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in California for 16 years

State: California

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Defending Rights Law Center

4025 Camino Del Rio S. #300, San Diego, CA, 92108

defendingrights.com

Online Presence

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Joshua James Price's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

125 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 57 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by John | October 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Highly Successful DUI Attorney

Highly recommend Josh Price. Very successful outcome and easy to contact and interact with him throughout. Clearly very knowledgeable and respected. After many court appearances, he was able to get felony DUI charges dismissed and achieved misdemeanor Wet Reckless. Won hearing resulting in no lice...nse suspension and no SR-22, despite 0.18% BAC. You wont be disappointed in choosing him to represent your future!

Posted by anonymous | September 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Best DUI Lawyer By Far!

Mr. Price was absolutely wonderful to work with, and I would HIGHLY recommend him to anyone searching for a lawyer to help with your DUI case. Never in a million years did I think I would find myself in this situation as I have also advocated against drinking and driving, but you know what they say n...ever say never... I made a horrible decision after being in a very bad headspace for quite some time due to some personal family traumas I had gone through. Long story short, I found myself receiving a DUI with a BAC level of .27... and also had a small accident deploying my airbags. This was devastating to me, and I truly felt so lost on what could be done.. felt like my life was over. I decided to hire Mr. Price after research and a family friend's recommendation, and I am forever grateful I did. He was very friendly and non-judgmental about my situation. You could tell from the first interaction he has dealt with many cases, and his experience and expertise are unmatched. My interaction with Mr. Price was always so positive and helpful as he continued to walk me through every step to ensure I understood what to expect throughout the entire process. My case wasn't even heard in court for six months after the arrest due to COVID backups, so he made sure I was aware of any updates as soon as he knew. He was always easy to get ahold of and would always return a call or email as soon as possible if he was in court or handling something urgently. He made himself very clear from the beginning that he was willing to fight for me and would work as hard as possible to achieve the best possible outcome, but also managed my expectations of what could be results if the DA or Judge were to push for harder consequences. He made it clear he knew what he was doing as he ran through multiple scenarios of what I could expect and presented me with all my options so I was well informed and able to make the best decision for myself of what I would hope he could achieve outcome-wise. I was charged with a first-offense DUI with a .27% Blood Alcohol Level and an accident. Mr. Price was able to get the punishment significantly reduced as they lowered my BAC to a .19% and assigned me only a 3-month DUI class instead of the 9-month class as expected and only 3 years of probation instead of 5!!! Again, I couldn't be more grateful or appreciative of all of Mr. Price's hard work. It was the best decision I could have ever made and worth absolutely every penny. I feel like I have my life back, and I owe it to the dedication of Mr. Price.

Posted by Anup | August 29, 2022 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI checkpoint (0.11): Not Guilty and Case Dismissed

If you want to work with a lawyer who is tenured in DUI cases, straightforward, dedicates all their bandwidth only on the DUI case to get you the best possible results, and not enable your "customer is always right" attitude, then look no further and hire Josh immediately. A year ago I drove in to... DUI checkpoint and blew a 0.11 BAC in to a breath machine. I did the worst thing during panic and got lured in to the first law firm that showed up on Google. The lawyer I was assigned started right off the bat by convincing me that my best option would be a plea deal. They didn't even bother paying attention to the details of my case. They had no time to even meet with me in person. They right out believed I was guilty from the beginning. A few months later, I decided to fire the law firm and requested Josh to take over my case. Typically it's not a favorable situation for any attorney to take over from where a previous lawyer leaves off. But Josh was very practical and real but also nice enough to take the case over from the previous law firm. Unlike the previous attorney, Josh did not say nice things to lure me in, just to close the case soon. He was 0% BS right from the beginning and throughout our engagement. Both Josh and I agreed that it would be best to go through a jury trial instead of settling. I was aware that this was a straightforward and easy win case for the State against me. But we fought anyway even with slim odds. Josh is super focused and very passionate about his profession and dedicates 100% of himself to the case. He pulled many all nighters just to make sure I get the best possible defense. I would sometimes wake up to late night text messages from him asking for follow-up questions regarding the incident. He worked hard on presenting himself, myself and our case as best as possible to the jury(including giving me tips on how to dress up for trial). It's worth noting that all this was in a very narrow time crunch because I had immigration outcomes depending on the outcome of this case. During the jury trial, Josh presented his case so well that the jury took a 180 degree turn in their attitude towards not only my case, but on DUI offenses in general. It was more of an interesting 6 days seminar for everyone in the court room about how blood alcohol and breath machines work. The prosecution had that "So this is what it feels like to go against Joshua Price" look. Even the judge was extremely impressed with the defense that Josh put together. Overall Josh was the superhero of the courtroom and he is pure raw energy. I want to highlight the main factor- while I spent 14 months believing that I was really a criminal, and prosecution trying hard to prove that I was a criminal, the jury coming in with an attitude that I'm already guilty, Josh was the first person during this entire time to introduce me to the entire courtroom as a human being, a family man, and a respected member of the society. In the end, the prosecution unanimously voted "NOT GUILTY" on my case and it was DISMISSED. Please keep in mind that you're hiring attorneys to get the best possible defense. You can't pay for outcomes. Considering all this, Josh is certainly the best defense anyone can possibly get. I'm surprised he provides such a top quality service to lay people's cases for a reasonable price. I always believed that the best defense attorneys are reserved only for elites and VIPs only. But working with Josh, showed me how much he cares about the rights of common people. I can never be thankful enough to get to work with Josh. It was definitely a pleasure.

Posted by Ryan | June 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Highly Recommend

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! SAVED MY CAREER!!! After the horrible decision I made in March 2021, I was referred to Mr. Price and Defending Rights Law Center. From the first time I reached out to Mr. Price and his team they were nothing but personable and professional. Mr. Price and his team helped put me at e...ase and clearly explained the steps I need to take in order to help rectify the situation. They coached me through step by step on what I should be doing proactively to prepare myself. I felt confident in the steps he was sharing after talking with others who have been through this same situation and a common remark from them was, “ My attorney didn’t tell me that!” I was confident that Mr. Price was willing to fight for me, and I knew he knew what he was doing. In March of 2021, I was charged with my first offense DUI with a .23% Blood Alcohol Level and Hit and Run. After being taken to the Sherriff station the officers obtained a warrant to draw my blood after I refused the blood draw. I was charged with a Refusal at DMV, and was facing a one year hard suspension of my license. Through being proactive and following the steps Mr. Price suggested and working closely with his Paralegal, Amanda, I was able to work out a plea deal where you only had to do the 3 month class instead of the 9 month class with 3 years of probation instead of 5 and got you the bare minimum punishment possible for a DUI with the Hit and Run charge dismissed and no refusal. On top of that he was able to WIN THE REFUSAL and DMV set it aside and I was able to get a restricted license. He advised we pay to subpoena the arresting officer and over the course of two hearings, Mr. Price was able to point out issues with the arresting officer’s procedures and show the DMV Hearing Officer that the steps missed rendered this case not a Refusal. Luckily, the DMV Hearing Officer agreed! Had we not brought in the arresting officer, we would have 100% lost. Without Mr. Price and the Defending Rights Law Center, I am confident I would have lost my career and would be back in the job market. The way Mr. Price presented the case and his thorough knowledge of the law he was help save me. I highly recommend the DEFENDING RIGHTS LAW CENTER.

Posted by Logan | June 02, 2022 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Successful DUI CASE

I was arrested for DUI without ever driving a vehicle! Josh Price was hired based on his impeccable track record and long tenure in his field. Josh (and his office staff) were very hands on, straight to the point (no BS), and didn't sugarcoat the possible outcomes from the start. Josh and his team ...were able to get my case dropped in both courts (DMV and Court) by presenting the facts and understanding the law. I highly recommend Josh Price for the reasons listed above. Rightfully so, DUI's can destroy lives, relationships and one self worth - don't let a false charge against you momentarily ruin your life. I would highly recommend Josh Price for any DUI case, even if you were under the influence and in the wrong Josh will ensure your rights are defended.

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Joshua James Price's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Ruyle

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joshua Bourne

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Josh is a great DUI defender. I have recommended my own clients to him when they are facing serious felony injury cases and he has always done a great job. I have observed Josh in trial, and he is an excellent trial attorney!"

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Mark Rosenfeld

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Joshua Price is a fantastic attorney. He knows criminal law and DUI cases inside out, and always gets his clients the best possible result. He has mastered the courtroom. In addition to being a great advocate in court, he is a caring and compassionate counselor for his clients. Anyone facing criminal law charges in San Diego should call Attorney Price."

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Ernest Lee

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Joshua Price is an excellent attorney and litigator. He works hard and will not give up or give in until he has achieved the outcome he thinks is the best possible result for his client. His legal knowledge is second to none. Another great attribute of Joshua is the way he reaches out to assist less experienced attorneys in a way that shows he really cares about their success. I heartily endorse Joshua Price, a great lawyer."

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George Mueller

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Do you need a driven lawyer to tackle a difficult case? Do you want your defense attorney to overcome challenges and find a way to prevail? Look no more. The battlefield widens when Josh Price tackles your case. Relentless representation that you deserve. A true warrior you will appreciate. San Diego is blessed that Mr. Price chose to put his legal defense roots down in this fine county. Clients and the legal community benefit immensely. With great confidence, I whole-heartedly endorse Mr. Price for a plethora of well-founded reasons for which there is insufficient character space here to expound."

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Hector Tamayo

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Highly skilled and tenacious. Joshua fights for his clients like few others do. He is an experienced trial advocate and sharp negotiator I have witnessed Joshua's work and put him in the upper echelon of attorneys in Southern California. I strongly endorse Joshua Price."

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Ravi Gurumurthy

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He has an exceptional grasp of the law and has demonstrated superb skills of a litigator. You can't go wrong with Josh fighting for you on your side."

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Susan Hartman

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I met Joshua Price at a DUI defense seminar a few years ago. He believes in staying current with the law and the science behind drunk driving cases so he can be an effective advocate for his clients. I definitely endorse him."

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Jennifer Zide

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse Mr. Price. He is exceptionally skilled and experienced in the area of DUI defense, with excellent client reviews and outstanding results. From his experience as an alternate defender to his work as private defense counsel, he is devoted to defending his individual clients and protecting their Constitutional rights. He is your best choice for expert courtroom advocacy and getting the results you want in your case. I am a fellow DUI defense attorney and would refer clients, friends, or loved ones to Mr. Price with full confidence that they would receive the best care and the best results. Mr. Price is my "go to" referral for an exceptional DUI defense attorney in the San Diego area."

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Corey Wlodarczyk

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Josh Price is a phenomenal DUI attorney with an unparalleled understanding of the science and law behind the charge. He will go great lengths to ensure his clients get the very best results."

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Matthew Springmeyer

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joshua Price is an outstanding and brilliant criminal defense attorney. He wholeheartedly fights for his clients' rights and will not fold to the pressures of the prosecutor. He handles his cases masterfully and finds issues that most attorneys do not."

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Sean Cleary

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Philip Gagnon

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Price is a colleague. I have seen him in court during motion hearings as well as trials. I have worked on trials with him. There is no attorney in San Diego I hold in higher regard. He is a tireless advocate for his clients. He is willing to withstand the pressures of the prosecuting offices and judges to do what is best for his clients. He is a true litigator. He doesn't just talk the talk. For a prospective client looking for representation, you need to know whether your attorney has actually gone to trial on a DUI case. More importantly, has that attorney ever actually won a DUI trial. Not just winning on a single charge, but an actual "not guilty" on all charges. Mr. Price has. He is an attorney that gives clients their best chance of positive outcome for their case. I heartily endorse this attorney."

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Donald Drewry

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer lawyer because he is in the small percentage of attorneys who stays current with the law, and blood testing as well as breath testing. His continuing education allows him to have the edge up on the prosecution who regularly presents evidence that is flawed. Joshua knows how to find the errors, and he is not afraid to take a case to trial; not every lawyer will do that. In fact, many lawyers are afraid of trials because they don't understand the science, but Joshua does. If you need a lawyer for a DUI, don't go looking any further; hire Joshua. As the current President of the California DUI Lawyers Association, Donald Drewry,I know all of the great DUI lawyers in California, and Joshua Price is one of them. There really aren't that many, so hire him if you need a DUI attorney."

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Theresa Hofmeister

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"knowledgeable and skilled attorney, stays sharp on the law"

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Alan Adriance

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Josh has enough enthusiasm regarding the defense of his clients that he should have some to spare! He is a zealous advocate of his clients' rights, treat them with respect, and gives them the best criminal defense possible. I endorse this lawyer."

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James Dicks

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.This lawyer has an expertise in DUI defense. By attending DUI seminars throughout the year to keep up on the latest in the law, field sobriety testing, blood testing, and breath testing, this attorney is an asset to the clients. This lawyer is a member of the California DUI Lawyers Association. I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Shemtoub

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Our QC and Safety Plans, of cource we only extract the applicable parts or summaries and we do not include in our proposals the entire plan, unless they ask for it specifically."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Alex Ozols

Unknown lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joshua Bourne

Family lawyer

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John Wilschke

Criminal defense lawyer

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Alicia Freeze

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ernest Lee

Unknown lawyer

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Hector Tamayo

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ravi Gurumurthy

Criminal defense lawyer

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Willard Hall

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Susan Hartman

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Ryan Tegnelia

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jennifer Zide

Criminal defense lawyer

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Corey Wlodarczyk

Criminal defense lawyer

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Lauren Angelos

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Matthew Springmeyer

Criminal defense lawyer

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Darryl Genis

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Donald Drewry

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Alan Adriance

DUI and DWI lawyer

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James Dicks

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ian Pancer

Criminal defense lawyer

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Alex Ozols

Criminal defense lawyer

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Christopher Sohovich

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

2015 Top 10 Attorney for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2015

President's DUI Acheivement Award, California DUI Lawyers Association

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2011

NHTSA DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testng, La Pier and Associates

2008

Certificate in Global Legal Studies, Thomas Jefferson School of Law

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Owner/President, Defending Rights Law Center

2009 - 2009

Certified Legal Intern, San Diego Public Defender Office

2009 - 2013

Owner/President, Law Office of Joshua J. Price

2006 - 2008

Internship, San Diego Alternate Public Defender

Associations

2017 - Present

DUI Defense Lawyers Association

2013 - Present

Better Business Bureau

2013 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

2010 - Present

San Diego Criminal Defense Bar Association

2009 - Present

State Bar of California

2009 - Present

California DUI Lawyers Association

2009 - Present

California Public Defenders Association

2009 - Present

American Bar Association

2009 - Present

San Diego Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. A.P.

Not Guilty

People v. D.B.

3RD OFFENSE DUI-NOT GUILTY ON ALL COUNTS!

People v. C.E.

DUI CASE DISMISSED!

People v. T.B.

SECOND DUI CASE DISMISSED!

People v. D.M.

Non-DUI Offense and No License Suspension!

People v. A.O.

DUI Case Dismissed

People v. J.S.

12-0; 12-0. Not Guilty on Both Counts of DUI.

People v. J.W.

Hung Jury on Two Counts of DUI-9-3 for Not Guilty. Mistrial Declared.

People v. J.S.

DUI CASE DISMISSED!

People v. S.H.

DUI CASE DISMISSED!

People v. C.T.

NOT GUILTY ON B COUNT; Reckless Driving on A Count

People v. E.G.

Reckless Driving

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Education

2008

Thomas Jefferson Sol

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

San Diego State Univ

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2026

AMP Masterclass

Botched Blood Draw and Suppression

2025

WEBINAR

SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE

2025

ANNUAL KUWATCH CONFERENCE

BREATH TESTING IN DUI CASES

2024

WEBINAR

Breath Testing and the GERD Disconnect Defense

2023

CACJ Richard Hutton's Rules of the Road XXVI Breath Testing and the GERD Disconnect Defense

2022

Webinar for San Diego Public Defenders

DMV issues in DUI cases

2020

Winning the Impossible DUI Case DUI Trial Stategies

2019

Case Analysis with Trojan Horse Method Founder Dan Ambrose

Case analysis of recent Not Guilty on a .15% DUI

2018

CDLA's Annual DUI seminar

Creative Strategies in DUI cases

2017

The Anatomy of a DUI Case-Court and DMV

Driving Under the Influence

2017

California DUI Lawyers Association Annual DUI Conference

New Strategies on how to get DUI cases dismissed

2014

Insuring DUI Drivers

Driving Under the Influence Trial

Languages

English

Activity

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