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

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  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
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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

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Joshua James Price's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

125 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 59 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by anonymous | March 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

The best defense for a DUI...period..I had a.14bac

Sad that I made a poor decision to drive when I felt I was OK to do so. If you value your career and the possible outcome after the shame and embarrassing situation you need the best in representation. I did my due diligence and “interviewed two other pseudo top dui attorneys”. I did the in person ...meet and greet and felt the persons I met with were the sort of people who only wanted a pay day and I was a “case”. I arrived at Joshua’s office. Nervous at first to discuss the details but within five minutes I knew I had met the person to best represent me. Let me very clear, Joshua and Amanda are a force to be reckoned with. I was given, from the beginning, a very clear and concise plan of attack of my defense. The phone calls and in person details of my case were handled with the utmost professionalism and attention to detail. I cannot express how much this team did for me. This was my first and will be my only dealings with a DUI. Joshua fought for my rights...he appeared multiple times in the process and with his guidance we decided to move forward and challenge the process of my blood work and with expert testimony...the criminal portion was dismissed....read that again...he brought an expert in front of the judge and was articulate and aggressive in the best possible way. He focused on my constitutional rights and proved in a court of law that I deserved my rights. I sat in the courtroom (for the first time in my life) with Joshua on my right side. He is a force to be reckoned with and I have already made mention to colleagues that should you need a power house in your corner this is the team. It’s not an easy thing to through with, getting arrested, going to jail for a night, waking up and going home and suffering the main and anguish you have made a stupid mistake. I only know that EVERY dollar I spent on my defense was worth it. There are no promises, however if I ever had to refer anyone on the legalities and having clear, concise and confidence on how to handle this..I would without a shadow of a doubt recommend his services. You will not get better representation but more importantly you will be treated with the utmost compassion and concern. I won my criminal component and we are awaiting a successful outcome with the DMV

Posted by A Perez | March 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Law office of Joshua Price

Let me start off by saying DUI had to be the most horrific experience I ever had. I never been arrested and never been in trouble with the law in the past. This experience was definitely eye opening and life changing. Last year I was arrested at the border coming back from wine country in Mexico. It ...was late and tired from the drive and hadn’t had a drink for a couple hours so I figured I was ok to drive. I get to the border and after interaction with the customs officer I was escorted to secondary. I didn’t realize at the time I was being arrested for suspicion of DUI. They order me out of the car and I fail all field sobriety tests. Taken to CHP offices and blow a .14 and a .13. I am arrested and booked. After the shock and after spending the night in jail I return home knowing I have to get an attorney. Unfortunately, for me my job requires a clean driving record and I am in jeopardy of losing my career. I do some research and start looking for attorneys. I came across Josh Price and I can’t begin to tell you how grateful and fortunate I was to pick Josh for my case. I had talked to friends in the past and knew I was fighting an uphill battle. First offense with that high BAC level mandatory suspension of DL, fines, insurance rates etc. but more importantly I lose my job. I had no choice but to try and save my career fight the charges and go to trial. Let me say that Josh knows his law. From picking a jury to bringing in special witnesses and most importantly knowing all the the rights of a defendant and laws of DUI. We didn’t get the most cooperative Judge, we also had the cards stacked against us because of my high BAC. I have to say none of that mattered, Josh was a bulldog in court, he fought for me and gave me a chance and was all I was asking for considering the circumstances and the reality of my .14 BAC. He walked me through the whole process worked with me when I needed guidance and was always available to me. Mr. Price never gave me false hope and was painfully honest with me. He said it will be a fight. He came to court everyday prepared and started chipping away at the prosecutors case. He was very personable and the jury understood him and our case. Forward to judgement day, the jury comes back and finds me not guilty of all charges!! I can’t say enough about Josh and his commitment to my case and his expertise is second to none. Obviously everyone’s DUI is going to have different circumstances but know that this man is going to give you his all and your best shot at it beating your DUI. I now have my license back kept my job and will be endlessly grateful to this man. Thank you Josh!!

Posted by Thomas | March 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Best DUI attorney around

I was arrested for driving under the influence in January of 2018. The first thing I did when I was released from jail was get on the web and look up reviews for San Diego’s best DUI attorneys. Josh’s reviews were terrific. I heard nothing but good things about the whole process of working with josh ...from yelp and other review websites. I called him immediately and he had me come down to his office that day! He explained to me honestly what he thought about my case and the possibilities he saw in the outcome. Once I decided to hire him the process started. The DA was not willing to offer any sort of plea bargain. So nearly 6 months later josh made sure it was 100% my choice and we went to trail. Josh was amazing and the experts he hired were extremely intelligent and forthcoming about the fact that just because my blood alc was reported .11 didn’t mean it actually was. The portable breathalyzer had been taken out of service a week before because of innacurate readings. The trail was nerve racking but Josh was with me the whole way through. We ended up with a hung jury 10-2. This was great news! At the next hearing josh was able to get a plea bargain for a wet and reckless! With .11 blood BAC this is almost unheard of. I still have to do the alcohol program but so far I’m still driving. I would highly recommend Joshua Price as your DUI Attorney. He is extremely competent and professional. Thanks Josh!

Posted by Joshua Rodriguez | March 05, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Clear and Direct / Thanks for your help Mr. Price!!

Thank God, for your Love & Mercy! And thank you, Mr. Price, because I witnessed how hard you fought in my case. Mr. Price will not give you false promises; he is courteous and respectful but clear and direct. After visiting three or four of the most "popular/renowned" attorneys in the area, ...I met Mr. Price at his office; he was very kind and explained in detail the charges against me, as well as the possible consequences. He never promised anything, other than his commitment to fight for the best of my benefit and he accomplished his words. Mr. Price is worth every penny! Below some facts of the case: charged with a first DUI offense with .16% blood alcohol level and .14/.15% Portable Breath Test results. After many court appearances, we decided to "file a motion to suppress evidence" to try to get the blood evidence suppressed. Mr. Price was able to win the motion and the Judge agreed that the seizure of the blood was in violation of the 4th Amendment and she suppressed the results which ended up in a dismissal of the Blood evidence charge! Unfortunately, I still had the charge of the Portable Breath Test, but Mr. Price let me know that our position to win within a "Jury trial" had improved considerably. At the end of the day he let me choose between going to a jury trial to get the whole case dismissed or fighting for a wet and reckless "wet reckless" to which I decided to fight for the wet reckless. Believe me it wasn't easy. Initially the WET was not granted but Mr. Price used all his resources and in a second instance and appearance in court, he finally could achieve the WET, which was a great outcome for me! I am sure if we had gone to trial we would have won it thanks to God and the good work, courage and reputation of Attorney Price, but after several months of waiting throughout the process I believe I took the best decision. I also want to thank his assistance Amanda who always kept me informed and answered all my questions to this day. Hope my review can help you as other reviews helped me during those difficult days of uncertainty! keep the faith and stay strong.

Posted by Louie | May 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Total Dismissal of Drug and Alcohol DUI

In February 2018, I was arrested for driving under the influence and a blood test came back positive for cannabis. My criminal history isn’t too great – I’m a “super striker” and had a recent felony conviction that I’d gotten probation. Looking at my history, no DA was going to cut me any slack and... the super striker status means any jail time gets automatically doubled. I was referred to Joshua Price by another attorney who didn’t want my case and said he was the best. I wanted him to delay the case as long as possible and he was very successful – trial was originally scheduled for August 2018 and it was postponed until April 2019. Not great for him because he made numerous trips to the Vista courthouse but great for me because I didn’t attend anything other than the Preliminary hearing. I was given both a breathalyzer and a blood test and he filed a Motion to Suppress the blood test and won! That meant we no longer had to deal the cannabis and only had to fight the DUI. At the preliminary hearing, he managed to get the cop to say “I don’t know” or “I don’t remember” multiple times and was clearly respected – even congratulated on his performance by another attorney. The final result? A TOTAL DISMISSAL OF CHARGES. To say I was shocked with the outcome is an understatement. Because of my history, some of the other attorneys I originally contacted wanted more for a retainer than a DUI would have cost. While not cheap, Mr. Price was worth every penny and he earned it. He put a lot of hours and thought into my case. Also, because this is all he does, he’s truly an expert and that was clear in all our actions. He just knows more about this area of law than anyone else in the room. Throughout the process, he was respectful, responsive, and always kept me informed. I’ve had the unfortunate opportunity to work with a number of different lawyers and Mr. Price is one of the best. I recommend him without reservation!

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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

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"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

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

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Alex Ozols

Unknown lawyer | Jun 12

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joshua Bourne

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John Wilschke

Criminal defense lawyer

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Alicia Freeze

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ernest Lee

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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

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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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