William J Duffy V

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William J Duffy V

also known as Bill

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 19 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Irvine, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence

100 Spectrum Center Drive, Suite 900, Irvine, CA

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About William

Biography

Facing DUI or Domestic Violence charges in Irvine or Newport Beach? Trust Orange County defense attorney William J. Duffy V and Duffy Law for proven criminal jury trial experience and local expertise with judges and prosecutors to fight for the best outcome in your case.

Facing criminal charges in Irvine or Newport Beach? Trust Orange County defense attorney William J. Duffy V and Duffy Law for proven criminal jury trial experience and local expertise with judges and prosecutors to fight for the best outcome in your case.

With over 18 years of experience, Orange County attorney William J. Duffy has a proven track record—winning over 75% of his 25+ DUI jury trials with not guilty verdicts or hung juries. If you’ve been charged with DUI, trust Duffy Law for aggressive, results-driven defense.

Accused of domestic violence in Irvine? Orange County attorney William J. Duffy delivers aggressive defense, local expertise, and proven results to protect your rights and future. Get experienced help with your case at Duffy Law today.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

19 years

40%
DUI and DWI 40%

William J. Duffy V has been practicing DUI law in California since 2007. He has defended more than 25 DUI jury trials and has won (whether the jury hung or found him not guilty) in more than 75% of his cases.

19 years | 750 cases

40%
Domestic Violence 20%

We have nearly 20 years of experience successfully defending DV charges from arrest through jury trial. It is essential to obtain experienced legal counsel from the start of the case to ensure no missteps that result in unneccesary complications.

19 years | 400 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 450-450 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in California for 19 years

State: California

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Location

William Duffy

100 Spectrum Center Drive, Suite 900, Irvine, CA, 92618

willduffy.law/

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William J Duffy V's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

34 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent!

My husband and I were in need of an attorney, after researching several law offices we contacted Attorney, William Duffy and had a phone consultation with him. We immediately got a sense of relief talking to him about our cases. We could tell how knowledgeable he was and he was able to answer all our... questions. We felt confident that he would be able to help us. Every time I emailed him he responded promptly on the same day. Once our court date came up he reminded us that he would be appearing on our behalf. He was able to get our cases dismissed and we are so grateful to have found Attorney William Duffy and his team. Thank you!

Posted by anonymous | October 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Excellent Service

Mr Duffy has been a great choice for me personally. He was thorough, professional, prompt, extremely responsive and over all a help. He understood my concerns and my situation and worked with me all the time. He was always available to talk to me and gave me very sound advice. I would recommend him t...o anyone who needs great service and genuinely nice Lawyer.

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William J Duffy V's Lawyer Endorsements

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Robert Sykes

Litigation lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Bill Duffy. In my 30 years as an attorney, I have not met an attorney with a higher degree of character and integrity than Bill. He deeply cares about his clients and puts his clients' concerns and welfare first. He is a strong advocate and works very hard to achieve the best result for his clients, yet he is very practical and pragmatic in his approach."

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Michael Norton

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Fantastic attorney. I have seen him fight hard for his clients. I absolutely endorse this attorney"

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Daniel Flores

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bill is a wonderful attorney. I have worked with Bill and seen first hand how he fights for his clients and how experienced and talented he is in a courtroom. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Reza

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"William is an exceptional attorney. He knows the law, the judges, and the DA’s. You can’t ask for better representation on a DUI."

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Richard Wagner

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Duffy is a talented, experienced, and skillful DUI defense attorney. He has a solid reputation for analyzing every piece of evidence and employing the best possible strategies to exploit the specific weaknesses in his client's DUI cases."

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Antonio Cota

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Mr. Duffy since law school, when we studied together regularly. His commitment has inspired me ever since. I have had the opportunity to review some client matters for a second opinion after the client worked with Mr. Duffy. In each of those matters, Mr. Duffy obtained the absolute best result possible under the circumstances. In one case, his efforts spared the client from 22 years in state prison after a string of armed robberies. Based on the top-quality work I've seen in his cases, I heartily recommend him."

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Nate Pereira

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Duffy is an excellent criminal defense attorney that is specialized in DUI defense. He is extremely professional and treats his clients as if they were family. As a colleague he is extremely helpful and has given me excellent advice on my DUI cases over the years. I highly recommend Mr. Duffy for any criminal case you may have."

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Victor Segura

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Vy Nguyen

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Todd Landgren

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Phillips

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Featured Attorney, Lawyers of Distinction

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Featured Attorney, Lawyers of Distinction

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Featured Attorney, Lawyers of Distinction

2004

Witkin Scholarship Award - Civil Procedure, Witkin

2004

Witkin Scholarship Award - Torts, Witkin

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Managing Attorney, Law Offices of Todd Landgren (C.A.R. Law, P.C.)

2017 - Present

Managing Attorney, Duffy Law, P.C.

2011 - 2017

Managing Attorney, Law Offices Of Myles L. Berman (Top Gun DUI)

2008 - 2011

Attorney, Law Offices of William J. Duffy

2008 - 2009

Attorney, Shouse Law Group

2007 - 2008

Attorney, San Bernardino County Public Defender

2004 - 2007

Certified Law Clerk, Los Angeles County District Attorney

Associations

2016 - Present

Newport Harbor Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

North Orange County Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

California DUI Lawyers Association

Member

2007 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2017 - 2018

West Orange County Bar Association

Vice President

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Contreras

DMV Set Aside of Suspension Action

People v. Lauer

2nd DUI-Drugs/Accident Case Dismissed

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Education

2006

Western State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

University of Montana-Missoula

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2017

California Criminal Law - Procedure and Practice DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE CASES

Languages

English

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