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Mark Blair
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Biography
I wish to provide high quality and affordable representation to those persons charged with DUIs throughout the Bay Area. I offer you personal attention and accessibility so that you can reach me after hours and on weekends. My goal is to treat each client the way that I would want to be represented: be accessible to you, obtain all police reports and test results, investigate your case meticulously, preserve your rights aggressively, and achieve the best possible outcome.
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Practice Area
DUI and DWI
100%
40 years
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Licensed in California for 40 years
State: California
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Mark Blair
24301 Southland Drive, Suite 403, Hayward, CA, 94545
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Practice Area Knowledge (83)
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Showing 71 - 75 of 83 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by dcmartin10 | October 09, 2012 | DUI & DWI
Outstanding legal service, advice and outcome of case
I recently recieved my second D.U.I. After many hours of stressful research and going through the many attorney letters I recieved in the mail I decided Mark Blairs Law Office was the correct route for me. From my first call to his office I realized this was deffinately the way to go. He is extremely...
Posted by anonymous | October 05, 2012 | DUI & DWI
Excellent attorney with excellent customer service.
Our 18 year old son was faced with a DUI charge. As a family we were out of our comfort zone in this type of situation. Mark's expertise, professionalism and great communication helped us tremendously through this difficult time. We really appreciate how he made our son feel comfortable and prepared...
Posted by Dominic | September 12, 2012 | DUI & DWI
What an honest, understanding, knowledgable Lawyer! If you're in trouble hire Mark!
Mark was EXCELLENT in his approach to my delicate and very serious matter of my 2nd DUI. He was succesful in my aquittal to the DUI and was succesful at making sure I promptly was re-issued my Driver's License. He is nice, easy to work with, always reachable, hard working, very helpful lawyer. I woul...
Posted by Jacob | September 05, 2012 | DUI & DWI
OK
Overall my experience was ok, it was my 2nd DUI within 1 year (stupid I know, first was wet wreckless) When you call you will talk to David his assistant. David is very nice, pretty knowledgeable, and will give you "hope". He went over process and what they like to do and a lot of your options before...
Mark Blair
Replied last September 11, 2012For me to respond, I cannot mention my client’s name or use any identifying information. I have to refer to my client in a non gender specific way to preserve his/her privacy. My client had a prior wet reckless. My client was convicted not in 2011 as my client wrote, BUT in 2012, on January 4, 2012. Please note that my client’s new 2012 DUI for which my client hired me DUI occurred only SIX months after the first conviction, on June 12, 2012. My client in my client’s new 2012 arrest had roadside tests of .16/.15 and a blood test of .17 just 35 minutes after the breath tests. Before we went to court, I learned that my client was on probation for a “wet reckless”. I researched my client’s wet reckless case and read the conditions of probation. In January 2012, the judge ordered my client in my client’s wet reckless case NOT to drive a vehicle with any measurable amount of alcohol. In January 2012, the judge ordered my client NOT to violate the law. Unfortunately, when my client was arrested in Jun 2012 for my client’s new DUI, my client’s drinking and driving (.15/16 and .17 blood test) violated my client’ probation in my client’s wet reckless case. I am very familiar with the jurisdiction where my client in on probation for a “wet reckless”. In that jurisdiction, judges routinely put persons in actual jail when they (1) drink and drive (2) get arrested for a new DUI offense within six months of their first conviction. Judges in that jurisdiction put persons in jail for up to 60 days for such a violation. My client was well aware of this potential jail issue. Before we appeared at arraignment (first court appearance), we discussed the problems with being on probation. I had my client appear in court at the arraignment (first appearance) because we wanted to see if we could as early as possible in the case, avoid any actual jail time and avoid the district attorney in the new DUI case from contacting the district attorney’s office in my client’s wet reckless case to violate my client’s wet reckless probation. We were both concerned that a prosecutor could simply pick up the telephone, call the other jurisdiction, and have my client violated on my client’s probation. So we went to court with the idea of trying to obtain the best offer and then weigh accepting the offer vs the risks of setting the case for a motion to suppress the evidence. A person on probation has the following risks when arrested for a new offense in such little time after being placed on probation. First, when a person is violated on probation, the judge can remand (put in jail) immediately the person. Moreover, a person remanded into jail on a probation violation does NOT have a right to bail. That means, the judge can simply leave the person in jail until the probation violation is resolved. As previously indicated, the jurisdiction where my client was on probation, sentences persons to 60 days or more of jail for such violations. My client was aware of all the above. We were also concerned that the prosecutor for the new (second offense DUI) arrest would want actual jail as well. When a person is on probation for such a small amount of time and is arrested again for a new DUI, especially one in which the person is over two times the legal limit, the person can face 30 to 60 days or more of real jail on the second offense. So, I had my client appear, because as my client and I had discussed, if we could (1) avoid jail, (2) avoid the prosecutor contacting the other jurisdiction about the probation violation) and (3) minimize my client’s second offense sentence, my client would be quite fortunate. We would weigh all the above against litigating the motion. My client absolutely agreed. My client was concerned that my client may have a motion to suppress the evidence, because my client believed that the officer did not have a valid reason to pull my client over. My client had a passenger in my client’s vehicle who my client thought could support this position. I explained that we could go to court, see what we could nego
Posted by anonymous | March 14, 2012 | DUI & DWI
From DUI to Wet-and-Reckless thanks to Mark!
Despite a pretty high BAC of mine, Mark was able to reduce the DUI charge to Wet-and-Reckless! He has been extremely helpful from the beginning of the hell and very clearly responded to all of my request in a timely manner. He knew what he needed from me to gain what we wanted and clearly notifie...
Mark Blair's Lawyer Endorsements
"I've known Mark for 13 years - he gets incredible results for his clients, time and time again. Highly recommended."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mark is a strong advocate for his clients. He works to get the best possible result for the clients based on the facts of their case. He works in many different counties and is respected by the Prosecutors in each county enough to know how to get the best resolutions for his clients."
"I strongly endorse Mark Blair. Mark is a very good attorney with a very good reputation in the legal community. If you are facing DUI/DWI charges, you can't go wrong by calling Mark."
"I have known Mark for over 20 years. He is a knowledgeable, experience and skilled attorney. I highly recommend Mark for any DUI or any other criminal case."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. This is not only a great attorney that one would be lucky to have on their side, but an honorable one. Mark is a great guy and fantastic attorney, and I endorse and recommend him."
"Mark Blair is an excellent attorney. He is extremely kind and respectful to all of his clients. He knows the law very well and will fight to get his client the best outcome. You need an attorney like Mark to help you with your DUI case."
"Mark is very experienced and willing to help other attorneys who may have problems with their own cases. He is always selfless in his help of others or in his advocacy. He has knowledge both from the government's perspective (where he once worked) and in the private sector."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mark is very easy to work with and responsive to any inquiries. He is knowledgeable about the DUI area of criminal defense. It is a pleasure to work with him."
"Mark is great! I see him from time to time in court and I NEVER hesitate to get as much advice as possible. There pretty much isn't any offense that Mark hasn't defended."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Top-notch DUI attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer's work because he takes case for the average man or woman. Cases that other lawyers don't want because the client doesn't have the money, or it is too far from his office; he takes it anyway to lend a hand to as many as he can. That is what lawyer is suppose to do; help people as best as the lawyer can. Thank you, Mark"
"Conscientious, very hardworking and extremely dedicated, it is well-know that this top lawyer is an excellent trial attorney who is a tremendous asset to the DUI Defense Bar community. Any one in need who hires this superb attorney will know he or she is in capable hands. For a number of known reasons, I am honored to endorse this fine lawyer. I endorse this lawyer's work.I endorse this lawyer's work."
"I first met Mark in 1997 when we were both deputy public defenders in neighboring counties (Santa Cruz and Monterey). I found him to be an inspiring, innovative, and experienced litigator at that time. He, it is certain, has only gotten better since then. I endorse his work."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mark works for his clients, even at the behest of the powers that be. He's not afraid to challenge judges and prosecutors and has a reputation, particularly in San Mateo County, for fighting to the bitter end. I know Mark personally and I enjoy seeing him in court where one might say is is second home. I endorse Mark Blair."
"I've know Mark for many years and he is an excellent DUI Lawyer. Mark works all over the Bay Area and has a very good understanding of every court. Mark has been defending those accused of crimes for a long time and he really cares about his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mark Blair is a highly respected and accomplished DUI attorney. He is an aggressive advocate and is committed to fighting for his clients. If you hire Mark you can be sure you are in good hands."
"I endorse this lawyer's work having worked with him throughout the years since 1990. Very aggressive and tireless advocate."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Lawyer Referral Services, San Mateo County Bar Association
2014
Case law update, California DUI Lawyers Association
2014
DUI Drugs Thoughts and Strategies, California DUI Lawyers Association
2014
Cannabis and psychomotor performance, California DUI Lawyers Association
2014
Mock Expert Testimony, California DUI Lawyers Association
2014
Pro bono work, Pro bono work for indigent poor persons
2014
Lawyer Referral Services DUIs, San Mateo County Bar Association
2014
Lawyer Referral Services DMV issues, San Mateo County Bar Association
2013
Pro bono work, Pro bono work for indigent poor persons
2013
Lawyer Referral Services DMV issues, San Mateo County Bar Association
2013
McNeely court case, California DUI Lawyers Association
2013
Lawyer Referral Services DUIs, San Mateo County Bar Association
2012
Scientific Evidence, California DUI Lawyers Association
2012
Pro bono work, Pro bono work for indigent poor persons
2012
May 2012 seven hour seminar, California DUI Lawyers Association
2012
Blood analysis level 3, California DUI Lawyers Association
2012
Lawyer Referral Services DMV issues, San Mateo County Bar Association
2012
Laywer Referral Services DUIs, San Mateo County Bar Association
2012
Lawyer Referral Service, San Mateo County Bar Association
2011
Lawyer Referral Service, San Mateo County Bar Assocation
2011
Intro Blood Alcohol Chromtagraphs Part 1, California DUI Lawyers Association
2011
Intro to Gas Chromatography Part 2, California DUI Lawyers Association
2011
Certificate of Attendance 1538.5 Suppression Motions, California DUI Lawyers Association
2011
Pro bono work, Pro bono work for indigent poor persons
2011
Lawyer Referral Services DUIs, San Mateo County Bar Association
2011
Lawyer Referral Services DMV issues, San Mateo County Bar Association
2010
Pro bono work, Pro bono work for indigent poor persons
2010
Lawyer Referral Program, San Mateo County Bar Association
2010
Certificate of Attendance March 2010 Kuwatch All Day DUI Seminar, California DUI Lawyers Association
2010
Certificate of Attendance May 2010 DMV Ins and Outs, California DUI Lawyers Association
2010
Certificate of AttendanceTwo Day Annual DUI Defense Practice, CPDA
2010
Lawyer Referral Services DUIs, San Mateo County Bar Association
2010
Lawyer Referral Services DMV issues, San Mateo County Bar Association
2009
Certificate of Attendance, "Rising BAC", California DUI Lawyers Association
2009
Certificate of Attendance "New DUI Laws and Tactics", California DUI Lawyers Association
2009
Certificate of Attendance, "Rules of the Road XII" Seminar, California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
2009
Pro bono work, Pro bono work for indigent poor persons
2009
Lawyer Referral Services DMV issues, San Mateo County Bar Association
2009
Lawyer Referral Services DUIs, San Mateo County Bar Association
2009
Certificate of Attendance "Fast Eddie" Kuwatch DUI Seminar, California DUI Lawyers Association
2009
Lawyer Referral Program, San Mateo County Bar Association
2008
Certificate of Attendance, "DUI Case Law & Legislative Update", California DUI Lawyers Association
2008
Lawyer Referral Program, San Mateo Bar Association
2008
Certificate of Attendance "Lexis-Nexis Legal Research", San Mateo County Bar Association
2008
Certificate of Attendance "Advanced Trial Skills Institute", California Public Defenders Association
2008
Lawyer Referral Services DUIs, San Mateo County Bar Association
2008
Lawyer Referral Services DMV issues, San Mateo County Bar Association
2008
Certificate of Attendance "Fast Eddie" Kuwatch DUI seminar, California DUI Lawyers Association
2007
Lawyer Referral Program, San Mateo County Bar Association
2007
Administrator of Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
2006
Certificate of Admission, Northern District of California
2006
Lawyer Referral Program, San Mateo County Bar Association
2006
Certificate of Attendance, "MCLE Specialty Areas Seminar", California Public Defenders Association
2006
Certificate of Attendance, "Sentencing Basics-DUI Seminar", San Mateo County Bar Association
2006
Certificate of Attendance, "Avoiding Deportation for Crimes", California DUI Lawyers Association
2006
Certificate of Attendance, "Chemical Test Issues-DUI Seminar", San Mateo County Bar Association
2006
Certificate of Attendance, "DUI Seminar", San Mateo County Bar Association
2005
Certificate of Attendance: Crime Scenes & other Forensic Issues, San Mateo County Bar Association
2005
Certificate of Attendance, "Three Strikes Discussion Group", San Mateo County Bar Association
2005
Certificate of Attendance Perfecting your Clients Appeal Rights, San Mateo County Bar Association
2005
Certificate of Attendance, "The Crawford Decision", San Mateo County Bar Association
2004
Certificate of Attendance "Courtroom Evidence Seminar", California Public Defenders Association
2004
Certificate of Attendance "Blakely Decision", San Mateo County Bar Association
2004
Certificate of Attendance, "Three Strikes Discussion Group", San Mateo County Bar Association
2004
Certificate of Attendance Homicide Defense-DUI Related Death, California Public Defenders Association
2003
Certificate of Attendance, "Felony Practice Seminar", California Public Defenders Association
2003
Certificate of Attendance Homicide Defense-DUI Related Death, California Public Defenders Association
2003
Certificate of Attendance, "Lexis I", Lexis Nexis
2003
Certificate of Attendance "The Jury is Out, Now What?", Law Offices of the Public Defender
2003
Certificate of Attendance, "Public Defender Seminar", Law Offices of the Public Defender
2003
Certificate of Attendance, Mental Health Diagnoses in Forensics, Law Offices of the Public Defender
1997
Certificate of Appreciation, Monterey County Public Defenders
1995
Certificate of Appreciation, Riverside County Public Defenders
1989
Certified Specialist in Immigration & Nationality Law, California State Bar Association
1989
Certified Specialist, Immigration & Nationality Law
1985
Pro bono work, Catholic Charities
1985
Law Review International law, University of California Los Angeles Law School
Work Experience
2003 - Present
Partner, Law Offices of Mark Blair
2002 - 2003
Public Defender, San Bernadino County
1997 - 2002
Of Counsel, Americorp Credit Corporation
1997 - 2002
Partner, Law Office of Mark Blair
1995 - 1997
Public Defender, Monterey County
1993 - 1993
Judge Pro Tem, Riverside County
1990 - 1995
Public Defender, Riverside County
1987 - 1989
Director of Non Profit Corporation, Ingles Para Amnestia
1985 - 1996
Volunteer, Catholic Charities
1985 - 1990
Partner, Law Offices of Mark Blair
1984 - 1985
Clerk, Federal Court of Appeals
Associations
2007 - Present
California DUI Lawyers AssociationMember
2003 - Present
San Mateo Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
San Mateo County Lawyer Referral Panel AttorneyMember
1997 - Present
California Attorneys for Criminal JusticeMember
1990 - Present
California Public Defenders AssociationMember
1985 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2014 - 2016
Nevada County Bar AssociationMember
2014 - 2016
Yolo County Bar AssociationMember
2007 - 2009
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2003 - 2009
San Mateo County Private Defenders AssociationMember
1995 - 2016
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
My BEST DMV WIN EVER
WON DMV hearing & avoided 3 year license revocation
POSSESSION OF COCAINE, UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF COCAINE, .20 BAC--no felony, no jail, credit for time served!
No felony, no drug charge, credit for time served, no jail, no work, no drug classes
.49 BLOOD, THIRD OFFENSE DUI, driving ONE DAY after being convicted of his second offense DUI
Only 17 days of work (no jail) for client! Client does not have to do any DUI treatment program or any AA meetings.
THIRD OFFENSE DUI, .11 blood--NO JAIL, "WET RECKLESS", only 10 days of work!
THIRD OFFENSE DUI, .11 blood--NO JAIL, "WET RECKLESS", only 10 days of work!
111 MPH with.16 BAC: NO JAIL!
Minimum DUI: only five days of work and the three month DUI school
.22 blood---WET RECKLESS!
Wet reckless!
Second offense DUI turns into wet reckless!
Dismiss prior DUI, new DUI and suspended license! Case resolves for wet reckless and no valid license in possession!
Second offense DUI with refusal and accident with injuries turns into first offense DUI with just 2 days of work!
No second offense, no refusal, no jail--just a first offense DUI with two days of work!
DMV VICTORY
Win DMV hearing and avoid one year suspension
Hit parked car, fire hydrant & fence, .11 but NO DUI !!!
Despite accident & .11, wet reckless!!!
Speeding/weaving on freeway, .15% blood, but ...NO DUI !!!
NO DUI--client gets wet reckless!!!
Signalled to go left, but turned right, .14 blood...but no DUI !!!
NO DUI--wet reckless!!!
Third offense DUI dismissed!
Third offense DUI dismissed; client convicted of drunk in public, one day jail, one day credit for time served!
BIG DMV win!
Client wins DMV hearing & gets full license back
Sixth DUI in 14 years and...NO JAIL!
NO JAIL!!! 45 DAYS OF HOME DETENTION AND FINE IS PAID OFF BY SERVING HOME DETENTION AS WELL!
100MPH, on DUI probation, third offense AND NO JAIL!
NO JAIL!!!! 150 days in a program!
Hits 2 cars, ambien & .12/.12 then .10/.10--WET RECKLESS!
WET RECKLESS!!!
107 MPH .11 and NO DUI and NO JAIL!!!
Wet reckless!
153 MILES PER HOUR, .18, OPEN CONTAINER... AND NO JAIL!!!
No jail; only 15 days of work!
DMV VICTORY
Win DMV hearing and avoid one year suspension
153 MILES PER HOUR, .18, OPEN CONTAINER ....AND NO JAIL
No jail; 15 days of work
125 MPH with .16---NO JAIL!
NO JAIL; only four days of work!
DMV VICTORY!!! Client keeps license!
CLIENT KEEPS LICENSE! DMV agrees that police lack probable cause to stop/detain client.
Resisting arrest, evading police, .21/.20 accident...NO JAIL--only 2 days of work!
No jail--only 2 days of work!
TWO CAR WRECK, alcohol & ambien but.... NO DUI!
NO DUI...wet reckless!
High speed DUI & refusal of chemical tests but...no DUI!
NO DUI, no refusal, only "wet reckless" & no jail, just a fine & DUI classes
SPEEDING ACROSS BAY BRIDGE 70MPH with .130/.127 but ...NO DUI!
No jail, no work/community service, NO DUI--only wet reckless!
Out of control in Walnut Creek--high speed chase and spectacular accident with .18 BAC--but no jail!
NO jail, no work/community service, credit for time wearing ankle alcohol monitoring device, fine, DUI classes
DUI with hit/run & injuries, children in car, prior DUI but NO JAIL!
NO jail & NO work/community service; credit for time wearing ankle alcohol device plus fine & DUI class!
.28 DUI FIVE CAR ACCIDENT...NO Jail, 2 days of work!
No jail, 2 days net of work!
DUI CLIENT HITS BUS FILLED WITH PEOPLE!
CASE DISMISSED
Under 21 years old with .081/.075 roadside and .06/06 after arrest
DRY RECKLESS saves client from losing license for one year!
.14/.14 roadside & .12/.12 after arrest--BUT NO DUI!
WET RECKLESS!
.11 roadside and .09 after arrest with prior DUI 2 yrs ago BUT NO DUI CONVICTION!
WET RECKLESS!
.29 BAC DUI accident & on probation (8 months) for .40!
NO JAIL and only minimum second offense sentence
.13 blood and NO DUI!
WET RECKLESS despite .13!
.10 roadside DUI but only a speeding & swerving ticket ($100 fine)!
No DUI; only speeding & swerving ticket (infraction) $100 fine
DUI arrest but just a conviction for traffic infractions!
DUI dismissed. Conviction for only traffic infractions!
.25 blood level alcohol with accident--win DMV hearing, DMV returns license, full driving privileges intact!
.25 BAC with accident--win DMV hearing, DMV returns license, full privileges intact!
Freeway accident at 100MPH and DUI arrest...but NO DUI conviction!
WET RECKLESS, no jail, no work!
Oakland refusal: no DUI
DA dismisses DUI and client pleads to wet reckless (and avoids an interlock device in vehicle for five months because is not convicted of a DUI!
Contra Costa County: No DUI; dry reckless!
NO DUI; NO WET RECKLESS; DRY RECKLESS
Palo Alto: NO DUI .15/.16
Mark Blair speaks with filing deputy who agrees not to file charges: no probable cause to stop client
Oakland driver .10/.10 and .08/.08: NO DUI & DMV WIN (set aside)
NO DUI & DMV WIN (set aside)
Alameda County: .21 NO DUI AND DMV WIN (set aside)
NO DUI and DMV WIN (set aside)
Contra Costa arrest driver in parked car, .17 BUT NO DUI & NO LOSS OF LICENSE
NO DUI & DMV WIN: set aside
Alameda County DUI & refusal: dismissed; dry reckless!
DUI and refusal dismissed! Dry reckless conviction
San Jose driver hits concrete wall, flees, .11% NO DUI
NO DUI, no hit & run: wet reckless instead!
San Francisco 2nd offender .17 WET RECKESS!
NO DUI: wet reckless: police make mistakes in administration of tests that lead to wet reckless!
Fremont driver with .13/.12 NO DUI!
No DUI: wet reckless and thus avoids interlock device!
Cop lies on witness stand & gets caught! Invokes Fifth Amendment
Felony dismissed because cop lied and got caught in his lie
Oakland driver .13 blood: NO DUI
Wet reckless; no interlock device (anyone convicted in Alameda County after July 1, 2010 of a first offense DUI must install an interlock device for five months; we avoided that with wet reckless conviction!
San Mateo third offense DUI with accident: no jail
DUI conviction but no jail on third offense: six month program; 30 days work program
Marin driver weaving across multiple lanes on 101
DUI but no jail, no work, no community service, fine only and three month DUI class
San Mateo motorcyclist .21/.20 no DUI
NO DUI; public intoxication conviction $540 fine
Fremont collision: freight train smashes into DUI driver trying to go around gate
No felony; no jail; 10 days of community service/work
DUI dismissed: client arrested with cocaine & DUI
DUI dismissed; wet reckless conviction; diverted on cocained
DUI dismissed: San Jose
DUI dismissed!
DUI dismissed: Four Car Crash San Mateo County
DUI dismissed; wet reckless conviction
Wrongfully stopped late at night Santa Clara County
DUI dismissed!
Hayward .37 2nd offense DUI: NO JAIL!
Despite .37 2nd offense: no jail;minimum 2nd offense sentence: 10 days work
.15/.16 WIN AT DMV; SET ASIDE: license returned!
WIN AT DMV; SET ASIDE; LICENSE RETURNED
Five car wreck; victim suffers broken back
Avoids 6 yrs 8 months prison!
Walnut Creek freeway rollover second offense DUI--NO JAIl, NO WORK!
SCRAM (ankle bracelet) only! No jail, no work!
Second offense DUI: dry reckless!
Dry reckless! No DUI conviction!
San Jose 3rd offense DUI: NO JAIL!
.21 blood and 120 days home detention!
Richmond 9 grams cocaine & DUI: no jail!
Pled to simple possession of cocaine; no DUI, no prison, no jail, no sheriff's work program, 90 days rehab program!
San Mateo: 8th DUI and...90 days of work program!
90 days work program
San Jose 2nd offense DUI: no jail, no work!
2nd offense DUI: no jail, no sheriff's work program, only a fine and 100 hours community service!
Contra Costa driving under influence meth case: DUI dismissed; client diverted on under the influence!
DUI dismissed; client takes drug classes and then under the influence charge to be dismissed when completes classes!
DUI dismissed: San Jose!
Dismissal
DMV win: Oakland DUI
Set aside! Client gets license back
Marin DUI .25 with collusion with concrete wall
DUI, and despite .25 with accident, no jail, no work program; only a fine and DUI classes
San Jose: two hit/run collisions, .15 blood but no DUI
NO DUI filed; pled to hit/run
Walnut Creek freeway wreck .22 blood 2nd offense DUI NO JAIL
Despite high BAC, terrible accident, 2nd DUI: no jail or work: SCRAM only
Contra Costa 2nd offense DUI: no jail & no work!
2nd offense DUI with no jail, no work, no community service: just had to wear SCRAM bracelet!
San Mateo DUI driver hits three cars but avoids DUI in court
No DUI; wet reckless!
DMV awards critical need to drive to .19/.18 driver!
Client gets a license to drive to school, despite being under age with .19/.18 BAC and accident!
Mark Blair sues 28 cops, six police departments in federal court & gets verdict because cops rough up client and children!
Cops realize that they were going to lose... and settle before they do!
Education
2011
California DUI Lawyers Association
DUI Gas Chromatograph Level 2
2011
California DUI Lawyers Association
DUI Gas Chromatograph Level 1
2007
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Standardized Field Sobriety Program
1985
University of California at Los Angeles School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
University of California, Los Angeles
Masters Degree
1982
Paris 10 Naterre, France
Three year law degree
1982
Paris 10, Nanterre, France
Three year degree
1974
Indiana University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2004
Discovery Techniques
Discovery Techniques in difficult cases
1995
Riverside Public Defenders Assocation
Trial Techniques
1990
Talk Radio Shows
500 DUI, criminal law and immigration programs
Publications
2014
Booklet
SR22s for DUIs
2014
booklet
DUIs What to do (and not do) and why Volume 6
2013
Book
DUIs Explained
2013
Booklet
DUIs what to do (and not do) and why Volume 5
2012
www.fightduis.com
Attacking your DUI charge
2012
Book
ABCs of DUIs
2012
Booklet
DUIs what to do (and not do) and why Volume 4
2011
Bay Area DUI Law
DUIs: What to do (and not do) and why Volume 3
N/A
Booklet
How to find flaws in the police report
N/A
Article
How to get the best outcome in a DUI case
N/A
Article
How to save your license
Languages
French
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
What happens in a dwi if the officer who did the implied consent dies before trial? Also he miss dated the blood test
11 Jan 2013
Q&A
Will I serve the full 90 days of a jail sentence for my 3rd and 4th DUI?
07 Jan 2013
Q&A
Judge refuses DUI plea deal.
07 Dec 2012
Legal Guides
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Understanding what is going on in your CA DUI case
08 Jan 2010
Legal Guide
How to Find Flaws in the Police Report and Chemical Test That Can Help You
07 Jan 2010
Legal Guide
Commercial Licenses and Refusing a Chemical Test
05 Jan 2010