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Chuck Rathburn is the attorney that other attorneys consult when they have a difficult DUI case. Chuck is a trial lawyer and is one of the few attorneys in the State of Indiana or in the United States who has been qualified by trial and appellate courts as an expert on breath testing, the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs), and alcohol’s effects on the human body.
In addition to being a successful trial lawyer, Chuck trains attorneys, judges and police officers about how the breath testing machines accept a sample, analyze a sample, and then produce a result after an attempted breath delivery.
If you're looking for a lawyer to represent you or a loved one on an Operating While Intoxicated case, commonly referred to as a DUI, shouldn't your first call be to the attorney other attorneys seek for advice?
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Chat withState: Indiana
Acquired: 1991
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2006
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Posted by Taylor | May 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney
He could care less about you and your case. No contact for months, case has been going on past 2 years, rude, takes your money and RUNS!!!!!
Posted by anonymous | January 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney
If I could put zero stars I would. I retained Charles Rathburn in a time of need. He took my money, hardly responded, and didn’t return calls. Didn’t answer questions or provide direction at all. Was supposed to request time sensitive evidence and didn’t. Didn’t attend my court date, and kept resche...
Posted by anonymous | May 1, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Contacted Mr. Rathburn with questions about a traffic ticket and he was able to give advice as to how to resolve the issue quickly and with the best outcome. He resolved the problem quickly and painlessly.
"I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly 100%. Charles Rathburn is unquestionably one of the finest DUI attorneys in the entire country. He is the preeminent authority on the Intox EC IR and DataMaster breath testing devices in the US, lecturing on the topic quite frequently. Chucks knowledge of the scientific evidence in DUI cases is unmatched nationwide. I have attended numerous national and local dui conferences/seminars with Mr Rathburn and never cease to be amazed at his vast knowledge of the subject matter as well as his top notch trial skills, thoroughness, and impeccable professionalism. I often consult with Mr Rathburn on complex DUI cases my office handles in Illinois and would unquestionably call him first if I ever found myself charged with such an offense. Lastly, Charles enjoys an absolutely Sterling reputation amongst his peers and judges not just for his knowledge and quality of work, but also for his outstanding character and integrity."
"Chuck is the preeminent expert in the Datamaster DMT. Attorneys throughout the country attend his training seminars to learn how to defend breath test cases and hire him as an expert witness for their clients. If you're facing a DUI charge, you need to hire an attorney with the training, experience and expertise to fight the government on your behalf."
"Mr. Rathburn is so knowledgeable on DUI law that he teaches other lawyers Continuing Legal Education. He is an active participant in a national DUI Defense Lawyers Association. I have contacted him over the years for his opinion on my clients’ DUI cases because I value his vast wisdom and experience. He is a well known lawyer on a national level. I am a lawyer in SC and he is a lawyer in Indiana. I have advised my clients to hire Mr. Rathburn as an expert for their DUI cases. Mr. Rathburn is one of the few people I know that owns a Datamaster machine (these machines are not for sale). He knows the ins and outs of the Datamaster!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Chuck is an amazing attorney. I am a practicing DUI attorney out of Los Angeles County, California. Chuck is certified in the DATA MASTER DMT (the machine widely used in LA County) and he knows this machine better than the manufacturer. From what I have learned from him about this machine, I have been able to get incredible results for my clients. More importantly, Chuck gets amazing results for his clients and really works hard for his clients. If you want a true expert, this is the man to use!"
"Attorney Rathburn is an excellent DUI attorney. I have worked with and consulted Attorney Rathburn many times on the most serious of DUI cases. His advice and counsel is always spot on. If you or a loved one are facing DUI charges you need to get in touch with Attorney Rathburn at once."
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2006.
Suspension issued in IN, 2006
updated on 05/02/2019This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
“I have been reinstated and have not had any problems since my reinstatement.”
1991 - Present
Owner, Rathburn Law Office
2019 - Present
DUI Defense Lawyers AssociationDUIDLA District 5 Representitive
2002 - Present
Internatinal Association for Chemical Testing (IACT)Associate Member
2000 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersLife Member
1991
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
BS - Bachelor of Science
1982
AA
2019
Breath Testing
2018
Breath Testing
2018
Blood Testing
2017
Breath Testing
2017
Breath Testing
2015
Breath Testing
English
Legal Answers
Have I violated my informal probation by blowing a 0.02?
23 Oct 2021
How can I be charged with an owi, 6 months after the car accident?
12 Oct 2021
What will happen now that I missed my first call to probation?
23 Jul 2021