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Peter Francis Iocona

Peter Francis Iocona

"Super Lawyers" Rated - Voted One of OC's "Top-Rated" DUI Lawyers
  • DUI & DWI, Criminal Law, Domestic Violence
  • California
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Biography

Attorney Peter F. Iocona is a Criminal Defense Lawyer who specializes in defending people charged with DUI in California, particularly Southern California. Mr. Iocona is the CFO and Lead Trial Lawyer at the SoCal Law Network in Laguna Hills, California. Mr. Iocona began his career with the Law Office of Barry T. Simons in 2000. By 2009, Mr. Iocona became the Lead Trial Lawyer for the Law Offices of Barry T. Simons for DUI Cases. In 2016, Mr. Iocona left the firm to open his own practice, The SoCal Law Network, with his two law partners, Alan Castillo and Marlo Cordero. Mr. Iocona has successfully tried and litigated DUI cases in courts throughout Southern California. Mr. Iocona was selected as a "Top-Rated DUI Attorney" by AVVO, an attorney rating service, and was featured in the annual publication of OC Metro Magazine of the "Top-Rated DUI Attorneys" in Orange County. Mr. Iocona has also been named a "Super Lawyers Rising Star" in 2015 and 2016. Mr. Iocona has also been selected as one of the "Top 100 Trial Lawyers" by the National Trial Lawyers Association. He has also been selected for inclusion on the 2015 list of the "Nation’s Top One Percent", as published by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel (NADC). Mr Iocona was a Contributing Editor to the two volume treatise: "California Drunk Driving Law" from 2003-2016. Mr. Iocona writes and lectures extensively about D.M.V. Administrative Per Se (A.P.S.) hearings, D.M.V. writs and appeals, search and seizure law, interstate driver's license consequences, and DUI Drugs. Mr. Iocona is a member of both the National College for DUI Defense (NCDD) and the California DUI Lawyer's Association (CDLA).

Practice Areas
DUI & DWI
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    60 Minute Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Owner
Peter F. Iocona - Attorney at Law
- Current
CFO/Lead Trial Attorney
The SoCal Law Network
- Current
Managing Attorney/Lead Trial Lawyer
Law Office of Barry T. Simons
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Education
Whittier Law School
J.D. (2005) | Juris Doctorate - Criminal Law
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Chapman University
B.S. (2000) | Criminal Justice/Sociology/Pre-Law
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Awards
Super Lawyer's Rising Star
Super Lawyers - Thomas Reuters
Top 100 Trial Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers
Professional Associations
National College for DUI Defense (NCDD)  # Peter F. Iocona
General Member
- Current
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California DUI Lawyers Association (CDLA)  # Peter F. Iocona
General Member
- Current
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California State Bar  # 244016
Member
- Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
California Drunk Driving Law - Contributing Editor (2003 - 2016)
James Publishing
Speaking Engagements
"When is One Qualified to Render an Opinion?", California Association of Toxicologists DUI-Drugs Conference, Anaheim
California Association of Toxicologists (CAT)
"To Quantitate or Not to Quantitate?", California Association of Toxicologists DUI-Drugs Conference, Anaheim
California Association of Toxicologists (CAT)
"Effectively Handling D.M.V. A.P.S. Hearings & Writs and Appeals", 84th Annual California State Bar Seminar, Long Beach
California State Bar
"D.M.V. A.P.S. Hearings: What Still Works", 2012 "Fast Eddie" Kuwatch All-Day DUI Seminar, San Francisco
California DUI Lawyers Association (CDLA)
"DMV APS Hearings, Writs & Appeals", California DUI Lawyers Association (CDLA): Occupy DUI San Diego, San Diego
California DUI Lawyers Association (CDLA)
"The Role of a Forensic Scientist in DUI Cases", Forensic Alcohol Interpretation Seminar, Newport Beach
California Criminalistics Institute (C.C.I.)
Certifications
Qualified Field Sobriety Test Administrator
La Pier & Associates
Qualified Field Sobriety Test Instructor
La Pier & Associates
Alco-Sensor IV PAS Certification
Forensic Alcohol Independent Research
Websites & Blogs
Website
OC DUI Lawyer - DUI Discovery
Website
OC Criminal Defense Attorney
Blog
OC DUI Lawyer - DUI Blog
Blog
OC DUI Lawyer Blog
Contact & Map
Peter F. Iocona - Attorney at Law
The Law Office of Peter F. Iocona
22982 La Cadena Drive
Suite 239
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Toll-Free: (844) 762-2500
Telephone: (949) 305-0343
Cell: (949) 235-2250
Fax: (866) 544-3442
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours (Today)
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
The SoCal Law Network
23152 Verdugo Drive
Suite 201
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Toll-Free: (844) 762-2500
Telephone: (949) 305-7995
Cell: (949) 235-2250
Fax: (866) 544-3442
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours (Today)
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours