Valley Village DUI & DWI Lawyers

DUI defense attorney, author, and lecturer Jon Bryant Artz has specialized in DUI Defense for over 48 years and has been called “the Best DUI Lawyer in California” by CNN Legal Analyst Roger Cossack. Designated a 2020 SuperLawyer™, Mr. Artz is known throughout the California courts for winning "unwinnable" drunk- and drugged-driving cases and keeping 99% of his clients out of jail (and driving) on a first or second DUI offense. Artz has the confidence to win "Not Guilty" verdicts—all charges dismissed—in over 81% of his DUI jury trials, even in cases involving prior convictions, injury accidents, BAC test refusals,...

Steve started his career in criminal law in 1983 as a deputy district attorney with the Los Angeles County District Attorneys Office before receiving his appointment as a Los Angeles County Superior Court Commissioner. Steve entered private criminal defense practice in 1995 and has since then exclusively practiced criminal and DUI defense in Southern California.

Hart Levin is a former Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney with a passion for criminal defense. He was formally trained by the LA DA's office in all DUI matters, drug trafficking and sales, drug possession, gang crimes, theft crimes, domestic violence matters, juvenile crimes, and all other felony and misdemeanor criminal case matters. Hart was a successful prosecutor and an on set adviser for NBC and FOX crime television shows. Hart left the DA's office to open his own firm and has achieved several awards for his outstanding criminal defense work, including Super Lawyer (2014-2024), Clients' Choice...

The Law Offices of Ryan Rodriguez is a boutique Criminal Defense law firm that is dedicated to providing effective legal representation for clients located throughout the Orange County and Los Angeles County areas. We defend clients who have been charged with a variety of felony and misdemeanor crimes, including DUI – Driving Under the Influence, Drug Crimes, DMV Hearings, Weapons Crimes, Theft, Fraud, Assault and Battery, Murder, and more... If you have recently been arrested or know someone that has been arrested, you are most likely extremely scared, confused, and worried about the road that lies ahead. We...

Former Los Angeles County Prosecutor now Criminal Defense Attorney. Fifteen years experience prosecuting the most serious cases. Now specializing in Sex Crimes and Domestic Violence defense in addition to General Criminal Defense.

When your future and freedom are at stake you want the best criminal defense lawyer to defend you. The lawyers at Stephen G. Rodriguez and Partners have over 50 years of criminal defense experience and they put that experience to work for you. We have a proven track record of success in winning at trial and negotiating favorable plea bargains for our clients. We understand what's at stake and we pride ourselves on our service, aggressive representation and results.

I am an accomplished California Criminal Defense attorney. I zealously represent clients facing a broad range of criminal charges.

As a former prosecutor, I bring an insider's perspective to criminal defense. With skilled and knowledgeable advocacy, I will aggressively fight for your rights, reputation and freedom.

Kratu R. Patel spent his first seven years of his career as a trial attorney for the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office. There he developed a county-wide reputation for his tenacity, charm and honesty. Kratu has represented thousands of clients from various walks of life and from varying communities. Between his time as a Deputy Public Defender and now as Private Counsel, Kratu has litigated cases in nearly all of the courthouses in Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Orange County. Kratu will ensure all of his clients are treated with the dignity, respect and compassion that they deserve....

I was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, and have always been deeply committed to justice. I attended California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA), where I completed my Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, focusing on Pre-Law. During my time at CSULA, I began to lay the foundation for my lifelong goal of becoming an attorney and a dedicated advocate for the accused. After earning my undergraduate degree, I continued my legal studies at Trinity Law School, where I obtained my Juris Doctorate degree. My passion for the law and my unwavering commitment to defending my clients set me apart...

A lot of attorneys really don't care about their clients and don't have the compassion required to be a criminal defense attorney. My clients are not only facing jail or prison, but as a result of the criminal proceedings, need someone who can relate to them and stand with them. That is what I do, I stand with my client, side by side, and fight for their rights. The prosecutor only knows my client as he or she appears on paper, I show the prosecutor who my client really is. When my clients hire me, they not only get an...

Joel G. Garcia is a Trial Attorney and Founder Garcia Law Group, Professional Corporation where he handles criminal and civil litigation ranging from misdemeanors and felonies to restraining orders. In representing his clients, Mr. Garcia is relentless, aggressive, and zealous.

Charles Brown, Partner Charles Brown is a veteran trial lawyer with an exceptional track record of success. A former deputy federal defender, he has tried nearly 60 federal cases and has resolved thousands of wide-ranging federal criminal issues. These include cases presenting a wide array of complex federal criminal issues such as white collar tax and fraud offenses, international commerce clause offenses, complex multi-defendant cases, computer/internet offenses, death penalty litigation, and immigration offenses. His hard-earned victories have produced deep insights into the complexities of a federal criminal case. He has superior wisdom and knowledge that only comes with experience. He is...

James R. Tedford, II is a dedicated and aggressive criminal defense attorney serving Pasadena. Mr. Tedford earned his Juris Doctor degree from Whittier Law School and quickly began representing clients facing various legal issues. He has focused his career on personal injury and criminal defense matters, standing strong for those who cannot speak for themselves in and out of the courtroom. Mr. Tedford has more than 20 years of legal experience and knows how to tackle a broad range of cases. He utilizes his background knowledge and legal prowess to build the strongest defenses possible for the criminally accused. Don’t...

formerly employed by the Los Angeles County Public Defender's office as a Deputy Public Defender serving clients throughout Los Angeles County. Thereafter, private criminal defense practitioner in all California courts. Superlative client reviews found in Avvo.

The Criminal Law Office of Steven A. Seiden, was established in Los Angeles County over 40 years ago. We exclusively represent defendants in criminal cases, and we litigate Major Felonies, Drug Cases, Misdemeanors, DUI's, and we also represent client's in Federal Court in all United States jurisdictions. We have a proven record with numerous victories in Criminal Courts within California and across the United States. We possess the experience and knowledge necessary to represent our client's with the utmost dedication and commitment, in order to secure the best possible outcome for each client. And we take cases to Jury Trial!...

My experience includes years as a senior district attorney with the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office and Orange County District Attorney's Office. My time as a prosecutor has been invaluable in my work as a criminal defense attorney. I received my legal education from Yale University and Tulane University. As a defense attorney, I have been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star, a top 10 criminal defense attorney in California, and a Top 40 under 40 trial attorney nationwide in the field of criminal defense. I have additionally received awards for client satisfaction from Avvo.com

My practice is founded upon a...

Decio Rangel is a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney with over 20 years of experience in the criminal justice system. As a former Deputy District Attorney for Los Angeles, he understands the thought processes of prosecutors. He uses his extensive knowledge to build strong defenses for his clients in cases ranging from white collar crimes, to violent crimes, to even immigration crimes. He has also been requested by several media companies to serve as their legal expert due to his intimate knowledge of the law and the Los Angeles court system. Once named Los Angeles’ Top Prosecutor, he now employs...

My name is Fritzie Galliani from Law Office of Fritzie Galliani, APC, and I am a Pasadena divorce attorney with years of experience in fighting for the rights of local residents. If you are considering divorce, or if you have been served with divorce papers, then it is imperative for you to have skilled representation on your side. Further, if you are faced with another family law matter, I can provide you with the defense that you need. Contact my office today to discuss the situation that you face and to begin pursuing the results that you need for your...

Mariam E. Hanna attended the University of Texas at El Paso and graduated Cum Laude with a B.A. in Political Science and Philosophy in May, 2008. Thereafter, she gained valuable experience working with attorneys practicing family law, bankruptcy and insurance subrogation. She started attending law school at the University of West Los Angeles School of Law in January, 2012. During her law school career, she received two Witkin’s Awards, an award given to the student who achieved the highest grade in the class. The first award she received was for Appellate Advocacy and the second was for California DUI...

Andrew Leventhal is a dynamic, passionate, and charismatic criminal defense lawyer. Andrew spent seven years battling in the courtroom trenches as a Los Angeles Public Defender. Here, Andrew developed a reputation for being a fearless trial lawyer. Andrew has defended thousands of criminal cases and conducted many jury trials involving everything from DUI and domestic violence to theft and murder. Andrew’s legal knowledge and passion for justice has led him to a 90% jury trial non-conviction rate.

Criminal Defense Lawyer Vincent Oliver has been practicing in Los Angeles since 1971 and has conducted over 300 criminal jury trials. He and and his bilingual staff specialize in representing those falsely accused of serious felonies and misdemeanors in both state and federal court on both the trial and appellate court levels. Attorney Vincent Oliver's investigators are aggressive and have successfully found sufficient evidence to have cases dismissed both before and after charges have been filed. He has represented criminal defendants in California, Nevada, Oregon, Arizona, Missouri, Kansas, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, and New York on the trial level and...

Mark Waecker was admitted to practice law in October 1978 and has, since that time, been a member of the California State Bar, in continuously good standing. His stellar experience inside the criminal process field for over 35 years has served American, Korean, Chinese and Spanish speaking clientele all with a high-level of successful custom-designed defenses. Mark has devoted decades to improving his skills and calls upon reputable experienced resources to design a strategy for each client.

Matthew Cargal graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science in 1986. In 1992, he graduated from Golden Gate University School of Law and passed the State Bar exam of California that same year. While in law school Mr. Cargal was a member of the mock trial team and an intern with both the San Francisco and Santa Clara Public Defender’s Office. After law school, Mr. Cargal worked as a criminal defense attorney for Public Defenders and private attorneys including as an Associate Attorney from 1995-1997 with the Law Offices of Myles...

Since 1997, Attorney Robert F. Sommers has dedicated his legal career exclusively to representing individuals arrested for and charged with DUI. He has been recognized as a dedicated and skilled trial lawyer. With extensive experience as a Ventura County DUI lawyer, Attorney Sommers knows how to represent high-profile clients, actors and actresses, government officials, business executives, doctors, and other, local lawyers. He is aggressive when necessary and compassionate when it matters most. You can count on Attorney Sommers to help you move forward. Call him today to begin building a defense and work towards safeguarding your ability to continue driving.

Arthur Corona is a United States NAVY Veteran and graduate of California State University Fullerton where he earned a dual Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Philosophy. Upon graduation, Mr. Corona attended University of California Hasting College of the Law where he obtained his law degree. Mr. Corona’s practice focuses on Family law matters and criminal defense. He has handled hundreds of trial cases in family, dependency and criminal court with great success.

In the family courts, Mr. Corona has represented various clients dealing with complex divorce and child custody issues ranging from domestic violence restraining orders to child custody...

In 2015, The National Trial Lawyers recognized Mr. Villegas as being one of the Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers in California. Mr. Villegas also serves as a member of the Executive Committee of the Los Angeles County Bar Association's (LACBA) Criminal Justice Section. After dedicating over seven years of his career to serving as a government lawyer handling complex criminal law cases, Mr. Villegas now operates The AVjustice Law Firm. Mr. Villegas has handled approximately 10,000 criminal law cases in his career, involving all types of charges including but not limited to, driving under the influence (DUI), domestic violence, drug...

I have practiced law for over 40 years in the Los Angeles area. I attended U.C.L.A. and graduated Loyola Law School. I have handled thousands of criminal cases, state and federal, all the from arraignment to trial to appeals in the Supreme Court. I have covered all criminal defense cases from misdemeanors to murder. I am licensed to practice before all the Courts of the State of California and in the Northern, Central and Southern U.S. District Courts, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeal and the U.S. Supreme Court. I am happy to evaluate your...

Jesse Ruiz graduated from University of California, Los Angeles and attended Western State Law School. Mr. Ruiz began working in criminal defense to assist those under investigation or accused of a crime. Mr. Ruiz has developed a reputation for protecting his client’s interest from the beginning of an investigation, until the conclusion of a case.

In 2010, Mr. Ruiz began his legal career at the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office where he learned to think like a prosecutor and quickly understood that not all cases are the same. After working with the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office, Mr. Ruiz became a...

Criminal defense attorney John D. Fitzpatrick fiercely defends the constitutional rights of his clients in courts throughout the state, protecting them from racial profiling, excessive force, mass incarceration, and the prison industrial complex. He has repeatedly won dismissals of all charges, earned the release of numerous clients from custody, and negotiated the most favorable terms for his clients.* John aggressively represents his clients from Arraignment through all phases of trial and will not rest until the case is dismissed or they are fully acquitted. He knows firsthand the effects that any conviction or incarceration can have on his clients and their...

Making a difference in the lives of others, helping them to solve some of life’s most complex problems and maneuver through adversity are reasons why I commit my life’s work to lawyering. I graduated number one in my law class and was a first time California bar passer in 2013. However, my true reward is working within my purpose to make actual change in everyday people’s lives.

After working for several years in television news, I found my way back to law with the desire to use justice to make a positive impact on people’s lives. This is why I focus...