Top best Dui Lawyers in Santa Rosa near me

With over three decades of legal experience, Ann Gallagher White has built a distinguished career as both a prosecutor and public defender in Sonoma County. She has handled a wide range of cases, including felony and misdemeanor trials, juvenile matters, and DUI cases. During her tenure as a prosecutor, Ann focused on environmental, consumer, and worker safety issues, earning accolades from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the California District Attorneys’ Association for her contributions to environmental law. Ann has also worked with the Sixth District Appellate Project, showcasing her skill in appellate advocacy. Beyond her legal practice, she has shared her knowledge by teaching criminal law at Empire Law School in Santa Rosa and has served as in-house counsel for a family-owned construction firm, adding a unique perspective to her extensive legal background.

While I practice in many areas of law, I focus mainly on Driving Under the Influence Defense. DUIs are different from most criminal cases: they are often people’s first and only experience with the criminal justice system; they involve complicated defenses that sometimes require expert scientific opinion; the DMV is involved, so there is an additional government body to fight; and there are added collateral consequences that losing the ability to drive can have on someone’s livelihood or ability to function in the modern world–and this is only aggravated when a commercial driver’s license is at stake.. It is important when hiring an attorney that you find an attorney who has the experience to guide you through the myriad of consequences that a DUI conviction poses, including keeping you on the road. I have worked on hundreds of cases, motions, and have brought many DUI cases to jury trial. As a former Deputy District Attorney, I understand strengths and weaknesses of cases from both sides. Whether or not your case should go to motion, jury trial, or DMV hearing will ultimately depend on the facts of your case and the defenses available. I will guide you and make recommendations, but ultimately you, as the client, are in control. My job is to assure that you make informed decisions every step of the way and are never caught off guard by the process.. When analyzing a DUI case, it is important to take into consideration that each county has its own culture and approach to DUIs–it is important to work with an attorney who knows each courthouse. The judges, the elected district attorney, and the assigned deputy or assistant district attorneys all view cases differently. This is why I have limited my counties of practice and have developed relationships and built trust with all of the important players.. My representation does not end after I get paid. With many attorneys, after the initial consult and hiring, your case will fall by the wayside and you may feel like you have to harass your attorney to get a response, or even simple guidance. In order to make sure every client is given the attention they need and is not left guessing at next steps, I keep my practice small. You should never feel like you are just another client. I know your case is important to you–it may even be the most important event in your life at this time. I understand that and treat you and your case accordingly. I am in this practice to help people through difficult times, and to help them move on with their lives. Whether this is your first or fourth DUI, involving alcohol, drugs or injury, I can help you get through this as painlessly as possible.

We provide our clients with agressive, excellent, effective and skilled representation.  We make ourselves available to correspond with you, even afterhours.  We are experienced trial attorneys and will never shy away from the opportunity to fight your case in the courtroom. Our successes speak for themseleves and are a driving force for the success of our practice. We are equally versed in negotiating both before and after charges are filed. There is never a case too complex or tough for our firm and our network of resoruces provides us with tools other firms don't have access to.. We handle all types of criminal cases, from felonies to misdemeanors.  We also represent clients in post conviction proceedings such as probation violations, expungements, and motions to terminate probation early.  We handle DUIs and have a firm grasp on the science behind them, which most often times weekens the governments seemingly "slam dunk" case against you. We also handle drug crimes, violent crime, domestic violence cases, property crime, and all other types of criminal offenses.. Where the media is involved, we have handled many of such cases, sometimes make your nightmare "old news" and quickly forgotten. We are firm that is easily trusted and great at our passion, representing you with vigor!

The 1st photo is a presentation to me of the President's Award of the CA DUI Lawyers Association (CDLA) for my service to the organization and my dedication to the defense of liberty. Other photos shown are from my recent training in Chicago IL at Axion Labs for Forensic Chromatography and in Harrisburg PA where I was presented with recognition for attending and successfully passing the proficiency based testing for the Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) Advanced Course. The instructor, Tony Palacios is congratulating me at the presentation ceramony and the other photo shows me with Steve Oberman, president of the National Assoc. of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and Bruce Kapsack, author of Innovative DUI Trial Tools and co-author of California Drunk Driving Defense. I place these here to show you the lengths I will go to in order to be at the top of my game when it comes to defending my clients.. Practicing DUI Law in Sonoma County and surrounding areas for the last 10 years has given me a great appreciation for the problems that these arrests can cause to citizens accused and often over-charged. I've also been fortunate to meet many people in the wine and food industry, the hospitality industry and the building trades. My dedication is never ending when it comes to helping all of these folks and those visitors to our area who had the misfortune to meet up with the local police in a moment miscalculation.. You'll not find a more dedicated, enthusiastic and zealous lawyer and protector of the U.S. Constitution. My commitment to my clients is neverending and never gives in to those who would have an accused simply throw in the towel.

Devina Douglas has worked hard to build a reputation within the northern Bay Area as an attorney who is as easy to work with as she is knowledgeable. She has experience in all facets of criminal practice from pre-filing investigations through jury trial, including investigation, arraignments, motions, discovery, pre-trial negotiations and plea bargaining, probation violations, and post-conviction remedies. She handles various felony and misdemeanor cases involving DUI, homicides, marijuana crimes, fish and game violations, drug offenses, sex crimes, and domestic violence.  Devina attended the California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly SLO), where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology before attending law school at the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, where she earned her Juris Doctorate with great distinction. There, she was inducted into the Order of the Coif (recognizing academic excellence in the law). During her studies at McGeorge she was editor of the McGeorge Law Review, and a founding member of the McGeorge Chapters of both the Criminal Law Society and Federal Bar Association. Her experience includes time at the San Joaquin County Public Defender’s Office, the California District Attorneys Association’s Environmental Crime Prosecution Unit, and the Li & Lozada Law Group.

Experienced Dui attorney serving clients in Santa Rosa and surrounding areas.

Experienced Dui attorney serving clients in Santa Rosa and surrounding areas.