Yuma DUI Attorney
DUI arrests are not uncommon in and around Yuma, Arizona. Whenever there is a DUI arrest, there is a need for Yuma DUI defense attorneys to take a stand. The attorneys at Lerner and Rowe Law Group have over 70 years of combined experience handling cases of misdemeanor DUI, felony DUI, and more.
Have you been arrested for DUI in Yuma? The freedoms you enjoy right now might be at stake. Don’t ignore your DUI charges, and don’t try to face them alone. Instead, reach out to us for a free case evaluation and consultation to see how we might help. Do this by calling 602-667-7777, chatting with a live representative via LiveChat, or filling out this FREE online form.
How a Yuma Criminal Defense Attorney Builds Your DUI Case
During your consultation, one of our legal representatives will listen to the details of your DUI case. Then if you choose to hire us, we dig deeper by investigating the details. We may also ask that you help us by providing documentation of any details you remember from your arrest, and reporting them to us. For instance, any artifacts that you may have from your arrest or traffic stop, like your Admin Per Se / Implied Consent Affidavit.
Note: The Admin Per Se / Implied Consent Affidavit will have a box checked indicating your driving privileges are suspended for 12 months if you refuse to submit to breath or blood alcohol testing after a DUI arrest. This 12-month suspension takes effect 15 days from the date it is served on you, but can be disputed through an MVD hearing.
There may be a series of important court dates you and/or your lawyer must be present for. The first is your arraignment, where you will plead guilty or not guilty. After this step, your attorney will work through your case and can begin filing motions based on the evidence provided.
The third step is trial. This step can be very emotional taxing on you, as the defendant. However, with the award-winning representation of Lerner and Rowe Law Group by your side, the stress will feel less heavy and will most likely roll off your shoulders.
Court Information
There are a few important court locations to note as you begin the process of DUI hearings. Yuma, AZ courts are located in the following areas:
- The Yuma County Superior County Court is in Yuma, at 250 West Second Street. Call ahead to confirm your court date at 928-817-4083.
- The Yuma Municipal Court is located at 1515 South Second Avenue.
Remember to arrive with plenty of time to find parking and walk to your hearing. Also, remember to turn off your smartphone, and dress in court appropriate attire. If possible, leave small children at home with a responsible caretaker while you are gone.
What DUI Charges and Penalties Do We Fight?
Lerner and Rowe Law Group is a separate entity from Lerner and Rowe Injury Attorneys. We handle DUI cases in addition to other criminal defense practice areas. We are highly experienced at fighting DUI charges at all levels, including:
- First and second offense standard DUI, indicated by a blood alcohol content (BAC) level between 0.08% and 0.15%. A DUI may also be charged if you showed impairment to the slightest degree within two hours of operating a motor vehicle.
- First and second offense extreme DUI, exhibited with a BAC greater than 0.15% within two hours of your traffic stop.
- First and second offense Super extreme DUI, shown by a BAC exceeding 0.20% within two hours of being in control of a car, truck, or motorcycle.
- Aggravated DUI, a felony charge. Any third DUI within seven years turns into an aggravated DUI. Your DUI may also be considered aggravated if a child was in the vehicle or if your driver’s license was already in a period of suspension. Also, your charge may elevate if you were already legally obligated to have an ignition interlock device installed in your car.
If you are charged with one of the above DUIs, you are facing serious penalties. These penalties may affect your life, and your family’s lives, for years to come.
Depending on the severity of the charge, you may face days to years in prison. You may need to pay fines into the thousands. You may lose your ability to drive, leading to missed time off work and important appointments. In some cases, you may even lose your right to vote or bear arms.
Work with a Yuma DUI Attorney
You don’t have to take whatever the prosecutor decides without a fight. The Yuma, Arizona DUI attorneys at Lerner and Rowe Law Group may be able to have your charges reduced, or completely struck from your record. So, give us a call today.