After being arrested for a DUI in the state of California, your choice of attorney can be one of the most important decisions you will ever make and can have a tremendous impact on the outcome of your case. If this is the first time you have been arrested, you are likely unfamiliar with the legal issues that come in the legal process. Even if this is not your first arrest, you may still have questions about your rights and you still need an effective criminal defense.
Attorney James V. Bickford IV practices exclusively in DUI defense for individuals who have been arrested in San Diego and the surrounding communities of Southern California. Mr. Bickford served with the San Diego County Public Defender's Office in law school, upon graduation, having received a DUI himself a number of years ago in Virgina and being poorly represented by his attorney he devoted his entire career to defending those who have been arrested for driving under the influence.
First-Offense and Multiple-Offense DUI in California
James Bickford is one of only 85 lawyers in the entire county who has been invited to National College of DUI Defense's summer session in Cambridge, Massachusetts, every year since 2001. He is qualified by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the National Association of Chiefs of Police as an instructor in field sobriety testing.
Since local statutes can strongly impact DUI cases and how they are handled, it is important that your lawyer knows these statutes and the ins and outs of the legal process. If you have been arrested, your first action should be to contact a San Diego DUI defense attorney as soon as possible.
Hire an Experienced Lawyer After a DUI Arrest
For more information regarding DUI defense in San Diego, contact James V. Bickford IV and discuss your options. Whether this is your first offense or you have been arrested before, you have a defense. E-mail us or call us at 619-272-6934.
