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Facing DUI Charges?

The Right Legal Team Can Make the Difference.

  • We provide aggressive strategies focused on results.
  • We act fast to defend your driver's license.
  • We always work to protect your best interests.
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DUI Defense in

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Have you or someone you know been arrested for a drunk driving offense? Middlebrook & Associates is proud to represent individuals who have been arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in the area. Whether you have failed a Standardized Field Sobriety Test, refused to take a chemical test which resulted in the suspension of your license, or were charged with a DUI, our defense attorney stands ready to make sure your rights are protected.

Working with our firm means you have personal and direct access to an uncompromising team that is ready to fight to defend your side of the story.

What Will Happen to My License?

Depending on certain factors, including your location and prior history, your driver’s license could be suspended immediately after an arrest. It will likely be suspended until your administrative license hearing, which is your chance to help reverse the suspension. We utilize effective defense strategies that help our clients avoid serious consequences, including the automatic and sometimes irreversible revocation of driving privileges.

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  • RICHARD O. MIDDLEBROOK

    Managing Partner

    Having tried more than 230 DUI cases throughout his career with a 97.4% success rate, Attorney Richard Middlebrook is considered a preeminent DUI defense attorney in Southern California. He has acted as lead counsel in over 6,000 administrative hearings, writ proceedings, motions, and appeals. His success rate in those proceedings is unmatched anywhere in California. Every year, Attorney Middlebrook spends hundreds of hours attending, moderating, and lecturing in seminars; he has also graduated multiple summer sessions of the National College of DUI Defense held at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts and Winter Sessions held worldwide. He is proud to have been trained as an Instructor in the administration of Standardized Field Sobriety Testing through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is a regular attendee at Mastering Scientific Evidence Seminars. He is also a Founding Member of the DUI Defense Lawyers Association and currently sits on their Board of Directors.

Client Testimonials

Your Case Is in Good Hands

  • “ I know you went the extra mile for me, but I have no doubt that you are just as wonderful and passionate with all of your clients. ”

    Jennifer

  • “Just wanted you to know that I think you did an excellent job representing me and my case. I was, and still am, very impressed with your representation of me, your professionalism, and your presentation of my case.”

    Jeremy

  • “He knew he could win and he did. My case was dismissed by the judge before it ever made it in front of a jury. I couldn't be more thankful to him.”

    Eric

200+ Cases Tried to Verdict

with a 97.4% Success Rate!

  • People v. Kenneth T.

    Dismissed

    .18 DUI after reported by private citizen. Dismissed by judge following prosecution case.

  • People v. Mark M.

    Work Release

    4th time DUI felony with .19 breath test. 90 days work release.

  • People v. James A.

    Dismissed

    Suppression motion granted for unconstitutional invasion of privacy. Case dismissed. DMV writ of appeal granted and the DMV suspension reversed.

  • People v. Jerry R.

    License Reinstated

    .27 Second DUI. License reinstated without suspension. Pending Criminal Case.

In a Crowded Field, Middlebrook & Associates Stands Out

Put a Trial-Tested Advocate In Your Corner

  • Leaders in the Field

  • 97.4% Success Rate

  • Free DUI Consultations

  • 20+ Years Experience

  • All Types of DUI Charges

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Questions About Your Rights?

  • Is there a legal limit for DUI?

    Answer:

    Yes. In most states, you are considered to be “under the influence” if your blood alcohol content is .08% or higher. The legal limit can be even lower for individuals who utilize a commercial driver’s license or individuals who are under the legal drinking age (minors).

  • What if I rely on my license for my job?

    Answer:

    A DUI arrest or conviction can be incredibly serious for drivers who rely on their license for work-related duties. Though the best advice for commercial drivers is to never drink while driving, we understand that even the smallest mistake could jeopardize your future. To prevent a revocation or suspension of your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), you must speak with an attorney immediately.

  • Will a failed sobriety test mean that I am convicted?

    Answer:

    Absolutely not. Some tests can be re-tested, such as blood tests, and the results from any roadside breath tests or field sobriety tests can always be challenged. Police officers are required to follow a certain protocol when issuing these tests, and an attorney can help determine if any steps in the protocol were broken or violated. Even if the evidence against you seems incriminating, you must talk with a lawyer who can help determine which steps to take in your case.

  • Do I have to perform a breath test?

    Answer:

    Nearly every state in the U.S. implements Implied Consent Laws. This essentially means that all legally licensed drivers will be required to take and complete a blood, breath, or chemical test when asked by a law enforcement officer. Drivers must cooperate with enforcement if they are asked to take a test in order to determine the Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) level. Failure to complete the test could be used as evidence against you, should the case continue to trial.

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  • Possible Case Outcomes

    Charges Reduced

    There may be a chance that you can get your charges reduced to a misdemeanor, depending upon various circumstances with what exactly happened. We investigate all avenues to determine if this is possible for you.

  • Possible Case Outcomes

    Plea Bargain

    Though prosecutors may be harsh, we utilize our skills to negotiate a lesser charge. We work hard to negotiate a deal that keeps you from spending time in jail or convince the court why your case deserves minimum penalties.

  • Possible Case Outcomes

    Charges Dismissed

    We represent every client with the full intent of helping them move forward from an arrest with the best possible outcome. Our defense strategy is focused on helping you walk out of a courtroom with a clean slate, if possible.

How Bad Did I Really Blow?

Blood Alcohol Concentration and What It Really Means

  • You’re safe to drive!

    0%

  • Stages of euphoria

    .03%- .07%

  • Disorientation, confusion

    .12%- .15%

  • Unconsciousness

    .25%- .34%
  • .01%- .02%

    Behavior may seem normal

  • .08%- .11%

    Loss of critical judgment

  • .16%- .24%

    Severe impairment

  • .35%- .45%

    Death is possible