Felony DUI Attorney in California
If you’re facing a Felony DUI charge in California, you need an experienced felony dui attorney who can protect your rights, minimize penalties, and guide you through the legal process. A Felony DUI conviction carries serious consequences, including possible a possible state prison sentence, jail time, formal supervised probation, a lengthy license suspension, hefty fines, and a permanent criminal record. We are here to fight for you every step of the way.
Facing a Felony DUI Charge? We Can Help
Being charged with a Felony DUI is frightening and overwhelming. Many people aren’t aware that certain DUI cases are considered felonies, including:
- DUI causing serious injury or death
- A 4th DUI conviction within a 10-year period
Our team focuses heavily on California Felony DUI defense and will develop a strategy tailored specifically to the facts of your case.
What is a Felony DUI in California?
A Felony DUI occurs when the law considers your DUI offense more serious due to circumstances relating to the bodily injury of another, or prior DUI convictions. Common situations include:
- Accidents that result in serious injury or death
- Forth or subsequent DUI within 10 years
- Prior felony convictions
Understanding the specific charges against you is crucial for your defense.
Consequences of a Felony DUI Conviction
A Felony DUI conviction can have long-lasting effects on your life, including:
- Jail or prison time – up to several years depending on the case
- Heavy fines – often exceeding those of a misdemeanor DUI
- A lengthy driver’s license suspension or revocation
- Permanent criminal record – affecting employment, travel, and housing
- Formal probation supervised by a probation officer
- Mandatory DUI programs
Our goal is to minimize these consequences and protect your future.
How a Felony DUI Lawyer Can Protect Your Rights
A skilled Felony DUI lawyer will provide expert legal representation from start to finish. Key services include:
Legal Defense Strategies
We examine every detail of your case to identify errors in procedure, evidence, or arrest that may reduce or dismiss charges. We examine every detail of your chemical test – whether it was a blood test or breath test – to see if it was properly administered. We also examine the scientific instruments used to ensure they were properly functioning and / or calibrated pursuant to legal requirements.
Negotiating Reduced Charges
Sometimes, it’s possible to negotiate plea deals to reduce felony charges to misdemeanor offenses, which can save you from severe penalties.
Court Representation & DMV Hearings
We represent you in all court proceedings, including DMV hearings, ensuring your rights are fully protected.
Why Choose our California DUI Defense Team
When facing a Felony DUI charge, experience matters. Our team brings:
- More than 25 years of experience handling Felony DUI cases throughout California
- Proven success in reducing or dismissing charges and/or penalties
- Personalized attention for every client
- Aggressive defense strategies to protect your future
- An open line of communication directly with your lawyer, not the assistant!
We understand the stress and uncertainty of a Felony DUI charge, and we are committed to guiding you through it
Work with expert lawyers
Unlike many law offices that assign client cases to young associates, attorney Ardalon Fakhimi will personally handle all significant aspects of your case from start to finish, including all settlement discussions, negotiations, and the trial. He will personally answer all of your questions and navigate you through every stage of your case. We never use inexperienced associates who are just learning the practice of DUI law and criminal law. Similarly, we are NOT a high volume law office. Rather, we emphasize a very personalized attorney-client relationship where our clients are in continuous contact with their DUI and criminal lawyer; not their lawyer’s assistant. Finally, we are a detail-oriented law office that meticulously strategizes every case. That means no stone remains unturned during the course of our representation and through the final disposition of your case.
We serve clients from Sherman Oaks, Van Nuys, Torrance, for Domestic Violence, Petty Thefts, DUI Under-21 Cases.
Areas We Serve:
We defend first-time DUI clients throughout California, including: Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Irvine, Inland Empire, Ventura, etc.
Frequently Asked Questions About Felony DUI in California
What is the difference between a misdemeanor and felony DUI?
Misdemeanor DUI usually applies when you have 3 or fewer DUIs withing a 10-year period and don’t involve serious injuries to another. Felony DUI applies to serious cases like accidents causing serious injury to another, or repeat offenses involving more than 3 DUI convictions within a 10-year timeframe. Also, a felony DUI will typically be charged against anyone who has a prior felony DUI conviction.
Can a first-time DUI be a felony?
Yes, if it involves injury, death, or special circumstances.
How long does a Felony DUI case take?
Cases vary, but most Felony DUI cases take several months to a year, depending on court schedules, evidence, and negotiations.
Will I go to jail for a Felony DUI?
Jail or prison is possible, but penalties can sometimes be reduced with a strong legal defense.
Contact a Skilled Felony DUI Attorney Today
Don’t face a Felony DUI charge alone. Call our California DUI defense team now for a free consultation. We will review your case, explain your options, and fight for the best possible outcome.