Working with a DUI Attorney
Get an Aggressive Legal Team on Your Side
When you are arrested for a DUI in Bakersfield or Kern County, you may receive severe repercussions that can affect various areas of your life. Depending on how you handle this situation and whether you involve an attorney, you may face a criminal conviction and the administrative suspension of your driver's license by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
DUI cases are unique in that they involve two separate proceedings: the criminal court case and the DMV hearing. These operate independently from one another and both may have a serious impact on the accused. The criminal case addresses the criminal charges for driving under the influence. If a driver is found guilty, he or she may face imprisonment, fines, community service, probation and alcohol rehabilitation or treatment. The DMV hearing addresses the suspension of the driver's license by the Department of Motor Vehicles. This suspension will take place if the driver refused or failed a breath test or blood test to determine his or her blood alcohol concentration.
Why do I need a lawyer for my DUI charges?
Having an experienced DUI attorney on your side may allow you to effectively fight, reduce, or even drop your charges. Our firm is here to provide legal representation to people facing criminal court and DMV hearings. This representation can make all the difference for an individual and their future.
Being involved in the DMV hearing and initial aspects of the case will also offer the attorney a chance to prepare for the criminal court case. When you have our legal team by your side from the beginning you can rest assured knowing that you have the most effective defense. With 10.00 Superb ratings from AVVO as a DUI attorney, Attorney Richard Middlebrook is your leading choice for counsel in the Bakersfield area.
If you would like to ensure that your legal rights are asserted and your interests protected in the face of your criminal DUI charges, now is the time to act and involve a lawyer. Contact our office online or call us directly at (661) 874-1325 today.
Why Choose Middlebrook & Associates?
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Handled More Than 8,500 DMV Hearings in Kern County
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Over 250 DUI Trials Handled - With a 97.4% Success Rate
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38 Years of Collective Legal Experience
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Expert Member of California DUI Lawyers Association
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ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer - Scientist Designation
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AV Rated by martindale.com - Leading Authority on Attorney Ratings
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Teaches Lawyers & Scientists - DUIDLA, American Academy of Forensic Science & American Chemical Society
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Top 100 Lawyers in America - DUI Defense
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Founding & Board Member - DUI Defense Lawyers Association (DUIDLA)
Client Testimonials
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Best Choice for Legal Representation
“I highly recommend Middlebrook & Associates to handle your case to alleviate your worries and get you the best outcome possible to get your life back on track.”
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Mr. Middlebrook and his staff are excellent at what they do and would highly recommend them.
“I was charged with a DUI to which there was also an unfortunate auto accident involving myself and a parked vehicle. Fearing the worst Mr. Middlebrook managed to work out a deal that I could never ...”
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Mr. Middlebrook is the man to call to help you get out of this situation as smoothly and with the best outcome as possible.
“Everyone makes mistakes. If one of your mistakes happens to be a DUI, Mr. Middlebrook is the man to call to handle the situation. Mr. Middlebrook did the impossible in my case, and made sure my DUI ...”
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No words to describe the teams professionalism
“I was arrested for a first time DUI on December of 2015. I went to Mr. Middlebrooks's office the very next day and explained my case. He gave me a step by step overview of what is going to happen. It ...”
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Best DUI Attorney Around!
“Mr Middlebrook came highly recommended by a friend who is also an attorney. Mr Middlebrook's knowledge and experience was immediately evident to me during our first conversation about my DUI citation. ...”
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