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DUI Defense

Expert DUI defense throughout Southern California. We fight to protect your driving privileges and minimize penalties when you face DUI charges.

Comprehensive DUI Defense

A DUI conviction in California carries severe consequences that can affect every aspect of your life. At Legal Lion, Rafay Shahid handles DUI defense with careful attention to both the criminal case and the DMV side of the process.

DUI cases involve both criminal charges and administrative license suspension proceedings. I handle both — protecting your driving privileges while building the strongest criminal defense the facts allow, including challenges to stops, testing, and procedure.

DUI Defense Strategies
  • Breathalyzer Accuracy Challenges
  • Field Sobriety Test Defenses
  • Rising Blood Alcohol Content
  • Medical Conditions Defense
  • Illegal Traffic Stop Challenges
  • Chain of Custody Issues
  • Blood Test Reliability
  • License Suspension Appeals

DUI Consequences in California

License Suspension

California DMV license suspension ranging from 30 days to 4 years depending on prior offenses.

Fines & Penalties

Fines from $390 to $2,000+ plus assessment fees, alcohol education programs, and more.

Jail Time

Possible jail sentences from 48 hours to 1 year in county jail for serious offenses.

Criminal Record

Permanent criminal record affecting employment, housing, and professional licensing.

Why Choose Legal Lion for DUI Defense?

Scientific Expertise

We understand the science behind breathalyzers, blood tests, and field sobriety tests. We work with expert witnesses to challenge unreliable results.

License Protection

We handle both criminal court proceedings and DMV administrative hearings to protect your driving privileges and minimize license suspension.

DUI Charges? Act Fast

Time is critical in DUI cases. Contact Legal Lion immediately for expert defense. We're available 24/7 for DUI emergencies.

Legal Lion

Criminal defense in Southern California. Direct representation from Rafay Shahid. Legal Lion was founded in 2020.

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Anaheim, CA

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