Fort Lauderdale DUI Attorney
A DUI arrest may not seem like the end of the world, but it can have a serious impact on you, your work, and your family if ignored. An experienced lawyer can help you fight the charges and minimize the potential damage to your driving record. At the Fort Lauderdale offices of the Stella Law Firm, we handle a wide range of DUI offenses, including those involving property damage or personal injuries.
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If you have been arrested for DUI in Florida, your license is automatically suspended, and you will receive a temporary driving permit that is only valid for 10 days. You must apply for an administrative hearing within 10 days of your arrest to protect your driving privileges.
Losing your license will significantly impact your ability to get back and forth from your job. With woefully inadequate public transportation in South Florida, you will have few alternatives. If you are not able to drive in a rural or urban area, you become less employable. Most employers want to see your license, so they know you can get back and forth from work. Many jobs even involve driving themselves.
Craig Stella is a former prosecutor and a determined, results oriented trial attorney who has tried more than 100 jury trials. There are effective ways to defend against traffic tickets and license suspension, and from our offices in Fort Lauderdale, we can help you with the following:
- DUI: A DUI charge will result in a criminal and administrative hearing. Protecting your rights at both, we will work to keep you out of jail and fight to help you retain driving privileges.
- DUI with Property Damage or Bodily Injury: If you are charged with DUI and are also accused of causing an accident, we will investigate all the relevant facts to help determine actual fault and protect your rights against the criminal charges.
- Repeat DUI Offenders: If you have prior DUI convictions, we can examine the prior circumstances and fight against any jail recommendations.
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Nothing is more prohibitive than a DUI charge on your record. Luckily, with the right counsel, you can fight these charges. Across the street from the Broward County Courthouse, our offices offer evening and weekend meetings in addition to our weekly business hours. Contact us today for a free initial consultation.
