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Law Firm of Aaron Bortel

Experienced San Mateo, CA, DUI Lawyer Protecting Your Rights And Future

Experienced San Mateo, CA, DUI Lawyer Protecting Your Rights And Future

Facing a DUI charge and unsure of what to do? The Law Firm of Aaron Bortel is here to help protect your rights, keep you driving, and help you maintain the life you have come to know.

We all work hard and at some point most of us want to relax and have a few drinks. It’s totally normal to do this by enjoying a few drinks. While we're normally in control and if not find a ride, like all humans we can let our guard down, especially after some alcohol. We're usually feeling pretty good and positive after drinking, and often go on autopilot and get behind the wheel. For some it's a judgment error, for others (and we all know those others) it's feeling like they've never been caught and thinking they never will.

But this time ends up being different. A police officer notices you drifting over the lane line, nearly driving off the road. Or maybe your headlights did not automatically go on or you forgot to turn them in. So, the officer flashes on their overhead lights and sounds their siren as they signal for you to pull over. This is a terrible feeling that we all hope never to experience, taut for so many of his we live it, and end up reading articles like this on the internet.

At this critical moment of your life, there's a good chance you feel confused, anxious, hopeless and uncertain. Fortunately for you, DUI defense attorney Aaron Bortel of the Law Firm of Aaron Bortel with offices San Francisco and San Rafael is here to help, whether you call him at that very moment or later in the DUI process. He handles exclusively DUI Cases all other the San Francisco Bay Area and Aaron is an experienced attorney for DUI charges who has over three decades of representing people throughout the state of California, in San Mateo, San Francisco, Marin, Alameda, and all throughout the Bay Area. He has represented countless clients who live in another state or country and has been arrested for drunk driving in the SF Bay Area.

Aaron represents his clients in Superior Court for the criminal case and at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for the Administrative Per Se (APS) case. He handles everything form making the initial contact math DMV to set the Administrative Hearing, to attending court appearances in person. In many cases he can appear in court without his client's needing to be in court with him.

On top of his strong track record of helping clients over decades, Aaron is well-seized in California DUI laws. He'll step into your case and bring the knowledge and guidance necessary to steer you clear of the many severe consequences you'd face if convicted of DUI. With your freedom and future on the line, Aaron will do whatever it takes to protect them.

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Call Us 24/7 For a FREE Case Evaluation | (415) 523-7878

Unpacking California DUI

Experienced San Mateo, CA, DUI Lawyer Protecting Your Rights And Future

A DUI charge isn't a mere traffic violation. In California, like in so many other states, it is a serious criminal offense that can dramatically impact several aspects of your life well into the future. Without skilled legal representation, you risk subjecting yourself to many harsh penalties that can affect your career, finances, and personal life.

Immediately Following Your Arrest

To kick things off, you'll face a DMV hearing shortly after being arrested. In this hearing, completely distinct from your criminal case, the fate of your driving privileges will be determined. Since this hearing needs to be initiated within 10 days of your arrest, you need to act quickly, and unfortunately, the state likely will not make any exceptions for you if you're unaware of this deadline. Failure to request a hearing could mean your license is suspended.

Consequences

DUI convictions in California can result in serious penalties, including:

Fines

Fines associated with a DUI charge in and of themselves may not be oppressively high, but if you're already in a tight financial situation, they can be the nail that breaks the camel's back.

License Suspension

If you're reliant on the freedom to get yourself to and from work, this penalty may be the most difficult to suffer.

More Expensive Insurance

The higher insurance premiums likely to come as the result of your DUI charge will only add to your financial burden.

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Call Us 24/7 For a FREE Case Evaluation | (415) 523-7878

What Can A DUI Lawyer Do For Me

Experienced San Mateo, CA, DUI Lawyer Protecting Your Rights And Future

A DUI defense attorney like Aaron Bortel is your strongest ally when facing a DUI charge. Aaron will conduct a thorough investigation surrounding all of the circumstances of your arrest. As he does, he’ll be on the lookout for any potential weaknesses in the state’s case against you. Finding an issue with the nature of the stop or how the field sobriety or blood test was conducted, for example, could mean your case is dismissed.

Should this not be the case for you, you’ll still benefit by having an attorney by your side. With the evidence he gathers from his investigation, Aaron will flex his negotiation skills to get a reduction in charges, alternative sentencing, or even a dismissal.

Take Action Now

Law Firm of Aaron Bortel | San Mateo, CA

If you or someone close to you has been charged with DUI in San Mateo, CA, don’t keep Googling DUI lawyer near me. Email or call Aaron Bortel at (415) 523-7878 (San Francisco) or (415) 741-2353 (San Rafael) today for unparalleled DUI defense. Aaron will ensure the charge doesn’t derail your or their life as he fights for the most positive outcome possible. Start building a solid defense with Aaron today.

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Call Us 24/7 For a FREE Case Evaluation | (415) 523-7878
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