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Our San Diego DUI defense attorneys handle every part of your case, in court and with the DMV, from the moment you call.
Key Takeaways:
Most people arrested for DUI in San Diego focus on the criminal case and forget that a second, faster deadline is already running at the DMV. Missing it can mean an automatic license suspension even if the criminal charge is later reduced or dismissed.
At the Law Offices of Anna R. Yum | Criminal Attorneys, our knowledgeable San Diego DUI defense attorneys handle both tracks of a DUI case at once. Our team includes a former prosecutor who knows how these cases get built from the traffic stop forward, and multiple attorneys review every file before we recommend next steps.
Book your free consultation to talk through your arrest before the DMV deadline passes.
A DUI charge in San Diego usually comes down to a handful of core legal issues.
The timeline that follows an arrest moves faster than most people expect.
The first 10 days are for requesting a DMV hearing, since missing that window means an automatic suspension regardless of what happens in court later.
The arraignment comes next, where the charges are read and a plea is entered, typically at whichever courthouse division covers the arrest location, while the separate DMV suspension process keeps moving on its own timeline.
The pretrial period is where our San Diego DUI defense attorneys examine the traffic stop, the chemical test, and the officer’s report for weaknesses worth raising before any plea discussion.
A trial remains an option when the evidence does not hold up, though many DUI cases resolve through a negotiated plea once both sides have reviewed the full record.
A negotiated resolution can sometimes reduce a DUI to a lesser charge, particularly on a first offense with no injuries and no prior record.
We walk through each stage with you so nothing on this timeline catches you off guard.
A DUI charge runs as two cases side by side, and treating the DMV hearing as an afterthought is one of the more common ways people lose their license unnecessarily.
William Sharp spent nearly twenty years as a deputy public defender in San Diego before joining this firm, and Marissa Mendoza has built a track record of dismissals and reduced charges by looking at both the criminal and administrative pieces of a case together.
Anna R. Yum, our founder, spent years prosecuting cases for the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office, and that background still shapes how our DUI defense team reads a police report. With more than 50 years of combined experience and attorneys available 24/7, someone is ready to start work on your DMV deadline the same day you call.
A DUI arrest sets deadlines that do not wait for you to feel ready to deal with them, and the 10-day DMV window is often the first one to pass unnoticed.
Our San Diego DUI defense attorneys can start reviewing your arrest today, request your DMV hearing, and help you understand what the clock means for your license.
Book your free consultation to protect your rights and fight for your future.
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