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DUI Arrest & Field Sobriety

Clients rely on us to protect their rights by careful case evaluation, including details of their arrests, and the administration and reliability of field sobriety tests (FSTs) and chemical tests.

Just because you were arrested and "failed" the FSTs, does not mean you are guilty.

Let's face it, sometimes the police just get it wrong. The police must follow exacting constitutional procedures before they can stop you, arrest you, and subject you to invasion of your rights and the integrity of your body.

It is our job to hold the police to those standards on your behalf.


DUI Court Case

The DUI court case typically involves multiple appearances in court for arraignment, pretrial conferences and hearings and, where advantageous to you, resolution of your case before trial. In most DUI cases, we handle all of these court proceedings on your behalf so you can focus on your other responsibilities without having to take time off to appear in court.

The DUI Court case can be fertile ground for challenging police conduct, field sobriety tests and chemical tests. It is during the DUI Court case that we can show the DA the weaknesses in their case and present you to the court in the best possible light.

The DMV

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) typically takes administrative action to suspend your privilege to drive a motor vehicle based on your DUI arrest. This DMV administrative action is separate from, but related to, your DUI court case.

You have only ten days from the date of your DUI arrest to demand a hearing to challenge the DMV administrative action to suspend your driver's license. Clients who promptly retain us following their DUI arrests almost always have us handle this because of the technical nature of DMV proceedings.

Keep in mind that DMV is not held to proof beyond a reasonable doubt to suspend your driver's license. However, in most DUI cases, If you are acquitted (found not guilty) in your court case, the DMV is required to set aside the driver's license suspension and reinstate your privilege to drive a motor vehicle in California.

OROVILLE DUI ATTORNEY DANIEL LEDFORD

DUI Attorney Daniel  Ledford is here to help clients through the complicated process that comes from being charged with driving under the influence in Oroville, Chico, Paradise and surrounding communities in Butte County California.


Our goal is to provide the most effective legal representation available. We pride ourselves on taking care of the details and court appearances so that our clients can stay focused on their other responsibilities.

Although this is a stressful time, we are here to make sure your legal rights are preserved -- to make certain you get the legal defense you deserve.

“Daniel Ledford represented me in my DUI jury trial and I was acquitted on all charges!" Nick, Satisfied Client

 

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GIVING OROVILLE, CHICO & PARADISE DUI CLIENTS THE BEST REPRESENTATION
As a former prosecutor, Daniel knows how the system works from the inside. He brings that inside knowledge to every case he defends.

"I am so thankful -- I don't know what I would have done without Daniel's help. He took my case and fought for me and did so with enthusiasm and compassion." 
Nicole, Satisfied Client 

A native Californian, Daniel completed his undergraduate education at Stanford University and his legal education at the University of California Berkeley School of Law.

Top 100 Trial Lawyers - The National Trial Lawyers
California DUI Lawyers Association
State Bar of California
Former Deputy District Attorney
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I FIGHT FOR YOU!M



If you want a lawyer that will approach your case very seriously. I want the best for my clients. By calling me you can begin moving forward to a better place. From the first phone call, to the first meeting, to the end of the case, I take care of my clients by protecting their rights through aggressive advocacy and thorough preparation, keeping clients informed, and addressing their concerns no matter what.

I am frank, but compassionate because my life experiences have taught me that is the best way to be. Treating people with respect informs everything I do. I win cases because I fight well, and fair. And that makes all the difference for my clients.




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