More Affordable Avondale DUI Lawyer | 47 Years Experience

I charge a flat, all-inclusive fee with no hidden costs and no separate trial fee — so you know exactly what your defense costs upfront. I also offer affordable payment plans, because I don’t think financial stress should determine who gets a strong defense.

You have 30 days from your arrest to request an MVD hearing to challenge the administrative suspension of your license. Missing that window generally means your license gets suspended automatically, separate from whatever happens in your criminal case — so this is something I move on immediately when a new client hires me.

A standard first-time DUI applies when your BAC is at or above 0.08. An Extreme DUI applies at 0.15 or higher, and a Super Extreme DUI at 0.20 or higher — both carry harsher mandatory penalties. An Aggravated DUI is a felony, and typically applies to a third DUI within 7 years, a DUI with a suspended license, or a DUI with a minor under 15 in the vehicle. Each category comes with very different stakes, which is why I look at the specifics of your case before telling anyone what to expect.

In most DUI convictions in Arizona, yes — an ignition interlock device is required for a set period once your license is reinstated, and the length depends on the type of DUI conviction. Part of my job is working to reduce or shorten that requirement wherever the law and the facts of your case allow it.

Most DUI arrests made by Avondale Police within city limits are prosecuted at Avondale Municipal Court, located at 11465 West Civic Center Drive, Avondale, AZ 85323. However, if you were arrested by Maricopa County Sheriff’s deputies or Arizona DPS troopers within Avondale’s boundaries, your case may instead be filed in a different Justice Court or Maricopa County Superior Court. I confirm exactly which court has jurisdiction as soon as I review your paperwork.

Yes — like most Maricopa County agencies, Avondale Police periodically runs DUI saturation patrols and checkpoints, especially around holidays and major local events. Many of the arrests I see from Avondale come out of these targeted enforcement periods, which often means officers are working under time pressure and procedural mistakes are more common — something I look at closely in every case.

Your first appearance is typically an arraignment, where the charges are formally read and you enter a plea. I appear on my clients’ behalf whenever the court allows it, so you often don’t have to take time off work or stand in the courtroom yourself. I’ll walk you through exactly what to expect before that date arrives.

It’s possible, depending on the facts — issues with the traffic stop, the breath or blood testing procedure, or how the arrest was documented can all open the door to a dismissal or reduced charge. I’ve gotten dismissals, reduced charges, and not-guilty verdicts for clients over 47 years of practice, but the right outcome depends entirely on the details of your arrest.