Los Angeles DUI Attorney

WHEN YOU HAVE A PROBLEM....COME TO US FOR THE SOLUTION

What sets us apart from other Los Angeles dui defense law firms and makes us the best attorneys for you in the areas of dui defense in Los Angeles?...

*We have had dui defense victories in all of the nearly 50 courthouses in Los Angeles County*

*Our Los Angeles dui defense firm is rated among the top 5% of firms in California*

*We have the highest rating AVVO can give a Los Angeles Dui Attorney*

*The Better Business Bureau has given us an A+ Rating*

*Ronald Hedding has been named Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney of the Year by Consumer Business Review*

*Our Los Angeles Dui Defense Firm is A.V. Rated by Martendale Hubbell*

*We are honored in the Bar Register of Preeminent Attorneys for Ethics and Standards*

***We will tell you the truth about your chances in your Los Angeles DUI Case!

Los Angeles Times Recognizes Ronald Hedding as Top Southern California Criminal Defense Attorney

THE LOS ANGELES LAWYERS AT THE HEDDING LAW FIRM ARE THE BEST TO SEE YOU THROUGH YOUR DUI MATTER:
If you are charged with a dui in Los Angeles County, you should find a lawyer that has experience and success in the courthouse your dui case is pending. Dui law is not complicated, however, navigating the pitfalls of the various courts in Los Angeles takes a lawyer that has been there before. We are in the courts everyday and know what it takes to achieve a successful result in a dui case.

*We have successfully handled thousands of DUIs in Los Angeles County over the years - when your attorney is respected in the Los Angeles DUI system, has appeared in front of the judge and negotiated with the prosecutor where your case is located and has a track record of excellence...you are going to end up with the best possible result! I will meet with you personally and give you an honest assessment of your Los Angeles DUI case, we will design a game plan that best suits your situation and finally...I will tell you the truth about your chances and give you my years of seasoned experience, if you decide to hire my firm;

*Our attorneys go to court everyday and successfully handle dui cases in Los Angeles - (unlike many of the attorneys on other websites who don't go to court...but send less experienced attorneys in there stead). We are in the trenches everyday dealing with the prosecutors and judges who will be making the decision related to how to deal with your Los Angeles dui matter..this face to face experience is invaluable in dui defense in Los Angeles;

*Our firm is A.V. Rated and a member of the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers - only the top 5% of attorneys are able to achieve these distinguished honors. This top rating was acquired by input from peer attorneys and judges. We are respected by judges, fellow attorneys, prosecutors and clients alike...This goes along way when it comes to representing your rights, reputation and freedom;

*Combined our attorneys have tried approximately 200 jury trials and have 75+ years of experience - this kind of experience is hard to find and is extremely valuable in assessing if a Los Angeles dui case should go to trial or should be resolved;

*We actually win cases in court everyday - unlike many of the attorneys who are advertising on the Internet...I have actually won jury trials, preliminary hearings, motions to dismiss for insufficiency of the evidence and violations of my client's 4th Amendment rights...if a case can be won we will win it and if it should be resolved we will obtain the best possible disposition!;

*No other firm on the web has received a pardon from a sitting United States President - the President of the United Stated signed a Presidential Pardon for one of our clients!;

The ability to interact in a professional and convincing manner is imperative in the Los Angeles dui defense arena...hopefully in reviewing my videos you get a sense that I am extremely effective in court...it is this kind of interaction and confidence that wins cases and convinces prosecutors and judges to do what is right for my clients.

People make mistakes...but that does not have to define your life! Sometimes it is the police and prosecutors that have made the mistake in prosecuting you or attempting to seek a punishment that is not fair under the circumstances. I am in the business of seizing your life back and protecting your rights, reputation and freedom. This means letting the prosecutor and judge...and sometimes a jury...know the good things about you and putting things in prospective...for what they really are.

Selecting the right dui defense attorney in a large city like Los Angeles can mean the difference between suffering the most severe consequences the criminal justice system has to offer, and freedom. I try and meet with everyone who is interested in hiring our firm. I go to court everyday and battle it out for my clients. I know what it takes to win!

When you or your loved one's freedom is on the line there is no substitute for a skilled criminal defense lawyer who knows the system and can successfully guide you through it. We are experienced attorneys who can start protecting your interests right away with the utmost confidence and confidentiality.

The feeling of helplessness and confusion you are experiencing can be alleviated once you have a professional advocate on your side, who has helped thousands of people just like you through the worst of legal difficulties.

Every client who retains our services is important and we will zealously fight to defend their interests. If you want well respected powerful criminal defense attorneys on your side call us now and set up a free face-to-face consultation.

Our Los Angeles / San Fernando Valley law firm is based in the San Fernando Valley where the 101 and 405 freeways meet. We have been a powerful force within Los Angeles County for many years and feel confident once you sit down with us you will not want any other criminal defense firm to handle your important matter.

Call and set up a free absolutely confidential consultation and we will educate you on how the system works, in the specific courthouse that your case is being prosecuted. We will discuss the pros and cons of going to trial and assist you in making the right decisions to immediately begin protecting you rights, reputation and freedom.

The reason we give a free consultation is because we are so confident that once you sit down face to face with us you will know that we possess the skills and legal connections to best represent your interests. Call and set up a confidential consultation and begin the process of getting control of you life back...... (818) 986-2092.

If you want to speak to me over the phone regarding your matter before we meet.......just let my office staff know and I would be happy to discuss the particulars and if you like what I have to say.....then you can come in for your free face to face consultation.

Sincerely,

Ron Hedding, Founding Member
Hedding Law Firm

HOW DO LOS ANGELES PROSECUTORS DECIDe WHAT PUNISHMENT THEY SHOULD SEEK IN A DUI CASE?

There are many factors that a prosecutor will look at in Los Angeles when it comes to what they believe is a fair punishment for a dui case. One of the biggest dui factors is how high the person's blood alcohol level (BAC) was at the time of driving. The reason the BAC is so important to them is because they believe it is the chief indicator of the level of dangerousness the person is operating the vehicle under. The higher the BAC the more unsafe they feel the driver is to the public on Los Angeles streets.

Los Angeles prosecutors will also look at how safely the person was operating their car at the time of the dui arrest. If they where so intoxicated that they got into an accident, the punishment will typically be harsher. How the person performed on the field sobriety tests is also something that Los Angeles prosecutors look at in a dui case. The field sobriety tests are suppose to be designed to determine the level of a person's alcohol intoxication.

The key ingredient in Los Angeles, when it comes to a successful defense, is your attorney. You must find someone that has been in the Los Angeles court system your case is pending in and has dealt with the prosecutor and judge. I have handled thousands of dui cases in Los Angeles County over the years and would be happy to sit down with you and discuss your case.

LOS ANGELES INTERESTING HISTORY RELATED TO DUI CASES:

For many years Los Angeles has been a city that dui cases have seen front page news. Actors, athletes, doctors and lawyers have all been arrested for duis in the city of Los Angeles. If you recall, Rodney King was pulled over for a dui in Los Angeles and shortly thereafter, one of the biggest riots any city has seen ensued in downtown Los Angeles streets.

The first jurisdiction in the United States to adopt laws against drunk driving was New York in 1910...with Los Angeles and others following shortly thereafter. Early law simply prohibited driving while intoxicated, with no specific definition of what level of intoxication was necessary to violate the law. The first generally accepted legal limit for blood alcohol concentration was .15. Today, in Los Angeles County, a person's blood alcohol level can not be greater than .08.

Most of the laws and penalties in Los Angeles where greatly enhanced starting in the late 1970's, and through the 1990's, largely due to pressure from groups like Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD). Zero tolerance laws were enacted which criminalized driving a car with .01 for drivers under the age of 21.

Because of budget issues in Los Angeles, many of the smaller courts in Los Angeles have been closed. There are only a few courts in the downtown Los Angeles area that are handling a huge volume of dui cases in Los Angeles. The following Courthouses handle the majority of the dui cases filed in Los Angeles County - The Metro Court 1945 Hills Street, Los Angeles, Ca., Lax / The Airport Court 11701 S. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles Ca., Malibu Court 23525 Civic Center Way, Malibu California, Beverly Hills Court 9355 Burton Way, Beverly Hills, Ca. 90210). These are a few of the busier dui courthouses in Los Angeles County. San Fernando Valley duis are dealt with in Van Nuys and San Fernando Courts. Many people do not realize that there are nearly 50 courts in Los Angeles and each court has jurisdiction over certain boundaries in Los Angeles.

If you have received a dui in Los Angeles there is much on the line...your driving record, your reputation and your freedom. We know the dui courts in Los Angeles and can make the right moves to put you in the best position.

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