DUI Attorney

DUI Lawyer in Auburn

Hal Walker is a DUI Attorney based in Auburn, Alabama. The Walker Law Firm has been providing DUI Defense since 1999 and in those 20 years that we have been practicing we have represented hundreds of defendants who have been accused of DUI or Driving Under the Influence and all types of serious crimes.  Check out our DUI Laws Update for current information.

DUI Defense is definitely something that you should not take on by yourself.   You should always seek the advice of an experienced DUI attorney.

We are often able to resolve your case without you ending up with a conviction on your record.  If we are successful in having your case dismissed, the next logical step is an Expungement to clear your good name.  Regardless of your situation, the attorneys at the Walker Law Firm will fight for you. Heavy fines and court costs are also imposed on you in the result of a DUI conviction.  If you have recently been arrested for DUI or another criminal matter , you need a DUI Defense Attorney.  Contact us for a free confidential evaluation of your case.

What Happens If I Get a DUI?

A DUI arrest in Alabama causes two things to happen. First you now have a pending criminal case, second, you also have a matter for the Department of Motor Vehicles. If you have been arrested for a DUI, you can ask the Department of Public Safety for an administrative hearing, so that the issue of your license being suspended can be addressed. You only have 10 days from the date of your arrest to ask for such a hearing. Please be aware Auburn Students, a Driving Under the Influence conviction can cost you dearly. The fees and fines can be quite large and the effect on your insurance rates and background checks are dramatic.

First Offense DUI

If you are convicted of a First Offense DUI in Alabama, you can be made to serve up to One Year in jail and/or pay a fine ranging from $600 to $2100.   The minimum fine for a first DUI is $ 600.00

In addition to these fines and jail time, you may be required to install an Ignition Interlock Device on your vehicle for a period of time determined by the court if:

You refuse to provide a breath sample after being arrested, or

You are convicted of DUI with a BAC of .15 or higher, or

You are in an accident with injury to other people, or a have a minor under the age of 14 in the car.

Ignition interlock is installed for a minimum of 180 days but can be longer depending on each circumstance.

For more information about Ignition Interlock, check out this pdf from SMART START OF ALABAMA.  

How Walker Law Firm Can Help

Laws relating to DUI (Driving Under the Influence) are quite complex. If you have been arrested for a DUI, you need an experienced attorney who understands the law. Driving Under the Influence is a serious charge and it should be treated as such. If you are arrested it will probably be because you did not adequately complete the field sobriety test of that your blood alcohol level as tested was outside of the legal allowances.

If you need a DUI Attorney, contact the Walker Law Firm for a confidential and free case evaluation if you feel that we can help you. In addition to providing you with excellent legal representation, we also do it at a price you will find reasonable.