Will I Have a Public Defender for Misdemeanor DUI? And the DMV?
COVID-19 had changed everything…for a while. Your first court date is going to be set out way more than the usual 30 days because the courts are closed and we are doing most court appearances via teleconferencing and video conferencing with the San Diego Superior Court. If you do not have a private attorney, the Public Defender will be representing you.
If your license is important to you, then your Temporary Drivers license (the “Pink Sheet’) will expire 30 days from your arrest and the Public Defender will NOT be setting your DMV hearing to try to save your license which may be VERY important to you. We like the Public Defender and many are our friends, but they are not paid to represent you with the DMV and they simply do not have the time (25 years ago both Dan Smith and Jon Pettis were public defenders, so we know!)
At San Diego Defenders, we do not charge extra to represent you and counsel you on how to keep your license. We make all the court appearances for you so that you can concentrate on keeping your job or finding a new one. The stimulus checks appear to be over. That is why we offer affordable flat rate fees and payment plans.
DUI defense lawyers Dan Smith and Jon Pettis work as a team on your DUI case, not some mystery lawyer you have never met. We are a small boutique law firm with an excellent Spanish speaking staff that cares about our clients. We have plexiglass at reception and conference room so you can see us ( and masks if you would prefer). Easy to park free in front of the office or in our marked spaces outback. Go to our website and fill out the DUI form or Call us today at (619) 258-8888 and leave a message if you get voicemail and we will call you back. San Diego Defenders go to court (and set the DMV) for you!
