Vancouver Drunk Driving and DUI Defense Attorney
In fighting DUI charges I take a two-pronged approach with attention to both the criminal and administrative aspects of these cases. At the Clark County-based Law Office of Mark Muenster in Southwest Washington, I provide a DUI defense for my clients during both proceedings to ensure their rights are protected.
Whether your hearing is administrative or criminal in nature, my goal as your DUI defense attorney is to win on both fronts and save your drivers license. The penalties for a DUI conviction are harsh and long-lasting. It could affect your ability to drive to and from work and, if you are in the transportation industry, your ability to hold your existing job or find a new one.
The first and most important step following your DUI arrest is to ensure that you have received and mailed a request for a hearing within the Department of Licensing. That request must be postmarked and sent within 30 days after the arrest. If you fail to perform that simple function, you are giving up your right to an administrative hearing and will have your license suspended prior to any criminal action.
At the Law Office of Mark Muenster, I understand the challenge in defending a client charged with DUI, which includes challenging field sobriety and breath tests. I examine the State's evidence for every possible weakness, with an eye toward asking the prosecutor to reduce the charges. For clients with a significant or documented alcohol problem, the solution to defending the case may be filing a petition for deferred prosecution. That would be an important step for both your health and the opportunity to save your license.
For more information or to schedule an appointment with an experienced DUI defense and drunk driving defense lawyer, please contact me.
The Law Office of Mark Muenster
1010 Esther Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
Phone: (360) 694-5085
Fax: (360) 694-2741
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The Law Office of Mark Muenster serves clients throughout the Southwest Washington, including Vancouver, Camas, Washougal, Battle Ground, Ridgefield, La Center, Longview, Kelso, Stevenson, Carson, Woodland, Castle Rock, Kalama, Cathlamet, Long Beach, Ilwaco, South Bend, Raymond, Clark County, Skamania County, Cowlitz County, Pacific County, and Wahkiakum County.
