Flagler County, Florida DUI Lawyers

Being stopped for suspicion of driving under the influence in Flagler County, Florida can be very intimidating. As a result, you probably have many legal and even personal questions. It is important to note that hiring an experienced attorney who focuses on Florida DUI defense can make a difference in the outcome of your drunk driving case.

The Flagler County Florida DUI Lawyers with Katz & Phillips understand Florida DUI laws and have significant experience in successfully defending those accused of driving under the influence. The law firm is one of the few in Central Florida that aggressively uses intoxilyzer result suppression hearings and motions as part of their complete drunk driving defense.

Besides mounting a competent legal defense, Katz & Phillips extends personal service throughout the resolution of your case. They will listen to you and work with you to plan the best legal strategy for your situation.

To begin getting answers to your questions, contact Palm Coast FL DUI Attorneys Katz & Phillips now by calling (866) 464-0782 or filling out the consultation request form to the left. The initial review of your case is free and all your information will remain confidential. Call now for a no-obligation meeting.

Drinking and driving in Palm Coast, Florida is a serious criminal offense. If convicted you would have a permanent criminal record, which could impact your ability to travel to certain countries, limit your job options and affect your credit rating.

Depending on the details of the arrest, even a first time offense could lead to fines, courts fees, loss of driver's license, substantially higher insurance premiums, jail time, mandatory community service, mandatory enrollment in a FL DUI school, vehicle impoundment and probation monitoring.

The extent of the penalties increase if you caused an accident with injury, had a minor in the vehicle at the time of arrest or registered a very high blood alcohol content. Having two prior alcohol related traffic offenses within 5 years or three arrests within 10 years will also impact the severity of the case.

Defending oneself in a court of law is a complicated process and the consequences if found guilty can be severe. Flagler County DUI Lawyers Katz & Phillips will protect your rights and work for the best possible outcome in your case. They will petition for dismissal or reduction of the charges filed against you, challenge evidence, review police procedure for violations in policy and question witnesses. Katz & Phillips will fight for you at every point of your case.

The Department of Motor Vehicles will automatically suspend your driver's license 10 days after the date of an arrest for drunk driving in Florida. This is a separate action from your criminal case. In fact, the license suspension will occur long before you have the ability to argue your innocence in a court of law.

You do have the right to request an administrative license hearing with the DMV in an effort to keep your license. This is a formal hearing where evidence is presented by the prosecution and testimony is provided by the arresting police officer. As in the criminal case, professional legal guidance from Katz & Phillips can make a difference in the outcome of the license hearing.

Palm Coast DUI Lawyers Katz & Phillips can schedule a DMV hearing on your behalf and represent you. Time is very limited and there are no courtroom options for reinstating your license. If you want to try to save your driving privileges, you must contact the Florida DUI Attorneys at Katz & Phillips now.

The Flagler County DUI Attorneys at Katz & Phillips practice criminal law. What distinguishes them from other area law firms is that they primarily engage in FL DUI defense. They have the courtroom experience and knowledge of innovative defense strategies to fight for a positive disposition of your case.

Katz & Phillips will make your decision to hire qualified legal assistance an easy one. They will provide a free initial review of your case and they can develop a pay plan that works with your budget. Members of the law firm are available 24 hours a day to help you.

David Katz, a principal with the law firm, is a former Assistant State Attorney and a former DUI/Intoxilyzer Specialist with the Seminole County State Attorney's Office. His experience as both a prosecutor and defense lawyer, coupled with his unique training with breath testing equipment, give him a distinct advantage in the courtroom.

Flagler County DUI Lawyer David Katz is a member of the Lake County Bar Association, the Seminole County Bar Association, the Orange County Bar Association, the Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Florida Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the National College for DUI Defense and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Founding Partner James Phillips focuses on criminal defense at both the State and Federal level. He has extensive trial experience and his dedication to his cases has earned him an excellent trial record as both prosecutor and defense lawyer.

Palm Coast DUI Attorney James Phillips is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the American Bar Association, the Florida Bar Association, the Orange County Bar Association, the Seminole County Bar Association and the Lake County Bar Association.

To request a free review of your DUI in Florida with a leading criminal defense lawyer, contact Flagler County Florida DUI Attorneys Katz & Phillips by filling out the consultation request form to the left or calling (866) 464-0782. Call now and get the help you need.