Hampshire County Massachusetts DUI Lawyer

The offense of drunk driving in Massachusetts is called Operating Under the Influence or OUI. It can also be referred to as Driving Under the Influence or DUI. In either case, it is a serious offense that could have a long lasting impact. Even a first offense for drunk driving in Hampshire County could lead to jail, fines, loss of license and higher auto insurance premiums.

However difficult the situation may seem, you still have rights, and a qualified Massachusetts DUI lawyer will protect those rights in court and get the best possible result for your case.

Hampshire County DUI Lawyer Joseph Bernard has the courtroom experience and knowledge of Massachusetts DUI laws that can make a difference in the outcome of your case. He represents those accused of driving under the influence in Hampshire County in federal and state courts.

Contact Joseph Bernard, and he will ensure your rights are protected.

For help with your Massachusetts OUI/DUI, call (413) 323-6556 or fill out the consultation request form to the left. The initial review of your case is free, and Northampton DUI Lawyer Joseph Bernard will outline the legal options for your specific case and even discuss his fees. There is no obligation, so call now.

An arrest for suspicion of drunk driving in Hampshire County, Massachusetts is the beginning of a long and complex legal process. The penalties for DUI are influenced on a number of factors, including whether you had a very high blood alcohol content, caused an accident with injury or refused to submit to a breath or blood test. But even the 'basic' consequences for driving under the influence in Massachusetts DUI can have a long-term effect. Being found guilty of even first offense DUI can result in penalties that include jail, loss of license, fines, mandatory enrollment in an alcohol education program and the requirement to have expensive SR-22 insurance. A conviction will also result in a criminal arrest record, which could hurt your ability to find or keep a job.

There are many legal maneuvers available for your defense, and Hampshire County DUI Attorney Joseph Bernard will develop the most aggressive and complete defense for your case. He will challenge evidence, review the arrest report for errors in procedure, examine maintenance records of the breath and blood testing equipment and question every point made by the prosecution.

While he does not condone drinking and driving, Northampton, Massachusetts DUI Attorney Joseph Bernard understands that police can make mistakes and the prosecution can be over-zealous in its pursuit of a DUI conviction. Protect your future and have lawyer Joseph Bernard fight to keep your record clean.

Hampshire County, Massachusetts DUI Lawyer Joseph Bernard practices criminal law with a focus on drunk driving defense. A successful DUI defense actually requires a combination of legal skills, knowledge of the Mass DUI system, courtroom experience and an understanding of biological and chemical factors. As a former district attorney, Joseph Bernard has a unique perspective of both sides of a DUI case, and he has tried over 200 cases before a jury, giving you an advantage in the courtroom.

The DUI defense team at the Law Office of Joseph D. Bernard will provide you with the knowledge and experience needed to make a difference in the outcome of your case. Joseph Bernard will also extend personal service to you, answering your questions, listening to your needs and keeping you informed of the case status.

Attorney Joseph D. Bernard graduated from Clark University and received his juris doctorate from Western New England College. He is a member of the Massachusetts State Bar and is admitted to practice before Massachusetts District Courts, Superior Courts and the United States Federal Court. Joseph Bernard is a member of the National Criminal Defense Association. He has lectured at legal seminars and is a former instructor at the Criminal Justice Training Center in Western Massachusetts.

Get the help you need and deserve by calling Northampton DUI Attorney Joseph Bernard.

Associate attorney David J. Rock is engaged in the practice of defending clients charged with Massachusetts DUI. He is licensed to practice law before the District Court, Superior Court, Court of Appeals and Supreme Judicial Court in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, as well as the United States District Court, District of Massachusetts.

Attorney Rock attended Brigham Young University and graduated from Grand Canyon University. As an undergraduate student, he interned in Washington, D.C. for a United States Senator from Arizona. David Rock received a law degree from Western New England College School of Law, where he was a member of the Law Review and the Student Faculty Honor Code Committee. He is a member of the American Bar Association, Massachusetts Bar Association, Hampden County Bar Association, Hampshire County Bar Association and the Committee for Public Counsel Services.

Northampton DUI Lawyer David Rock has collaborated with Joseph Bernard on preparing DUI related lectures and writing and publishing articles on DUI defense for the Massachusetts Continuing Legal Association.

Hampshire County, Massachusetts DUI Lawyer Joseph Bernard will review your case at no cost or obligation. You will learn more about the law firm and your case, so call (413) 323-6556 or fill out the form to the left.