Drunk Driving Defense
If you have been charged with DWI/DUI or have received notice of a traffic violation, you undoubtedly have questions. How will the case impact your future? Will you lose your driver's license? Will your friends and family find out? For solid answers and guidance, seek the services of a knowledgeable lawyer.
At the law firm of Joel W. Anders, we have been defending people charged with DWI/DUI, as well as serious traffic violations, for 32 years. We represent clients throughout the Washington, D.C., metro area and the surrounding Maryland communities.
DWI/DUI Defense Lawyer Maryland
The prosecution aggressively pursues drunk driving cases. Because a conviction will have lasting effects, we work hard to mitigate the damages. We will thoroughly examine all aspects of your drunk driving arrest to determine:
- The accuracy of the breathalyzer machine
- The value of the field sobriety tests
- Whether or not the police violated protocol in any way
If you refused the breath test, we will address that matter as well.
Handling Both the Criminal and Administrative Processes
In addition to the criminal case, a DWI/DUI arrest triggers an administrative process in which your driver's license may be suspended. As your lawyer, attorney Joel W. Anders will communicate with the District of Columbia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or the Maryland Motor Vehicle Authority (MVA) to request an administrative hearing to appeal the license suspension and represent you at this hearing. Our goal is to keep you on the road.
Dealing With Traffic Tickets
Many people consider traffic tickets inconsequential. However, even minor traffic violations can result in excessive fines and points against your driving record. When you lose a certain amount of points, you risk license suspension or revocation. We have experience handling all types of traffic violations and can help reduce the number of points taken from your driving record.
Experienced Legal Representation
If you have been charged with DWI/DUI or have traffic violations, we can help. Contact us online or call our office at 202-466-4334 to arrange a free initial consultation.
Our office is conveniently located one block from Farragut North on the Red Line and one block from Farragut West on the Blue and Orange Lines. Office hours are 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Friday with evening and weekend hours available upon request. We accept all major credit cards.
