DUI Defense Attorney in Atlanta

Being arrested for DUI may have a considerable impact on a driver. It may lead to driver's license suspension as well as imprisonment, heavy fines and increased insurance costs. If you would like to discuss your options in challenging drunk driving charges in the Atlanta area in order to keep your license and keep your criminal record clean, an Atlanta DUI defense attorney at the Law Office of Judy Kim, P.C. can help. Make sure that you waste no time in contacting the firm to talk about your case.

Learn More About Atlanta DUI Cases

When you have a clear understanding of a legal matter, it becomes that much easier to handle. You can determine whether you should consult with an attorney at this point and whether or not you need legal counsel at all. In addition to offering a confidential case review to discuss your particular case and options, included on this site you can find basic information to get you pointed in the right direction.

For a better understanding of the DUI charges that have been made against you, as well as the penalties that you could face if convicted, and how an attorney can help, click on any of the links listed below:

Blood Alcohol Content
A person's blood alcohol concentration will be used to determine their level of impairment, with .08% being the cutoff for non-impaired drivers. Anyone found to be driving with a BAC of .08% or more could be arrested and charged with DUI. Read more about blood alcohol content…

Breath Test Refusals
The Implied Consent Law requires Georgia state drivers to submit to a chemical test in order to determine their blood alcohol concentration. When a suspected drunk driver refuses to submit to this type of test, their driver's license will be automatically suspended. Read more about breath test refusals…

Breathalyzer Test
Breathalyzer tests are used to measure the blood alcohol concentration of a suspected drunk driver. It is
important to note that these tests frequently yield inaccurate results and should not be taken at face value. Instead, a DUI defense attorney should be sought to help you challenge the reading of a breathalyzer test. Read more about breathalyzer tests…

Commercial DUI
The laws that govern DUI for commercial drivers are different than those that govern other drivers. For example, a commercial driver with a .04% or higher will be charged with driving under the influence, whether or not they were operating a commercial vehicle at the time of the BAC test. Read more about commercial DUI…

DMV Hearings
In Atlanta, DMV hearings are used to address the administrative side of a license suspension after a DUI arrest. These hearings, also referred to as DDS or ALS hearings, are held by the Georgia Department of Drivers' Services and must be scheduled within ten days of a DUI arrest. Read more about DMV hearings…

Driver's License Suspension
The only way to ensure that you do not lose your license after a DUI arrest is by hiring an Atlanta DUI defense attorney. An associate from the Law Office of Judy Kim can help you schedule your DMV hearing – you only have ten days – and accompany you throughout the process. Read more about driver's license suspension…

Drugs & DUI Arrests
Driving under the influence of drugs is just as criminal an act as is driving under the influence of alcohol. Therefore, a DUI drug arrest will result in similar penalties and sentencing for those found to be driving under drug impairment. Read more about drugs and DUI arrests…

DUI Accidents
The typical penalties incurred by individuals who are convicted of drunk driving will significantly increase when an accident is involved. DUI accidents that result in serious injury or wrongful death to another will be charged and tried as a felony offense. Read more about DUI accidents…

DUI Defenses
It is the responsibility of your defense attorney to provide you with aggressive legal representation that reflects the most up to date practices in the legal field. Attorney Judy Kim has continued to improve her defense skills throughout her practice, and she is constantly finding new and effective methods of defense for her DUI clients. Read more about DUI defenses…

DUI Penalties
In Georgia, the penalties of a DUI arrest and conviction will depend on several factor, including the how many times you have been convicted of a drinking and driving offense in the past. In general, the more repeat offenses you have, the more severe your penalties will be. Read more about DUI penalties…

DUI Process
The DUI process involves two main areas: the administrative portion which will address the issue of your license suspension and the criminal court portion. An Atlanta DUI defense lawyer should be involved in both procedures, as legal representation will likely benefit your case wherever you are – at a DMV hearing, in trial, or out of court negotiations. Read more about the DUI process…

Field Sobriety Tests
The three most common field sobriety tests, known as the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus test, the Walk and Turn test, and the One Leg Stand test are all notoriously unreliable measures of a person's level of impairment. A DUI defense lawyer can help challenge the drunk driving allegations that have been made against you if they are based on your performance during any one of these field sobriety tests. Read more about field sobriety tests…

Multiple DUI Arrests
If you have been arrested for driving under the influence and it is not your first offense, then your chances of receiving a harsher sentencing stand to greatly increase. Persons who are charged with a fourth time offense could be convicted as a felon. Read more about multiple DUI arrests…

Out of State Drivers
Under law, out of state drivers cannot be subjected to confiscation of their driver's license by a Georgia law officer that suspects an out-of-towner of driving under the influence. However, a license can still be suspended or revoked and DUI charges can still be made. In these cases, the DUI will be reported to the state in which the charged person resides, and DUI license suspension proceedings will continue there as well. Read more about out of state drivers…

The Initial Police Stop
Law enforcement officers must have probable cause before pulling anyone over on suspicion of driving under the influence. A DUI defense attorney can investigate the circumstances leading up to your case to assess whether or not the initial stop was made under false pretenses. Read more about the initial police stop…

Underage DUI
When a minor is caught driving under the influence of any substance, it is a severe problem. Unlike their adult counterparts, minors are facing an even more serious situation because they are breaking more than one law: not only have they chosen to drink under age, they have also chosen to drive while impaired. These are serious situations that could result in penalties that might affect the rest of a juvenile's life. Therefore, aggressive legal defense will be needed to handle these cases. Read more about underage DUI…

Atlanta Criminal Defense Lawyer
DUI is a widely experienced problem of which many residents of Georgia require firm legal representation. However, other offenses unrelated to drinking and driving exist which have left a number of residents facing a potential criminal conviction. For these matters, Attorney Judy Kim has extended her legal services to the defense of criminal offenders throughout the state. Read more about Atlanta criminal defense…

In addition to handling these practice areas, our firm can take on complex DUI charges that involve serious car accidents causing injury or death to another person. No matter what type of DUI case you are up against, the Law Offices of Judy Kim can likley handle your charges including those that involve speeding tickets and other traffic in Atlanta.

To learn more about our services, contact an Atlanta DUI defense lawyer today. Now is the time to start receiving the legal help you need.