Contra Costa County, California DWI Attorneys

Being charged with a California DWI can be very stressful and challenging. It is a serious criminal charge with severe penalties. Hiring the qualified and experienced DWI firm of Kapsack & Bair will not only make things easier, it can make a difference in the outcome of your case.

For a free consultation with Contra Costa County DWI Criminal Defense Lawyers Kapsack & Bair, call (925) 827-5834 or fill out the form to the left.

California DWI Penalties

A conviction for even a first offense California DWI can result in the loss of your driver's license, 3-5 years of probation, fines, fees an assessments totaling up to $3500, mandatory DWI school and jail time. Any aggravating factors, such as an accident, driving with a  suspended license or a high blood alcohol content can significantly add to the penalties, as will a previous DWI conviction.

Why Hire Contra Costa County DWI Attorneys Kapsack & Bair?

Often an attorney with limited DWI skills thinks that a plea bargain with the prosecution is a good idea. The DWI Lawyers at Kapsack & Bair focus on DWI defense. They know the California DWI laws and they will fight for your constitutional rights. They will seek dismissal or reduction of your charges. Even with the most difficult case, Kapsack & Bair will never simply accept a prosecutor's offer. They will negotiate the best possible deal for you.

When you are arrested, the California Department of Motor Vehicles starts a process to determine whether you will keep your driver's license, and if so, with what restrictions. An experienced DWI lawyer knows how to delay the suspension, obtain a restricted license or even help you keep your license. The Contra Costa County, California DWI Attorneys at Kapsack & Bair will help you through the Administration Pre Se (APS) Hearing.

Even evidence like blood, breath or urine test results, do not mean you are guilty. Contra Costa County DWI Lawyers at Kapsack & Bair know that test equipment can be unreliable, poorly maintained, or even administered incorrectly. Various conditions, medications and even the use of mouthwash can lead to inaccurate results. Kapsack & Bair actually owns an Intoxilyzer 5000, which is commonly used to test breath alcohol content in Northern California. The attorneys at Kapsack & Bair are trained to recognize the proper administration of field sobriety tests.

The Contra Costa County, California DWI Lawyers at Kapsack & Bair have a proven track record of aggressive, successful DWI defense and they want to help you. Contact Kapsack & Bair now by calling (925) 827-5834, or by filling out the free consultation form to the left.

About the Attorneys at Kapsack & Bair

Bruce Kapsack graduated from Plymouth State College, cum laude, and attended law school at the American University, Mr. Kapsack worked for the New York Legal Aid Society as a public defender where he rose to the position of Senior Trial Attorney and was noted for his successful trial record and his special training in DNA, homicide investigation and high profile cases.

Mr. Kapsack elected to move to California to start his own practice though he later joined a large criminal law practice that focused on DWI defense. He was quickly recognized as an exemplary DWI litigator with innovative defense strategies. Since starting his own firm once again he has successfully represented hundreds of California DWI clients and gained the respect of peers, prosecutors and judges.

Contra Costa DWI Attorney Bruce Kapsack is a member of the California State Bar. He is a Founding Member of the National College for DUI Defense and one of the first Northern California attorneys to be Board Certified by that organization. He is recognized as a specialist by the California Deuce Defenders, and he is on the DUI Defense Committee of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Mr. Kapsack regularly lectures fellow attorneys on the police misconduct and DWI defense.

Hudson T. Bair is a California native who graduated from the Golden Gate School of Law located in San Francisco and quickly became a member of the California Bar. He has extensive experience with personal injury and DWI cases. He joined Bruce Kapsack to form one of the premier DWI defense firms in California.

Mr. Bair is a member of the Association of California Deuce Defenders and the National College of DUI Defense, and he frequently attends training sessions presented by those organizations. Mr. Bair is a certified Drug Recognition Screener and a certified Instructor in Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. He uses this special background, along with his negotiation and trial skills, to achieve the best possible case results.

Amy Treanor Morell attended law school at California Western School of Law in San Diego, California. She was a Deputy District Attorney before opening her own DWI defense firm. She joined Kapsack & Bair in 2005.

Ms. Morell is a board member of the California DWI Lawyers Association and a member of the Alameda County Bar Association and Women Defenders. She is a member of the California State Bar and is licensed to practice in all California State and Federal Courts. She regularly attends DWI conferences and programs to keep current on DWI laws and defenses.

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