Washington County, Florida DWI Attorneys

In the State of Florida a driving drunk offense is termed Driving Under the Influence. It can also be referred to as Driving While Intoxicated or DWI. Whatever term is used it is a serious charge with long-term consequences. The maneuvering the legal system can difficult and the entire situation can be emotionally overwhelming. To properly challenge your DWI arrest you need the legal guidance of a professional attorney qualified to handle driving drunk cases.

Washington County, Florida DWI Attorneys Dowgul & Hatcher will aggressively protect your rights and use their knowledge of Florida DWI laws and extensive experience in drunk driving defense to ensure you get the best possible result from your case.

Contact Washington County DWI Criminal Defense Lawyers Dowgul & Hatcher by calling (850) 638-2011 or filling out the consultation request form to the left. They will provide a free initial review of your case and outline your legal options.

Not all attorneys practice criminal law and not all criminal lawyers have DWI defense experience. It is important that you compare the services and specific DWI experience a law firm has to offer. It will make a difference in the outcome of your case.

The Washington County DWI Attorneys at Dowgul & Hatcher focus on criminal law and they have extensive DWI case and trial experience. James Dowgul, principal of the law firm, previously worked in the Public Defender's Office. His law partner, Greg Hatcher, has a background as State Prosecutor and a law enforcement officer. This unique combination gives Dowgul & Hatcher an understanding of both sides of the courtroom process and an ability to provide a complete and competent legal defense.

It helps for the defense attorney to challenge a case before the prosecutor can file criminal charges. To improve your chances of keeping your driver's license and getting your case dismissed or reduced, you need to contact Dowgul & Hatcher immediately.

Florida DWI laws describe legal intoxication as having a blood alcohol content of .08% or higher. Though the penalties for being arrested for driving drunk in Florida vary by details of each case, a first time offender can anticipate loss of driver's license, community service, fines, immobilization of vehicle and jail time. In cases where there was an accident with injury, property damage or a very high BAC, mandatory alcohol education classes and installation of an ignition interlock device could be included in the court sentence.

In addition, there will be probable loss of auto insurance that can only be replaced with high-risk insurance and substantially higher premiums. A DWI conviction would mean having a criminal arrest record, which would make it difficult to find or keep a job and to travel.

These are important reasons to have Washington County, Florida DWI Lawyers Dowgul & Hatcher protect your rights and your future. They want to get your case dismissed and keep your record clean.

Washington County DWI Lawyers Dowgul & Hatcher offer a combination of experienced DWI defense skills and personal service. They will listen to your expectations, review your case and then map out the most appropriate defense strategy for you. They know a DWI can be emotionally overwhelming so they will take the time to answer your questions and remain in communication with you throughout the duration of your case. Dowgul & Hatcher will treat you with respect while working aggressively on your behalf.

Before founding Dowgul & Hatcher, principal James R. Dowgul worked in the Public Defender's Office for the 12th Judicial Circuit and 14th Judicial Circuit in Florida. He has extensive misdemeanor and felony trial experience with Florida DWI cases.

James Dowgul graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Business and received a law degree from Oklahoma City University. He also earned a Master of Laws Degree from Stetson University, and he is a member of the Florida State Bar.

Wesley G. Hatcher, Jr. worked as a Public Defender, gaining experience in defending thousands of cases, including FL DUI. He is a member of the Florida State Bar and is permitted to practice law in all State courts. Attorney Wes Hatcher is a member of the Bay County Bar Association and the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys.

Wes Hatcher received an undergraduate and master's degree from the University of West Alabama and a law degree from Mississippi College School of Law.

For answers to your questions and help with your Florida DWI, contact Washington County, Florida DWI Lawyers Dowgul & Hatcher by filling out the request form to the left or calling (850) 638-2011. To get the best result from your case and to keep your driver's license it is important to start your legal defense immediately. Consultation requests to Dowgul & Hatcher are accepted 24 hours a day, even on weekends.

Washington County, Florida DWI Attorneys Dowgul & Hatcher serve the following areas: Caryville, Chipley, Ebro, Vernon and Wausau, Florida.