Gold & Witham - Long Beach, CA

Leading DUI and Criminal Defense Lawyers in Long Beach

Facing drunk driving allegations or criminal charges in Southern California threatens your driver license, professional credentials, and personal freedom. Situated at 5000 East Spring Street, Suite 610 in Long Beach, Gold and Witham provides aggressive, strategic defense representation for individuals arrested throughout Los Angeles County and Orange County. Founded by veteran trial lawyers Jeffrey Lewis Gold and Nigel Roy Witham, the firm delivers more than four decades of combined courtroom experience. Jeffrey Gold brings invaluable insight from his past service as a Los Angeles County deputy district attorney and public defender, while Nigel Witham has handled more than 100 criminal trials. When you need to find an attorney who understands how prosecutors build impaired driving cases and knows how to challenge police evidence, Gold and Witham delivers proven, personalized advocacy from day one.

Aggressive DUI and DWI Defense Lawyers

California enforces strict driving under the influence laws, with penalties that include mandatory jail time, exorbitant fines, ignition interlock devices, and license revocations. Serving as skilled dui/dwi defense lawyers, the practice handles first-time DUI offenses, repeat offenses, aggravated DUI with elevated blood alcohol concentrations, and commercial driver violations. The defense team evaluates breathalyzer calibration logs, chain of custody for blood samples, and the constitutional validity of traffic stops to dismantle the prosecution case.

Critical DMV Administrative Per Se Hearings

Following a drunk driving arrest, motorists face automatic administrative license suspension unless a hearing is formally requested with the California Department of Motor Vehicles within ten days. The firm represents clients at DMV administrative per se hearings, challenging law enforcement paperwork, chemical test administration, and officer testimony. Protecting driving privileges is a primary objective, allowing clients to maintain employment and family obligations.

Drug Crime Defense and Narcotics Allegations

Beyond alcohol-related allegations, the firm defends drivers and individuals charged with drugged driving (DUID) and related narcotics offenses. As experienced drug crime defense lawyers, the attorneys defend against charges involving prescription medications, cannabis, and illicit substances. The team challenges unreliable drug recognition evaluations and pursues alternative sentencing pathways, including diversion programs that protect client criminal records.

Traffic Ticket Lawyers Defending Moving Violations

Accumulating points on your California driving record can cause severe insurance rate spikes and eventual license suspension. As knowledgeable traffic ticket lawyers, the firm defends clients against reckless driving citations, speed contests, driving on a suspended license, and exhibition of speed charges. The attorneys work diligently to reduce points, dismiss moving violations, and preserve clean driving records.

Why Choose Gold and Witham

• Over 40 Years Combined Trial Experience: Backed by more than 100 jury trials across Southern California courts.
• Former Prosecutor Perspective: Partner Jeffrey Gold former experience as a prosecutor offers strategic insight into the tactics used by opposing counsel.
• AV Preeminent Peer Rating: Recognized with the highest possible Martindale-Hubbell rating for legal ability and ethical standards.
• 24/7 Rapid Response: Immediate intake availability when an arrest occurs and time-sensitive DMV deadlines are ticking.

Contact a Long Beach DUI Lawyer Today

Do not wait until critical legal deadlines lapse after an arrest. If you need to hire a lawyer or discuss a pending charge with an experienced defense advocate, contact Gold and Witham today at (562) 999-1965 to request your free initial consultation.