Burglin Law Offices, P.C. - Oakland, CA

Board-Certified DUI Defense by a Recognized Legal Authority

A driving under the influence arrest can jeopardize your professional career, driver's license, and personal freedom. Navigating California's intricate court procedures and DMV administrative rules demands representation of the highest tier. Burglin Law Offices, P.C. provides elite drunk driving defense for residents and out-of-state visitors throughout Oakland and Northern California. Founding attorney Paul Richard Burglin is one of only five attorneys in California who is Board-Certified in DUI defense by the National College for DUI Defense, as recognized by the American Bar Association. Furthermore, he is the co-author of California Drunk Driving Law, an authoritative two-volume treatise widely considered the benchmark guide by defense attorneys, prosecutors, and judges across the state. Motorists seeking to hire an attorney with unmatched technical and courtroom proficiency turn to Burglin Law Offices, P.C. for authoritative guidance.

Deep Scientific and Trial Mastery in Drunk Driving Defense

With more than four decades of dedicated practice and over 130 jury trials conducted, attorney Paul Burglin approaches every charge with scientific rigor and trial-tested strategy. Clients who need to find a lawyer capable of uncovering errors in forensic evidence rely on his specialized training from the Borkenstein Course on Alcohol and Highway Safety. As seasoned dui/dwi defense lawyers, the firm provides full-spectrum representation:

• First-Time and Repeat DUI Offenses: Vigorous defense for misdemeanor and multiple prior convictions, crafting strategies that aim to minimize jail sentences, reduce fines, and secure alternative sentencing programs.
• DMV License Suspension Hearings: Demanding administrative per se hearings within the strict ten-day deadline to challenge police stops and prevent driving privilege suspensions.
• Breath and Blood Testing Challenges: Dissecting gas chromatography reports, chain of custody documentation, Title 17 compliance issues, and breathalyzer calibration histories to suppress flawed chemical results.
• Felony DUI and Vehicular Manslaughter: Providing formidable defense through violent crime defense lawyers for high-stakes felony allegations involving bodily injury or vehicular manslaughter.
• Traffic Offenses and Related Violations: Assisting drivers through knowledgeable traffic ticket lawyers and criminal defense lawyers in challenging underlying vehicle code citations and traffic stops.
• Out-of-State and Commercial Drivers: Defending visitors arrested while traveling in California, mitigating interstate compact reporting penalties, and protecting commercial driving licenses.

Strategic Defense Tailored to Every Client

When motorists need an attorney urgently following a late-night arrest, quick response is essential to preserving crucial surveillance footage and challenging police documentation. Respected by peers and legal institutions nationwide, Paul Burglin is a Dean Emeritus of the National College for DUI Defense and holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. His proactive approach ensures that every client receives discreet, comprehensive legal counsel aimed at achieving case dismissals or significantly reduced penalties.

Oakland Office Location and Consultation Scheduling

Burglin Law Offices, P.C. maintains an office at 6232 Broadway Terrace in Oakland, conveniently situated near the Highway 13 and Highway 24 corridors in the Oakland Hills. Clients throughout Oakland, Alameda County, Berkeley, and the San Francisco Bay Area can contact the firm around the clock to arrange a free and confidential DUI defense consultation.