Elyria DUI Defense Lawyers

Aggressive Ohio OVI/DUI/DWI Defense

Drunk driving, officially known in Ohio as operating a vehicle under the influence (OVI), can lead to numerous consequences, including the loss of your driving privileges and a permanent criminal record. We understand that people make mistakes. We are here to help you resolve your situation with as few consequences as possible.

To learn how to protect your criminal record and driver's license, call our Elyria DUI defense attorneys of Berki & Nehr, LLC, at 440-323-0687. You may also contact our law firm online. Our lawyers represent people throughout Lorain and Cuyahoga counties.

Handling the Civil and Criminal Aspects of DUI Charges

Defending you against a charge of OVI or DUI involves two separate processes. In the civil process, we will do all we can to protect your driving privileges. We will contest the revocation of your license and petition the officer to grant you occupational and/or limited driving privileges, allowing you to drive to work and to take care of your family. During a DMV hearing, we will also have the chance to hear the state's case against you and have the possibility to question the arresting officer.

In the criminal process, our attorneys will defend you vigorously, including negotiating for a fair plea bargain with the state to obtain a reduced sentence, a dismissed charge, or an alternative sentence. Depending on your prior record, you may face felony charges for a DUI. We will seek the best resolution of your case given the circumstances. As DUI is an enhanceable offense, the more convictions you receive, the more likely you will receive a more severe sentence.

Learn more about either of these processes by visiting our DUI information center.

Plea Bargaining or Fighting to Challenge the Validity of Your Charges

Each year it seems the legislature increases the severity of drunk driving penalties. With the attention the media directs to repeat drunk driving offenders, plea bargaining has become more difficult. Despite this, you still deserve an aggressive defense to your DUI charge. When plea bargaining is not an option, our experienced criminal defense attorneys will ensure that your rights are protected at all times while we fight to challenge the validity of the traffic stop, any field sobriety tests, as well as the Breathalyzer test.

Contact Our Ohio Drunk Driving Attorneys

For more information about your DUIs and traffic violations, call the law firm of Berki & Nehr, LLC, at 440-323-0687. Schedule a free initial consultation with one of our DUI defense lawyers. You may also fill out our online contact form to submit your questions directly to our offices.