Best Lawyers in America for DUI / DWI Defense
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Howard is an appropriately aggressive trial attorney, with a previous career in law enforcement. Howard diligently and tirelessly works to empower justice and defend his client’s rights. Howard’s reputation and hard work earned him not-guilty verdicts for the majority of his jury trials. Howard’s experience includes countless bench trials, evidentiary hearings, probable cause hearings, and in-custody Initial Appearances. Howard is an active member of various professional org...
Anthony Li is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice and DUI / DWI Defense. Anthony, who practices law in Portland, Oregon, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Anthony is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Facing criminal charges can be one of the most difficult experiences a person will encounter. Joshua Sene approaches every case with personal attention, taking the time to understand each client’s circumstances, concerns, and goals. At Rosenstein Law Group in Scottsdale, Arizona, Joshua represents individuals facing a wide range of criminal matters and works to guide clients through every stage of the legal process. Joshua’s commitment to criminal defense began at an early age thr...
Bio Laura A. Nicholson is a member of DarrowEverett’s Private Client Group specializing in civil and criminal law, business litigation, and family court litigation — with particular emphasis on domestic relations cases at the intersection of criminal and family law. As part of her civil, criminal, and family law practice, she is uniquely equipped to handle divorces, civil restraining orders, no contact orders, Department of Children Youth, and Families investigations, felony and m...
Audrey Hatcher is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and DUI / DWI Defense. Audrey, who practices law in Fort Worth, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Audrey is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Audrey is an associate at Varghese Summersett , where she...
Taylor McCallman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and DUI / DWI Defense. Taylor, who practices law in Raeford, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Taylor is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jason Karpel is a Criminal Defense attorney with DM Cantor in Phoenix, Arizona. Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Jason later moved to Arizona to attend Arizona State University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies. After completing his undergraduate education, he remained in Arizona to attend law school. During law school, Jason served as a teaching assistant while also working for a criminal defense firm, gaining early experience in Arizona criminal ...
Chris Beddow is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice, DUI / DWI Defense and Family Law. Chris, who practices law in Charleston, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Chris is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Nicholas Toufexis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice and DUI / DWI Defense. Nicholas, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nicholas is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Alex Thornton is a senior associate at Varghese Summersett, where her primary focus is on state criminal defense matters in Tarrant County and the surrounding areas. She represents individuals charged in state court with misdemeanors and felonies, including intoxication offenses, drug charges, and crimes against people. Alex has been named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers magazine every year since 2021. She has also been named a Top Attorney by Fort Worth Magazine and 360 West magazine.
Jake Wiese is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice and DUI / DWI Defense. Jake, who practices law in Madison, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jake is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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