Virginia DUI / DWI Help

You have reached one of the most comprehensive overviews of Virginia DUI / DWI law on the Internet --provided by one of Virginia's 50 largest law firms (according to Virginia Lawyers Weekly -- click here for the full list)

We serve the entire Commonwealth of Virginia and Washington, D.C. from our offices in Arlington, Fairfax, Norfolk, and Washington, D.C.

(For information on Washington, D.C. DWI law, click here)

(For information on Reckless Driving law, click here)

Albo & Oblon, L.L.P is a unique Virginia DUI defense firm.

FORMER PROSECUTORS AND POLICE: Among our 21 lawyers, we have 5 attorneys who are former Virginia prosecutors and several attorneys who teach other lawyers at continuing legal education programs. We even have an attorney who is a former police officer -- experience from all sides of the aisle to help defend Virginia DUI cases.

RESPECTED BY OTHERS: Two of our lawyers (David Albo & Seth Berenzweig) have been listed as being among the Washington area's "Top Lawyers" by Washingtonian magazine. (Dec. 2004). The Washingtonian magazine also profiled one of our attorneys (David Oblon) as one of the Washington area's "40 Top Lawyers Under 40." (Jul., 2006) He was also listed as being among Virginia's "Legal Elite" by Virginia Business magazine. (Dec. 2006, 2003, and 2002).

NATIONAL NEWS ANALYSTS: Albo & Oblon attorneys are ready for prime time! Lawyers from our firm regularly appear as legal analysts on the national and international news, including the FOX News and CNN networks. From the DUI arrest of Congressman Kennedy to the DUI case of boxer, Mike Tyson, the national news comes to Albo & Oblon for DUI insights. Click here for a full listing.

WE TEACH DUI LAW: Albo & Oblon attorneys teach DUI defense law to other lawyers at leading continuing legal education programs, including the state's most popular DUI program. Lawyers and non-lawyers can buy the Virginia DUI book we co-authored by clicking here. Or, listen to an online, two-hour seminar we've taught on defending DUI cases in Virginia by clicking here. (In the navigation bar, click "view courses," then, under "practice areas, click "criminal law." The course title is "Effective Strategies in DUI Cases."

Five of our attorneys (such as David Deane, pictured here) are former Virginia DUI prosecutors. Another one of our attorneys is a former federal prosecutor (many Virginia DUI cases are tried in federal court).

One of our attorneys (Thomas Key, pictured here) is a former police officer. David Oblon is a 2007 graduate of the Arlington County Citizen's Police Academy, where he received basic instruction, intended for citizens, from the Arlington police.

Why learn about Virginia DUI law from lawyers with such backgrounds?

Because this is Serious Stuff!

Nothing is more stressful than being charged with a DUI in Virginia. The stakes are high and the cases move very fast. People who are in positions of trust -- such as police, prosecutors, and other law enforcement officials -- are suddenly "on the other side."

Virginia DUI law is surprisingly complicated. The law occupies over 40 pages of the Virginia Code. Conversely, the law outlawing murder is a mere sentence! The state's high courts regularly consider novel DUI defenses. In 2005 alone, for example, Virginia's state and federal courts issued over 14 written opinions explaining and interpreting Virginia DUI laws. This law changes every year but, just recently, in July, 2004 and 2005, the General Assembly dramatically overhauled the law.

The law constantly changes because Virginia DUI cases are some of the most complex criminal cases to prosecute and defend. They involve constitutional issues, statutory construction issues, scientific issues, and factual issues.

This site is designed to give you an overview of DUI law. Do not rely on it for legal advice. Every case is different depending on the facts. Be sure to consult a lawyer for your specific case.

This page will not tell you how to “get off” of a DUI in the future. There is only one, 100% way to avoid a DUI conviction -- don’t drink and drive. This means, do not even have one beer before getting behind the wheel of an automobile. The laws in Virginia are extremely strict; and a conviction will result in very harsh punishment. It is just not worth it.

Our firm’s Virginia DUI section has experienced lawyers who aggressively defend these serious cases.

CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF OUR LAWYERS AND THEIR BIOGRAPHIES.

We never have to charge an initial consultation fee for DUI cases.

To contact our firm, please leave an e-mail at our contact page, or call (703) 312-0410. We are located at 2200 Clarendon Boulevard, Suite 1201, Arlington, Virginia 22201. We also have small branch offices in Fairfax County and Richmond.

While we certainly handle Virginia DUI cases in Northern Virginia -- Fairfax DUI, Arlington DUI, Loudoun DUI, Stafford DUI, and Alexandria DUI; and Norfolk/Tidewater/Hampton Roads -- Norfolk DUI, Virginia Beach DUI, Chesapeake DUI, Portsmouth DUI, Suffolk DUI, Hamton DUI, Newport News DUI -- we take cases in every county, city, and town in the Commonwealth. To learn more, visit our About us page.

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*This article is for your personal information only and is not intended as legal advice. This area of the law is very complex. Every case is different and the information contained herein is general. This information is not intended to be legal advice. Nor is this material intended to replace consultation with a professional. Always consult a licensed attorney for your particular case. Nothing herein shall create an attorney/client relationship.