We Know Fresno and Fresno County Courts Inside and Out
Where your case is heard directly affects your legal strategy. We regularly represent clients at:
- Fresno County Superior Court – Downtown Fresno
- Fresno County Courthouse – Clovis
- Madera Superior Court (for nearby DUIs)
Each judge, courtroom, and local agency operates a bit differently. We know what works here—and what doesn’t.
You Work With Experienced Trial Lawyers—Not Junior Staff
At Michael & Associates:
- A senior DUI attorney handles every case personally
- We bring years of courtroom experience in both misdemeanor and felony DUI trials
- Our team understands the science of DUI testing, from breathalyzers to blood analysis to lab errors
Prosecutors rely heavily on technical evidence—we know how to break it apart.
Fewer Cases = More Focus on Yours
We keep our caseload small, so we can look closely at the details that other firms often miss, like:
- Dash cam and body cam footage from Fresno PD, CHP, or Sheriff’s deputies
- Legality of the traffic stop on major routes like Highway 41, CA-99, or Shaw Avenue
- Improperly given field sobriety tests
- Breath test calibration records
- Chain-of-custody issues with blood samples
Sometimes, finding errors early in the process can be enough to get your case reduced — or thrown out.
White-Glove Client Support
Facing a DUI charge leads to stress, embarrassment, and fear of the unknown. We understand that completely.
From the moment you reach out to our office, we make it a priority to ease that burden. You’ll hear back from us quickly — often the same business day — because your peace of mind matters. We don’t drown you in legal jargon or pressure you into decisions. Instead, we give you straightforward answers you can trust, explain your options in plain language, and make sure you always know what’s happening and why.
Your privacy is treated with absolute care. Whether you’re calling for yourself or a loved one, we keep your case confidential and handle every step with respect. We don’t use fear to push you into hiring us — we use facts, experience, and a genuine commitment to your defense.
You’re never just a case number here. You’re a person facing a serious situation, and we’ll treat you that way from start to finish.
A Defense Strategy That Starts on Day One
The biggest mistake people can make is waiting for the court or DMV to make the first move. We don’t sit back. From the first consultation, we start building your defense.
That begins with a close examination of what actually happened during your arrest — was the traffic stop lawful? Were the field sobriety or chemical tests conducted properly? Are the test results even reliable? These are questions we start answering right away.
We also act fast to preserve key evidence before it disappears or becomes harder to challenge. That includes video footage, calibration records, and police reports that could reveal flaws in the prosecution’s case.
If we find grounds to challenge evidence obtained illegally or that is weak, we take immediate action. Putting in the legwork early can give us leverage to negotiate reduced charges or even a dismissal.
DUI Charges We Handle in California
Our team defends all types of DUI and DUID charges in Fresno, including:
Alcohol-Related DUI
- First DUI offense (Vehicle Code §23152)
- Second or third DUI
- High-BAC (blood alcohol concentration) DUI (0.15% or above)
- DUI with prior convictions
Felony DUI & Aggravated Cases
- DUI causing injury (Vehicle Code §23153)
- DUI with a child passenger
- Felony DUI or multiple prior offenses
- DUI manslaughter
Drug DUI (DUID)
- Marijuana DUI
- Prescription medication DUI
- Controlled substance DUI
Other Impairment-Related Driving Offenses
- Wet reckless
- Under-21 DUI (zero tolerance)
- Boating Under the Influence (BUI)
- Hit-and-run related to DUI
Police Agencies We Regularly Challenge in Fresno DUI Cases
Many DUI arrests in Fresno come from:
- Fresno Police Department
- Fresno County Sheriff's Office
- California Highway Patrol – Central Division
- Clovis, Sanger, and Selma Police Departments
We’ve handled cases involving all of these departments. And we know where they often make critical mistakes.
How We Beat DUI Charges in Fresno
Here are the weak points we often uncover:
- Stops made without legal cause
- Faulty or misused breathalyzer equipment
- Mishandled blood samples or chain-of-custody errors
- Sloppy field sobriety tests
- Contradictory body cam footage
- Arrests made without reasonable suspicion or probable cause
When we identify these issues early, we often secure dismissals or significant reductions in penalties.
Sources: Michael & Associates’ research and internal case data; California Vehicle Code §§ 23152, 23153, 23612; 13352, 23536–23552; California Penal Code §1203.4; California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV); California Department of Public Health (CDPH); Fresno County Superior Court; Fresno Courthouse – Criminal Division; Fresno Police Department; Fresno County Sheriff's Office; California Highway Patrol (CHP); National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA); State of California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS)
